Freelance/Student £315
Members £280
The perfect course for those looking for a fast-paced but thorough crash-course in editing with Final Cut Pro X (FCPX). This two-day workshop will teach you everything you need to know to master what has become the most affordable and popular editing software for journalists and filmmakers. We will show you how to import and organise your media, create a rough cut, trim and cut, add music/effects/titles and voice over, colour correct and export for multiple platforms. This practical, two day course will cover:
- Importing/transcoding files, creating events, keywords, grouping clips reviewing media and marking
- Sequencing clips: Magnetic timeline, adding clips to the timeline, clip timing, auditioning, story lines and compound clips
- Adjusting video: Speed, scaling, cropping, distorting, keyframing and text
- Music and audio: Editing/enhancement and recording voiceover
- Effects: Template effects, adjusting effects, colour correction, auto balancing/matching colour and manual correction
- Sharing: Quicktime/Apple devices/Vimeo/Youtube and Compressor
This course assumes no prior knowledge or experience in editing. Praise for previous workshops:
- “As a teacher, I can sincerely say that Simon is a way above par educator. Aside from his comprehensive expertise on the subject, the clarity and structure with which he presented the course, ensured that I took in as much as was possible. . . . It was worth every penny – thank you!”
- “Simon is the best teacher that I ever, ever had. He gave absolutely clear, understandable explanations and answered all my silly questions!”
- “Simon is an outstanding trainer! I have been on several technical courses and this is definitely the best! Great if you like fast-paced learning.”
About the trainer: Simon Ruben is an award winning editor and video trainer with over 15 years experience. He has designed and delivered popular courses for the Frontline Club since 2007. Simon has also tailored courses for FT.com, Save The Children, The Telegraph, KPMG, Accenture, Medecins Sans Frontiers, LV, Soho Editors and the NUJ. Please note: The Frontline Club will provide media with which to practice editing. However, we strong recommend that you bring your own Mac laptop with the following installed software in order to get the most out of the workshop.
- Final Cut Pro X version 10.4 can be purchased here.
- A fully functioning 30-day trail version can also be downloaded for free here.
- Please note, Final Cut Pro X is not compatible with Windows/PCs.
- You will need to have OS X v10.11.4 or later installed on your Mac. You can download the latest OS, High Mojave here.
- In order to maximise training time, it is essential that the software is installed and operational before the course starts.
- Please ensure that your iCloud settings are switched off the default in order that you can work off your computer’s desktop without files being automatically copied to iCloud. See this page for help in doing this.
Freelance/Student £140
Members £115
*All tickets include a light lunch
More and more journalists are now using their smartphones as an electronic news gathering device as online magazines and newspapers increasingly expect reporters to add multimedia content to their story. This one-day course will teach you how to record audio and how to shoot video using your smartphone.
The workshop will cover the following:
- Learn how to record audio interviews and use a microphone to get the best sound
- Shoot video interviews and learn how to frame the subject correctly using well established cinematography techniques
- Film voxpops, point-of-view shots, action shots and film multiple interviewees
- Use your smartphone to film establishing shots and cutaway shots
- Learn how to use natural lighting as a key light to model and illuminate the subject
- Use good interview technique and learn how to edit for the sound
- Take photographs and learn how to use picture composition and rule of thirds
- Learn how to edit your clips on the smartphone and create a video news story
- Launch video news stories online and blogs using social media sites.
Before the course, we will contact participants to find out what type of smartphone they’ll bring to the course and with a list of apps to download before the workshop. The majority of these are free, but the list will include a couple of paid-for apps. These should not come to more that £20 in total.
About the trainer
Bill Shepherd is a production editor at The Guardian and The Observer newspapers. He is a member of the National Union of Journalists and a member of the Guild of Television Professionals.
Image: via Shutterstock / drpnncpptak
]]>Freelance/Student £250
Members £200
Final Cut Pro X has redefined the post-production process for journalists and video professionals, and is now the software of choice for BBC News. Until now all non-linear editing systems were based on film editing. FCP X works with new paradigms from tapeless workflows.
This two-day workshop will guide you through this revolutionary new way of editing by taking you through an edit from start to finish.
“As a teacher, I can sincerely say that Simon is a way above par educator. Aside from his comprehensive expertise on the subject, the clarity and structure with which he presented the course, ensured that I took in as much as was possible. . . . It was worth every penny – thank you!”
“Simon is the best teacher that I ever, ever had. He gave absolutely clear, understandable explanations and answered all my silly questions!”
“Simon is an outstanding trainer! I have been on several technical courses and this is definitely the best! Great if you like fast-paced learning.”
We’ll look at how to import and organise your media, create a rough cut, trim and cut, add music/effects/titles and voice over, colour correct and export for multiple platforms.
