Final Cut Express 4 Essential Training
with Lonzell Watson

1. Getting Started with Final Cut Express
Welcome
Overview of the Final Cut Express suite
Adjusting essential preferences
Remapping Exposé keyboard shortcuts
Using the exercise files

2. Understanding the Interface
Learning the interface
Understanding the Browser window
Understanding the Viewer window
Understanding the Canvas window
Understanding the timeline
Understanding the tools
Understanding the audio meters
Customizing the workspace

3. Importing Footage
Importing from tape
Transferring AVCHD footages
Importing music from a CD
Importing photos
Importing from iPhoto
Importing iMovie '08 projects

4. Putting the Story Together
Making subclips
Storyboarding
Three-point editing
Editing to the beat
Backtiming a clip
Deleting clips
Moving clips around in the timeline
Using markers

5. Fine-Tuning the Edits
Trimming with the Roll and Ripple tools
Trimming with the Slip and Slide tools
Using the Trim Edit window
Deleting gaps within the timeline
Keeping everything in sync

6. Editing the Audio
Adjusting audio levels
Using audio filters
Creating audio transitions

7. Adding Video Transitions
Overview of video transitions
Adjusting video transitions

8. Correcting Color
When to correct color
Correcting problems with exposure
Being broadcast-safe

9. Creating Effects
Overview of RT playback
Using filters
Compositing
Adjusting clip speed
Keying video clips

10. Adding Titles
Titling your program
Creating lower thirds
Dynamic titling with LiveType
Using Boris text
Importing Photoshop files
Creating credit rolls

11. Delivering the Story
Polishing before delivering
Exporting for DVD authoring
Exporting to tape
Exporting for the web
Exporting for iPods

12. Conclusion
Goodbye

Exercise Files

More info: http://www.lynda.com/Final-Cut-Express-4-tutorials/essential-training/647-2.html

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