Training
Bespoke
FCP - An Intro
FCP - Advanced
COLOR - An Intro
WIDEi Films has been
using Apple-based technology for the past 10 years. We have been
using Final Cut Pro since before its public release in the UK. We
have edited and delivered TV documentaries, commercials, feature
films and fast-paced feature news items for all major broadcasters
in the UK and US.
We bring this wealth of experience to our training services, offering comprehensive training opportunities for learning Final Cut Pro and Color.
Our training clients have include Documentary Filmmakers Group (DFG), Rose Bruford College, The Luxury Channel, CNN and many freelance editors, directors and Soho facilities.
Advantages of learning at WIDEI films
We bring this wealth of experience to our training services, offering comprehensive training opportunities for learning Final Cut Pro and Color.
Our training clients have include Documentary Filmmakers Group (DFG), Rose Bruford College, The Luxury Channel, CNN and many freelance editors, directors and Soho facilities.
Advantages of learning at WIDEI films
- Extensive experience of online, offline and grading across formats from SD to HD
- Access to facilities based around two of the major I/o interfaces used in the industry, KONA and DECKLINK
- Flexibility in training structure - We understand individual needs are different
- Schedule flexibility - we can accommodate you according to your availability
BESPOKE
Price: £500 + VAT per Day
We provide bespoke training courses, designed according to the individual’s specific needs. A hybrid of the structured Apple training course and integrating the expert experience and lessons learnt by our Editing team, we target exactly what you need to learn in order to exploit the full creative and technical potential of Final Cut Pro & Color.
We are able to bring the technology to you, so that you can learn in familiar surroundings, or we can also comfortably accommodate 8 people at Ealing Film Studios.
Price: £500 + VAT per Day
We provide bespoke training courses, designed according to the individual’s specific needs. A hybrid of the structured Apple training course and integrating the expert experience and lessons learnt by our Editing team, we target exactly what you need to learn in order to exploit the full creative and technical potential of Final Cut Pro & Color.
We are able to bring the technology to you, so that you can learn in familiar surroundings, or we can also comfortably accommodate 8 people at Ealing Film Studios.
FINAL CUT PRO 6 - AN
INTRODUCTION
Price: £400 + VAT - 3 Days min of 6 candidates
Course Description
This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro 6. 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.
Who Should Attend?
This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional quality video using Final Cut Pro. Understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation is desired. The course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the full functionality of Final Cut Pro 6.
Prerequisites:
* Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
* Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended
Course Outline
Lesson 1 - Screening and Marking in the Final Cut Pro Interface
Launching Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro Interface, Following a Workflow, Working with Projects, Organizing Elements, Playing Clips in the Viewer, Navigating Clips, Project Tasks, Navigating a Sequence, Marking Clips, Quitting and Hiding Final Cut Pro.
Lesson 2 - Editing Clips in the Timeline
Managing Project Elements, Editing a Rough Cut, Making Overwrite Edits, Managing Timeline Tracks, Making Insert Edits, Adding Audio Clips, Moving Clips in the Timeline, Drag-and-Drop Editing, and Changing Volume of Edited Clips.
Lesson 3 - Finishing the Rough Cut
Adding Cutaways, Editing to Narration, Editing to Music, Copying, Cutting, Pasting and Positioning Clips.
Lesson 4 - Trimming to Refine Clip Duration
Preparing a Project for Trimming, Trimming Overview, Rippling Edit Points, Rippling in the Viewer and by Numbers, Trimming on the V2 Track, and Trimming One Track of a Linked Clip.
Lesson 5 - Trimming to Refine a Sequence
Preparing Your Sequence, Adjusting Two Edit Points, Slipping One Clip, Slipping Sequence Clips, Rolling Two Edit Points, Sliding Clips to Refine Position, Dragging Clips to New Locations, and Keeping Linked Clips in Sync.
Lesson 6 - Refining the Edit Process
Creating Subclips, Adding Markers to Clips, Storyboard Editing, Replacing Edits, and Editing Multicamera.
Lesson 7 - Supporting the Editing Process
Reconnecting Media, Playing Multiple Formats, Working with Master Clips, Logging Information in Browser Columns, Finding and Labeling Project Items, Customizing Shortcut Keys and Buttons, Saving and Loading Layouts, and Optimising User Preferences.
