Final Cut Pro X

Learn the basics of editing professional-quality video

WHEN Materials available starting August 6
Discussions start Tuesday, August 13, 8-9 pm ET - Full Schedule

WHERE Online

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$275 (or $250 for AvantGuild members - details)

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Learn how to create video projects in Final Cut Pro X, the newest version of Final Cut Pro, a powerful tool for professional video editing. Whether you're entirely new to video editing or looking to navigate the most recent changes to the software, you'll leave class with an understanding of how to edit compelling video using Final Cut Pro X.

In this class, you will learn how to:

Create and manage projects and media
Edit video and audio using the magnetic timeline
Use the precision editor to fine tune edits
Add transitions, titles and effects.
Finish and create your final edited output

By the end of class you will have:

The ability to edit and encode video using Final Cut Pro X and Quicktime.

Note: Students need to have access to Final Cut Pro X software to complete the weekly assignments. All class discussions will demo Final Cut Pro X.

The online classroom has several components:

Lessons: Learn new skills through video-based lessons
Discussions: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video
Assignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback
Forums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions

Course Syllabus

Final Cut Pro X (PDF)

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Instructor

Karen Nourse teaches in the graduate MFA program at Parsons: The New School for Design. She received great praise and four awards for her entry into the 48 Hour Film Festival in NYC in June 2009, where she won Best Directing, Best Editing, Best Musical Composition, and Best Supporting Actor for her film The Gift. She and her partner Zachary won the WNYC Radio Soundcheck Music Video contest for the video she produced for The Fiery Furnaces song The End is Near.

Additionally, she heads the video department at Guideposts magazine and owns a growing content development company, content.io. To see links to all of her work, visit kzfilms.com.

Karen Nourse's Courses
Create Quick Video for the Web – (Starts June 24)
Final Cut Pro X – (Starts August 6)

Testimonials

Karen had tons of experience. The class was a focused group wanting to further their understanding of Final Cut and how it could help their careers. Thanks, Karen! -- Kathleen Drew

"Karen is a hands-on, caring, knowledgeable instructor. She's always ready with advice -- from equipment to buy to edits to make. By the end of the class I felt much more confident using this complicated program than I would ever have thought walking in." -- Carolyn Crapo