Provides an in-depth study of administering Final Cut Server, Apple's powerful media asset management and workflow automation software. This course combines lectures and hands-on case study exercises to provide practical real-world experience. (3 days)

This two-day class guides you through administering Final Cut Server, Apple's powerful new media asset management and workflow automation software. Final Cut Server takes the headache out of managing large collections of media files, then extends to tracking job status, managing reviews and approvals and automating complex sequences of tasks all in a single product designed to work seamlessly with Final Cut Studio. The course combines of lectures and hands-on case study exercises to provide practical real-world experience.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed to provide the necessary skills, tools and knowledge to those who are responsible for implementing and maintaining Final Cut Server systems. It is appropriate for system administrators, technical co-ordinators, resellers, Apple field employees working with Pro Apps and technicians working in a post house, studio, or other large facility. This course is not intended for end users who will not be required to administer Final Cut Server.

What You Will Learn

• Working with the interface
• Understanding the features of Final Cut Server
• Connecting Final Cut Server to devices
• Automating workflow with Final Cut Server and Compressor
• Using Final Cut Server tools to monitor and troubleshoot jobs
• Effective use of Final Cut Server in several collaborative scenarios
• Understanding integration with Final Cut Studio applications

Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

• Understanding of Mac OS X in a network environment
• Basic troubleshooting experience or Leopard 101
• Thorough knowledge of Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Studio
• ACSA status or Xsan 410 knowledge helpful
• Before attending this class, students may also want to review the Final Cut Server tutorials.