Aimed at those who have already taken the Frontline FCP course or for those with lapsed FCP knowledge/experience.

The course IS NOT for beginners and assumes participants know how to use FCP to some level already.

The course will cover the FCP workspace, scratch disks, importing media, sequencing, edit management, and exporting. An effort will also be made to address participants individual FCP questions.

The course will not cover compression/encoding – please see our 1 day video compression course if you require encoding training.

This one day course will cover all of the key stages of creating fully authored DVDs.

– Using compressor to create mpeg 2 DVD files

– DVDSP Workspace

– DVD preferences

– Creating “first play” DVDs

– Creating Menus and sub-menus

– Creating Slideshows

– Managing connections

– Utilising templates

– Simulator

– Building and burning

You’ll complete the course confident and assured to create DVDs for any situation. The course assumes no prior knowledge of DVDSP or Compressor.

Applications covered;

DVDSP

Compressor

MpegStreamClip

With an approach that is flexible to the skill levels of all participants, the course is built on the premise that hands-on solo editing is the best way to learn. The focus is on fast, efficient techniques for organising and cutting your edit and on creating engaging, effective content. The course is perfect for those seeking skills for producing multi-platform content.

Participants completing the course have gone on to edit/produce content for both broadcast and web audiences. Genres include; factual documentaries, promos, virals, (non drama) features, news pieces, corporates, web content, sports coverage and more. Please see the testimonials below.

Students each have their own Mac work station and learn how to take an edit from start to finish and troubleshoot along the way. Participants are welcome to bring their own footage to edit with or can use Frontline archive footage from pieces shot around the world by freelance cameramen.

We start with shortcuts and tips for fast and efficient navigation in OSX.

Course technical contents:
Presentations on and practical exercises in;
* Project set-up
* The FCP workspace
* Tips and shortcuts
* Organising long and short form edits
* Importing video and audio
* Importing and creating still images
* Setting objectives
* Sequencing clips
* Creating titles
* Sound in Final Cut Pro and basic sound mixing
* Transitions
* Colour correction and finishing
* Exporting / Compression – Web, Mobile device, transcoding
* Standards conversion
* Print to tape

Theory content:
Presentations on and practical exercises in;
* What makes a bad cut
* Walter Murch’s ‘ideal cut’
* Rhythm
* Montage
* Body language

Applications covered: FCP 7, Mpegstreamclip, Quicktime Player Pro/, JES Deinterlacer
Recapping and testing is done daily to build confidence and strengthen knowledge.

Duration: One week (5 Days)

Who it’s for: The Frontline editing courses are designed for a range of skill levels. From total beginners, to those wanting to take their basic knowledge to another level.

Aims: To train participants to confidently story-tell across a range of genres for a range of platforms/audiences.

Tutor: Simon Ruben

Testimonials:

“Just a quick note to say thank you for a great course.  Its a great starting point and even it only was one week managed to take us though the whole process”

“Seven months have now passed since we attended our course with you at Frontline, and I am happy to report that we have enjoyed some success since then.
Since then we carried out a series of six short features for the Queen’s tennis tournament.
Here it is: http://www.lawsports.net/Artois4Anniversary.htm
As well as proving popular on the website, the feature was shown on the big screens at Queen’s during the week and seen by one of the top men at the BBC. He liked it so much that he bought it from us to open BBC 2’s coverage of the tournament! They then showed it again to open their final coverage on Sunday. As you can imagine, we were thrilled.”

“Thanks again for everything – the course was awesome!”

“Thank you for a very good course. It wasn’t easy but it was certainly stimulating.”

“Just wanted to say a personal thanks for looking after me so well on the FCP course last week.”

“The course was really great and really helped my to push on with my FCP skills and understand what is possible.”

“Thank you again for a great course!…I don’t really know what I expected but I didn’t think I would manage to make a film of any kind!”