Workflow
- Importing/transcoding files, creating events, keywords, grouping clips reviewing media and marking
- Sequencing clips: Magnetic timeline, adding clips to the timeline, clip timing, auditioning, story lines and compound clips
- Adjusting video: Speed, scaling, cropping, distorting, keyframing and text
- Music and audio: Editing/enhancement and recording voiceover
- Effects: Template effects, adjusting effects, colour correction, auto balancing/matching colour and manual correction
- Sharing: Quicktime/Apple devices/Vimeo/Youtube and Compressor
About the trainer
Simon Ruben is an award winning freelance editor and video trainer with over eight years of broadcast experience across a range of genres. He has designed and delivered popular courses for the Frontline Club since 2007 including Final Cut Pro, Compressor, DVDSP and Motion. He has also tailored courses for FT.com, Save The Children, Accenture, Medecins Sans Frontiers, LV, Soho Editors and the NUJ.
Freelance/Student £125
Members £100
More and more journalists are now using their smartphones as an electronic news gathering device as online magazines and newspapers increasingly expect reporters to add multimedia content to their story. This one-day course will teach you how to record audio and how to shoot video using your smartphone.
The workshop will cover the following:
- Learn how to record audio interviews and use a microphone to get the best sound
- Shoot video interviews and learn how to frame the subject correctly using well established cinematography techniques
- Film voxpops, point-of-view shots, action shots and film multiple interviewees
- Use your smartphone to film establishing shots and cutaway shots
- Learn how to use natural lighting as a key light to model and illuminate the subject
- Use good interview technique and learn how to edit for the sound
- Take photographs and learn how to use picture composition and rule of thirds
- Learn how to edit your clips on the smartphone and create a video news story
- Launch video news stories online and blogs using social media sites.
Before the course, we will contact participants to find out what type of smartphone they’ll bring to the course and with a list of apps to download before the workshop. The majority of these are free, but the list will include a couple of paid-for apps. These should not come to more that £20 in total.
About the trainer
Bill Shepherd is a production editor at The Guardian and The Observer newspapers. He is a member of the National Union of Journalists and a member of the Guild of Television Cameramen.
Image: via Shutterstock / drpnncpptak
]]>Freelance/Student £250
Members £200
Final Cut Pro X has redefined the post-production process for journalists and video professionals, and is now the software of choice for BBC News. Until now all non-linear editing systems were based on film editing. FCP X works with new paradigms from tapeless workflows.
This two-day workshop will guide you through this revolutionary new way of editing by taking you through an edit from start to finish.
“As a teacher, I can sincerely say that Simon is a way above par educator. Aside from his comprehensive expertise on the subject, the clarity and structure with which he presented the course, ensured that I took in as much as was possible. . . . It was worth every penny – thank you!”
“Simon is the best teacher that I ever, ever had. He gave absolutely clear, understandable explanations and answered all my silly questions!”
“Simon is an outstanding trainer! I have been on several technical courses and this is definitely the best! Great if you like fast-paced learning.”
We’ll look at how to import and organise your media, create a rough cut, trim and cut, add music/effects/titles and voice over, colour correct and export for multiple platforms.
Workflow
- Importing/transcoding files, creating events, keywords, grouping clips reviewing media and marking
- Sequencing clips: Magnetic timeline, adding clips to the timeline, clip timing, auditioning, story lines and compound clips
- Adjusting video: Speed, scaling, cropping, distorting, keyframing and text
- Music and audio: Editing/enhancement and recording voiceover
- Effects: Template effects, adjusting effects, colour correction, auto balancing/matching colour and manual correction
- Sharing: Quicktime/Apple devices/Vimeo/Youtube and Compressor
Please bring your own laptop and software for this workshop. Although this is optional we strongly recommend it in order to make the most of the day.
The Frontline Club will provide media with which to practice editing.
To follow the entire day’s workshop on your own Mac, please ensure you have the following software installed:
Final Cut Pro X version 10.3 (£229.99) can be purchased here.
You will need to have Mac OS X Mavericks (or later) installed first which can be downloaded for free here.
A fully functioning 30-day trail version can also be downloaded for free here.
Please note, Final Cut Pro X is not compatible with Windows/PCs.
In order not maximise training time, it is essential that the software is installed and operational before the course starts.
About the trainer
Simon Ruben is an award winning freelance editor and video trainer with over eight years of broadcast experience across a range of genres. He has designed and delivered popular courses for the Frontline Club since 2007 including Final Cut Pro, Compressor, DVDSP and Motion. He has also tailored courses for FT.com, Save The Children, Accenture, Medecins Sans Frontiers, LV, Soho Editors and the NUJ.
