Apple Certified Training
As an Apple Certified Trainer, I am currently qualified to deliver the following courses:
Introductory Training:
FCP 101 - An Introduction to Final Cut Pro 6
This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro. Topics include basic setup, adjusting and customising preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques, ripple, roll, slip and slide tools, audio editing and audio creation, multicam editing, finishing and final output. Ideal for the student who already has some experience of editing with Final Cut Pro.
Motion 101 - A Comprehensive Study of Motion 3
This three-day hands-on course will familiarize students with Apple’s revolutionary software for motion graphics design. The course comprehensively covers working with Motion’s real-time design engine and interface, behavior-based animation, parameter behaviors, blend modes, particle system design, advanced title animation, working with templates, chroma key techniques, masking methods, DVD motion menu design, working with audio, keyframing, and integration across the Final Cut Studio suite.
This course is designed for those students who wish to learn the fundamentals and functionality of Motion.
DVDSP 101 - An Introduction to DVD Studio Pro 4
This three-day hands-on course delves into the world of DVD authoring using DVD Studio Pro, guiding students through every aspect of DVD authoring, from initial storyboarding to burning and replication. Using compelling media and a real-world production workflow, students will learn how to create MPEG 2 video with Compressor as well as how create eye catching motion menus directly in DVD Studio Pro. Students will also author a DVD by creating buttons, interactive links, slideshows, playlists and even adding alternate audio stream and camera angles.
Advanced Training:
FCP 300 - Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro 6
This three-day "Beyond the Basics" course delivers hard-to-find advanced editing and finishing techniques. Learn how to create polished transitions, fix screen direction errors, edit multi-camera projects, work with nested sequences, create sophisticated effects, use filters creatively, colour-correct your video, and composite like a pro. This course also covers Soundtrack Pro, managing clips and media, and working with film.
FCS 101 - Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro
This three day hands-on course familiarises students with real-world effects techniques that editors and designers use to create motion graphics. Working with Final Cut Pro, LiveType and Motion, we’ll build creative titles, motion menus, show bumpers and news opens as we explore everything from using filters, composite modes and keyframing, to 3D set creation and camera animation.
Color 101 - An Introduction to Color
This three-day hands-on course will guide students in using Color, Apple’s masterful new colour grading and finishing software. We start with the basics of color balancing and correction, before moving on to the fine points of secondary grading, including scene matching, using vignettes, creating advanced color effects and “looks,” adjusting the composition and framing of a shot, and much more…
Further information about all of these courses, plus others in the Apple Pro Training Series, can be found at www.apple.com/uk/training/pro/courses.html