UK FILM COURSES

This 3 day course equips beginners to set-up a Final Cut Pro system and attain operational competence with the software and hardware. Participants will be able to begin editing straight away having been taught the best and most efficient ways to set up and use Final Cut Pro. The course looks at the Mac OS before comprehensively examining video, audio and effects editing on Final Cut Pro, and teaching clear simple and professional techniques in media management, capturing and outputting. Compositing and time based effects in Final Cut Pro are also covered.

All of our Skillset approved Final Cut Pro courses now include FREE access to post - training workshops and email support, ensuring that you can continue learning after the course has ended.

Course Type
Hands-on and interactive instruction



Pre-requisites
Basic knowledge of Mac OS X, Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended

Call Claire on 0207 5054747 for further information or find out more online at www.vet.co.uk/training

All genres of TV and cinema are moving over to file-based production from traditional methods using tape and film. The new technologies are still evolving, and fresh skills are involved at many points in the production process. The course gives an overview of tapeless technologies and processes from camera to distribution. Participants have the opportunity to shoot using tapeless cameras and gain hands-on experience of managing the file transfer process and preparing for the edit. Sony, Panasonic, Apple and Avid systems are used.

A mix of lecture-style presentation, demonstration and hands-on… more

This highly popular course is designed for all those working with video and audio but who have had no formal technical training or need updating. The course covers the essentials of video and audio technology, through to the latest developments including HD and even 3D. The key knowledge required to work with digital media successfully.
Topics Covered-

Basic principles of video and audio signals

Digital & analogue audio & video

Video signals and television "“ HDTV and SD

Colour systems, RGB. YUV: Digital, Component ,Composite

Using monitors and waveforms

Principles and controls of video… more

Our highly popular three day course 'Understanding Video Technology' covers the essentials of video and audio technology, through to the latest developments including HD and even 3D. The key knowledge required to work with digital media successfully.

Topics Covered-

Basic principles of video and audio signals

Digital & analogue audio & video

Video signals and television "“ HDTV and SD

Colour systems, RGB. YUV: Digital, Component ,Composite

Using monitors and waveforms

Principles and controls of video cameras, lenses, monitors and receivers

Recording - tape, analogue and digita… more

Want to get into editing? Need a clear and informed intro to how the world of editing works?
Ideal day 0 before Final Cut Pro or Avid training!
This course, ideal for newcomers gives a comprehensive and current view of the whole post-production process and the editor's job. Covering everything from metadata, managing rushes and ingest, to preparing for tape output or file export. Save time, money and effort by working efficiently and using recognised methods. The hands-on session also provides a useful introduction to the editing interface. In the course of a single day it will give you a … more

This two day course is for Final Cut Pro editors who want to learn Avid Media Composer. It covers the key differences and similarities between the two editing applications and offers a quick translation for the experienced FCP editor. Participants learn to set up projects in Media Composer, understand how Avid handles clips and media as well as gaining a clear understanding of the post production workflow from ingest to output. Instruction includes the editing interface for audio and video, timeline editing, keyboard shortcuts, unique features, and user settings for stand-alone and multi-use… more

This course covers some additional effects only available on Avid Symphony Nitris. It covers importing and handling graphics and animation, dealing with keys and tracking, and an extensive section on advanced colour correction techniques, including secondary correction. The course concludes with a section on final output in HD and SD.

Pre-requisites
We suggest the completion of the following courses: Avid 101, 110, 201, and 239, or equivalent experience

For a full course overview and to gain Shooting People discount call Claire on 020 75054747 or email Claire@vet.co.uk

Course Duration Two Days

Course Details

This course focuses on effect design techniques and advanced keyframing to create complex effect composites. Hands-on exercises will help you to create and combine effects to achieve real-world results.

This course is aimed at
Producers, editors, assistant editors on both Avid Media Composer and Symphony systems. It teaches the more advanced effects techniques and usages that are available within Media Composer and is perfectly suited for both those looking to move into effects works as a specialty and those looking to extend their off- and online skills.

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Course Duration One Day

Course Details

This Avid Certified introduction to colour correction for Media Composer is deservedly one of our most popular courses. It offers a comprehensive foundation in the theory and practice of colour correction. You will learn how to match shots and maintain quality with the 10-bit colour correction toolset and how to use the palette of manual tools for corrective or creative adjustments.

This course is aimed at
Intermediate editors working on either Avid Media Composer or Avid Xpress Pro.

Pre-requisites
MC 101 and MC 110 (prior to Sept. '09 MC 101) courses are… more

Course Duration Two Days

Course Details

This course is designed for experienced Avid Media Composer editors who want to become more productive by mastering the system's sophisticated editing features and shortcuts.

This course is aimed at
Ideally, those who have completed the new MC 101 (since Sept. '09), or have equivalent experience. The course is designed to take your offline skills, speed and efficiency to the next level.

Pre-requisites
MC 101 or equivalent with 6 months editing experience on the system. A background as an editor, assistant editor, director or producer is necessary

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This course is aimed at
Camera operators and assistants, edit assistants and editors, producers and PAs

All genres of TV and cinema are moving over to file-based production. The new technologies are still evolving, and fresh skills are involved at many points in the production process. The course gives an overview of tapeless technologies and processes from camera to distribution. Participants have the opportunity to shoot using tapeless cameras and gain hands-on experience of managing the file transfer process and preparing for the edit. Sony, Panasonic, Apple and Avid systems are used.

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Need to learn Avid Media Composer? This Avid Certified course is designed for those wishing to gain a firm foundation for editing on Avid.

Everything you need to get started with Avid: editing, sound, colour correction, effects, titles. Session time is divided between demonstration and hands-on practice. The course introduces key features of Avid systems that apply across the family of editing apps from Media Composer to Adrenaline and Symphony.

For more info: 0207 505 4747 (Quote Shooting People)

All genres of TV and cinema are moving over to file-based production from traditional methods using tape and film. The new technologies are still evolving, and fresh skills are involved at many points in the production process. The course gives an overview of tapeless technologies and processes from camera to distribution. Participants have the opportunity to shoot using tapeless cameras and gain hands-on experience of managing the file transfer process and preparing for the edit. Sony, Panasonic, Apple and Avid systems are used.

A mix of lecture-style presentation, demonstration and hands-on… more