Final Cut Pro X 10.4 - Apple Pro Training Series

Final Cut Pro X 10.4 - Apple Pro Training Series

Author: Brendan Boykin

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2018-07-10

Total Pages: 710

ISBN-13: 013517189X

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The Apple-Certified Way to Learn This fully updated Apple-certified guide presents a real-world workflow from raw media to finished project to demonstrate the features of Final Cut Pro X 10.4 and the practical techniques you will use in editing projects. Using professionally acquired media, you’ll utilize the same tools and editing techniques used by editors worldwide in this revolutionary editing software. Renowned editor and master trainer Brendan Boykin starts with basic video editing techniques and takes you all the way through Final Cut Pro’s powerful features. The lessons start as real world as it gets—with an empty application. After downloading the media files, you will be guided through creating a project from scratch to finished draft. The basic workflow and tools are covered in Lessons 1 through 4 where you create a rough cut. The real-world workflow continues through the remaining lessons as you take the basic project and enhance it with a dive into more robust features including the newest Final Cut Pro X 10.4 tools for 360° editing, precision color grading, and more. • Downloadable lesson and media files to work sequentially through exercises for hours of hands-on training. • Focused lessons teach concepts and take students step by step through professional, real-world editing scenarios to create a final project. • Chapter review questions summarize what students learn to prepare them for the Apple certification exam. • Web Edition provides full text of the book available online with revised content for significant software updates. The Apple Pro Training Series is both a self-paced learning tool and the official curriculum of the Apple Training and Certification program. Upon completing the course material in this guide, you can become Apple Certified by passing the certification exam at an Apple Authorized Training Center. To find an Apple Authorized Training Center near you, please visit training.apple.com.


Logic Pro X 10.5 - Apple Pro Training Series: Professional Music Production

Logic Pro X 10.5 - Apple Pro Training Series: Professional Music Production

Author: David Nahmani

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2020-09-18

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 9780136886624

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Record, arrange, mix, produce, and polish your music with this best-selling, Apple-certified guide to Logic Pro X 10.5. Veteran producer and composer David Nahmani uses step-by-step, project-based instructions and straightforward explanations to teach everything from basic music creation to sophisticated production techniques. Learn to populate, trigger, and record Live Loops into cells, record audio and MIDI data, create and edit sequences, and edit regions in the Tracks view to build an arrangement. You'll create both acoustic and electronic virtual drum performances using Drummer tracks with Drum Kit Designer and Drum Machine Designer. You'll use Quick Sampler to create an instrument from a single sample to create stutter effects and vocal chop, and explore ear candy production techniques, such as parallel processing and turntable start and stop effects. You'll use Logic Pro X MIDI FX and Smart Controls to control software synthesizers from a MIDI controller or an iPad. You'll harness the power of Smart Tempo to make all audio files play in time. You'll stretch vocal notes and correct timing of recordings with Flex Time, and you'll explore Flex Pitch to tune a vocal recording. Finally, you'll mix, automate and master the song, processing your tracks with EQ, compression, delay, reverb and other effect plug-ins to achieve a professional sound. Downloadable lesson and media _ les take you step by step through real-world, hands-on exercises. Accessible writing style puts an expert instructor at your side. Ample illustrations help you master techniques fast. Lesson goals and time estimates help you plan your time. Key Command lists summarize keyboard shortcuts used in each lesson to speed up your workflow. The Apple Pro Training Series is a self-paced learning tool and Apple's official guide for Logic Pro X. Books in this series also include downloadable lesson files and an online version of the book. Additional information on this and other books in this series can be found at www.peachpit.com/apple. Also in the Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X macOS Support Essentials


Apple Pro Training Series

Apple Pro Training Series

Author: David Nahmani

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2013-12-13

Total Pages: 718

ISBN-13: 0133756807

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Completely revised and updated for Logic Pro X, this Apple-certified guide shows you how to record, produce, and polish music files with Apple’s professional audio software. Veteran music producer David Nahmani’s step-by-step, instructions teach you everything from basic music creation to advanced production techniques using Logic’s software synthesizers, samplers, and digital signal processors. Learn about all of the key features in Logic Pro X including Flex Pitch, Drummer, Drum Kit Designer, Track Stacks, MIDI Effects, and more. Using the book’s online files and Logic Pro X, you’ll begin making music in the first lesson. Whether you’re looking to use your computer as a digital recording studio, create musical compositions, or transfer that song in your head into music you can share, this comprehensive book will show you how. Lesson and media files available online 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 Certifi ed Pro Exam


Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9

Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9

Author: David Nahmani

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 0321636805

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Uses real-world music and hands-on exercises to teach you how to record, arrange, mix, produce, and polish audio and MIDI files in a professional workflow.


