August 2009
Intermediate to advanced
600 pages
14h 31m
English
Overview
Completely revised for Final Cut Pro 7 and featuring new footage
from TNT’s hit show Leverage and the international music
creation event Playing For Change: Peace Through Music, this
best-selling, Apple-certified guide provides a strong foundation in
all aspects of video editing. Renowned author Diana Weynand starts
with basic video editing techniques and takes you all the way
through Final Cut Pro’s powerful advanced features.
Each chapter presents a complete lesson in an aspect of video
editing and finishing, using professional broadcast footage. After
marking and editing clips to create a rough cut, you’ll learn
how to trim and refine the cut before moving on to complex tasks
such as adding titles, creating transitions and motion effects,
applying filters, and working with multi-format and multi-camera
footage. The book covers Final Cut Pro’s exciting new
features, including iChat Theater support, the redesigned speed
tools, and sharing projects on a Blu-ray disc.
DVD-ROM includes lesson and media files for over 40 hours of training
Focused lessons take you step-by-step through professional, real-world projects
Accessible writing style puts an expert instructor at your side
Ample illustrations and keyboard shortcuts help you master techniques fast
Lesson goals and time estimates help you plan your time
Chapter review questions summarize what you’ve learned and prepare you for the Apple Certified Pro Exam
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