Metro Screen has a partnership with Apple Australia and delivers training as an Apple Authorised Training Centre. All courses are taught in Metro Screen’s Mac Computer Lab.
"An Apple a Day” Special Offer
Members who enrol in three Final Cut Studio courses at once will receive a 10% discount on all three courses. These courses are marked with [FCS]
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Taught by an Apple Certified trainer and following Apple’s ‘Pro’ training syllabus, this course is designed for beginners looking to edit professional quality video using Final Cut Pro 6. Learn to perform basic editing functions while familiarising yourself with the user interface. Topics include basic setup, adjusting and customising preferences and settings, various editing and trimming techniques, editing to narration and music and basic audio editing.
This course covers the following unit of competency from the Certificate IV in Screen:
Operate a non-linear editing system (CUFEDT05A)
Special Feature: Fees include an Apple FCP 6 course manual valued at $74.95.
7 x Wed [Eve] 21hrs | 20/02 – 02/04 or
3 x Sat [Day] 18hrs | 03/05 – 17/05 or
7 x Tue [Eve] 21hrs | 22/07 – 02/09 or
3 x Sat [Day] 18hrs | 11/10 – 25/10
$590 / $695 non-members | 15 places
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Take your editing skills to the next level, giving you the confidence to complete more complex projects. Taught by an Apple Certified trainer and following Apple’s ‘Pro’ training syllabus, this course is designed for those who already have a good basic knowledge of Final Cut Pro 6. This course involves a thorough exploration of more advanced functions, including titles and graphics, audio mixing, motion tools, filters, colour correction and grading. Participants cover the topic of finishing and outputting, including compression and final media format choice. Participants who complete this course are eligible to sit the Level 1 Final Cut Pro Apple Exam.
This course covers the following unit of competency from the Certificate IV in Screen:
Use advanced features of computer applications (ICAITU126A)
Special Feature: Fees include an Apple FCP 6 course manual valued at $74.95.
7 x Wed [Eve] 21hrs | 04/06 – 16/07 or
3 x Sat [Day] 18hrs | 01/11 – 15/11
$590 / $695 non-members | 15 places
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Impress future employers with Apple certification in Final Cut Pro 6 by completing the Level 1 online exam. Participants who have completed our Final Cut Pro Intermediate* course are eligible to complete the exam, which focuses on assessing participants’ in-depth knowledge of Final Cut Pro functions, menus and tools. Students who are successful [pass grade is 80%] will receive an Apple certificate stating that they are an Apple Certified Pro – Final Cut Pro 6 – Level 1. This session includes an hour and a half’s revision with an Apple Certified Trainer, followed by completion of the exam in our Apple Computer Lab.
* If you wish to complete the exam, but have not completed any of our FCP courses, please contact the Training Dept. to discuss.
1 x Wed [Eve] 3hrs | 23/07
1 x Sat [9.30am – 12.30pm] 3hrs | 22/11
$330 / $390 non-members | 15 places
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COLOUR
GRADING WITH APPLE COLOR [FCS] [Intermediate]
This intensive two-day course will introduce students to the advanced colour grading and finishing techniques available with Apple’s new ‘Color’ software. Participants will learn basic colour balancing and correction as well as secondary grading, scene matching, isolating and tracking regions, creating advanced colour effects and “looks,” skin tone adjustments, and adjusting the composition and framing of a shot. Experience with Final Cut Pro is essential.
2 x Sat [Day] 12hrs | 05/07– 12/07
$370 / $425 non-members | 15 places
This intensive two-day course will introduce students to the advanced colour grading and finishing techniques available with Apple’s new ‘Color’ software. Participants will learn basic colour balancing and correction as well as secondary grading, scene matching, isolating and tracking regions, creating advanced colour effects and “looks,” skin tone adjustments, and adjusting the composition and framing of a shot. Experience with Final Cut Pro is essential.
2 x Sat [Day] 12hrs | 05/07– 12/07
$370 / $425 non-members | 15 places
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For those with a good working knowledge of Final Cut Pro, this course takes you beyond everyday skills and delves into the art of editing. Learn storytelling techniques and approaches used in editing complex dialogue, multi-camera sequences, music video, chases, fight scenes and comedy. You will also learn about managing media, advanced clip management, sound editing and advanced features of Final Cut Pro. This course is appropriate for editors who have completed Metro Screen’s Final Cut Pro Intermediate course, or who have a thorough understanding of Final Cut Pro.
Special Feature: Fees include an Apple FCP 6 course manual valued at $79.95.
7 x Thu [Eve] 21hrs | 09/10 – 20/11
$590 / $695 non-members | 15 places
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Learn practical, professional techniques to add music and sound effects to video and multimedia projects using Apple Soundtrack Pro. In just one weekend you will learn to edit audio files, repair field recordings, perform multitrack arranging and mixing, synchronize audio and video, analyse and fix common audio problems, and perform other creative sound design techniques.
Fri [Eve] and 2 x Sun [Day] 15hrs | 15/08 – 17/08 – 24/08
$395 / $465 non-members | 15 places
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An introduction to DVD Studio Pro, a powerful tool for all aspects of DVD production. Be guided through the DVD production process from authoring through to burning. Gain the knowledge and skills to construct your own DVD with multiple menus and functions. This weekend course will teach you how to produce creative DVDs for your next short film, documentary, show reel or funding application.
Fri [Eve] and Sat + Sun [Day] 17hrs | 05/09 – 07/09
$395 / $465 non-members | 15 places
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Engage with the concepts and techniques involved in the creation of 3D computer graphics and CGI. Where once virtual sets, 3D graphics and virtual cameras were relegated to being ’special fx’ they are now very much mainstream production tools used in all manner of cinematic media – film, TV, new media, animation, live-action and documentary.
This course will give students hands-on practice creating 3D graphics and engaging with the possibilities of CGI, providing the opportunity to consider the broad range of possibilities for future projects.
2 x Sat [Day] 15 hrs | 12/04 – 19/04
$250 / $295 non-members | 15 places
Location: Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo
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Create dazzling 3D motion graphics and stunning layered visuals for your film with Apple Motion. The course includes a thorough introduction to all main features of the interface. Learn how to transition from 2D to 3D design, create templates, apply effects to video footage and create 3D text and titles effects. Familiarise yourself with Motion’s ‘real time’ animation ability and manual keyframing as well working between Motion and Final Cut Pro.
2 x Sat [Day] 12 hrs | 19/07 – 26/07
$370 | $435 non-members | 15 places
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Learn to make original, animated web graphics using Macromedia Flash software. Participants will develop an understanding of the design and production of Flash movies, acquire basic animation and design skills and develop an understanding of the environment, interface, tools, language possibilities and limitations of the software.
2 x Sat [Day] 12 hrs | 21/06 – 28/06
$370 | $435 non-members | 15 places