“Thanks once again for the last week I had a really really interesting time.  And thanks once more for your patience and kindness throughout the course.  I felt intially like a real fish out of water when I arrived but certainly didnt feel that at the end of the week”

“I am so sorry I did not email you after our wonderful course at Frontline in December. Time – and the holiday season – ran away with me.  But I thought you might be interested to know that inspired by your course, I have lost no time filming and editing a demo video for a new venture I am setting up with another ex BBC colleague”

“Just thought I might let you know: all video/editing skills I learnt at the Frontline are being put to good use… in Bollywood! I am an AD on a film here, not in small part thanks to my (short) experience with you”

“I’m heading off to Everest on Monday to cover Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ Everest Challenge. I’m going to be spending two months in base camp filming video reports back to The Telegraph and also the charity’s website – which can be found at: www.everestchallenge.org.uk”

Course dates: 8th – 12th August

Course fees: Full Price £735
Discounted rate for freelancers £580

Learn how to compress/encode Audio and Video, organise workflows, perform batch-encodes,  create podcasts, mobile, youtube, email movies, DVD files and more.

Each participant has their own Apple iMac workstation for optimum hands-on experience
Participants are welcome to bring their own videos to encode on the day if they wish
Handouts and course materials provided
Post course reference movies provided
Post course e-mail consultation provided

With an approach that is flexible to the skill levels of all participants, the course is built on the premise that hands-on solo editing is the best way to learn. The focus is on fast, efficient techniques for organising and cutting your edit and on creating engaging, effective content. The course is perfect for those seeking skills for producing multi-platform content.

Participants completing the course have gone on to edit/produce content for both broadcast and web audiences. Genres include; factual documentaries, promos, virals, (non drama) features, news pieces, corporates, web content, sports coverage and more. Please see the testimonials below.

Students each have their own Mac work station and learn how to take an edit from start to finish and troubleshoot along the way. Participants are welcome to bring their own footage to edit with or can use Frontline archive footage from pieces shot around the world by freelance cameramen.

We start with shortcuts and tips for fast and efficient navigation in OSX.

Course technical contents:
Presentations on and practical exercises in;
* Project set-up
* The FCP workspace
* Tips and shortcuts
* Organising long and short form edits
* Importing video and audio
* Importing and creating still images
* Setting objectives
* Sequencing clips
* Creating titles
* Sound in Final Cut Pro and basic sound mixing
* Transitions
* Colour correction and finishing
* Exporting / Compression – Web, Mobile device, transcoding
* Standards conversion
* Print to tape

Theory content:
Presentations on and practical exercises in;
* What makes a bad cut
* Walter Murch’s ‘ideal cut’
* Rhythm
* Montage
* Body language

Applications covered: FCP 7, Mpegstreamclip, Quicktime Player Pro/, JES Deinterlacer
Recapping and testing is done daily to build confidence and strengthen knowledge.

Duration: One week (5 Days)

Who it’s for: The Frontline editing courses are designed for a range of skill levels. From total beginners, to those wanting to take their basic knowledge to another level.

Aims: To train participants to confidently story-tell across a range of genres for a range of platforms/audiences.

Tutor: Simon Ruben

Testimonials:

“Just a quick note to say thank you for a great course.  Its a great starting point and even it only was one week managed to take us though the whole process”

“Seven months have now passed since we attended our course with you at Frontline, and I am happy to report that we have enjoyed some success since then.
Since then we carried out a series of six short features for the Queen’s tennis tournament.
Here it is: http://www.lawsports.net/Artois4Anniversary.htm
As well as proving popular on the website, the feature was shown on the big screens at Queen’s during the week and seen by one of the top men at the BBC. He liked it so much that he bought it from us to open BBC 2’s coverage of the tournament! They then showed it again to open their final coverage on Sunday. As you can imagine, we were thrilled.”

“Thanks again for everything – the course was awesome!”

“Thank you for a very good course. It wasn’t easy but it was certainly stimulating.”

“Just wanted to say a personal thanks for looking after me so well on the FCP course last week.”

“The course was really great and really helped my to push on with my FCP skills and understand what is possible.”

“Thank you again for a great course!…I don’t really know what I expected but I didn’t think I would manage to make a film of any kind!”

