Digital Video Editing with Final Cut Express

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1The Initial Setup: Optimizing the Mac OS and Final Cut Express

Macintosh OSX: The System Preferences

The Energy Saver Preference

The Displays Preference

Software Update

Network Issues and AppleTalk

Multiuser and Administrator Issues

Installing Final Cut Express Software

Project Setup: Do It Right the First Time and Every Time

Starting Up Final Cut Express

Saving Your Project Correctly

The Structure of Final Cut Express

The Browser Window

The Viewer Window

The Canvas Window

The Audio Meters

The Toolbar

The Timeline

Moving a Clip Around the Windows

The Color Bars and Tone Generator Clip from the Effects Tab

Moving the Clip from the Effects Tab to the Project Tab

Creating a Bin and Using It as an Organizing Tool

Moving ...