Thursday March 9th, 2006
WestWorld Computers
1000 Centre Street North
Meeting starts at 7:00PM
Come in early to shop for your next Mac
Calgary FCPUG membership now 170 and growing!
Graphics - Working with Photoshop files, or whatever else gets thrown at you:
An unavoidable truth about working in video as an editor is often you are faced with graphics from multiple sources in various states of readiness to be used (the most common being "not at all ready" to be used). At this meeting we will discuss what graphic formats can be used in Final Cut Pro / Express, what other specifications you need to consider, and how to best prepare the ones that simply are not ready for import. Importing into DV, SD, HDV, DVC Pro HD and HD will all be demonstrated. WHOLE NEW WORLD OF MACS – What's new, and what it means to you: Since our last meeting in October (I can explain) Apple has introduced a number of new Macintosh computers, including the first series of Intel-based Macs. WestWorld's Mike Brown will be on hand to talk about the new models and features, and we will discuss the implications of these new models in regards to FCP/X. If you are thinking of a new computer before NAB you do not want to miss this meeting. NAB 2006 – Where you want to be in April: If you are not familiar with the National Association of Broadcasting's annual trade show, well, it is time you were. It is at the annual NAB show that Apple announces new releases and updates to their pro video applications. It is an opportunity to take advantage of free and fabulous training on all of Apple's Pro Video Apps, taught and proctored by amazingly talented and remarkably handsome Apple Pro Trainers (many of you will know where I am going with this). Anyhow, I attend every year, and if you are planning on attending, reply to this e-mail. Member Rick Youck seems to know how to get invitations to all of the not to be missed events, and I will keep you up to date. Don't miss the FCPUG Network meeting on Wednesday April 26th. Check out the event site for details. The April Calgary FCPUG meeting is traditionally held at NAB, and last year had an impressive turn out. Hope to see many of you there! FINAL CUT PRO TRAINING IN CALGARY DOOR PRIZES – Why you really come out to the meetings:
Of course, once you have your graphic into FCP/X, you have to know what you can and cannot do with it. We will explore options of manipulating graphics within FCP/X, and when it is better to do the work in another application. Photoshop expert Mike Brown will be on hand to help get the most out of Photoshop. Working in FCP/X with layers, keyframes, and filters will be examined.