Final Cut Pro Video Editing Course
Learn Film Editing from Apple Certified Professionals.
Learn FCP the way Apple wants it to be taught. Training is conducted by Apple Certified Pros who have been officially certified by Apple in Final Cut Pro. Final Cut Pro is recongnised as an industry standard film/video editing software.
Learn how to use the industry's most popular video/film editing software Final Cut Pro, from Apple.
Students who attend our training and pass the exam will receive an official course book: Final Cut Pro 7 Professional Video Editing by Diana Weynand
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Training is conducted by Baron. View his qualifications here
Graduation
Participants are required to pass an exam.
Receive the Certificate of Completion upon passing the exam.
Benefits
Students who complete the Final Cut Pro Video Editing Workshop will be awarded with the Certificate of Completion from WolFang Digital. This certificate gives you significant credibility when applying for a video editor's job anywere in the world.
Impress your peers, clients and your employer with your new skills and qualification.
Learning video editing enables you to put together all the video footage you shot with into a professionally compiled DVD with music and video titles.
Novice Level
Course Duration: 2 full days
Fees (Corporate): RM 2,000 or USD 625
Fees (Students): RM 900 or USD 281
Recommended for: New video editors, college/university students/school leavers
Registration
Call 603 8060 6312 or 603 7804 7729
Email to videographers@wolfangdigital.com
Intermediate Level
Course Duration: 3 full days
Fees (Corporate): RM 2,800 or USD 875
Fees (Students): RM 1,200 or USD 375
Recommended for: Video editors, broadcast industry professionals, independent film makers
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Registration
Call 603 8060 6312 or 603 7804 7729
Email to videographers@wolfangdigital.com
| Course Duration: 2 full days Fees (Corporate): RM 2,000 or USD 625 Fees (Students): RM 900 or USD 281 Recommended for: New video editors, college/university students/school leavers View calendar Registration Call 603 8060 6312 or 603 7804 7729 Email to videographers@wolfangdigital.com |
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University Malaysia- Teaching Film Making Up North
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan campus- impressive collection of 2 storey buildings stretching into the horizon
The state of Kelantan is located next to the Thai border and home to University Malaysia Kelantan. Its captital, Kota Bahru, was breached by the Japanese invaders on their way to Singapore, back in WWII. Compared to the national capital of Kuala Lumpur, traffic is smooth flowing even during peak hours. Motorists are tolerant and driving in Kelantan is a pleasant experience.
UMK's large auditorium can be seen behind this concrete plaque
Our partner and authorised Apple reseller, SwiftTech Asia has set up a film making studio in University Malaysia Kelantan. Some of the equipment UMK purchased includes 2 units of JVC HM 100 full HD video cameras, FinalCut Express, a set of Film Gear professional video lights and Photoflex softbox sets. The most difficult to transport being the mammoth 52" JVC LCD.
Some of the equipment purchased by the faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage
Baron flew up north to train the lecturers and tutors on the principles of film making which covered cinematography, film editing and chroma key lighting/removal. The faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage were attentive and asked challenging questions most notably regarding green screen lighting and removal techniques.
"I want Baron to come talk to our students during our open day. We need professionals from the industry to talk to our students."
Ahamad Tarmizi b. Azizan
Acting Head of Department, Department of Design and Creative Technologies
Faculty of Creative Technologies and Heritage
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK).
The lights from Film Gear were excellent. When paired with the Photoflex softbox lights, they formed a great team and Baron was able to 'highlight' the effect of each light in the 3 point lighting system. The HM 100 video cameras also performed superbly, enabling the capture of the elusive rim lighting. After the staff completed a short videography exercise, footage fromt he HM 100 were brought into Final Cut Express and the green screen was successfully removed. Fine synergy between the lighting, cinematography and editing equipment.
