Book description
Newly updated for Final Cut Pro 6, this Visual QuickPro Guide is hands-down one of the most sought out books on Apple’s non-linear editing system. An undisputed master of the digital video medium, Lisa Brenneis once again demystifies the complexities of the program with her straightforward approach that uses tasked-based, step-by-step instructions and loads of visuals and time-saving tips. Busy professionals and newcomers alike will appreciate that they can quickly find and learn tasks specific to their needs, benefiting from the award-winning Visual QuickPro style. Topics covered include essential editing tasks and media-management strategies, transitions, effects and filters, rendering options, and much much more. This is a must-have reference for anyone wanting to learn to use Final Cut Pro, whether they are new to the program or are upgrading.
Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Welcome to Final Cut Pro
- 2. Installing and Setting Up
- 3. Presets and Preferences
- 4. Projects, Sequences, and Clips
- 5. Capturing Video
- 6. Importing Digital Media
- 7. Organizing Clips in the Browser
- 8. Working with Clips in the Viewer
- 9. Basic Editing
- 10. Editing in the Timeline and the Canvas
- 11. Fine Cut: Trimming Edits
- 12. Audio Tools and Techniques
- 13. Creating Transitions
- 14. Compositing and Effects Overview
- 15. Motion Effects
- 16. Filters and Compositing
- 17. Titles and Generators
- 18. Real Time and Rendering
- 19. Creating Final Output
- 20. Managing Complex Projects
- A. Keyboard Shortcuts
- Index
- Media
Product information
- Title: Final Cut Pro 6: Visual QuickPro Guide
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2007
- Publisher(s): Peachpit Press
- ISBN: 9780321549853
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