The Met Film School is London's leading provider of practical filmmaking courses, based at Ealing Studios.

Course Overview

Editing is a core part of the filmmaking process. Introduction to Final Cut Pro® is a highly practical introduction to professional editing software Final Cut Pro®, taught by active industry professionals, ideal for beginners looking for some hands-on experience.

This weekend editing course will teach you to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the user interface through practical exercises and examples. 

For more information Request A Prospectus and our enrolments team will get in touch to talk you through the course.

Learning Goals

By the end of the course, you will:

- Be confident in using Apple Mac computers and the Final Cut Pro® Interface

- Have the ability to navigate the FCP software and understand workflow guidelines

- Know how to capture or transfer media into the project

- Understand how to organise a project effectively

- Be able to edit sequences using all the key essential commands and tools

- Be able to use basic filters, transitions and motion and create titles

- Know how to check broadcast safe levels for export

- Be able to Import and Export files

Student Testimonials

“Good teaching, good hands-on experience” Shelley Jones

“Well taught, very useful” Angus MacPherson

“Very well taught, feeling far more confident in my FCP and new found knowledge” M Barrs

“Very good, Pete’s patient and has a good process for teaching.“ Jackie Hoffart 

Course Dates & Fees

Weekend: 17 March 2012 - 18 March 2012, £500

Weekend: 23 June 2012 - 24 June 2012, £500

Weekend: 08 September 2012 - 09 September 2012, £500

Minimum Age: 18 at start of course

Entry Requirements: The Introduction to Final Cut Pro® course is open enrolment and there are no entry requirements.

Enrolment Process: See the enrolment process for our Other Full-Time, Part-Time & Weekend Courses.

Have you also considered our One-Year Visual Effects & Animation & Three-Week Editing programmes?