Baron begins film making training to the lecturers and tutors of Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
Some of our students were police officers. We had a constable, a corporal and a lady sergeant attend our class. Apparently, they doubled up as instructors! Mr. Tarmizi, the acting head of department, listened in on Baron's lecture made various relevant and challenging questions. A former police officer, Mr. Tarmizi made it clear that, 'I want Baron to come talk to our students during our open day. We need professionals from the industry to talk to our students'. That was a good day!
SwiftTech Asia's Managing Director, Louis, demonstrates the Boom Mic from Azden
The night was spent tasting the local Kelantanese dishes. Reputed to serve the best ayam percik , Yati Ayam Percik is a restaurant in the heart of Kota Bahru town. It is said to be the best restaurant for authentic malay (Kelantanese) dishes. There were a host of 'meaty' dishes- chicken, fish and beef. It seems vegetables don't feature much in their cooking. It's a wonder how so many Kelantan folks are slim!
The class transferring footage into Final Cut Express on the Mac
Here, Friday is a public holiday and Sundays are like Mondays.Mr. Tarmizi said many who visited Kelantan fall in love with the state. It's easy to see why- the entire town including its outskirts are clean and the people are polite and helpful, always ready with a smile. Contrary to popular impression, Kelantan is actually a moderate islamic state and the various race get along just fine.
Mr. Tarmizi also iterated about the weather. Kelantan takes the brunt of our tropical weather. Come rainy season, the storms make sure it gets flooded all the time. How are they affected by this? They love it, the state declares it a holiday and they all have fun in the ensuing flood!
We'll be back to impart more knowledge and experience warm Kelantan hospitality
We wish to thank Louis (MD of SwiftTech Asia) for sponsoring our flight and for the beautiful room at The Renaissance Kelantan. Baron claims its the best bed he's slept on to date, imagine a king size and 6 of the softest, fluffiest pillows that take you to dreamland the moment your head makes contact!
Real estate. The room at Renaissance Kelantan. The 40" LCD TV couldn't fit into the frame.
This is only part 1 of the film making training. We'll be back during the rainy season next month... Let's see if the floods live up their to reputation 
Apple Certified Pro under my belt!
This cert qualifies me as an Apple Certified Pro for the ever popular film editing software, Final Cut Pro
Hi, Baron here.
I can hear the soft rumble of thunder and the splatter of rain on the windows. I'm serene and calm as I write this entry on my Mac. What I'm feeling now contrasts what I experienced this morning.
May 20th 2010 marks the day I took my Final Cut Pro exam and passed. If you're thinking not bad for a veteran video editor, then consider the passing mark to become an Apple Certified Pro: a demanding 80%!
That seems a bit sadistic. To an extent it is, since this morning I was told that I was the only trainee who passed out of my class of 11... I kind of expected the exam to be very tough and I wasn't totally wrong in my assumptions. It was VERY tough. The question remains; what kind of questions can faze an experienced video editor? My answer would be, 'the kind that tests you for your training skills rather than your editing techniques.'
Diana Weynand's 'Professional Video Editing' is essential to passing the exam
As I sat in front of the PC at Guidance View (an official Apple Prometrics exam centre), I was thinking, 'Bring it On!' I kept wondering about the kind trick questions I was about to face. I had to go through a tutorial to familiarise myself with the exam interface. When I clicked 'Start the Exam', my heart was skipping beats.
Final Cut Pro is recongnised as an industry standard film/video editing software
The first page that faced me were disclaimers. Skipped all that and clicked 'Proceed' Next up was a questionnaire. 'How long has it been since your last course', 'How long have you been an editor' and the like... are they trying to gauge my depth of experience so they can arrange tougher questions? After all that, the 'Start' button again. So is this exam going to begin or not?!
The few sample questions I got off the internet helped a little. The book by Diana Weynand did its part too. Combined they could probably help you get maybe 60-70% depending heavily on how you read the book. Diana's book is the official Apple Pro Training material. But to do it right requires a lot more than just being a seasoned video editor.
The trick is to approach your preparation like you're studying to become a trainer. The trainer/lecturer has a syllabus to complete thus will go over everything. The editor will use tools specific to his work that help him get the job done. He would be using about 40% of the software's features.
