Final Cut Express 4
Final Cut Express 4

Author: Lisa Brenneis

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2010-04-16

Total Pages: 1220

ISBN-13: 0132089491

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Here to ensure that users start taking advantage of Final Cut Express 4's powerful editing capabilities immediately is a thoroughly updated task-based guide to the program from best-selling author and digital video expert Lisa Brenneis. Users who are eager to make effective, compelling videos but don't want to invest heavily in training or equipment will welcome Lisa's simple step-by-step instructions, strong visual approach, and sound professional advice. In short order, they'll find themselves editing video; applying special effects and transitions; mastering the program's compositing, titling, and audio tools; and outputting their finished work. Readers will also learn about all that's new in this major upgrade: importing iMovie 08 projects, open format Timeline, built-in AVCHD and more.

Final Cut Express 4 Editing Workshop
Final Cut Express 4 Editing Workshop

Author: Tom Wolsky

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 1136059024

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4th edition of a tried-and-true editing tutorial that teaches novices the essential artistic process and techniques with Apple's prosumer nonlinear editing application

Final Cut Pro X for iMovie and Final Cut Express Users
Final Cut Pro X for iMovie and Final Cut Express Users

Author: Tom Wolsky

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2012-12-11

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 1136071571

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Updates and addendum for the new version of FCPX (10.0.3) are available on the companion website, fcpxbook.com. Are you an iMovie or Final Cut Express user ready to make the jump to Final Cut Pro? If so, look no further. Take your movies to the next level with this easy-to-follow, hand-on guide from one of the preeminent Apple trainers in the world today. Author Tom Wolsky starts with the basics of Final Cut Pro X, allowing you to easily make the leap from Final Cut Express or iMovie, then gradually introduces you to more complex techniques with step-by-step tutorials. Tom specifically shows you how certain techniques and concepts you utilized in iMovie and Final Cut Express translate to Final Cut Pro. More than a button-pushing manual, this editing workshop gives your firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing with Final Cut Pro. It includes in-depth information on the application's features, interface elements, and tools. You will develop a working knowledge of the principles and methods taught in film schools with tutorials that covers the essentials: . Nuances of system set-up to ensure smooth operation . Getting your tape-based and file-based AVCHD and DSLR media into Final Cut Pro and getting it organized . Editing to build and trim a sequence of shots . Working with audio, split edits, back-timing and level control . Adding transitions . Final Cut Pro titling tools . Color correction, image animation, and special effects . Compositing to enhance your projects . Outputting your material

Digital Video Editing with Final Cut Express
Digital Video Editing with Final Cut Express

Author: Charles Roberts

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2013-01-11

Total Pages: 459

ISBN-13: 1136070060

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Suitable for those new to nonlinear editing as well as experienced editors new to Final Cut Express, this book is an introduction to Apple's editing software package and the digital video format in general. You will come away with not only an in-depth knowledge of how to use Final Cut Express, but also a deeper understanding of the craft of editing and the underlying technical processes that will serve you well in future projects. Workflow, editing techniques, compositing, special effects, audio tools, and output are explained in clear, jargon-free terms. The book's emphasis is always on using Final Cut Express in the real world, and as such it is the only book to go beyond the interface to address crucial issues like proper setup, system configuration, hardware, the Mac operating system, what equipment to purchase, and troubleshooting common problems. Armed with this information, you will sidestep problems and complete projects of exceptional quality.

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.

Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X

Author: Lisa Brenneis

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2011-11-22

Total Pages: 934

ISBN-13: 0132777894

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With this new release of Final Cut Pro, Apple has completely re-engineered its popular film and video editing software to include an incredible lineup of features intended to close the gap between the prosumers and the pros. Following right in step, this Visual QuickStart Guide has been completely revised to address all the new features as well as the new paradigm of editing that Apple has put forward. An undisputed master of the digital video medium, Lisa Brenneis once again demystifies the complexities of the program and she is joined this time by the Final Cut Pro guru Michael Wohl to provide a clear, straightforward guide to Final Cut Pro X. Tasked-based, step-by-step instructions and loads of visuals and time-saving tips make it so professionals and newcomers alike can quickly find and learn tasks specific to their needs, benefiting from the award-winning Visual QuickStart style. Topics covered include essential editing tasks and media-management strategies, transitions, effects and filters, rendering options, and much more. It includes coverage of all the new features such as the new dynamic interface, Magnetic Timeline, Clip Connections, Auditions, Content Auto-Analysis, Range-Based Keywords, and much more. Now in four-color, this must-have reference also includes several free downloadable videos from the publisher’s site.

