In April of 1999 Final Cut Pro was unleashed on the unsuspecting world of video post production. In just under 10 years this non-linear editor has caused a sea change in the news, television, and film industries. With countless movies, TV show, music videos, documentaries and commercials in it's pedigree, Final Cut Pro has become the new standard for digital storytellers and content creators all over the world. And with each new version, the app just keeps getting deeper and more powerful.
The good news is, the basic interface of Final Cut Pro has changed very little since version 1. The core elements that appealed to editors when it first launched, are the very things that have kept the user base loyal and each subsequent version continues to inspire veterans and first-time editors alike. Final Cut Pro 6, Getting Started is our flagship tutorial product designed to give you a bedrock of knowledge that will serve as your point-of-reference as you embark on your editing projects.
Now Available in iTunes
We chose iTunes as our online delivery vehicle for the simple reason that millions of Mac and PC users are already using it - every day - to play, organize, backup and sync their media files. We do not think you should have to download and install a proprietary media player just to watch our tutorials. In fact, our tutorials will be added to your iTunes library and be accessable in the same way your music, tv shows and podcasts are accessable right now.
How Does it Work?
We realize you may have a question or two, so we created a short FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page to answer them.
We've been using and teaching Final Cut Pro since day one, and through our workshops, seminars, online tutorials and dvds, have enlightened thousands of people all over the world how to effectively and creatively use this application to tell their stories.
Final Cut Pro 6 Getting Started is presented in 21 easy-to-follow lessons covering the entire Final Cut Pro 6 workflow. For full descriptions of each lesson, see the table of contents below.
If you are new to Final Cut Pro or just want to brush up on your editing skills, this hands-on tutorial will get you up to speed quickly with focused, efficient lessons. In this tutorial we start from the beginning and assume no prior knowledge of Final Cut Pro or Mac-based editing. Our tutorial walks you through the complete post production workflow, from initial video tape logging and capture to final output. Along the way you'll learn techniques to make you more productive using Final Cut Pro's arsenal of editing and compositing tools. Each step in the editing workflow is presented in easy-to-follow learning modules that include chapter markers you can use to navigate to the section you want to watch. It's the next best thing to having a one-on-one training session with a Pro.
Edit like a Pro
Learn how to take advantage of Final Cut Pro's powerful editing tools such as the Ripple tool (pictured here) to make fast adjustments to your edit points.
Add Effects
Learn how to apply, modify and save effects filters like the 3 Way Color Corrector.
Multicam Editing
Final Cut Pro's multicam editor takes the drudgery out of syncing event footage recorded with more than one camera. Learn how to sync mutliple source clips or angles and combine them into a single clip called a "multiclip" for fast and efficient editing.
Final Cut Studio Integration
Final Cut Pro was designed to play well with others. In lesson 20 you will learn how to send your sequences and clips from Final Cut Pro to other Studio apps such as Motion, LiveType, Soundtrack Pro and Color. The picture below is from the lesson on using Motion templates in Final Cut Pro.
Remove the Jitters
Use Final Cut Pro's SmoothCam filter to remove the jitters from your hand-held shots.
Who is this Tutorial for?
This tutorial is for anyone who needs to learn Final Cut Pro 6. It is primarily focused on the beginning to intermediate user.
What's on this DVD-ROM?
There are 21 lessons on the disc. Each lesson can be viewed
as a stand-alone module. You don't need to start
from the beginning; just jump to the lesson that interests you and begin watching.
(However, if you are new to Final Cut Pro, we recommend starting from the begining). All the project files and media are included on the disc in case you want to follow along in your own copy of Final Cut Pro 6.
Watch on Apple TV
We've formatted all the iTunes tutorials for playback Apple TV. If you have an Apple TV connected to a wired or wireless network, iTunes will sync the tutorials with your Apple TV. Then just sit back, remote in hand, and watch the tutorials on your Hi Def monitor connected over DVI. The picutre quality is stunning.
About the Instuctor
Steve Marting is the founder of Ripple Training. He has been using and teaching Final Cut Pro since 1999. Steve is the creative force behind many of the Final Cut Studio QuickTours on Apple's site and he is a Lead Trainer on Final Cut Studio for Apple Global Training.
