Final Cut Pro 4 and the Art of Filmmaking

The Ultimate Resource for the World's Best Digital VideoEditor This full-color, hands-on guide introduces you to the powerfulnew features of Final Cut Pro 4, while leading you through allaspects of editing digital video. First you'll learn how to set upyour workstation and master fundamental concepts. Then you'll learnpro-tested techniques for every stage of the process--everythingfrom shooting tips to logging your footage, from adding transitionsand special effects to delivering your masterpiece in multipleformats. Along the way, professional video editors emphasize thetricks and shortcuts they use to get polished results. Striking illustrations and screen shots throughout, plus samplevideo project files on the DVD make it simple for you to visualizeand grasp the concepts. Whether you're an emerging filmmaker or aseasoned vet, Final Cut Pro 4 and the Art of Filmmaking empowersyou to complete the tasks that film editors face daily, suchas: * Mastering the new features, including unlimited real-timeeffects, auto rendering, motion blur, and time remapping * Customizing the interface and keyboard shortcuts to best fityour work flow * Editing clips in the Timeline quickly * Creating complex overlays and transitions with contextualmenus * Expertly adding effects, applying filters, and working withtext * Creating titles with video generators and advanced Boris FXtitle generators * Working with the audio tools to make your film sound as good asit looks * Preparing your finished product for the Web, CDs, and DVDs * Editing for 24fps Featured on the DVD: All the clips you need to follow thelessons in the book, including a complete, fully edited short videodocumentary, and source material, so you can quickly get startedworking with real footage. Plus a bonus chapter on editing for24fps. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of eBook file.