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Introduction to News Editing with FCP


When:
28-29 January 2010
10am-6pm

Where:
DFG, London

This two-day course introduces participants to Final Cut Pro, and is designed specifically for those wishing to edit news and current affairs features. You will learn to perform a range of editing functions while familiarising yourself with FCP software and the broadcast news industry workflow.

Broadcast news editors work with deadlines that are the most demanding in the field. To help you meet those deadlines and learn to use Final Cut Pro at the same time, this course focuses on the essential features that you need to get your stories cut quickly without sacrificing quality.

Over the two days of the course you’ll get tips for efficient set up, customisation, and trimming techniques. You’ll learn the best methods for making audio adjustments, how to use common transitions and effects, splice in tight sound bites, cover narration with B-Roll footage, and prepare a story for delivery.

The course consists of seminars and practical exercises which guide you through essential elements of editing and using Final Cut Pro including:
  • basic setup
  • adjusting and customising preferences
  • non-linear systems
  • hardware
  • interface
  • capturing video and audio
  • working on the timeline
  • working with audio
  • various Editing and trimming techniques
  • generating titles
In addition students will learn the following news editing techniques:
  • mark breaking news footage on-the-fly
  • accessing tapeless media files
  • editing voiceover
  • employ shuffle edit techniques
  • build skeleton packages
  • filling content with a B-Roll
  • utilising natural sound in the edit
  • split-screen, cropping and masking techniques
  • blurs, highlights, and white balance fixes
  • meet tight broadcast technical guidelines
How much:
Freelance DFG members: £300 + VAT = £352.50
Freelance non members: £330 + VAT = £387.75
Corporate rate: £600 + VAT = £705

Behind the times and not yet a member? Reap the benefits here

To book your place, call us on +44 (0)20 7249 6600 or email training@dfgdocs.com

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