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Sytem Configuration
File Organization
Using Easy Setups
Creating and Saving Projects
Touring the Interface
Arranging Your Windows
Capturing Video
Setting a Scratch Disk
Figuring out Storage Requirements
Touring the Log and Capture Window
Using Capture Now
Using DV Start/Stop Detection
More on Scratch Disks
Organizing Your Project
Viewing Project Properties
Importing Media
Changing Bin Views
Changing Text Size
Creating Bins
Sorting Clips By Columns
Viewing Clips in Thumnail View
Working in the Viewer
Scrubbing Your Clips in the Viewer
Using the Transport Buttons
Navigating with the JKL Keys
Marking Clips
Working in the Audio Tab
Working with Timecode
Understanding Clip Duration
Basic Editing
Performing Overwrite Edits
Performing Insert Edits
Understanding 3-Point Edits
Targeting Tracks
Drag and Drop Editing
Working in the Timeline
Selecting and Moving Clips
Trimming with the Selection Tool
Deleting Clips
Deleting Gaps
Deleting Timeline Segments
Performing Ripple Edits
Performing Roll Edits
Performing Slip Edits
Performing Slide Edits
Trimming with the Keyboard
Working with Audio
Adjusting Track Arrangement
Targeting Tracks with the Patch Panel
Syncing with Markers
Adjusting Audio Levels with the Overlay
Changing Audio Levels Over Time
Working with Linked Selection
Understanding Linked Clips vs. Linked Selection
Linking and Unlinking
Working with Stereo Pairs
Maintaining Sync
Mixing Audio witht the Mixer
Automating a Mix
Applying Transitions
Setting up and HDV Project
Adding Transitions
Changing Transition Duration
Changing Transition Alignment
Customizing Transitions
Rendering a Transition
Understanding Real Time Rendering
Working with Media Handles
Applying Filters
Applying Filters
Adjusting Filters
Reordering Filters
Saving Favorite Filters
Applying Filters to Multiple Clips
Copying and Pasting Filters
Applying a Color Correction Filter
Using the Color Correction Filter to Remove a Color Cast
Composting
Blending Images
Adjusting Opacity
Scaling a Clip
Rotating a Clip
Adjusting Clip Position
Distoring a Clip
Cropping a Clip
Adjusting Motion Properties
Applying a Composite Mode
Speed Changes
Understanding the Speed Graph
Constant Speed Changes
Variable Speed Changes
Changing the Speed Curve
Changing the Curve Interpolation
Using the Time Remap Tool
Fit to Fill Edits
Titles
Generating Text
Modifying Text
Using Image Drop Wells
Considering Title Safe
Using the Scrolling Text Generator
Formatting Scrolling Text
Adjusting Gap Width
Working with LiveType
Making Titles Move
Exporting for LiveType
Setting Project Properties
Opening a Template
Modifying a Template
Importing from LiveType to Final Cut Pro
Using the Open in Editor Command
Multicam Editing
Shooting with Multiple Cameras
Creating a Multiclip
Opening Multiclips in the Viewer
Working with Multiclips in the Timeline
Using Playhead Sync
Cutting "Live"
Polishing the Edit
Collapsing Multiclips
Output Your Work
Printing to Tape
Creating a DVD
Outputting for iPod, Apple TV and the Web
Understanding Compression
Exporting to Compressor
Working with the Batch Window
Assigning a Compression Setting
Assigning a Destination
Naming Your Movie
Assigning Multiple Targets
Submitting the Batch
Mixed Format Editing
Introduction
Mixed Format Editing and Real Time
New Easy Setup
Conforming Options
Adding Mixed Format Clips to a Sequence
How Frame Rates Are Handled
How Codecs Are Handled
Achieving The Best Output Quality
Working with Motion Templates
Adding a Video Template
The Template Browser
Alternate Ways to add a Template
Editing a Template
Modifying a Template in Motion
Important Things to Remember
Replacing Proxy Templates
Audio Enhancements
Introduction
Determining Peak Levels
Traditional Work-Arounds
Normalization and Gain
Setting Peak Levels for Dialogue
Why OMF?
Exporting to OMF
Importing OMF Files
Working with Surround
The Match Audio Outputs Command
Using the SmoothCam Filter
Applying the SmoothCam filter
Clip Analysis
The Background Process Window
Batch Processing
SmoothCam Data Files and Xsan
SmoothCam Data Files and Media Management
Making Ajustments to the SmoothCam filter
SmoothCam and Motion
Studio Integration
Introduction
Round Tripping
Optical Flow Timing
Sending to Motion
Timing Options in Motion
Frame Blending
Optical Flow Explained
Updating Motion Projects in Final Cut Pro
Sending to Soundtrack Pro
Sending Audio File Projects
Adding a Compressor
Non-destructive File Editing
Updating Audio File Projects Changes in Final Cut Pro
