Video project deadlines are brutal, budgets are tight, and everyone is stressed. Anything that saves time, simplifies life, or improves results is a good thing. This book is a great thing! Packed with tips, techniques, shortcuts, and hidden gems, this book turns you into an editing powerhouse.
Renowned digital media innovator Larry Jordan delivers concise, well-tested techniques to make you more productive right now, without wasting time. These techniques are selected, organized, and illustrated to deliver maximum practical value directly to you.
Edit faster. Edit better. Edit easier.
These power tips solve problems-fast:
Plan your projects to save time on deadlines
Tweak your system and software to optimize performance
Organize media to make it easier to find
Wield the advanced, yet hidden, features unique to Final Cut Pro
Make the most of Final Cut's audio tools, from edit to final mix
Master video and computer technology to avoid problems
Take control of the nearly infinite effects in Final Cut Pro
An essential reference for Apple Final Cut Pro editors.
Also by Larry Jordan: Techniques of Visual Persuasion shows you how to use images to grab the attention of the viewer long enough to powerfully share a message and move them to action. Available at Peachpit and major resellers today.
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Larry Jordan is a producer, director, editor, author, teacher, and Apple Certified Trainer in Digital Media with more than 50 years of media experience with national broadcast and corporate credits. Based in Boston, he's a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America. He's been recognized with awards as an "Industry Innovator" and "Top Corporate [Media] Producers in America." An adjunct professor at USC from 2011-2020, he's written 11 books on media and software, written thousands of technical tutorials, and created hundreds of hours of video training. Visit his website at LarryJordan.com.
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 Video Fundamentals
Final Cut Pro Basics
Video Basics
Computer Basics
Storage Basics
Command Set Basics
Chapter 1: Video Fundamentals Shortcuts
CHAPTER 2 The Final Cut Pro Interface
Introduction
The Final Cut Pro Interface
Optimize Preferences
The Browser
The Timeline
The Viewer
Hidden Viewers
Troubleshooting
Chapter 2: Interface Shortcuts
CHAPTER 3 Libraries & Media
Introduction
Libraries, Events & Projects
Import Media
Manage Media
Organize Media
Customize the Timeline
Chapter 3: Libraries & Media Shortcuts
CHAPTER 4 Basic Editing
Introduction
Definitions for This Chapter
Mark Clips
Edit Clips
Editing Tools
Trim Clips
The Timeline Index
Chapter 4: Basic Editing Shortcuts
CHAPTER 5 Advanced Editing
Introduction
Definitions for This Chapter
Ingenious Techniques
Compound Clips
Multicam Editing
Closed Captions
Color Basics & Video Scopes
Chapter 5: Advanced Editing Shortcuts
CHAPTER 6 Audio
Introduction
Definitions for This Chapter
Audio Prep
Edit Audio
Levels & Pan
Audio Inspector
Roles
Audio Mixing & Effects
Chapter 6: Audio Shortcuts
CHAPTER 7 Transitions & Titles
Introduction
Definitions for This Chapter
Transitions
Titles & Text
Generators
Chapter 7: Transitions & Titles Shortcuts
CHAPTER 8 Visual Effects
Introduction
Definitions for This Chapter
Video Inspector Effects
Transform Effects
Viewer Effects
The Effects Browser
Effects Cookbook
Masks & Keys
The Color Inspector
Chapter 8: Visual Effects Shortcuts
CHAPTER 9 Share & Export
Introduction
Definitions for This Chapter
Share & Export Basics
After "The End"
Chapter 9: Share & Export Shortcuts
CHAPTER 10 Special Cases (online)
Workflow & Planning
Clip Speed Changes
Advanced Share & Export
360 degrees Video
Additional Resources
Chapter 10: Special Cases Shortcuts
Larry Jordan's Most Useful Shortcuts