'Which menu can you find the controls to view certain colour Markers?' What is that?!
'If you have a Motion Master in your viewer, which tab will you access to control its Drop Zones?' Huh?!
'Which part of the image will Auto Balance your White Balance setting?' What, it's automated now?!
'What combination can be used to fit your clips in the sequence? Ctrl-Z, Opt-Z, Shft-Z, Cmd-Z' Well it definitely isn't Cmd-Z!!
'Where can you find the Timecode Viewer?' Er... on my LCD screen?!
Get it? Are there editors out there who care what modifier key will move a Marker on the Timeline? Only a trainer or lecturer will attempt to memorise each menu's content. Editors just want to get the job done in the least time with the fastest method without compromising the story.
Read the collaboration between famed director Francis Coppola and oscar winner cinematographer/editor Walter Murch
The trick is to approach your preparation like you're studying to become a trainer. The trainer/lecturer has a syllabus to complete thus will go over everything. The editor will use tools specific to his work that help him get the job done. He would be using about 40% of the software's features.
I will make another blog entry to help candidates with the exam.
For questions that asks to 'Select all that apply' are the most deceptive... they seem easy enough, just click on whatever you think is right... Well, marks are deducted for any selected answers that are wrong. So if you think you can click away, think again!
Want to know how Final Cut Pro has become an integral part of the video/film and TV indusrty? Check out Final Cut Pro in Action
I thank my wife for her unyielding support. She's been very understanding as I delegated video editing tasks to study. She was encouraging 2 years ago when we searched the country over for a place to take my exam. She always believed I would do well.
WolFang Digital also thank Louis Clovis from SwiftTech Asia. They sponsored my training and exam. Louis was fond to say, 'Ah, you'll pass with flying colours'. Thank you Louis, for your unyielding support.
Credit also goes to Lee Ching Ping, our trainer who flew all the way from Singapore to be with us. He did this despite knowing his son was recuperating in the hospital. Firm and knowledgeable, Ching Ping was Master Trainer for Apple and it was an honour for me to be under his tutelage.
My achievement gives me the qualification to offer Final Cut Pro courses. Coming up will be FCP Video Editing Course by an Apple Certified Pro at WolFang Digital!
FCP training for Les Copaque
We had the honour of tutoring Les Copaque in the the use of Apple's Final Cut Pro. Les Copaque is the creator of the world famous animated series, *Upin & Ipin. The show debuted in Disney Channel Asia and was dubbed in English on 23rd November, 2009 as part of So Syok! Holidays of Disney Channel.
Baron with Faren (Composer) and Safrizan (Head of Compositing) during FCP training at Les Copaque
My two participants, Faren and Safrizan were very courteous and attentive. Faren is a composer and Safrizan is Head Compositor. Prior to the training, I was brought on a tour of this renowned animation studio. How do you know if the person behind a monitor is an animator? Look at the toy models on his workplace. There were ample toys all over the studio.
Les Copaque s affectionately known as Last Kopak- in our culture, the last 'kopak' typically means the last peel, hence the final chance at making great animated films and presenting them to the world. Last I heard, even the russians are enjoying the Upin & Ipin series. There are also die-hard fans in Turkey and Indonesia.
Under the sculpture of a gigantic frog perched over a coconut shell, the building houses over 90 staff and they're still hiring! Each day I was at Les Copaque, I saw at least one tour being conducted. I was told they would be delighted to have my students from Saito College over.
The training went on very smooth. By the last day, they were fast becoming video editors. On the last day I joined Faren and Safrizan for lunch at Geng Cafe just across the road from Les Copaque. This restaurant is themed around Upin & Ipin with characters from the show decorating the walls. It's jointly owned by Les Copaque and similar to the animated series, the food is really good too!
*Upin and Ipin are five-year-old identical twin brothers living in a Malay-Muslim household with their sister Ros and maternal grandmother Mak Uda. They are orphans and they live in a village known as Kampung Durian Runtuh in Malaysia
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