Final Cut Express For Dummies
Final Cut Express For Dummies

Author: Helmut Kobler

Publisher: For Dummies

Published: 2003-05-09

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780764541117

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Create slick videos with sound effects, moving titles, and more Import video and still pictures, tackle the Timeline, and become a movie-making machine Do you dream of becoming a movie mogul? Dive right in with this friendly guide to low-budget video editing on your Mac! Before you can yell "action," you'll be importing and organizing all types of media, sizing video clips, jazzing up your productions with filters and special effects, and outputting them to DVD, videotape, or the Web. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun

Final Cut Pro4 Bible
Final Cut Pro4 Bible

Author: Zed Saeed

Publisher: Visual

Published: 2004-02-06

Total Pages: 1362

ISBN-13:

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If Final Cut Pro 4 can do it, you can do it too... If you’re serious about video editing, this book and Final Cut Pro 4 are the tools you need. The QuickStart tutorial lets you get your feet wet right away. If you already have some experience, dive right into organizing media, editing, color correcting, rendering, creating final output, and more. You’ll learn all about video editing fundamentals, and you’ll discover how Final Cut Pro 4 turns your Mac with OS X into a professional studio. Inside, you’ll find complete coverage of Final Cut Pro 4 Understand the fundamentals of video editing and what makes a quality production Navigate the revised Final Cut Pro interface and customize the Preferences, Easy Setup, and Preset functions Capture and organize media and manage your projects with the Browser window Use media management tools, work with sound, and use Soundtrack, Apple’s new sound editing application Animate text with LiveType and work with transitions Explore how Final Cut Pro 4 works with analog video in broadcast situations Use Final Cut Pro with Photoshop and After Effects®, and edit film with Cinema Tools Learn to troubleshoot Final Cut Pro 4 Bonus DVD includes All media required to complete the QuickStart tutorial Adobe® Photoshop®, After Effects®, and Illustrator® tryout versions Demo versions of Joe’s Filters, Boris FX, Boris CONTINUUM COMPLETE, CGM DVE, and Aurora Sky, plus more

Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X

Author: Larry Jordan

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2011-11-29

Total Pages: 635

ISBN-13: 0132887835

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Final Cut Pro X has literally rocked the film and video-editing world by completely re-imagining the inherent concepts of nonlinear editing. For many editors and users of the previous versions of Final Cut Pro, it is like starting anew and learning a brand-new program. Those experienced with previous versions of Final Cut and other non-linear editors such as iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Avid Media Composer already understand the basic concepts of editing and are now looking for a quick guide to getting started. In this useful, cut-to-the-chase guide to the program, popular trainer and Final Cut guru Larry Jordan takes these experienced users through all the components of the software, from importing footage and organizing media to export and sharing. Along the way, they’ll learn the best ways to edit footage and add transitions, effects, and filters, do basic color correcting, work with audio, and utilize a variety of HD workflow techniques, to name a few. Within a weekend, users will learn the best ways to start editing in this groundbreaking program in this must-have guide.

The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 6
The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 6

Author: Rick Young

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2012-11-12

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 1136060138

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Software packages are complex. Software books don't need to be. Simplify your life with The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro! This concise, full-color book lives up to its name by paring down the software to its essentials. You learn the key features and essential workflow to get you up and running in no time. With this book you can start cutting immediately, whatever you edit, whatever the format. This is an ideal introduction whether you are a professional moving over to Final Cut Pro from another package or system, a new user, or just someone who wants to get the best results from Final Cut Pro, fast!