Freelance/Student £125
Members £100
This one-day workshop will inspire participants to think about storytelling from an editor’s perspective.
It is complementary to the Introduction to Editing with FCP X workshop that we run and it is recommended, though not essential, that participants attend this before hand.
This workshop is designed to help you confidently make decisions in order to create concise and powerful digital narrative.
How can you construct the most effective narrative from your raw material? What should you be concentrating on when building your story?
We will look at theoretical approaches and how to apply practical tips and tricks. We’ll also analyse scenes from documentaries, films and news pieces to illustrate effective and stale storytelling.
Topics covered:
• How does editing work?
• The “trick” of editing – misdirection. “The central secret of conjuring . . . is a manipulation of interest.” (Henry Hay, The Amateur Magicians Handbook, 1972, p. 2)
• A look at the history of film editing theory and techniques
• How the audience tells your story
• The good, the bad and the ugly edit
• Emotion
• Setting objectives / Reviewing your material / Organising your edit
• Reading body language
• The importance of instituting a rhythm
• Perceptual blindness
• Using sound to your advantage
About the trainer
Simon Ruben is an award winning freelance editor and video trainer with a decade of broadcast experience across a range of genres. He has designed and delivered popular courses for the Frontline Club since 2007 including Final Cut Pro, Compressor, DVDSP and Motion. He has also tailored courses for FT.com, Save The Children, Accenture, Medecins Sans Frontiers, LV, Soho Editors and the NUJ.
Image via Shutterstock / Killroy Productions
]]>Freelance/Student £250
Members £200
Final Cut Pro X has redefined the post-production process for journalists and video professionals, and is now the software of choice for BBC News. Until now all non-linear editing systems were based on film editing. FCP X works with new paradigms from tapeless workflows.
This two-day workshop will guide you through this revolutionary new way of editing by taking you through an edit from start to finish.
“As a teacher, I can sincerely say that Simon is a way above par educator. Aside from his comprehensive expertise on the subject, the clarity and structure with which he presented the course, ensured that I took in as much as was possible. . . . It was worth every penny – thank you!”
“Simon is the best teacher that I ever, ever had. He gave absolutely clear, understandable explanations and answered all my silly questions!”
“Simon is an outstanding trainer! I have been on several technical courses and this is definitely the best! Great if you like fast-paced learning.”
We’ll look at how to import and organise your media, create a rough cut, trim and cut, add music/effects/titles and voice over, colour correct and export for multiple platforms.
Workflow
- Importing/transcoding files, creating events, keywords, grouping clips reviewing media and marking
- Sequencing clips: Magnetic timeline, adding clips to the timeline, clip timing, auditioning, story lines and compound clips
- Adjusting video: Speed, scaling, cropping, distorting, keyframing and text
- Music and audio: Editing/enhancement and recording voiceover
- Effects: Template effects, adjusting effects, colour correction, auto balancing/matching colour and manual correction
- Sharing: Quicktime/Apple devices/Vimeo/Youtube and Compressor
Please bring your own laptop and software for this workshop. Although this is optional we strongly recommend it in order to make the most of the day.
The Frontline Club will provide media with which to practice editing.
To follow the entire day’s workshop on your own Mac, please ensure you have the following software installed:
Final Cut Pro X version 10.3 (£229.99) can be purchased here.
You will need to have Mac OS X Mavericks (or later) installed first which can be downloaded for free here.
A fully functioning 30-day trail version can also be downloaded for free here.
Please note, Final Cut Pro X is not compatible with Windows/PCs.
In order not maximise training time, it is essential that the software is installed and operational before the course starts.
About the trainer
Simon Ruben is an award winning freelance editor and video trainer with over eight years of broadcast experience across a range of genres. He has designed and delivered popular courses for the Frontline Club since 2007 including Final Cut Pro, Compressor, DVDSP and Motion. He has also tailored courses for FT.com, Save The Children, Accenture, Medecins Sans Frontiers, LV, Soho Editors and the NUJ.
Freelance/Student £125
Members £100
More and more journalists are now using their smartphones as an electronic news gathering device as online magazines and newspapers increasingly expect reporters to add multimedia content to their story. This one-day course will teach you how to record audio and how to shoot video using your smartphone.
The workshop will cover the following:
- Learn how to record audio interviews and use a microphone to get the best sound
- Shoot video interviews and learn how to frame the subject correctly using well established cinematography techniques
- Film voxpops, point-of-view shots, action shots and film multiple interviewees
- Use your smartphone to film establishing shots and cutaway shots
- Learn how to use natural lighting as a key light to model and illuminate the subject
- Use good interview technique and learn how to edit for the sound
- Take photographs and learn how to use picture composition and rule of thirds
- Learn how to edit your clips on the smartphone and create a video news story
- Launch video news stories online and blogs using social media sites.
