FCP training

Hey,

I am interested in understanding the ins and outs of FCP and motion. Is the best option to attend a apple training centre course or are there other options.

Thanks.

daybreak said:

I found a wonderful sight for getting the feel of any software free of charge.
"YouTube". Before i indulge of paying. These so called tutorial companies only skip the basic element. They are o.k.

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Yes, this is where I started and I thought, I need to obtain something more structured.

WigWag Workshop said:

I recommend Ripple Training, If you look in iTunes for MacBreak Studio, they have a lot of training stuff for free. I used this one, http://www.rippletraining.com/categ...ials/final-cut-pro-x-tutorials/apvs-fcpx.html - and found it the easiest to follow-along with. I tried Lynda.com and Larry Jordan's training, and I personally did not like them has much. This is just my opinion, but Ripple training is what worked for me.

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Thanks, I'll definitely give this a go. I also did find Lynda.com, wasn't sure how that compared.

Photoshopper said:

His training is not inexpensive, but it seems to be among the most knowledgable, comprehensive and constantly updated available:

http://www.larryjordan.biz/

video/webinars/free tutorials/forum, etc. for all versions of FCP and also Adobe AE.

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Thanks, I'll have a look at it and then choose one so I can focus

I was looking at apple's certified training but couldn't even get to find out the cost. I guess perhaps, there maybe some advantages have their certification as far as freelance work is concerned.

Well I have no idea. In other words, I am assuming the latest version ie. 10.6 is what I see in the app store.

I imagine I would use this if I am learning from scratch. Are the previous versions relevant for different scenarios.

WigWag Workshop said:

I recommend Ripple Training, If you look in iTunes for MacBreak Studio, they have a lot of training stuff for free. I used this one, http://www.rippletraining.com/categ...ials/final-cut-pro-x-tutorials/apvs-fcpx.html - and found it the easiest to follow-along with. I tried Lynda.com and Larry Jordan's training, and I personally did not like them has much. This is just my opinion, but Ripple training is what worked for me.

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Ripple training is pretty good for getting a hang on things...understanding the basics.

Macbreak is on the iPad, I am on the mac....off we go

lol...

Have never used FCP before. Have played around with iMovie. There isn't much more to tell other than I want to learn it and get good at it which is why I was contemplating taking a formal course. So far I've just been helping friends with their home made stuff, which is what sparked the interest.

Lets see how it goes. Exciting...also liked what I saw in Motion when I was mucking around with it.