Editing courses
BECTU runs subsidised courses in Introductory Final Cut Pro, Intermediate Final Cut Pro and Adobe AfterEffects. We are able to do this through support from the Union Learning Fund.
Courses in 2008
To apply for all courses, please email Lesley Burt, Training Administrator or phone 020-7346-0900. Please do not send any money until requested. All courses take place in the BECTU learning centre in our Clapham office from 10am-5pm.
Introduction to Final Cut Pro (2-day course)
April 28th&29th June 16th&17th November 17th&18th
Fee: £160
A comprehensive introduction to editing techniques. Gain a practical understanding of the post-production process, including: capturing,editing, working with sound and music, colouring, effects and graphics, encoding for web and DVD, basic DVD authoring. Required: basic computer skills. Experience of Macs not necessary.
Intermediate Final Cut Pro (2-day course)
August 11th&12th
Fee: £170
This course assumes a working knowledge of Final Cut Pro. Areas such as colour correction, basic compositing, media management, and motion effects will be explored. Students are welcome to bring media and work on their own projects.
Introduction to Adobe After Effects (1-day course)
9th September
Fee: £75
In this course you will cover the fundamentals of using After Effects, from finding your way around the interface to creating title sequences with masks and making simple but effective animations. The session will consist of interactive practical projects that will introduce all the skills you need to develop your knowledge of this popular video effects software. Required: basic computer skills.Experience of Macs not necessary.