TGC

Advanced Certification in Audio/Video Editing

Final Cut Pro is one of the more popular programmes in non linear editing. At TGC we provide hardcore training on FCP. The training is being impacted by industry professionals working with reputed TV channels and post production studios. Students are also provided with the proper knowledge of media management. Our intention is not just providing the software knowledge in FCP, rather TGC students go through the complete process of editing sense with interactive exercises. At the end of the course, we also assist students for placement. Some of our latest passed out, being given placements in MH1, Times Now, Sahara TV, Janmat, Total TV, Doordarshan, BAG films etc.

Programme Outline:
Normal Track
Pre-requisites:
Knowledge of mac operating system
Course Duration: 1 1/2months
Schedule: 2 Hour/5 days a week

Fast Track
Pre-requisites:
1. Knowledge of mac operating system
2. Basic knowledge of final cut pro/avid/premier pro.
Course Duration: 15 days
Schedule: 4 Hours/5 days a week

Final Cut Pro Basics Course Content:

• Introduction to Final Cut Pro
• Overview of the Interface
• Working in a Final Cut Pro Project
• The Editing Interface
• Basic Editing - The Rough Cut
• Working in the Timeline
• Navigation
• Advanced Editing Techniques
• Working with Linked Items
• The Trim Edit Window
• Working with Audio
• Preferences and Settings
• Input
• Getting Organized
• Working with a Second Video Track
• Rendering
• Titles, Transitions, Generators
• Final Output

Final Cut Pro Advanced Course Content:

• Media Management
• Offline/Online Editing
• Customization/Organization
• Workflow with Clips
• Storyboard Editing Techniques
• Editing Tips and Tricks
• Working with Transitions
• Advanced Trimming Techniques
• Trim Edit Techniques
• Advanced Editing Techniques
• Working with Audio
• Voice-Over Recording

Lesson 1:   Working with the Interface

• Final Cut Pro Interface
• Following a Workflow
• Working with Projects
• Working with Bins
• Working with the Timeline and Canvas
• Adjusting the Timeline

Lesson 2:   Marking and Editing

• Playing Clips in the Viewer
• Marking Clips
• Preparing to Edit
• Making Overwrite Edits
• Adding Audio
• Backing Up Sequences
• Inserting Clips

Lesson 3:   Editing in the Timeline

• Manipulating Clips in the Timeline
• Editing in the Timeline

Lesson 4:   Other Editing Options

• Editing Sound Bites
• Marking in the Timeline
• Replacing Edits
• Deleting Clips and Gaps
• Storyboard Editing

Lesson 5:   Single-Sided Trimming

• Trimming
• Dragging to Trim
• Rippling Edits
• Using the Razor Blade Tool
• Trimming in the Viewer
• Extending an Edit

Lesson 6:   Two-Sided Trimming

• Trimming Two Edit Points
• Rolling Edit Points
• Slipping Clip Content
• Slipping by Numbers and Shortcuts
• Adjusting Clip Placement
• Using the Trim Edit Window

Lesson 7:   Master Clips, Sub clips, and Markers

• Working with Master Clips
• Working with Sub Clips
• Working with Markers

Lesson 8:   Customizing a Project

• Customizing Browser Columns
• Customizing the Interface
• Choosing Settings and Preferences

Lesson 9:   Capturing Video

• Connecting Sources for Capture
• Previewing and Marking Your Source
• Logging Your Clips
• Preparing to Capture
• Capturing Options
• Setting Capture Preferences

Lesson 10:   Importing and Exporting

• Importing
• Exporting Files
• Exporting with Compressor
• Reconnecting Media

Lesson 11:   Working with Audio

• Hearing and Seeing Audio
• Adjusting Audio Levels
• Working with Audio Clips
• Working with Sync

Lesson 12:   Applying Transitions

• Understanding Transitions
• Applying Audio Transitions
• Applying Video Transitions
• Working with Other Transitions
• Rendering Transitions
• Favorite and Default Transitions

