Lynda.COM Final Cut Studio: Round-Tripping

Author:
Jason Osder

Duration:
02h 19m

Released on:
8/10/2010

Exercise files:
Yes

Software works on:
Mac only


In Final Cut Studio: Round-Tripping, Jason Osder shows how to unleash the potential of Final Cut Studio with the help of other applications in Apple’s video and audio editing suite. This course covers moving projects through the round-trip workflow, including designing motion graphics in Motion 4, performing color corrections in Color 1.5, and mixing and sweetening sound in Final Cut Pro 7 and Soundtrack Pro 3. Exercise files are included with the course.
Topics include:

    Using audio from Final Cut Pro in Motion or Soundtrack Pro
    Enhancing motion effects made in Final Cut Pro in Motion
    Working with a multitrack project
    Matching EQ levels with Soundtrack Pro
    Refining Final Cut Pro 3-way corrections in Color
    Preparing the timeline for Color
    Reconforming projects
    Sending a sequence to Compressor for output
    Transcoding for DSLR and other workflows
    Automating compression
    Using the Final Cut Pro to Compressor to DVD Studio Pro workflow
    Making a still menu



Introduction
Welcome           01m 21s
Identifying the applications in Final Cut Studio 3           01m 36s
Using the exercise files           01m 15s

1. Motion Round Trips
Understanding the pros and cons of using Motion           01m 44s
Round-tripping from Final Cut Pro to Motion           05m 33s
Using markers for timing in a Motion round trip           03m 36s
Enhancing Final Cut Pro motion effects in Motion           03m 39s
Using optical flow technology for speed changes           06m 44s
Using audio from Final Cut Pro in Motion           06m 42s
Rendering out of Motion as an alternate to round-tripping           04m 12s
Creating a Motion template for use in Final Cut Pro           04m 39s

2. Soundtrack Pro Round Trips
Understanding the pros and cons of using Soundtrack Pro           01m 54s
Round-tripping from Final Cut Pro to Soundtrack Pro with an audio project file           08m 18s
Using Soundtrack Pro to match EQ           03m 49s
Automating a commonly used adjustment with a Soundtrack Pro script           04m 00s
Working with a multitrack project           07m 46s
Reconforming a multitrack project if the edit changes in Final Cut Pro           05m 09s

3. Color Round Trips
Understanding the pros and cons of using Color           01m 55s
Preparing the Final Cut Pro timeline for Color           05m 00s
Round-tripping from Final Cut Pro to Color           05m 45s
Refining Final Cut Pro three-way corrections in Color           02m 17s
Changing a correction that has already been sent back to Final Cut Pro           03m 25s
Reconforming a Color project if the edit changes in Final Cut Pro           03m 38s

4. Compressor Workflows
Understanding the Final Cut and Compressor export options           01m 31s
Sending a sequence to Compressor for output           06m 50s
Accessing the power of Compressor through the Share menu in Final Cut           04m 03s
Refining the process using a QuickTime reference movie           03m 56s
Controlling variable data rate with compression markers           04m 05s
Transcoding for DSLR and other workflows           03m 56s
Automating compression with custom setting and droplets           03m 59s

5. DVD Studio Pro Workflows
Understanding the benefits of the FCP to Compressor to DVD Studio Pro workflow           01m 30s
Using the Final Cut Pro to Compressor to DVD Studio Pro workflow           04m 47s
Designating DVD chapters with markers in Final Cut Pro           03m 42s
Making a still menu with over-states from a freeze frame           06m 59s

Conclusion
Goodbye           00m 27s