Course Description
Free student software
Course Description
This three-day hands-on course introduces key interface components, media management, editing essentials, color correction, basic animation techniques, keying and compositing in the Timeline. As well, the course provides an introduction to Action: Smoke’s powerful 3D compositing environment. The goal of this course is to enable editors and compositors to quickly learn the essential skills needed to use Smoke in the post-production industry as well as understand the concepts that will allow them to expand their skills while using Smoke in their daily work.
What You'll Learn
- Navigate the user interface
- Import and organize media
- Perform basic editing on the timeline
- Apply and edit timeline effects
- Color correct shots
- Composite multi-layer scene
- Create a basic 3D scene
- Render and export the final project
Who Should Attend
The course is designed for users who are knowledgeable of editing and compositing workflows but are novice to Smoke.
Prerequisites
- Knowledge of OS X and basic computer navigation
- Familiarity with compositing and/or editing applications such as Final Cut Pro, Motion or Color is recommended
Course Outline
Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.
Lesson 1: Getting Started
- Start Smoke
- EditDesk Overview
- Interface Layouts
- Player
- Timeline Navigation
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Exit Smoke
Lesson 2: Basic Editing
- Source/Record View
- Source/Record Timeline
- Overwrite Edits
- Insert Edits
- Editing Settings
- Sliding clips
- Trimming Clips
- Heads & Tails
- Cue Marks
- Cuts & Editorial Dissolves
Lesson 3: Media Workflow (part1)
- Project & User
- Library Interface
- Import Media
- Source and Record Areas
- Starting a New Sequence
- Saving your Work
- Switch Project
Lesson 4: Timeline Effects
- Introduction to Soft FX
- Resize FX
- Timeline Controls
- Introduction to the Color Corrector
- Copy FX
- Gap FX
- Focus Point
- Process FX
Lesson 5: Color Correction
- Introduction to the Color Warper
- Matching Shots in the Timeline
- Triptych View
- Timeline FX vs. Desktop FX
- Balance Shots
Lesson 6: Titling
- Introduction to the Text Effect
- Introduction to keyframe animation
- Timeline Versioning
Lesson 7: Media Management (part 2)
- User Preferences
- Drag & Drop Conform
- Organize Media
- Sequence Workflow
- Network Options
Lesson 8: Rendering
- Process and Output the Timeline
Lesson 9: Compositing on the Timeline
- Introduction to Axis FX
- Vertical Editing
- Matte Container
- Axis Controls
Lesson 10: Keying
- Master Keyer introduction
- Refine the Matte
- Patching Techniques
- Gmask Introduction
- Tracking Introduction
Lesson 11: Introduction to 3D Compositing
- Introduction to Action
- Interface Overview
- Create a Multi-layer Composite Position Elements in the 3D Space
- Multi-Viewports
- Action Schematic
- Render the Scene
- Clip History
Cancelling an Open Enrollment Registration
Cancellation policy:
If notice is given 15 or more calendar days before the start of a class, the student may receive a full refund less a $100 administrative fee. If notice is given less than 15 calendar days no rescheduling or efunds are permitted.
Rescheduling Policy
If notice Is given 15 or more calendar days before the start of the class a student may reschedule . A student can reschedule a class up to two (2) times. Additional reschedules will not be allowed.
No Shows if a student does not attend a scheduled session, there will be no refund or rescheduling permitted. Payment is forfeited. FMC reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient enrollment or in other circumstances. FMC will endeavor to give as much advance notice as possible of any change to the schedule. FMC shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential loss arising whatsoever.