Final Cut Express 2

Final Cut Express 2

Author: Diana Weynand

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 662

ISBN-13:

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In the only Apple-certified source for Final Cut Express 2 training, a bestselling author provides authorized instruction in Apple and Adobe products and curriculum development for entertainment-industry technologies. The comprehensive course gives even complete editing novices the chops to start creating high-quality with Final Cut Express 2. The companion DVD includes lessons.


Logic Pro - Apple Pro Training Series

Logic Pro - Apple Pro Training Series

Author: David Nahmani

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2022-03-31

Total Pages: 799

ISBN-13: 0137904320

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The Apple-Certified Way to Learn Record, arrange, produce, mix, and master music with this bestselling, Apple-certified guide to Logic Pro. Veteran producer and composer David Nahmani uses real-world professional Logic Pro projects to guide you through step-by-step instructions and straightforward explanations, ranging from basic music creation to sophisticated production techniques. You'll trigger Live Loops in real time, record audio and software instruments, create and edit sequences, and build arrangements. You'll create both acoustic and electronic virtual drum performances. You'll use Quick Sampler to create stutter effects and vocal chop, and explore ear candy production techniques, such as parallel processing and turntable start and stop effects. You'll use Smart Controls to map knobs, buttons, and drum pads on a MIDI controller or an iPad. You'll harness the power of Smart Tempo to sync up all your audio and MIDI. You'll use Flex Time to stretch audio and correct the timing of recordings, and you'll tune vocals with Flex Pitch. You'll mix, automate, and master the song with EQ, compression, delay, reverb, limiters, and other plug-ins to achieve a professional sound. Finally, you'll create a 3D spatial audio mix with Logic Pro's new Dolby Atmos plug-ins, using binaural rendering to experience that immersive sonic experience on your headphones. Downloadable real-world, professional Logic projects Step-by-step hands-on exercises Accessible writing style that puts an expert mentor at your side Ample illustrations that help you quickly master techniques Lists of keyboard shortcuts used in each lesson Tips to improve your workflow Online personal support on the author's website The Apple Pro Training Series is Apple's official self-paced learning resource. Books in this series offer downloadable lesson files and an online version of the book. Additional information on this and other books in this series can be found at peachpit.com/apple. For more on certification, visit training.apple.com. Also in the Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro macOS Support Essentials


Apple Pro Training Series

Apple Pro Training Series

Author: David Nahmani

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2010-04-14

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 0132089327

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Completely revised and updated for Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9, this Apple-certified guide shows you how to record, produce, and polish music files with Apple’s professional audio software. Veteran music producer David Nahmani’s step-by-step, instructions teach you everything from basic music creation to advanced production techniques using Logic’s software synthesizers, samplers, and digital signal processors. Using the book’s DVD files and either Logic Pro 9 or Logic Express 9, you’ll begin making music in the first lesson. Whether you’re looking to use your computer as a digital recording studio, create musical compositions, or transfer that song in your head into music you can share, this comprehensive book/DVD combo will show you how. DVD-ROM includes lesson and media files 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 Certifi ed Pro Exam All of Peachpit's eBooks contain the same content as the print edition. You will find a link in the last few pages of your eBook that directs you to the media files. Helpful tips: If you are able to search the book, search for "Where are the lesson files?" Go to the very last page of the book and scroll backwards. You will need a web-enabled device or computer in order to access the media files that accompany this ebook. Entering the URL supplied into a computer with web access will allow you to get to the files. Depending on your device, it is possible that your display settings will cut off part of the URL. To make sure this is not the case, try reducing your font size and turning your device to a landscape view. This should cause the full URL to appear.


