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Apple Pro Training Series Final Cut Pro 6: Beyond the Basics

Name: Apple Pro Training Series Final Cut Pro 6: Beyond the Basics
Author: Michael Wohl
ISBN: 9780321579645

by Michael Wohl

July 2007

Beginner

696 pages

13h 26m

English

Peachpit Press

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Copyright
Getting Started
The MethodologyCourse StructureUsing the DVD Book FilesInstalling the Final Cut Pro 6 Beyond the Basics Lesson FilesReconnecting MediaChanging System PreferencesSystem RequirementsAbout the Apple Pro Training SeriesApple Pro Certification ProgramResources
Advanced Editing
1. Accelerating Your Workflow
Going Beyond the Double-ClickUsing the Recent Clips Pop-Up MenuUsing Match FrameViewing Master Clips in the BrowserMatching to the Source FileUsing the Replace EditReplacing One Shot with AnotherReplacing Using In and Out PointsReplacing a Shot with ItselfGanging the PlayheadsLesson ReviewAnswers
2. Trimming Edits
The Dynamic ArtUnderstanding Basic TrimmingTrimming from the KeyboardExtending EditsUsing Numerical TrimmingSplitting EditsUsing Splits to Tighten ScenesUsing Slip and SlideSlipping ClipsSliding ClipsPerforming Advanced TechniquesUsing the Trim Edit WindowTrimming DynamicallyTrimming Across Multiple TracksTrimming AsymmetricallyLesson ReviewAnswers
3. Multicamera Editing
Editing Multicamera FootageUsing the MulticlipCreating a MulticlipEditing with a MulticlipCollapsing a MulticlipWorking with Many AnglesSetting Angle OrderDeleting and Adding AnglesOffsetting SyncEditing the MulticlipPreset Multiclip Button BarsSwitching AnglesUsing the KeyboardSeparating Audio and VideoSwitching Audio and Video SeparatelyApplying Effects to MulticlipsLesson ReviewAnswersCameo: Flying High (in High Def)—Brian Terwilliger
Sound Editing
4. Sound Editing
Understanding the Sound Editing ProcessCleaning DialogueNormalizing AudioNormalizing a Group of ClipsControlling Dynamic RangeSeparating Signal from NoiseControlling Audio FrequenciesCorrecting Highs and LowsRemoving HumsIntegrating Sound EffectsConstructing AmbiancesEditing Subframe AudioEnhancing the SceneAdding MusicLesson ReviewAnswers
5. Sound Mixing
Mixing in Final Cut ProFading In and OutUsing Audio Keyframes to FadeSolo and Mute ControlsEngaging the Button BarSetting Audio LevelsThe Audio Mixer WindowSetting Up Views in the Audio MixerMixing On-the-FlyControlling Keyframe FrequencyResetting All KeyframesCreating PerspectiveFinishing Your MixMixing in Soundtrack ProSending to a Soundtrack Pro Multitrack ProjectPerforming Basic Mixing TasksMuting and SoloingAdding FadesAdjusting LevelsAutomating Level ChangesIntegrating Changes from Final Cut ProReturning to Final Cut ProLesson ReviewAnswersCameo: Black Snake Moan—Billy Fox
Visual Effects

