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Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro HD

by Diana Weynand

June 2004

Beginner

872 pages

14h 14m

English

Peachpit Press

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The MethodologyCourse StructureCopying the Final Cut Pro Lesson FilesTo install the Final Cut Pro Lesson filesReconnecting MediaSystem RequirementsAbout the Apple Pro Training SeriesResourcesApple Pro Certification Program
Preparing the ProjectFinal Cut Pro InterfaceBrowserViewerTimelineCanvasTool PaletteAudio MetersWindow PropertiesMenus, Shortcuts, and the MouseFollowing a WorkflowWorking with ProjectsOpening and Closing ProjectsIdentifying Project ElementsClipAudio ClipSequenceBinViewing Project ElementsWorking with BinsCreating and Naming BinsOrganizing Clips in BinsViewing Bin ContentsWorking with the Timeline and CanvasClicking and Dragging the PlayheadUsing Shortcuts and Visual CluesPlaying a SequenceAdjusting the TimelineQuitting and Hiding Final Cut ProWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectPlaying Clips in the ViewerProject TaskMarking ClipsMarking with ButtonsMarking with Keyboard ShortcutsMarking One or No Edit PointsMarking DurationsMarking Timecode NumbersViewing MarksRemoving MarksProject TasksPreparing to EditMaking Overwrite EditsDragging to the Edit OverlayUsing the Edit Button and ShortcutAdding AudioBacking Up SequencesInserting ClipsProject TasksSaving and QuittingWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectManipulating Clips in the TimelineSelecting and Deselecting a ClipDragging and Moving a ClipSelecting and Moving Multiple ClipsCopying and Pasting ClipsProject TasksEditing in the TimelinePositioning the PointerSnapping to the PlayheadMaking Overwrite EditsInserting Between ClipsDragging Audio to the TimelineProject TasksSaving and QuittingWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectEditing Sound BitesMarking in the TimelineThree-Point EditingEditing with One Timeline MarkEditing with Two Timeline MarksBacktiming a ClipReplacing EditsReplacing from the Head of a ClipReplacing from the Tail of a ClipReplacing from a Specific PointProject TasksDeleting Clips and GapsDeleting in the TimelineAutoselecting a TrackWorking with GapsStoryboard EditingScrubbing Clips in the BrowserChanging a Thumbnail ImageEditing the StoryboardProject TasksSaving and QuittingWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectTrimmingDragging to TrimDragging an Edit PointDragging Edit Points Between ClipsDragging Edit Points on V2Project TasksRippling EditsUsing the Ripple ToolRippling with Durations and ShortcutsUsing the Razor Blade ToolProject TasksTrimming in the ViewerExtending an EditProject TasksWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectTrimming Two Edit PointsRollingSlippingSlidingRolling Edit PointsOther Rolling OptionsProject TaskSlipping Clip ContentWorking with the Slip ToolProject TasksSlipping by Numbers and ShortcutsSlipping in the ViewerAdjusting Clip PlacementUsing the Slide ToolDragging a Clip to a New LocationUsing the Trim Edit WindowWorking in the Trim Edit WindowEditing in the Trim Edit WindowProject TasksSaving and QuittingWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectWorking with Master ClipsRevealing Master ClipsMaking Sequence Clips IndependentWorking with SubclipsMaking a SubclipRemoving Subclip LimitsProject TasksWorking with MarkersAdding and Naming MarkersMoving to MarkersAdding Markers to ClipsEditing with MarkersDeleting MarkersUsing Markers to Create SubclipsProject TasksWhat You Have Learned

