Final Cut Pro 6
Visual QuickPro Guide
Published on 18. October 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
720 pages
978-0-321-50269-8 (ISBN)
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Berkeley
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 174 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
1084 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-50269-8 (9780321502698)
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Person
Lisa Brenneis wrote the six best-selling previous editions of this guide, as well as three editions of Final Cut Express for Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide. Her production credits range from interactive digital media to educational films, animation to live action, and documentary to poetic fantasy. Her clients have included Disney, MCA/Universal, the Getty Museum, the Library of Congres,, The International Olympic Committee, and Mattel, among others. Lisa also grows Pixie tangerines with her husband in Ojai, California, and has just finished her first feature-length video documentary, Eat at Bill's: Life in the Monterey Market.
Content
Introduction
Chapter 1: Welcome to Final Cut Pro
Chapter 2: Installing and Setting Up
Chapter 3: Presets and Preferences
Chapter 4: Projects, Sequences, and Clips
Chapter 5: Capturing Video
Chapter 6: Importing Digital Media
Chapter 7: Organizing Clips in the Browser
Chapter 8: Working with Clips in the Viewer
Chapter 9: Basic Editing
Chapter 10: Editing in the Timeline and the Canvas
Chapter 11: Fine Cut: Trimming Edits
Chapter 12: Audio Tools and Techniques
Chapter 13: Creating Transitions
Chapter 14: Compositing and Effects Overview
Chapter 15: Motion Effects
Chapter 16: Filters and Compositing
Chapter 17: Titles and Generators
Chapter 18: Real Time and Rendering
Chapter 19: Creating Final Output
Chapter 20: Managing Complex Projects
Appendix A: Keyboard Shortcuts
Index
Chapter 1: Welcome to Final Cut Pro
Chapter 2: Installing and Setting Up
Chapter 3: Presets and Preferences
Chapter 4: Projects, Sequences, and Clips
Chapter 5: Capturing Video
Chapter 6: Importing Digital Media
Chapter 7: Organizing Clips in the Browser
Chapter 8: Working with Clips in the Viewer
Chapter 9: Basic Editing
Chapter 10: Editing in the Timeline and the Canvas
Chapter 11: Fine Cut: Trimming Edits
Chapter 12: Audio Tools and Techniques
Chapter 13: Creating Transitions
Chapter 14: Compositing and Effects Overview
Chapter 15: Motion Effects
Chapter 16: Filters and Compositing
Chapter 17: Titles and Generators
Chapter 18: Real Time and Rendering
Chapter 19: Creating Final Output
Chapter 20: Managing Complex Projects
Appendix A: Keyboard Shortcuts
Index