Lesson 8 - Capturing Footage
Connecting Sources for Capture, Creating a New Project for Capturing, Previewing and Marking Your Source, Logging Clips, Choosing Clip Settings, Choosing Capture Settings, Choosing Capturing Options, Setting Capture Preferences and Acquiring Other Media.
Lesson 9 - Applying Transitions
Evaluating Project Needs, Understanding Transitions, Viewing Transition Options, Applying Transitions, Modifying and Copying Transitions, Using the Transition Editor, Changing Transition Parameters, Previewing and Rendering Effects.
Lesson 10 - Mixing Audio Tracks
Preparing the Project, Organizing and Editing Audio Tracks, Monitoring and Adjusting Audio Levels, Applying Transitions to Fade Volume, Setting Keyframes to Change Volume, Using the Audio Mixer, Recording a Narration Track, and Importing CD Tracks.
Lesson 11 - Creating Titles
Working with Video Generators, Adding a Lower Third, Applying a Boris Title, Creating a Credit Roll, Adding Mattes and Other Generated Items, Building a Composite Opening Title, Using Master Templates, and Working with Graphics.
Lesson 12 - Changing Motion Properties
Changing Speed Properties, Creating a Freeze-Frame, Changing Clip Size and Position, Building a Split Screen, and Animating Motion Parameters.
Lesson 13 - Applying and Viewing Filters
Viewing and Modifying Filter Parameters, Applying Audio Filters, Using a Color Correction Filter, and Animating Filters.
Lesson 14 - Detecting Audio Peaks
Adjusting Video Levels for Broadcast, Understanding File Formats, Exporting QuickTime Files, Outputting to Tape, and Backing up Projects.
Price: £400 + VAT - 3 Days min of 6 candidates
Course Description
This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro 6. 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.
Who Should Attend?
This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional quality video using Final Cut Pro. Understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation is desired. The course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the full functionality of Final Cut Pro 6.
Prerequisites:
* Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
* Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended
Course Outline
Lesson 1 - Screening and Marking in the Final Cut Pro Interface
Launching Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro Interface, Following a Workflow, Working with Projects, Organizing Elements, Playing Clips in the Viewer, Navigating Clips, Project Tasks, Navigating a Sequence, Marking Clips, Quitting and Hiding Final Cut Pro.
Lesson 2 - Editing Clips in the Timeline
Managing Project Elements, Editing a Rough Cut, Making Overwrite Edits, Managing Timeline Tracks, Making Insert Edits, Adding Audio Clips, Moving Clips in the Timeline, Drag-and-Drop Editing, and Changing Volume of Edited Clips.
Lesson 3 - Finishing the Rough Cut
Adding Cutaways, Editing to Narration, Editing to Music, Copying, Cutting, Pasting and Positioning Clips.
Lesson 4 - Trimming to Refine Clip Duration
Preparing a Project for Trimming, Trimming Overview, Rippling Edit Points, Rippling in the Viewer and by Numbers, Trimming on the V2 Track, and Trimming One Track of a Linked Clip.
Lesson 5 - Trimming to Refine a Sequence
Preparing Your Sequence, Adjusting Two Edit Points, Slipping One Clip, Slipping Sequence Clips, Rolling Two Edit Points, Sliding Clips to Refine Position, Dragging Clips to New Locations, and Keeping Linked Clips in Sync.
Lesson 6 - Refining the Edit Process
Creating Subclips, Adding Markers to Clips, Storyboard Editing, Replacing Edits, and Editing Multicamera.
Lesson 7 - Supporting the Editing Process
Reconnecting Media, Playing Multiple Formats, Working with Master Clips, Logging Information in Browser Columns, Finding and Labeling Project Items, Customizing Shortcut Keys and Buttons, Saving and Loading Layouts, and Optimising User Preferences.
Lesson 8 - Capturing Footage
Connecting Sources for Capture, Creating a New Project for Capturing, Previewing and Marking Your Source, Logging Clips, Choosing Clip Settings, Choosing Capture Settings, Choosing Capturing Options, Setting Capture Preferences and Acquiring Other Media.
Lesson 9 - Applying Transitions
Evaluating Project Needs, Understanding Transitions, Viewing Transition Options, Applying Transitions, Modifying and Copying Transitions, Using the Transition Editor, Changing Transition Parameters, Previewing and Rendering Effects.
Lesson 10 - Mixing Audio Tracks
Preparing the Project, Organizing and Editing Audio Tracks, Monitoring and Adjusting Audio Levels, Applying Transitions to Fade Volume, Setting Keyframes to Change Volume, Using the Audio Mixer, Recording a Narration Track, and Importing CD Tracks.