Preparing the ProjectCustomizing Browser ColumnsSorting Browser ColumnsMoving, Showing, and Hiding ColumnsAdding Column InformationFinding Items in the Browser and TimelineCustomizing the InterfaceCustomizing LayoutsSaving and Recalling LayoutsCustomizing Timeline TracksMapping the KeyboardPersonalizing Button BarsChoosing Settings and PreferencesEasy SetupAudio/Video SettingsUser PreferencesSystem SettingsViewing Item PropertiesChanging Sequence SettingsSaving and QuittingWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectConnecting Sources for CapturePreviewing and Marking Your SourceOpening and Sizing the Capture WindowPlaying the Source TapeMarking a Source for CaptureViewing a Marked SourceLogging Your ClipsSetting a Log BinLogging Clip InformationWorking with MarkersPreparing to CaptureClip SettingsCapture SettingsCapturing OptionsCapturing a ClipCapturing NowBatch Capturing and Log ClipSetting Capture PreferencesUser PreferencesWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectImportingImporting Files and FoldersImporting Audio through iTunesProject TasksExporting FilesUnderstanding File FormatsVideo FormatsAudio FormatsStill Image FormatsExporting a QuickTime MovieProject TasksExporting from a SequenceExporting Using QuickTime ConversionExploring QuickTime Movie Export OptionsBatch ExportExporting with CompressorReconnecting MediaSaving and QuittingWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectHearing and Seeing AudioHearing AudioViewing an Audio WaveformViewing the Audio MetersProject TasksAdjusting Audio LevelsAdjusting Audio in the ViewerAdjusting Audio in the TimelineWorking with Audio ClipsWorking with Linked ClipsWorking with Stereo PairsAdding EditsWorking with SyncKeeping Linked Clips in SyncPlayhead SyncFinding a Video MatchProject TasksWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectUnderstanding TransitionsApplying Audio TransitionsViewing Transition OptionsApplying a Cross FadeChanging Transition DurationsCopying and Pasting TransitionsProject TasksApplying Video TransitionsApplying Video DissolvesProject TasksAdjusting Durations and AlignmentWorking with Other TransitionsApplying Wipe TransitionsApplying Other Video TransitionsRendering TransitionsFavorite and Default TransitionsProject TasksSaving and QuittingWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectAdding and Organizing Audio TracksAdding Audio TracksProject TasksUsing Audio Track ControlsProject TasksMaking Tracks StaticEditing MusicApplying Audio KeyframesCreating Audio FadesProject TaskAdjusting and Deleting KeyframesProject TasksMixing Audio Using KeyframesProjectMixing Tracks in Real TimeWorking with the Audio MixerCreating a MixProject TasksUsing the Voice Over ToolProject TasksSaving and QuittingWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectWorking with SoundtrackUsing the Media ManagerSearching and Previewing FilesEditing to the TimelineAdding Tracks and Adjusting LevelsProject TasksAdding an EffectPreparing a SequenceAdding Scoring MarkersExporting a Sequence for SoundtrackViewing a Video File in SoundtrackWorking with MarkersCreating a CompositionExporting the CompositionExporting a Mixed TrackExporting Individual TracksSaving and QuittingWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectUnderstanding FiltersApplying Video FiltersViewing Filter ParametersModifying FiltersCombining FiltersPreviewing and Rendering FiltersProject TasksRemoving FiltersSharing and Saving FiltersCopying and Pasting FiltersSaving Favorite FiltersApplying Filters to Multiple ClipsApplying Audio FiltersApplying Corrective FiltersUnderstanding Color BasicsUsing the Color Corrector 3-Way FilterProject TasksViewing Color ChangesAdjusting ContrastProject TasksWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectCompositing ClipsChanging OpacityApplying a Composite ModeAdding a Luma KeyApplying a Chroma KeyWorking with MattesAdding Generated ItemsSuperimposing a ShapeKeying Out the ShapeChanging Filter Parameters in the TimelineWorking with Clip KeyframesKeyframing a FilterProject TasksRendering and Exporting CompsSaving and QuittingWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectCreating Speed ChangesChanging Speed By PercentageChanging Duration and DirectionMaking Fit to Fill EditsCreating a Freeze FrameProject TasksCreating Variable Speed ChangesPreparing the TimelineSetting Time KeyframesRepositioning KeyframesProject TasksUsing the Time Remap ToolProject TasksPasting Speed AttributesSaving and QuittingWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectAdjusting ViewsChanging the Zoom ViewChanging View OptionsCreating Motion EffectsChanging Size and PositionRotating, Cropping, and Distorting an ImageSharing Motion AttributesProject TasksAnimating Motion ParametersCreating a Nested SequenceSetting Motion KeyframesCreating a Motion PathModifying a Motion PathProject TasksSaving and QuittingWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectWorking with Text GeneratorsApplying a Text GeneratorControlling Text OptionsAdding a Title over a BackgroundProject TaskAdding a Lower ThirdProject TasksUsing the Outline Text GeneratorCreating a Credit RollWorking with GraphicsPreparing Graphic Files for EditingWorking with Multilayered GraphicsProject TaskUsing an External EditorAdding Motion Effects to TextAdding a Drop ShadowAnimating Text and Motion EffectsProject TaskWorking with Title 3DSaving and QuittingWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectWorking with LiveTypeThe InterfaceBuilding a TitleAnimating TitlesCreating Effects from ScratchAdding Multiple EffectsAdding TexturesWorking with Background VideoChecking SettingsExporting a Clip for LiveTypeSetting Up the ProjectImporting VideoUsing LiveFontsExporting the TitleProject TasksSaving and QuittingWhat You Have Learned
Preparing the ProjectFinishing Audio and VideoAdjusting Audio LevelsDetecting Audio PeaksAdjusting Video LevelsSetting Render and Playback QualityExporting Finished SequencesExporting for the WebExporting for DVDExporting for CDOutputting to TapeRecording ManuallyPrinting to VideoEdit to TapeMaking a Timecode Window BurnRecapturing an Offline ProjectBacking Up ProjectsSaving and QuittingWhat You Have Learned
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Acknowledgments

First and foremost, my business partner, Shirley Craig, for guiding this book along its path and supporting our company, Weynand Training, as I wrote. Together we'd like to thank:

At Weynand Training: Susan Merzbach for her invaluable editorial con tribution and Nathan Haggard for tech editing and contributing the LiveType lesson. Without the two of you, this book would have been an impossible dream. Thanks to Darren Meiss for copy editing; Erik Buckham, Preston Goforth, and Charlie Treadwell for compositing and illustrations; and Tina Valinsky, Diane Wright, David Schwartz, Emily Freeman, Nancy Rosenblum, Randy Abrams, and Mary Plummer for their help along the way.

At Apple Training: Patty Montesion, for giving me the opportunity ...