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Apple Technical
Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Studio 2 (FCS 101)
Course Description
This three-day, hands-on course familiarizes students with real-world effects techniques,
including filters, layering, composite modes and animating video, graphics and titles. The
practical approach to motion graphics focuses on the features of Final Cut Studio that editors
and designers need to use in their daily work. Using Motion, Final Cut Pro and LiveType,
you’ll build creative titles, motion menus, show bumpers and news opens as you learn everything
from text animation, compositing, and keyframing to 3D set creation and camera
animation.
Who Should Attend:
This class is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about the motion graphics and effects capabilities of Final Cut Pro, Motion, and LiveType and who prefer hands-on, interactive instruction.
Prerequisites:
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
- Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
- Basic knowledge of Final Cut Pro. Attendance at FCP 100, 101, 200, or 250 is preferred.
- Apple Certified Pro, Level One Final Cut Pro certification is preferred.
Course Content:
Day 1
- Lesson 1 - Compositing and Animating Text in Final Cut Pro
- Lesson 2 - Creating an Animated Lower Third
- Lesson 3 - Final Cut Pro to Motion and Back: Building an Animated Title Sequence
- Lesson 4 - Creating Motion Templates for Final Cut Pro
- Lesson 5 - Compositing in Motion
Day 2
- Lesson 6 - Creating Custom Text Animations
- Lesson 7 - Working with Particles
- Lesson 8 - From Motion to DVD Studio Pro
- Lesson 9 - Working with Shapes
- Lesson 10 - Creating Animated Background Elements
- Lesson 11 - Using Masks
Day 3
- Lesson 12 - Building a Multi-Layered Text Effect
- Lesson 13 - New Open: Working in a 3D World
- Lesson 14 - Show Open
- Lesson 15 - Manipulating Video
- Lesson 16 - More Motion Techniques
Certification
This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level One in Final Cut Studio. Level One certification attests to basic operational knowledge of the application.
Final Cut Studio Level One 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 train.apple.com/certification/proapps
You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.