Lesson 11 - Creating Titles
Working with Video Generators, Adding a Lower Third, Applying a Boris Title, Creating a Credit Roll, Adding Mattes and Other Generated Items, Building a Composite Opening Title, Using Master Templates, and Working with Graphics.
Lesson 12 - Changing Motion Properties
Changing Speed Properties, Creating a Freeze-Frame, Changing Clip Size and Position, Building a Split Screen, and Animating Motion Parameters.
Lesson 13 - Applying and Viewing Filters
Viewing and Modifying Filter Parameters, Applying Audio Filters, Using a Color Correction Filter, and Animating Filters.
Lesson 14 - Detecting Audio Peaks
Adjusting Video Levels for Broadcast, Understanding File Formats, Exporting QuickTime Files, Outputting to Tape, and Backing up Projects.
FINAL CUT PRO 6 -
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
Price: £800 + VAT - 2 Days min of 4 candidates
Course Description
This 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 fantastic effects, use filters creatively, color-correct your video, and composite like a pro. This course also covers Soundtrack Pro, managing clips and media, and working with film.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for existing Final Cut Pro users who want to increase their skill level through learning advanced features and workflows. The course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the advanced functionality of Final Cut Pro 6.
Prerequisites:
* Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
* Final Cut Pro "AN Intro" completed or similar proficiency required.
Course Outline
Lesson 1 - Timing Tools
Loading Clips, Using Match Frame, Using Replace Edit and Gang Sync.
Lesson 2 - Working with Trimming Tools
Numeric Trimming, Split Edits, Trim Edit Window, and Trimming under Transitions.
Lesson 3 - Multicam Editing
Editing Multicamera Footage, Working with Multiple Angles, and Applying Effects to Multiclips.
Lesson 4 - Sound Editing
Normalizing Tracks, Noise Reduction in Soundtrack Pro, and Compression and Limiting in Soundtrack Pro.
Lesson 5 - Sound Mixing
Using the FCP Meter, Setting Proper Levels and Dynamic Range, Performing Real-time Mixing, Mixing in Soundtrack Pro, and Mixing in Other Tools.
Lesson 6 - Compositing
Reviewing Motion Basics, Creating a Multilayered Show Open, Experimenting with Composite Modes, Adding Graphics from a Layered Photoshop File, Using Generators, Copying Attributes and Creating a Travel Matte.
Lesson 7 - Mastering Video Filters
Applying and Modifying Filters, Modifying Filter Effects, Managing Filters, and Using Specific Filter Categories.
Lesson 8 - Dynamic Effects
Keyframing Basics, Keyframing in the Canvas, Keyframing in the Viewer, Keyframing in the Timeline, and Creating Favourite Motion Effects.
Lesson 9 - Nesting Sequences
Understanding Nested Sequences, Using Basic Nesting, Applying Effects to Multiple Clips, Applying Complex Geometrics, Changing Render Order, Reordering Motion Effects, Mixing Sequence Sizes, and Nesting as an Editing Tool.
Lesson 10 - Variable Speed
Using Basic Slow Motion, Understanding Variable Speed Effects, and Using the Motion Viewer.
Lesson 11 - Correcting Contrast
Understanding Contrast, Controlling Contrast Using the Color Corrector 3-Way Filter, Setting Mood with the Mids, and Creating Artificially High Contrast.
Lesson 12 - Controlling Color
Understanding Color Balance, Using Primary Color Correction, Understanding the Color Balance Controls, Identifying and Correcting Color Casts, and Manipulating Color Directly in the Blacks, Mids and Whites.
Lesson 13 - Color Correcting for Scene Continuity
Achieving Visual harmony, Comparing Two Clips, Setting Up for Scene-by-Scene Color Correction, and Color Correcting a Complex Scene.
Lesson 14 - Clip Management
Managing the Database, Working with Timecode, Merging Clips, Working with 16:9 and 24p, and Master Clip Relationships.
Lesson 15 - Managing Media
Mixing Formats, Locating Media Files, Using the Media Manager, Deleting Unused Media, Offline/Online Workflows, and Working with Motion Projects.
Lesson 16 - Importing and Exporting
Capturing from Non-Tape Sources, Exporting for the Web, and Exporting for DVD and Exporting Audio.