6. Advanced Compositing
Launching a ProjectUsing RT Extreme SettingsMonitoring Canvas Playback QualityReviewing Motion BasicsResetting AttributesCreating a Multilayered Show OpenerPreviewing the Final CompositionEditing Superimposed Video LayersCropping ImagesResizing and Repositioning ClipsPositioning Clips Precisely in the CanvasDistorting ImagesChanging the Clip TimingExperimenting with Composite ModesAdding Graphics from a Layered Photoshop FileAdding the Logo to the CompositionRotating the SurfboardCreating TransparencyCopying AttributesAdjusting the Text LayersAdding Drop ShadowsCreating a Travel MatteLesson ReviewAnswers
7. Mastering Video Filters
Applying FiltersApplying Filters to a Browser ClipApplying a Filter to a Clip in a SequenceUsing Auto Select with Multiple TracksApplying a Filter with Drag and DropApplying a Filter to Multiple ClipsCopying and Pasting FiltersApplying a Filter to a Portion of a ClipModifying FiltersChanging ParametersAdjusting a Filter’s In and Out PointsResetting ParametersDeleting FiltersControlling Filter OrderModerating Filter EffectsControlling Filter Effect AmountMasking Filter EffectsManaging FiltersPreferred EffectsCreating Favorite FiltersCreating Filter PacksOrganizing the Favorites BinMoving and Preserving FavoritesUsing Specific Filter CategoriesUnderstanding Corrective FiltersBlur and SharpenNoise FiltersImage Control and Color Correction FiltersFlop FiltersDe-Interlacing and Flicker Reduction FiltersImage Shake FiltersUsing Utility FiltersMatte FiltersKeying FiltersTimecode Display FiltersUsing Non-Corrective FiltersDistortion FiltersStylization FiltersTiling and Perspective FiltersGlow FiltersTime Adjustment FiltersUsing Other FiltersLesson ReviewAnswers
8. Dynamic Effects
Keyframing BasicsKeyframing in the CanvasModifying the PathSmoothing Your PathMoving the PathDeleting KeyframesControlling AccelerationKeyframing Other ParametersCopying and Pasting KeyframesKeyframing in the ViewerUsing Motion BlurAnimating Keyframing FiltersKeyframing in the TimelineScaling Attribute TimesKeyframing Audio LevelsDisplaying Keyframe BarsCustomizing Keyframe BarsEditing Keyframe Graphs in the TimelineSaving Favorite Motion EffectsLesson ReviewAnswers
9. Nesting Sequences
Understanding Nested SequencesUsing Basic NestingUnderstanding Live LinksApplying Effects to Multiple ClipsApplying Complex Geometric SettingsApply Motion ParametersAdd a Background ElementAdjust the Anchor PointChanging the Render OrderReordering Motion EffectsMixing Sequence SizesUsing Nesting as an Editing ToolMark a Sequence with In and Out PointsEditing Within the Nested SequenceUsing an Alternate BehaviorEditing the Content of a SubsequenceLesson ReviewAnswers
10. Variable Speed
Using Basic Slow MotionUnderstanding Variable Speed EffectsCreating a Freeze FrameModifying Existing Speed KeyframesApplying Complex Speed EffectsMaking Gradual Speed ChangesUsing the Motion ViewerCopying and Saving Speed EffectsLesson ReviewAnswers
Color Correction
11. Controlling Contrast
Understanding ContrastGetting StartedEvaluating the Values in an Image—Highlights vs. ShadowsJudging Contrast RatiosComparing Low- and High-Contrast ImagesComparing High- and Low-Key ImagesControlling Contrast Using the Color Corrector 3-Way FilterAdjusting the Black and White PointsAdjusting the MidsStretching Contrast in a Video ClipSetting Mood with the MidsCreating Artificially High ContrastCreating a High-Contrast LookApplying the Broadcast Safe FilterA Note about Contrast and GrainLesson ReviewAnswers
12. Controlling Color
Understanding Color BalanceUsing Primary Color CorrectionUnderstanding the Color Balance ControlsLearning About the Color WheelManipulating Color Channels with the Color Balance ControlAdjusting Saturation and Neutralizing Colors with Their Complementary ColorsIdentifying and Correcting Color CastsIdentifying Color CastsCorrecting Color Casts with the Auto-Balance EyedroppersSampling from the MidsManipulating Color Directly in the Blacks, Mids, and WhitesLearning Each Color Wheel’s Zone of InfluenceColor Balancing Zones of Luminance in an ImageLesson ReviewAnswers
