Final Cut Pro 7 - Intermediate

"Excellent course. Excellent tutor. I've learnt so much!" FCP students

The course cover, colour correction, basic compositing, media management and motion effects. Students are welcome to bring media and use their own projects to work on during the course.

Knowledge required

Working knowledge of Final Cut Pro or completion of a recognized introductory Final Cut Pro course (including the introductory course at BECTU) 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course you will:·        

Have the confidence and skills to edit pieces independently

Gain a more detailed knowledge of the software and be able to use colour, compositing, motion aspects of Final Cut Pro.

Be able to solve a variety of problems which occur when working on a project.

Who Should Attend?

This course is aimed at members who edit as part of their job or need to know the basic techniques involved. You must have completed an introductory Final Cut Pro course at BECTU or an equivalent course elsewhere, or be able to demonstrate a basic level of experience and knowledge of the software. Please contact Brian Kelly or Kate Elliott at BECTU for further advice.

Tutor

Biog: With ten years experience in broadcast & post-production, Richard has developed a wide range of skills including: offline / online  editing, grading, sound mixing, and compositing.

Credits include, BBC, Five, Sony, History and Discovery HD.

He has an MA in Interactive Digital Media and is experienced in a  variety of formats and platforms including: web, mobile, TV and DVD platforms.

In addition to his broadcast work, he runs the post production course, part time at Ravensbourne. He has also facilitated courses for  broadcast freelancers at BECTU for 4 years, and as guest speaker at  Video Expo on ‘The craft of editing’.

He trained as one of the first FCP trainers in the UK at Apple HQ and is presently an accredited professional.

Learning Environment

There will be a maximum of 6 students on the course. Teaching will be a mixture of guided demonstrations, self-determined learning and practical exercises. We encourage students to ask questions and to let the tutor know what you would like to achieve from the course.

To Apply

Email Lesley Burt, Training Administrator, or call on 020 7346 0900.

This course is being held at BECTU Head Office

Additional note on accessibility

BECTU is in the process of making our facilities accessible to all, but unfortunately at the moment this training room is not fully accessible. There are small steps to negotiate and a flight of steps down to the learning centre. If you feel you need any extra help to enable you to do this course, or if you have any special requirements you feel we should know about in advance, please email Lesley Burt  or phone on 020 7346 0920.