Course Overview
Final Cut Pro X is a professional non-linear video editing software developed by Apple, offering powerful and precise editing tools. It can handle almost any format and is considered one of the best software for film editing in the industry.
This course will teach you how to operate Final Cut Pro X software and master its basic functions. You will learn the workflow of non-linear editing, media organization, and essential skills for video creation, including sound processing, subtitle creation, transition application, and filter usage.
Key Information
- Software: Final Cut Pro X, Motion
- Class Size: 23 students
- Duration: 30 hours total
- Fee: MOP 4,000
- Certificate: A certificate will be issued upon achieving 70% attendance.
- Funding: This course is sponsored by the Macau Foundation. Non-residents must pay the full tuition fee and are not eligible for subsidies.
- Note: This course is NOT part of the DSEDJ Continuing Education Development Plan.
Course Objectives
Students will learn how to operate Final Cut Pro X software and its basic functions. They will master the non-linear editing workflow, media organization, and crucial video creation skills such as sound processing, subtitle making, transition use, and filter application.
Instructor
Li Dachao (Senior Animator)
Target Audience
- Individuals aspiring to develop careers in film/TV/news/advertising or those looking to become video editors/post-production specialists/visual effects artists.
- Anyone interested in video editing.
- The course is taught in Cantonese. The software interface is in English, so students must possess English reading skills and basic computer knowledge.
Course Outline
- The new editing logic of Final Cut Pro
- Video format requirements
- Techniques for shooting videos with different tools
- Guidelines and methods for importing footage into FCP
- Various editing methods within FCP
- How to perform multi-track editing and audio sync editing
- Adding different transitions and video effects in FCP
- Sound processing in FCP, including noise removal functions
- FCP's new color grading tools and simple color correction
- Creating stunning motion graphics effects using FCP with Motion
- Adding or modifying elements for motion graphics in Motion
- Exporting to different required formats and batch conversion using Compressor
Funding Details - Macau Foundation Sponsored Course
- Dates: August 10 to August 31, 2021 (Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 19:00 to 22:00), 30 hours.
- Tuition: MOP 4,000 (Macau residents who complete the course with 70% attendance can receive a refund of MOP 2,000 and a certificate).
- Sponsored by: Macau Foundation.
- Registration & Details: https://bit.ly/3hGAoan