Price: £800 + VAT - 2 Days min of 4 candidates
Course Description
This 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 fantastic effects, use filters creatively, color-correct your video, and composite like a pro. This course also covers Soundtrack Pro, managing clips and media, and working with film.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for existing Final Cut Pro users who want to increase their skill level through learning advanced features and workflows. The course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the advanced functionality of Final Cut Pro 6.
Prerequisites:
* Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
* Final Cut Pro "AN Intro" completed or similar proficiency required.
Course Outline
Lesson 1 - Timing Tools
Loading Clips, Using Match Frame, Using Replace Edit and Gang Sync.
Lesson 2 - Working with Trimming Tools
Numeric Trimming, Split Edits, Trim Edit Window, and Trimming under Transitions.
Lesson 3 - Multicam Editing
Editing Multicamera Footage, Working with Multiple Angles, and Applying Effects to Multiclips.
Lesson 4 - Sound Editing
Normalizing Tracks, Noise Reduction in Soundtrack Pro, and Compression and Limiting in Soundtrack Pro.
Lesson 5 - Sound Mixing
Using the FCP Meter, Setting Proper Levels and Dynamic Range, Performing Real-time Mixing, Mixing in Soundtrack Pro, and Mixing in Other Tools.
Lesson 6 - Compositing
Reviewing Motion Basics, Creating a Multilayered Show Open, Experimenting with Composite Modes, Adding Graphics from a Layered Photoshop File, Using Generators, Copying Attributes and Creating a Travel Matte.
Lesson 7 - Mastering Video Filters
Applying and Modifying Filters, Modifying Filter Effects, Managing Filters, and Using Specific Filter Categories.
Lesson 8 - Dynamic Effects
Keyframing Basics, Keyframing in the Canvas, Keyframing in the Viewer, Keyframing in the Timeline, and Creating Favourite Motion Effects.
Lesson 9 - Nesting Sequences
Understanding Nested Sequences, Using Basic Nesting, Applying Effects to Multiple Clips, Applying Complex Geometrics, Changing Render Order, Reordering Motion Effects, Mixing Sequence Sizes, and Nesting as an Editing Tool.
Lesson 10 - Variable Speed
Using Basic Slow Motion, Understanding Variable Speed Effects, and Using the Motion Viewer.
Lesson 11 - Correcting Contrast
Understanding Contrast, Controlling Contrast Using the Color Corrector 3-Way Filter, Setting Mood with the Mids, and Creating Artificially High Contrast.
Lesson 12 - Controlling Color
Understanding Color Balance, Using Primary Color Correction, Understanding the Color Balance Controls, Identifying and Correcting Color Casts, and Manipulating Color Directly in the Blacks, Mids and Whites.
Lesson 13 - Color Correcting for Scene Continuity
Achieving Visual harmony, Comparing Two Clips, Setting Up for Scene-by-Scene Color Correction, and Color Correcting a Complex Scene.
Lesson 14 - Clip Management
Managing the Database, Working with Timecode, Merging Clips, Working with 16:9 and 24p, and Master Clip Relationships.
Lesson 15 - Managing Media
Mixing Formats, Locating Media Files, Using the Media Manager, Deleting Unused Media, Offline/Online Workflows, and Working with Motion Projects.
Lesson 16 - Importing and Exporting
Capturing from Non-Tape Sources, Exporting for the Web, and Exporting for DVD and Exporting Audio.
COLOR: AN
INTRODUCTION
Price: £1200 + VAT - 2 Day min of 4 candidates
Course Description
Start with the basics of color balancing and correction, and move on to the fine points of secondary grading, including scene matching, using vignettes to isolate and track regions, creating advanced color effects and "looks", skin tone adjustments, adjusting the composition and framing of a shot, and much more.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for existing Final Cut Pro users who want to learn more about the color correction and grading capabilities of Color. The course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the functionality of Color.
Prerequisites
* Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
* Ideally students will have attended a FINAL CUT PRO - ADVANCE or attained similar level of understanding and skill.
Course Outline
Lesson 1 - Setting up a Project and Navigating the Color Rooms
Setting up, Primary In, Secondary Rooms, Color FX, Primary Out, Geometry, Still Store, Final Print, Transferring Final Cut Pro Projects to Color, Standard-definition and High-definition Formats, Frame Rates, Project Frame Sizes, Broadcast Safe Settings and Preventing Illegal Video Signals.