This workshop is currently not compatible with Android devices.
It is specifically aimed at those using an iPhone or iPad, as iOS devices are currently more compatible with video and audio apps.
Before the course, we will contact participants with a list of apps to download before the workshop. The majority of these are free, but the list will include a couple of paid-for apps. These should not come to more that £20 in total.
About the trainer
Bill Shepherd is a production editor at The Guardian and The Observer newspapers. He is a member of the National Union of Journalists and a member of the Guild of Television Cameramen.
Image: via Shutterstock / drpnncpptak
]]>Freelance/Student £125
Members £100
This one-day workshop will inspire participants to think about storytelling from an editor’s perspective.
It is complementary to the Introduction to Editing with FCP X workshop that we run and it is recommended, though not essential, that participants attend this before hand.
This workshop is designed to help you confidently make decisions in order to create concise and powerful digital narrative.
How can you construct the most effective narrative from your raw material? What should you be concentrating on when building your story?
We will look at theoretical approaches and how to apply practical tips and tricks. We’ll also analyse scenes from documentaries, films and news pieces to illustrate effective and stale storytelling.
Topics covered:
• How does editing work?
• The “trick” of editing – misdirection. “The central secret of conjuring . . . is a manipulation of interest.” (Henry Hay, The Amateur Magicians Handbook, 1972, p. 2)
• A look at the history of film editing theory and techniques
• How the audience tells your story
• The good, the bad and the ugly edit
• Emotion
• Setting objectives / Reviewing your material / Organising your edit
• Reading body language
• The importance of instituting a rhythm
• Perceptual blindness
• Using sound to your advantage
About the trainer
Simon Ruben is an award winning freelance editor and video trainer with a decade of broadcast experience across a range of genres. He has designed and delivered popular courses for the Frontline Club since 2007 including Final Cut Pro, Compressor, DVDSP and Motion. He has also tailored courses for FT.com, Save The Children, Accenture, Medecins Sans Frontiers, LV, Soho Editors and the NUJ.
Image via Shutterstock / Killroy Productions
]]>Freelance/Student £250
Members £200
Final Cut Pro X has redefined the post-production process for journalists and video professionals, and is now the software of choice for BBC News. Until now all non-linear editing systems were based on film editing. FCP X works with new paradigms from tapeless workflows.
This two-day workshop will guide you through this revolutionary new way of editing by taking you through an edit from start to finish.
“As a teacher, I can sincerely say that Simon is a way above par educator. Aside from his comprehensive expertise on the subject, the clarity and structure with which he presented the course, ensured that I took in as much as was possible. . . . It was worth every penny – thank you!”
“Simon is the best teacher that I ever, ever had. He gave absolutely clear, understandable explanations and answered all my silly questions!”
“Simon is an outstanding trainer! I have been on several technical courses and this is definitely the best! Great if you like fast-paced learning.”
We’ll look at how to import and organise your media, create a rough cut, trim and cut, add music/effects/titles and voice over, colour correct and export for multiple platforms.
Workflow
- Importing/transcoding files, creating events, keywords, grouping clips reviewing media and marking
- Sequencing clips: Magnetic timeline, adding clips to the timeline, clip timing, auditioning, story lines and compound clips
- Adjusting video: Speed, scaling, cropping, distorting, keyframing and text
- Music and audio: Editing/enhancement and recording voiceover
- Effects: Template effects, adjusting effects, colour correction, auto balancing/matching colour and manual correction
- Sharing: Quicktime/Apple devices/Vimeo/Youtube and Compressor
Please bring your own laptop and software for this workshop. Although this is optional we strongly recommend it in order to make the most of the day.
The Frontline Club will provide media with which to practice editing.
To follow the entire day’s workshop on your own Mac, please ensure you have the following software installed:
Final Cut Pro X version 10.3 (£229.99) can be purchased here.
You will need to have Mac OS X Mavericks (or later) installed first which can be downloaded for free here.
A fully functioning 30-day trail version can also be downloaded for free here.
Please note, Final Cut Pro X is not compatible with Windows/PCs.
In order not maximise training time, it is essential that the software is installed and operational before the course starts.
About the trainer
Simon Ruben is an award winning freelance editor and video trainer with over eight years of broadcast experience across a range of genres. He has designed and delivered popular courses for the Frontline Club since 2007 including Final Cut Pro, Compressor, DVDSP and Motion. He has also tailored courses for FT.com, Save The Children, Accenture, Medecins Sans Frontiers, LV, Soho Editors and the NUJ.