13. Color Correcting for Scene Continuity
Achieving Visual HarmonyGetting StartedComparing Two ClipsToggling Between Images in the CanvasMaking Side-by-Side Comparisons with the Frame ViewerSetting Up for Scene-by-Scene Color CorrectionSetting Playhead Sync to OpenChoosing Timeline OptionsColor Correcting a Complete SceneChoosing a Reference ShotDeveloping the Scene’s “Look”Matching Contrast Between Two ShotsMatching Color Between Two ShotsCopying Filters Forward to Other Clips from the Same AngleMatching Color with the Match Hue ControlsChoosing and Balancing a Second Group of Images with Different ContrastDragging Filters onto Other ShotsProject TasksLesson ReviewAnswersCameo: Reign Over Tape—Jeremy Roush
Project Management
14. Advanced Clip Management
Using the Browser as a Clip DatabaseSaving and Sorting ColumnsViewing a Clip’s Item PropertiesUsing Complex Find OperationsFinding Unused MediaWorking with TimecodeViewing TimecodeFixing a Bad Reel NumberModifying TimecodeUsing Auxiliary Timecode TracksViewing Alternate Timecode FormatsRenaming Clips and FilesRecording to Dual SystemsSyncing ClipsMerging ClipsSyncing Clips ManuallyUnderstanding 24p Editing BasicsConverting 24p to 29.97Understanding Timecode and A FramesViewing Edge Code and TimecodeEditing 24 fps Originals at 29.97 fpsUsing Film-Safe EditingReturning 29.97 fps to 24 fpsUsing 2:3:3:2 Advanced Pulldown (Panasonic 24p)Capturing to 24p with Final Cut ProAudio Issues with Reverse TelecineWhat About PAL?Getting from 24 fps to 25 fpsEditing 24 @ 25Getting from 25 fps to 24 fpsOutputting 24 fps Footage to a PAL MonitorLesson ReviewAnswers
15. Managing Media
Understanding the Relationship Between Clips and MediaUsing Search FoldersForcing Clips OfflineReconnecting Offline FilesReconnecting Online Clips in One StepDeleting Media for Unused ClipsLocating a Clip’s Media FileUsing the Media ManagerConsolidating MediaMoving MediaTrimming Sequences in Media ManagerLesson ReviewAnswers
16. Tapeless Importing and Outputting
Ingesting Tapeless ClipsViewing Additional MetadataOutputting Content for DVDExporting to MPEG-2 Using PresetsSetting the Destination and FilenameCustomizing Compression SettingsCustomizing Additional SettingsSaving and Applying Custom PresetsCreating Video for HD DVDsUsing Custom H.264 SettingsEncoding Video for Other DevicesExporting AudioSetting AIFF OptionsExporting Channel GroupsMaking a Multichannel QuickTime MovieExporting Audio to OMFDelivering Corresponding VideoExporting to Dolby AC3 FormatExporting QuickTime FilesCreating Reference MoviesLesson ReviewAnswers
Glossary
The Apple Pro Training Series
The Apple Training Series

Overview

In this Apple-authorized training book, director and filmmaker Michael Wohl teaches advanced skills that editing professionals need to know most Each chapter presents a complete lesson in some aspect of video editing or finishing, with hands-on projects for readers to complete as they go. Michael Wohl shows how to master advanced trimming techniques, make polished transitions, work with nested sequences, edit multi-camera projects, create fantastic effects, color-correct your video, and composite like a pro. This text also covers Soundtrack Pro, shows you how to manage your clips and media, and throughout the book he offers dozens of helpful tips on improving your editing workflow
The book’s DVD offers plenty of professional footage and project files for you to use as you work your way through each book’s lesson.

Note: This book was written for Final Cut Pro 6, and is not intended to be used with Final Cut Pro 7. Certain lessons, including Lesson 3 Multicamera Editing and Lesson 10 Variable Speed, will result in sync errors and possible system crashes when used with Final Cut Pro 7.

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