STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Create finalized products utilizing post-production system Final Cut Pro to create suitable projects for web and DVD distribution.

 

 2. Apply film techniques outlined in the course using a final edit (final cut).

 

 3. Analyze and design projects and production plans for a team or collaborative to achieve a unified product as specified by director.

 

 4. Compare and contrast and apply advanced techniques in Final Cut Pro Studio to projects.

 

 5. Analyze current industry techniques to incorporate into projects throughout the semester.

 

 6. Devise options for distribution of projects for the web, film festivals and contract work.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Organization and structure

  A. Media management

  B. Assemblies of footage

  C. Working with production teams for Action Sports

 

 II. Application Techniques, Tools and Tips

  A. Review of FCP tools

  i. Advanced Tools-Ripple Roll and Slip/Slide Techniques

  B. Advanced FCP Studio Applications

  i. Motion-

 -Interface

 -Round tripping

 -Composites

 -Generators

 -Shapes

 -Paint Strokes

 -Animations

 -Behaviors

 -Keying

 -Tracking

 -3D

 -Animating Cameras and Advanced Features

 

 Compressor-

 -Interface

 -Default Templates

 -Encoding

 

 Color-

 -Interface

 -Default Templates

 

 Soundtrack Pro-

 -Interface

 -Roundtripping

 -Fixing Audio Files

 -Working with Audio Spectrum

 

 III. Discussion and analysis of production

  A. Problem solving in teams

  B. Presentation of rough cuts to the producers

  C. Editing aesthetics

 

 IV. Polishing the edits-Final Cut Pro Studio Applications

  A. Color correction via introduction to Color

  B. Sound aesthetics and techniques via Soundtrack Pro

  C. Motion- Effects and keyframing

  D. Titling with Motion and Live Type

 

 V. Outputting, Marketing and Distribution

  A. Exporting, compression, DVD authoring-DVD Studio Pro

  B. Intro to cover art, poster design and marketing

  C. Creating suitable products for desired distribution