Chapter 11: Play with Light: Color Correction and Grading

"Has Final Cut Pro X made me a better editor? Undoubtedly. I have the freedom to experiment with just a few clicks, move things around and everything stays in sync, go through all the 'could we just...', 
the 'what happens if we…' and the 'what would be really nice is... And those are the processes that turn an average production into a great production."

— Peter Wiggins, experienced broadcast editor, motion graphics artist, and editor of FCP.co

At this point, if you've been working along with the book, you should have your edit mostly complete. This third part of the book will show you how to add all the finishing touches: changes to color, to video effects, transitions, audio effects, ...

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