An Introduction to Final Cut Express 4 (FCE 101)

 

This three-day, hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Express 4. In this course you learn to perform basic editing functions while familiarizing yourself with the user interface. Topics include basic setup, adjusting and customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques, Ripple, Roll, Slip and Slide tools, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and final output.

Length: 3-day Workshop

You will learn to:

• Working with the Browser and Bins
• Marking clips and using insert and overwrite edits as well as drag-and-drop editing
• Marking and deleting clips in the Timeline
• Trimming edit points
• Using Ripple, Roll and Extend edits and the Slip and Slide tools
• Finishing and final output

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Recommended for:

• This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional-quality video with Final Cut Express and who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore its functionality. Also desirable: an understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation.
  

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of Mac OS X
• Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended

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