The Focal Easy Guide To Final Cut Pro 7

Rick Young's Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 7 is the ultimate guide to getting up and running with Apple's professional editing software. Full of information relevant to both new users and professionals, this book wastes no time in teaching all the vital knowledge needed to edit your project from start to finish using Final Cut Pro. All the key features and essential techniques are presented in this easy to understand, full-color book. When time is of the essence, less is more. Learn invaluable workflow tips which show you how to tap into the full power of Final Cut Pro, whichever version of the program you are using. All the essential areas are covered: System Set-up, Capture, Editing, Audio Mixing, Effects, Output, Media, Management, and more. This latest edition also features new sections specific to Final Cut Pro 7, including expanded ProRes support, improved markers, global transitions, alpha transitions, automatic transfer of file-based media to hard drive, and easy export to DVD, Blu-Ray, iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV. Praised by industry professionals, educators, and independent filmmakers, the Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro has earned a solid reputation as being the absolute best book on the market for those wishing to get up to speed with Final Cut Pro quickly.

Rick Young's Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro is the ultimate guide to getting up and running with Apple's professional editing software. Full of information relevant to both new users and professionals, this book wastes no time in teaching all the vital knowledge needed to edit your project from start to finish using Final Cut Pro. All the key features and essential techniques are presented in this easy to understand, full-color book. When time is of the essence, less is more. Learn invaluable workflow tips which show you how to tap into the full power of Final Cut Pro, whichever version of the program you are using. All the essential areas are covered: *System Set-up * Capture * Editing * Audio Mixing * Effects * Output * Media * Management, and more This latest edition also features new sections specific to Final Cut Pro X, including (to be updated post announcement): effective ways to edit HDV * working with P2 media * encoding using Compressor 2 * accessing the Master Templates * using Apple's ProRes 422 codec. Praised by industry professionals, educators, and independent filmmakers, the Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro has earned a solid reputation as being the absolute best book on the market for those wishing to get up to speed with Final Cut Pro quickly.

Rick Young's 'Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro X' is the ultimate guide to getting up and running with Apple's professional editing software. Full of information relevant to both new users and professionals, the book wastes no time in teaching all the vital knowledge needed to edit your project from start to finish. The author has provided a PDF/video update for the 10.0.6 and 10.0.7 software changes. Those files can be accessed via the book's companion website, access to which is included when you purchase the book. Step into the 21st century with Rick Young's Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro X and learn the essential editing techniques you need to know to master this software. In this step-by-step guide, Rick Young clearly explains key concepts and ways to achieve results quickly, regardless of the level you work at. Essentials such as system setup, editing, audio, effects, and importing media are thoroughly covered to get you up and running in a matter of hours. Packed with tutorials and real-world examples, the Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro X will take you through the ins-and-outs of the software and have you editing and outputting your digital movies in no time. This book features: A thorough introduction to Final Cut Pro X and the philosophy by which the software works Concise, step-by-step coverage of tools and features to enable you achieve high-level results A companion website which includes downloadable video footage for you to edit with, and video tutorials to clearly demonstrate the key knowledge you need to know to edit effectively with Final Cut Pro X The author has provided a PDF/video update for the 10.0.6 and 10.0.7 software changes. Those files can be accessed via the book's companion website, access to which is included when you purchase the book. Step into the 21st century with Rick Young's Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro X and learn the essential editing techniques you need to know to master this software. In this step-by-step guide, Rick Young clearly explains key concepts and ways to achieve results quickly, regardless of the level you work at. Essentials such as system setup, editing, audio, effects, and importing media are thoroughly covered to get you up and running in a matter of hours. Packed with tutorials and real-world examples, the Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro X will take you through the ins-and-outs of the software and have you editing and outputting your digital movies in no time. This book features: A thorough introduction to Final Cut Pro X and the philosophy by which the software works Concise, step-by-step coverage of tools and features to enable you achieve high-level results A companion website which includes downloadable video footage for you to edit with, and video tutorials to clearly demonstrate the key knowledge you need to know to edit effectively with Final Cut Pro X.

Software packages are complex. Shouldn't software books make it easier? Simplify your life with The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 5! This short, full-color book lives up to its name by paring down the software to its essentials. It covers only the key features and essential workflow to get you up and running in no time. When time is of the essence, less is more. 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!

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!

In this highly visual, color book Rick Young covers all the essential areas: the interface, set-up and capture, editing, rendering, effects, audio and output, as well as a unique, invaluable introduction to the power LiveType and Soundtrack add to Final Cut in this upgrade. 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 a real-world film maker who wants to get the best results from Final Cut Pro, fast!