“Thanks once again for the last week I had a really really interesting time.  And thanks once more for your patience and kindness throughout the course.  I felt intially like a real fish out of water when I arrived but certainly didnt feel that at the end of the week”

“I am so sorry I did not email you after our wonderful course at Frontline in December. Time – and the holiday season – ran away with me.  But I thought you might be interested to know that inspired by your course, I have lost no time filming and editing a demo video for a new venture I am setting up with another ex BBC colleague”

“Just thought I might let you know: all video/editing skills I learnt at the Frontline are being put to good use… in Bollywood! I am an AD on a film here, not in small part thanks to my (short) experience with you”

“I’m heading off to Everest on Monday to cover Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ Everest Challenge. I’m going to be spending two months in base camp filming video reports back to The Telegraph and also the charity’s website – which can be found at: www.everestchallenge.org.uk”

Course dates: 6th-10th December

Course fees: Full Price £735
Discounted rate for freelancers £580

To book please email training@www.beta.frontlineclub.com

The release of the 5D Mark II has caused a storm in the video community. A still camera which shoots 1080P video with the benefits of a full-frame sensor and interchangeable lenses – this camera has excited the minds and imaginations of professionals and independents the world over.  The course is a hands on learning experience with each participant using Frontline Macs and rushes.

Learn how to put together high quality video packages shot using the Canon EOS Mark II during this course.

Participants can complete the two and a half day 5D specific course on its own or opt for the full five day course, which includes an introduction or refresher to Final Cut Pro.

The two and a half day 5D editing course will include lessons on a host of post-production techniques, including stabilizing hand held footage, converting final edits to PAL and green screen techniques. It will also help shooters gain a thorough understanding of codecs, frame sizes and frame rates.

The Final Cut Pro course, taken prior to the 5D course, will help new users become more efficient editors by teaching the timesaving keyboard shortcuts that can make putting packages together easier. Other topics covered include tools, transitions, sound, exporting and encoding.

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The canon EOS Mark II is the first camera to incorporate full 1080p HD Video recording through a full size 35mm CMOS Sensor.

5D specific course (two and a half days):

1.Practical workarounds for using a traditional DSLR body to shoot video/record audio.

2.Overview of FC studio 3, with in depth work in Compressor and Motion Video overview to give you a thorough and assured understanding of codecs, frame sizes, frame rates etc.

3.5D’s workflow for optimising post in FC studio 3 (FCP, Quicktime, Compressor, Motion, MpegStreamClip).

4.Stabilizing your hand held footage in Motion/FCP.

5.Converting final edit to PAL.

6.Green screen technique.

7.Parallxis for still images.

Participants are welcome to bring their own 5D footage to edit

The five day course includes all components of the 5D specific course above but commences with a two and a half day introduction/refresher to Final Cut Pro.

Final Cut Pro introduction/refresher (two and a half days):

1.FCP Workspace.

2.File management – scratch disks and project set up.

3.Keyboard shortcuts – making you a quicker and more efficient editor.

4.Tool overviews.

5.Sequencing – selecting – moving clips / snapping-Linked Selection.

6.Still images.

7.Keyframing.

8.Editing theory.

9.Text generators and quick intro to motion.

10.Transitions.

11.Sound.

12.Exporting – encoding

This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to produce video ready for broadcast. The course is designed to train participants in a thorough basic understanding of Final Cut Pro and in non-linear editing concepts.

With an approach that is flexible to the skill levels of all participants, the course allows for individual time with the trainer and offers practical training and time for solo editing, recapping and testing. Participants each have their own Mac work station and learn how to take a basic edit from start to finish and solve any problems encountered along the way.

Participants will be using Frontline archive footage from documentaries, VNRs and news pieces shot around the world by freelance cameramen.

Course contents:
* Project set-up
* The Final Cut Pro workspace
* Tips and shortcuts
* Importing video and audio
* Importing and creating still images
* Setting objectives
* Sequencing clips
* Creating titles
* Sound in Final Cut Pro
* Transitions
* Finishing touches
* Export/print to tape

Duration: One week
Who it’s for: The Frontline editing courses are designed for a range of skill levels. From total beginners, or those wanting to take their basic knowledge to another level, to those seeking advanced editing techniques.
Aims: This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to produce video ready for broadcast.
Tutor: Simon Ruben

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