Lesson 13:   Mixing Audio Tracks

• Adding and Organizing Audio Tracks
• Applying Audio Key frames
• Mixing Tracks in Real Time
• Using the Voice Over Tool

Lesson 14: Adding Filters

• Understanding Filters
• Applying Video Filters
• Sharing and Saving Filters
• Applying Audio Filters
• Applying Corrective Filters

Lesson 15:   Building a Composite Image

• Compositing Clips
• Adding Generated Items
• Changing Filter Parameters in the Timeline
• Rendering and Exporting Comps

Lesson 16:   Creating Motion Effects

• Adjusting Views
• Creating Motion Effects

Lesson 17:   Adding Text and Graphics

• Working with Text Generators

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Lesson 18:   Finishing and Outputting

• Finishing Audio and Video
• Exporting Finished Sequences
• Outputting to Tape
• Recapturing an Offline Project
• Backing Up Projects

Lesson 19:   Video Transition Effects

• Applying Video Transitions
• Removing Transitions
• Render Bars and RT Extreme
• Rendering
• RAM Previews
• Adjusting Transition Settings
• Saving Favorite Transitions
• Default Transition

Lesson 20:   Video Filter Effects

• Applying Video Filters
• Adjusting Filter Settings
• Removing Filters
• Saving Favorite Filters
• Saving Window Layouts for Effects
• Recommended Window Layouts for Effects

Lesson 21:   Speed Effects

• Constant Speed Effects
• Variable Speed Effects
• Freeze Frames

Lesson 22:   Motion Effects

• Basic Motion
• Crop
• Distort
• Opacity
• Drop Shadow
• Motion Blur
• Motion Paths
• Working with Color Mattes
• Working with Garbage Mattes
• Pan and Zoom
• Viewing Options

Lesson 23:   Compositing with Nests

• Superimpose Edits
• Nesting
• Exporting a QuickTime Self-Contained Movie
• Exporting a QuickTime Reference Movie

Lesson 24:   Additional Effects Techniques

• Add Edits to Minimize Rendering
• Paste Attributes
• Auto Render
• Render Manager
• Applying Filters as Transitions
• Creating Perspective

Lesson 25:   Composite Modes

• Add
• Difference
• Subtract
• Multiply
• Screen

Lesson 26:   Chroma Keyer

• Chroma Keyer
• Color Smoothing, 4:1:1 and 4:2:2
• Spill Suppressor, Blue and Green

Lesson 27:   Color Correction Concepts

• Color Correction Environment
• Color Correction Goals
• Neutralizing Mac OS X
• Calibrating Broadcast Monitors

Lesson 28:   Working with Broadcast Safe Video

• Video Scopes
• Color Correction Window Layouts
• Range Check
• Color Corrector 3-way

Lesson 29:   Correcting White Balance

• Correcting White Balance

Lesson 30:   Balancing a Scene

• Copying Filter Controls
• Frame Viewer

Lesson 31:   Secondary Color Correction

• Changing a Specific Color
• Isolating a Color for a Black and White Background

Lesson 32:   Additional Color Effects

• Combining Color Correction with Composite Modes
• Isolating Multiple Colors for a Black and White Background

Lesson 33:   Soundtrack

• Preparing for Soundtrack
• Importing Assets
• Indexing Audio Files
• Creating a Soundtrack Project
• Working with Audio Samples
• Navigating the Composition
• Track Settings
• Saving a Soundtrack Project

Lesson 34:   Media Management

• Reconnecting Media
• Deleting Media Files
• Find
• Render Manager
• Media Manager

Lesson 35:   Compressor

• Preparing for Compressor
• Adding Files to the Batch Window
• Selecting Presets
• Preview
• Creating Presets
• Setting Destinations
• Setting Output Files
• Submitting to the Batch Monitor
• Droplets