One hour an a half course on how to video edit with Final Cut Pro from a company called Universal Film School. Just what I was looking for. A broad quick overview of Final Cut Pro. Nothing on Motion, Color and the other applications that comes with Final Cut Studio. Just Final Cut Pro (as the title specifies). I do recommend it because it's a good quick basic/intermediate course on DVD. I will rate it with 7.8 points just because it feels to me at least like an almost 8 but not quite a 7. And here is why:
It does show you how Final Cut Pro feels and how to manipulate your clips on the video and audio side from a basic kind of a bit intermediate level. But it has a few sketchy and funny things on it.
The video quality is just OK. It could be much better. Many times the menus are blurry and the sound of the clips is lower than the trainer's voice. They get their point across just fine, but a bit unorganized and fells like on a rush. For example, the trainer names two or three clips 'sfdhaofhoadsfaskld' and 'dvbsjshvaei' and that is sketchy and a tiny bit confusing when you are trying to grasp a new concept such as video editing with Final Cut Pro. It works, but not very 'professional' I guess. Then, they close up on their keyboard and it is definitely not professional since it looks a little gross. Those poor keys look moldy! (Eww! You notice it even with that no so great video quality!). And then during the course and after it (on their 15+ minutes video about their other courses), it seems these guys have an obsession with closing up on dirty nails. I am not saying it is a bad thing, or has anything to do with the quality of the learning experience, but it gives the overall product a not very clean cut professional look that's all. They certainly portray the motto 'hands on / get your hands dirty' type of training idea. The content is very good, easy to understand and for the most part pleasant to watch. A 'cute' part is on 1:03:31 (1hour3minutes31seconds) when the trainer shouts an outrageously loud laugh! In the middle of an explanation. Just more good fun ;)
I do really recommend it for the beginner and intermediate level apprentice. You will most likely enjoy it!
Verdict: 7.8 points, Recommended!
