Compositing in Final Cut Pro X - Second Edition
Compositing in Final Cut Pro X teaches you the fundamentals of keying, compositing, animation and targeted color correction as you build a finished commercial. Taught by Motion expert Mark Spencer, you'll learn how to properly evaluate a keyed image, how to correct problems in the shot, and what key parameters produce the best results. Learn how to effectively utilize Compound Clips, Masks, Keyframes and the Color Board to improve and enhance the visuals and put to use Final Cut Pro's extensive library of Generators, Titles, and Sound Effects. Upon completion of this tutorial, you'll have a deeper understanding of what can be accomplished using the compositing tools build right into Final Cut Pro X.
This training covers Final Cut Pro 10.0.6 and is presented in 11 lessons with a total running time of 105 minutes. The tutorial also includes media files for following along in your own copy of Final Cut Pro X. To view the Table of Contents click here
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Who is this Tutorial for?
Compositing in Final Cut Pro X was designed for users who are already fluent in Final Cut Pro X. As an intermediate level tutorial, it assumes you are comfortable with Final Cut Pro X's user interface and the basics of working with Events and Projects. This tutorial is for users of Final Cut Pro X who want to improve their editing efficiency. Users who are new to Final Cut Pro X should purchase Apple Pro Video Series: Final Cut Pro X before working through this tutorial.
Table of Contents
Setting up the Project
- Welcome
- Completed Project
- Keying Concepts
- Setup
- Marking and Editing
Keying a Green Screen Subject
- Keying the Shot
- Adding a Background
- The Keyer Effect
- The Mask Effect
- Evaluating a Key
- Manual Keying
- Setting the Sample
- Creating the Edge Sample
- Using the Fill Holes Parameter
- Adjusting Edge Distance
- Fixing Green Screen Spill
Creating a Holdout Matte
- Understanding the Holdout Matte
- Connecting a Copied Clip
- When to Use the Mask Effect
- Masking with the Crop Effect
- Keyframing the Crop Effect
Solving Problems with Compound Clips and Keyframes
- Evaluating Camera Moves
- Eliminating Camera Movement
- Creating a Compound Clip
- Using the Grid Generator
- Keyframing Clip Position
Auditioning Backgrounds & Setting Hold Frames
- Using Generators for Backgrounds
- Creating Auditions
- Enabling Auditions
- Adding an Effect to a Generator
- Auditioning Shortcuts
- Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
- Creating Hold Frames
- Using an Extend Edit
Color Grading
- Understanding Secondary Color Correction
- Using a Shape Mask
- Color Correcting the Product
- Using the Vectorscope
- Keyframing with the Shape Mask
Animating Graphics & Generators
- Adding and Animating the Logo
- Augmenting Graphics with Generators
- Keyframing the Logo Compound Clip
- Creating a Compound Clip
- Moving Keyframes in the Video Animation Editor
- Animating the Shape Generator
Custom Text Animation & Flash Frames
- Add the Custom Title
- Changing and Formatting Text
- Animating the Custom Title
- Creating a Flash Frame
- Adjusting Transition Timing
Sound Effects, Music & Mixing
- Spotting Sound Effects
- Using the Music and Sound Browser
- Previewing Sound Effects
- Editing & Auditioning Sound Effects
- Adjusting Audio Timing
- Audition Limitations
- Finalizing an Audition
- Copying & Pasting Sound Effects
Exporting
- Exporting for Web Delivery
- Conclusion
Appendix: Advanced Keying Controls
- Examining the Project
- An Easy Key
- Color Correcting the Shot
- Fine Tuning a Good Key
- Introducting the Advanced Controls
- 3 Usage Scenarios for Advanced Controls
- Color Selection Tools
- Scenario 1: Adjusting an Automatic Key
- Working with the Chroma Wheel
- Chroma Rolloff
- The Luma Graph
- Luma Rolloff
- The Fix Video Checkbox
- Scenario 2: Adjusting a Sampled Key
- Creating Samples with Keyboard Shortcuts
- Using the Matte Tools
- Using the Spill Suppression Tools
- Using the Light Wrap Tools
- Adding a Garbage Matte
- Scenario 3: Keying Manually
- Notes on Manual Graph Mode
- Adjusting the Inner Graph
- Core Matte Controls on the Luma Graph
- Color Correction
- A Difficult Key: Heavily Compressed Video on a White Background
- The Keyer vs. the Luma Key
- Creating a Holdout Matte
Minimum System Requirements for Viewing Tutorials (Mac)
- Mac OS X version 10.5 or Higher
- 2 GHz Intel Core Duo Processor or Better
- 1 GB or more of RAM
- 16 MB of VRAM
- iTunes 9 or later
- QuickTime 7.6.6 or later
- DVD ROM drive for Burning Backups
- 1280 x 800 screen size or better
Minimum System Requirements for Viewing Tutorials (Win)
- 32 Bit Editions of Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Vista
- 32 Bit Editions of Windows Vista or Windows 7
- 2 GHz Intel Core Duo Processor or Better
- 1 GB or more of RAM (2 GB Recommended)
- DirectX 9.0 Compatible Video Card with 32MB of VRAM
- QuickTime Compatible Audio Card
- iTunes 9 or later
- QuickTime 7.6.6 or later
- Supported DVD-R Drive for Burning Backups
- 1280 x 800 screen size or better
