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Get the Most from Your Mac #yqr – Learn the Essential Skills, Software & Tips | February 14th 2018 – Regina, SK

If you are new to Mac OS X or are looking for in depth instruction for getting the most out of your Apple Mac then this one day is the class for you.

The focus of this class is to build your familiarity with the Apple Mac system so that you can move more freely around the desktop, between applications and learn about the default applications that are installed when you get your new Apple Mac.

The classes I teach are for individuals or small groups and can be customised to fit individual or group requirements.

Class Recording
Each class I teach comes with a full recording that will be uploaded and shared with the participants online after class. This is a great resource for recapping in detail on what was covered and will include answers to any questions that were asked in class.

What is Covered
Here is an outline of some of the apps that will be covered.

  • Intro to the Interface
  • Navigating the Desktop
  • Ben’s Top 10 Shortcuts
  • Setting Up Users
  • Overview of Build-in-Software
  • iTunes
  • FaceTime & Messages
  • TextEdit
  • Apple Mail – Setup & Tips
  • Safari – Browsing the Web
  • Calendar – Setting Up Calendars
  • Photo Booth
  • Quicktime
  • Photos & iPhoto
  • GarageBand
  • Creating PDFs & Preview
  • Notes
  • iMovie Overview
  • Pages
  • Keynote
  • Smart Password Management

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You can send me an e-mail at design@benhalsall.com or use the form below. I look forward to hearing from you.

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    Create Square Video for Social Media in Final Cut Pro X [Instagram & Facebook]

    If you need to create square videos, including text, then this tutorial will quickly run you through everything you need to know. From setting up your project timeline resolution, scaling your video and adding text with a background it is all covered in easy to follow steps in this beginner tutorial.

    About My Final Cut Pro X Tutorials

    My Final Cut Pro X help tutorials aim to answer the tricky questions that users come across everyday. These are great classes if you want to learn Final Cut Pro X and each lesson or tip will guide you through in easy to follow steps.

    If you are a beginner looking for tutorials in Final Cut Pro X take a look at my free introductory lesson “Final Cut Pro X Beginner Tutorial : Import, Edit & Export in 25 Minutes” which will get you started. This basic tutorial gives you a full run through of how to what you need to know in order to edit videos.

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    About My Live Online Training & In Classroom Training

    I am a professional trainer of Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro & Adobe Illustrator.

    I regularly teach classes in Regina and across Saskatchewan as well as running live online workshops. If you’d like to find out more then please drop me a message design@benhalsall.com or visit my web-site www.benhalsall.com .

    Final Cut Pro X Tutorial: Place Text Over Busy Backgrounds Using Color Correction FCPX Class #FCPX

    With a smart use of color correction you can place text over a busy background in Final Cut Pro X and still make it pop.

    In this easy to follow Final Cut Pro X tutorial you will learn how to work with the color board, add text and work with color tints to create this useful effect.

    This type tutorial class is definitely useful for anyone needing to overlay text on their video.

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    About My Final Cut Pro X Tutorials
    My Final Cut Pro X help tutorials aim to answer the tricky questions that users come across everyday. These are great classes if you want to learn Final Cut Pro X and each lesson or tip will guide you through in easy to follow steps.

    If you are a beginner looking for tutorials in Final Cut Pro X take a look at my free introductory lesson “Final Cut Pro X Beginner Tutorial : Import, Edit & Export in 25 Minutes” which will get you started. This basic tutorial gives you a full run through of how to what you need to know in order to edit videos.

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    About My Live Online Training & In Classroom Training
    I am a professional trainer of Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro & Adobe Illustrator.

    I regularly teach classes in Regina and across Saskatchewan as well as running live online workshops. If you’d like to find out more then please drop me a message design@benhalsall.com or visit my web-site www.benhalsall.com .

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    Final Cut Pro X Essentials Training for Beginners in Edmonton, Alberta

    Get started with Final Cut Pro X with this awesome three-day course.

    Final Cut Pro X – The Essentials covers everything about the interface, introduces you to professional editing techniques, how to work with sound, important timeline & project management skill and advanced techniques like creating split screens, compositing titles and more.

    All of this will help you on your way to getting the very best out of your video projects as you are taught by Ben Halsall a trainer from the UK who has delivered classes both in England and across Canada.

    So whether you are looking to professionalise your editing skills, add some class to your YouTube channel or want to add Final Cut Pro X to your skills in Adobe Premiere Pro or Avid this course will do the job.

    Take a look at the course outline below for more information and get in touch with Ben if you have any questions – design@benhalsall.com .

