Event Details

COST: $449 for BDA members, $489 for non-members
TIME: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

You can dabble with Final Cut Pro X - or you can take this comprehensive course and learn to edit video like a true professional! Apple's non-linear video editing software is both powerful and affordable.

The first day starts with an overview of the Final Cut Pro X workspace and guides you through setting up your workflow. You'll learn how to import footage from your camera and edit it with basic tools and techniques. Day two dives into audio, effects, color correction, and exporting your work in Compressor.

Day 1 will cover:

The Final Cut Pro X Workflow
-Hardware setup
-Codecs

Import
-Tapeless and tape-based importing
-Archiving
-Analysis options

Event Management
-Keywording
-Collections

Primary Storyline Creation
-Append, insert, and overwrite edits

Trimming
-Ripple, roll, slip, and slide
-Replace edits

Secondary Storylines
-Connect edits
-Compound clips
-Auditioning

Day 2 will cover:

Video Effects
-Video animation
-Add/Modify visual effect
-Retiming
-Transitions

Audio
-Audio animation
-Add/Modify audio effects

Color Board
-Primary color correction
-Secondary color correction

Share
-Export options
-Compressor

Note: The instructor will be providing headphones both days for your use however, please feel free to bring your own headphones if you have a favorite set that works well for you.

Instruction is presented in Final Cut Pro X and Compressor 4.

For complete details, PLEASE REGISTER at the BDA website. Boulder Digital Arts offers affordable training in digital media from professionals working in the field.