Apple training courses

APPLE SOFTWARE TRAINING FOR CREATIVE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Introduction to Final Cut Pro 7 with Certification option.

This four-day, hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro. In this course you learn to perform basic editing functions while familiarizing yourself with the user interface. Topics include basic setup, adjusting and customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques, Ripple, Roll, Slip and Slide tools, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and final output.
 
Who Should Attend
This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional-quality video with Final Cut Pro and who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore its functionality. Essential: an understanding of Mac OS X and basic computer navigation.
 
What You Will Learn
Working with the Browser and Bins
Marking clips, creating insert and overwrite edits and drag-and-drop editing
Trimming edit points, using Ripple, Roll and Extend edits and the Slip and Slide tools
Applying filters and changing Motion properties.
Audio editing and audio creation
Finishing and final output

Certification
One of the main aims of this course is to prepare students for Apple’s Certified Pro examinations. These industry-recognised qualifications are a useful addition to your CV demonstrating that you are a confident and knowledgeable Final Cut Pro user.
 
If you wish you can take this exam at the end of the third day of your training under exam conditions. The pass mark is 80% and if you pass you become an "Apple Certified Pro" (Level 1). The Certification exam fee is £50.00.
  
December 14th to 17th
Location: St George’s Street, Norwich
Course fee: £550.00 – includes full tuition and the Apple authorised Peach Pit Press Manual.
 
March 22nd – 25th 2010
Location: St George’s Street, Norwich
Course fee: £550.00 – includes full tuition and the Apple authorised Peach Pit Press Manual.
 
How to book: we require a deposit of £250.00 with the balance paid 10 days before the course begins.
 
Registration details from Emma Ryder at e.ryder@nuca.ac.uk

There is a maximum of ten places on both courses.
You will be notified fourteen days in advance if courses are cancelled due to low recruitment.

Discounts are available for NUCA graduates. Please contact e.ryder@nuca.ac.uk for details.
 
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Grants for training
Beyond 2010 is giving small businesses in the East of England access to training advice and funding.   Your business may be eligible for a grant towards fees of short courses that address your critical business needs and focus on improving business performance. Beyond 2010, which runs until December 2010, is funded by the European Social Fund and East of England Development Agency and managed by Essex County Council.
 
Go to: www.beyond2010.co.uk <http://www.beyond2010.co.uk <http://www.beyond2010.co.uk> > where you will find out if you might be eligible and how to apply

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