Lesson 2 - Making Basic Adjustments
Understanding Scopes, Adjusting Contrast, Primary Color Balancing, Defining, Lift, Gain and Gamma, Hue Controls and Correction, Saturation Controls and Correction.
Lesson 3 - Creating and Recalling Grades: Advanced Primary Correction
Switching between Grades, Grouping Shots and Grading Groups, Checking Continuity and Still Store Bin.
Lesson 4 - Basic Secondary Correction
Using Hue, Saturation and Luma Curves, Using the Eyedropper, Keying, Using HSL Selectors, and Fixing Skin Tones.
Lesson 5 - Using Vignettes: Secondary Correction
Using Vignettes to Isolate regions, Inside and Outside Vignettes, Tracking Vignettes to Points, Keyframing – Secondary Controls, Using Multiple Vignettes to Achieve a Grade and relighting.
Lesson 6 - Applying Effects and Creating Looks: Color FC Room
Commonly Used Grade Effects, Presets, Using Nodes, Day for Night, Bleach Bypass, Dream Sequence, Edge Vignette, Creating a Film Look, Using Old or Damaged Film-Vintage Effects, Saving and Recalling your Favourite Effect.
Lesson 7 - Recompositing the Shot and Making Final Adjustments
Panning and Scanning, Using Keyframes, repositioning the Frame, creating Custom-Shaped Vignettes, Clipping Saturation and RGB and Final Adjustments and Corrections.
Lesson 8 - Tracking in the Geometry Room
Using Trackers, Advanced Tracking Techniques, Applying Trackers to Vignettes and Shapes.
Lesson 9 - Rendering, Exporting and Archiving
Shots to Render Queue, Print Options, Final Gather Options, Exporting JPEGS, and Exporting.
Price: £1200 + VAT - 2 Day min of 4 candidates
Course Description
Start with the basics of color balancing and correction, and move on to the fine points of secondary grading, including scene matching, using vignettes to isolate and track regions, creating advanced color effects and "looks", skin tone adjustments, adjusting the composition and framing of a shot, and much more.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for existing Final Cut Pro users who want to learn more about the color correction and grading capabilities of Color. The course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the functionality of Color.
Prerequisites
* Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
* Ideally students will have attended a FINAL CUT PRO - ADVANCE or attained similar level of understanding and skill.
Course Outline
Lesson 1 - Setting up a Project and Navigating the Color Rooms
Setting up, Primary In, Secondary Rooms, Color FX, Primary Out, Geometry, Still Store, Final Print, Transferring Final Cut Pro Projects to Color, Standard-definition and High-definition Formats, Frame Rates, Project Frame Sizes, Broadcast Safe Settings and Preventing Illegal Video Signals.
Lesson 2 - Making Basic Adjustments
Understanding Scopes, Adjusting Contrast, Primary Color Balancing, Defining, Lift, Gain and Gamma, Hue Controls and Correction, Saturation Controls and Correction.
Lesson 3 - Creating and Recalling Grades: Advanced Primary Correction
Switching between Grades, Grouping Shots and Grading Groups, Checking Continuity and Still Store Bin.
Lesson 4 - Basic Secondary Correction
Using Hue, Saturation and Luma Curves, Using the Eyedropper, Keying, Using HSL Selectors, and Fixing Skin Tones.
Lesson 5 - Using Vignettes: Secondary Correction
Using Vignettes to Isolate regions, Inside and Outside Vignettes, Tracking Vignettes to Points, Keyframing – Secondary Controls, Using Multiple Vignettes to Achieve a Grade and relighting.
Lesson 6 - Applying Effects and Creating Looks: Color FC Room
Commonly Used Grade Effects, Presets, Using Nodes, Day for Night, Bleach Bypass, Dream Sequence, Edge Vignette, Creating a Film Look, Using Old or Damaged Film-Vintage Effects, Saving and Recalling your Favourite Effect.
Lesson 7 - Recompositing the Shot and Making Final Adjustments
Panning and Scanning, Using Keyframes, repositioning the Frame, creating Custom-Shaped Vignettes, Clipping Saturation and RGB and Final Adjustments and Corrections.
Lesson 8 - Tracking in the Geometry Room
Using Trackers, Advanced Tracking Techniques, Applying Trackers to Vignettes and Shapes.
Lesson 9 - Rendering, Exporting and Archiving
Shots to Render Queue, Print Options, Final Gather Options, Exporting JPEGS, and Exporting.