Apple Pro Training Series

Apple Pro Training Series

Author: Drew Tucker

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2010-05-12

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0132089335

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Designed for video-production professionals, Final Cut Server sets the standard for intuitive media asset management, making it easy to manage large collections of media files efficiently. In this Apple-authorized reference guide, system integrator Drew Tucker takes you on a comprehensive tour of the software, covering everything from tools for tracking, reviewing, and approving jobs to automating complex sequences of tasks in a busy post environment. Along the way, Tucker shares essential workflows that will shave hours from your post-production jobs. You’ll learn techniques for searching, cataloging, and finding the right asset quickly, as well as how to handle large quantities of real-time HD video, audio, and still image assets in a fast-paced production environment. Administrators will find a comprehensive overview of how to set up and configure this powerful collaboration tool, how to customize it to serve individual sites, and how to automate workflows and manage storage locations, users, and groups. The guide provides comprehensive coverage of the new features in Final Cut Server 1.5 including a robust edit proxy workflow, support for still sequences and production hierarchies. DVD-ROM includes lesson and media files Focused lessons take you step by step through real-world projects Accessible writing style puts expert instructors at your side Ample illustrations help you master techniques fast Lesson goals and time estimates help you plan your time Chapter review questions summarize what you’ve learned and help you prepare for the Apple Pro certification exam All of Peachpit's eBooks contain the same content as the print edition. You will find a link in the last few pages of your eBook that directs you to the media files. Helpful tips: If you are able to search the book, search for "Where are the lesson files?" Go to the very last page of the book and scroll backwards. You will need a web-enabled device or computer in order to access the media files that accompany this ebook. Entering the URL supplied into a computer with web access will allow you to get to the files. Depending on your device, it is possible that your display settings will cut off part of the URL. To make sure this is not the case, try reducing your font size and turning your device to a landscape view. This should cause the full URL to appear.


Apple Pro Training Series

Apple Pro Training Series

Author: Michael Wohl

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2012-04-10

Total Pages: 769

ISBN-13: 0132885174

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This title was written and published to Final Cut Pro version 10.0.3 on OS X Lion version 10.7 in April 2012. Important Note: Lesson files and some content in this title do not work with the later software versions. Please refer to the latest title covering this software: Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X 10.2: Professional Post-Production by Brendan Boykin. In this Apple-authorized guide, director and filmmaker Michael Wohl teaches the advanced skills that editing professionals need to know most. Using compelling professional footage, Wohl delivers a comprehensive course on Final Cut Pro X v 10.0.3. Includes downloadable lesson and media files 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 All of Peachpit's eBooks contain the same content as the print edition. You will find a link in the last few pages of your eBook that directs you to the media files. Helpful tips: If you are able to search the book, search for "Where are the lesson files?" Go to the very last page of the book and scroll backwards. You will need a web-enabled device or computer in order to access the media files that accompany this ebook. Entering the URL supplied into a computer with web access will allow you to get to the files. Depending on your device, it is possible that your display settings will cut off part of the URL. To make sure this is not the case, try reducing your font size and turning your device to a landscape view. This should cause the full URL to appear.


Apple Pro Training Series

Apple Pro Training Series

Author: Dion Scoppettuolo

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2012-10-13

Total Pages: 743

ISBN-13: 0133358909

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Updated for Aperture 3.4, this Apple-certified guide starts with the basics of image management and takes you step by step through Aperture's powerful editing, retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features. It delivers comprehensive training–the equivalent of a two-day course–in one project-based book. With complete coverage of Aperture's new interface and features, you'll learn to index your photos using face recognition and GPS location data; master powerful non-destructive image-adjustment tools including brush-based local adjustments; and create impressive slideshows that include photos, HD video clips, and layered soundtracks. Learn time-saving techniques for sorting, ranking, and organizing images for use in different jobs. And discover effective ways to publish images for client review and keep your online portfolio up to date automatically. This book's real-world exercises feature professional photography from a variety of genres, including landscapes, portraits, wedding, and wildlife photography. • Focused lessons take you step-by-step through professional real-world projects • Accessible writing style puts an expert instructor at your side • Ample illustrations 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 Pro certification exam • Requires OS X v 10.8.2 or later, Aperture 3.4 or later The Apple Pro Training Series is both a self-paced learning tool and the official curriculum for Apple Pro Training and Certification Programs.