    Course Outline

    Getting Started
    Introduction & Tour of The Interface
    Setting Up Your Project – Libraries, Events & the Browser
    Importing Video, Images & Audio

    Editing – An Introduction
    Marking Clips – selecting areas of your clips to use in an edit
    Editing – Drag and drop editing
    Editing Shortcuts – Speed Up Your Editing

    Adjusting Your Edit
    Split your clips on the timeline
    Trim & Refine Your Clips On The Timeline
    Move & Shuffle Clips on The Timeline

    Refining Your Edit
    Add transitions and fades to black
    Adding Cutaways & Working With Video Layers

    Sound
    Adding Audio Layers
    Creating Audio Crossfades
    Managing Audio Levels
    Adding Sound Effects

    Essential Effects
    Adding Effects
    Colour Adjustments – The Basics Of Colour Grading
    Split Screen – create a split screen using cropping & rescale
    Retime – Speed Up and Slow Down Clips on The Timeline

    Text & Graphics
    Adding Titles To Your Edit
    Add Lower Thirds
    Add Shapes & Graphics
    Importing Images & PDFs
    Create Scrolling Credits (Credit Rolls)

    Customising Your Project
    Custom Project Setup – Control Resolution and Framerate
    Rescale a Projects Resolution

    Editing Tips & Tricks
    Using J or L Cuts To Avoid Jump Cuts
    Export Your Video To YouTube or Vimeo
    Export A High Quality Video

    Compositing & Effects
    Image Transparency & Animation
    From Photoshop to Final Cut – How to Animate Your Photoshop Layers
    Stabilise Your Video Footage
    Make Your Video Black & White or Add A Color Tint

    Backing Up & Technical Considerations
    Essential File Management Considerations with Video
    Backing Up – Back up and Move a Project to an External Drive
    Improving Your System To Work With Video

    Final Cut Pro X 10.3: Precision Timeline Navigation & Useful Editing Shortcuts #fcpx #videoediting

    In this extract from my Full Intro to Final Cut Pro X on Skillshare – http://skl.sh/2uHlK8J – you will learn how to navigate the timeline with accuracy and ease.

    I share invaluable shortcuts that demonstrate how to move between clips to speed up your editing and reduce mistakes.

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    Skillshare class

    Final Cut Pro X 10.3 – Complete – from Import to Edit & Export
    http://skl.sh/2uHlK8J

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    My Final Cut Pro X Tutorials

    My Final Cut Pro X help tutorials aim to answer the tricky questions that users come across everyday. These are great classes if you want to learn Final Cut Pro X and each lesson or tip will guide you through in easy to follow steps.

    If you are a beginner looking for tutorials in Final Cut Pro X take a look at my free introductory lesson “Final Cut Pro X Beginner Tutorial : Import, Edit & Export in 25 Minutes” which will get you started. This basic tutorial gives you a full run through of how to what you need to know in order to edit videos.

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    About My Live Online Training & In Classroom Training

    I am a professional trainer of Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro & Adobe Illustrator.

    I regularly teach classes in Regina and across Saskatchewan as well as running live online workshops. If you’d like to find out more then please drop me a message design@benhalsall.com or visit my web-site www.benhalsall.com .

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    Recent Videos

    A selection of some of my recent weekly uploads to my YouTube channel:

    Final Cut Pro X 10.3: Full Tutorial Class for Beginners – Import, Edit & Export –

    https://youtu.be/L42qR0dx6vM

    Final Cut Pro X Tutorial: Sliding Title Animation with Text on Backgrounds using the Tap5a Plugin

    https://youtu.be/enNxdv_-MuY

    Final Cut Pro X 10.3: Time Titles to a Beat Beginner Tutorial

    https://youtu.be/KtgNMyWSXHY

     

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    Final Cut Pro X + Apple Motion: Create a Custom Rectangle Generator Tutorial #fcpx

    If you use Final Cut Pro X and want to create your own generators to use for edits then this tutorial will get you started quickly and easily.

    Using Apple Motion you can create generators, in this case a custom shape generator, that have elements which are published to Final Cut Pro X so they can be modified on the fly.

    This is a great way to create lower thirds, custom title sequences and design other graphic elements for use in your editing.

    This tutorial is suitable for beginners and experienced editor who want to get an insight into how Final Cut Pro X and Motion work together.

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    About My Final Cut Pro X Tutorials

    My Final Cut Pro X help tutorials aim to answer the tricky questions that users come across everyday. These are great classes if you want to learn Final Cut Pro X and each lesson or tip will guide you through in easy to follow steps.

    If you are a beginner looking for tutorials in Final Cut Pro X take a look at my free introductory lesson “Final Cut Pro X Beginner Tutorial : Import, Edit & Export in 25 Minutes” which will get you started. This basic tutorial gives you a full run through of how to what you need to know in order to edit videos.

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    About My Live Online Training & In Classroom Training

    I am a professional trainer of Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro & Adobe Illustrator.

    I regularly teach classes in Regina and across Saskatchewan as well as running live online workshops. If you’d like to find out more then please drop me a message design@benhalsall.com or visit my web-site www.benhalsall.com .

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    Recent Videos

    A selection of some of my recent weekly uploads to my YouTube channel:

    Final Cut Pro X 10.3: Layering Video Inside Type & Shapes ( Final Cut Pro Tutorial )

    Final Cut Pro X 10.3: Full Tutorial Class for Beginners – Import, Edit & Export

    Final Cut Pro X Tutorial: Sliding Title Animation with Text on Backgrounds using the Tap5a Plugin

    Final Cut Pro X 10.3: Time Titles to a Beat Beginner Tutorial

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