Color 101 - An Introduction to Color Correction in Final Cut Studio

  • Duration
  • 2 days
  • Cost
  • £500.00 per delegate + VAT.
  • Dates
  • 20th to 21st Sep 2010
  • 17th to 18th Mar 2011
  • 6th to 7th Oct 2011
  • Venue
  • The New Technology Institute in Birmingham City Centre.
  • Exam
  • The Level 1 Apple Pro Certification Exam can be taken at the end of this course.

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  • Course Code
  • Color101

Colour Correcting and Grading in Final Cut Studio

Course Description

This two-day hands-on course will familiarize students with the color correcting capabilities of Final Cut Studio. 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.p>

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 Final Cut Studio. The course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the functionality.

Certification

This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1 in Color. Level 1 certification attests to basic operational knowledge of the application. Color Level 1 certification also counts towards the new Final Cut Studio (FCS) Master Pro certification. FCS Master Certification recognizes a Certified Pro’s skills with the entire Final Cut Studio product suite. Since workflow is such a significant component of Final Cut Studio, users need certification in at least three of the applications to earn Master Certification. For details, please visit, Apple Pro-Applications

Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

  • Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
  • Knowledge of color correction terminology is helpful
  • Basic knowledge of Final Cut Pro 7 is required. Level One Final Cut Pro End User certification is preferred. Ideally, students will have attended a Final Cut Pro 101, 102, 200 or 250 course.

What you will learn

  • Correcting Contrast and Color Balance
  • Navigating the Color Rooms
  • Understanding Waveform and Vectorscopes
  • Using Trackers
  • Working with Vignettes
  • Creating Color Effects

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