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Apple Final Cut Studio 2: Digital Filmmaking Essentials Tutorials

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Apple Final Cut Studio 2 has quickly become the television, video, and film industry’s standard for postproduction workflow. With special attention paid to uses of Soundtrack Pro and Motion, Brian builds on the topics and techniques discussed in the Final Cut Pro 6 coursel from VTC. After completing the course, users will have a fuller understanding of the post-production workflow used for editing and delivering broadcast-quality video projects. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.
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Intro to Digital Filmmaking
Welcome & Overview (03:41)
Get Something to Edit pt. 1 (04:34)
Get Something to Edit pt. 2 (03:17)
Selecting the Camera pt. 1 (04:03)
Selecting the Camera pt. 2 (04:18)
Selecting the Lights (06:48)
Selecting the Sound (07:07)
Direct the Shots pt. 1 (03:08)
Direct the Shots pt. 2 (04:25)
After the Wrap Party
Capture & Log Footage (04:37)
Configure Easy Setup (03:12)
Set Scratch Disks (02:51)
Performing a Batch Capture (03:29)
Tapeless Transfer (03:45)
Tech Considerations
The Editing Suite pt. 1 (06:58)
The Editing Suite pt. 2 (00:46)
Editing in High Def (07:02)
Editing in 24fps (04:21)
Export for DVD (04:40)
Reconnect Offline Files (03:41)
Post Production Workflow
Intro to Workflow (04:30)
Customize the Keyboard (04:49)
Manage Favorites (05:08)
Working with Fx Plug-ins (05:00)
Export for Pro Tools (02:29)
View Clip Properties (04:29)
Copy a Project (03:23)
Move a Sequence (03:22)
Finish the Rough Cut
Review of Three Point Editing (06:34)
Replace Edit (07:34)
Fit to Fill Edit (05:16)
Superimpose Edit (05:02)
Superimposed Text (05:20)
Storyboard Editing (04:18)
Storyboard with Transition (03:39)
Edit with Gang Sync (04:46)
Edit with Open Sync (03:13)
Using Multiple Cameras (03:40)
Multicamera Editing pt. 1 (03:15)
Multicamera Editing pt. 2 (02:44)
Generate Slugs (06:21)
Use Motion Templates (05:49)
Locking Picture
Keyboard Trimming (05:15)
J Cuts & L Cuts (03:50)
Roll & Ripple Review (05:11)
Slip & Slide Clips (05:45)
Use the Trim Edit Window (05:01)
Change Clip Speed pt. 1 (06:30)
Change Clip Speed pt. 2 (03:49)
Use Motion's Optical Flow (03:24)
Use Nested Sequences (04:18)
Use LiveType to Add Text (03:07)
Add LiveType Text to FCP pt. 1 (04:49)
Add LiveType Text to FCP pt. 2 (02:23)
Sweeten Audio
Organize for Better Workflow: DMX (05:56)
Muting & Soloing Tracks (05:45)
Normalizing Audio (06:38)
Reduce Noise in Soundtrack Pro pt. 1 (07:31)
Reduce Noise in Soundtrack Pro pt. 2 (04:58)
Removing Hums (05:00)
Add Sound Efx pt. 1 (06:08)
Add Sound Efx pt. 2 (04:58)
Use Audio Keyframes (03:26)
Apply Transitions to Sound (03:51)
Use the Audio Mixer (05:12)
Mix in Soundtrack (06:04)
Adding Fades (03:52)
Keyframes with Soundtrack Pro (03:54)
Round Trip to FCP (06:47)
Special Effects
Intro to Compositing Pictures (05:52)
Cropping Images (03:18)
Positioning Images (03:26)
Split Screen Effect (03:49)
Feathered Edge Effect (03:19)
Applying Filters (04:16)
Control Filter Order (04:19)
Control Filter Application (04:16)
Animating Filters (03:29)
Create a Heavenly Effect (05:07)
Create a Glow Effect (03:34)
Mask a Filter (05:30)
Remember: It's a Motion Picture
Round Tripping to Motion (04:28)
Motion Explained (05:59)
The Wondrous Z Axis (05:21)
Three Dimensional Space (04:14)
Custom Graphics with Motion (06:21)
Evaluate Contrast (05:07)
Control Contrast (07:08)
Contrast Shortcuts (03:36)
Change a Color Cast (06:28)
Correct Color (06:18)
Match Shots (04:47)
Color Correct a Scene (06:59)
Ten Really Valuable Tips/Tricks
Match a Timeline Frame (04:35)
Quickly Locate Master Clips (02:54)
Export Still Pictures (06:23)
Reset Audio Levels Quickly (01:28)
Use Filters as Transitions (05:46)
Keyframing in the Canvas pt. 1 (05:03)
Keyframing in the Canvas pt. 2 (05:19)
Desaturate All But a Single Color (07:38)
Flop a Shot (03:29)
Disable Frame Blending (02:44)
Conform Soundtrack Changes (05:10)
Import iPhoto Pics (04:26)
Post Production Steadicam (02:00)
Conclusion
Wrap Up (02:41)

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Tutorial Information / Pricing
Title: Apple Final Cut Studio 2: Digital Filmmaking Essentials
Author: Brian Culp
SKU: 34024
ISBN: 1-935320-62-9
Duration: 8.5 hrs / 107 Lessons
Compatibility: Win XP, 2000, 98, NT, Mac OS X, OS 9

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