Digital Video Editing with Final Cut Express : The Real-World Guide to Set Up and Workflow

ISBN-13: 9780240805962 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 448 str.

Charles Roberts

Opis

Suitable for those new to nonlinear editing as well as experienced editors new to Final Cut Express, this book offers an introduction to Apple's editing software package and the digital video format in general. It teaches how to use Final Cut Express in the real world and offers an overview of the digital video format.

Recenzje

"a practical and highly recommended instructional and reference manual concerning how to use...for optimum digital video results." - Bookwatch

"There are few writers that combine both wit and expertise when tackling a complex subject such as Non Linear Editing. Charles Roberts makes learning Final Cut Express flat out fun...and yes, easy."
Michael Horton, Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group (LAFCPUG)

"Charles Roberts has been a valuable resource to Final Cut users since the very beginning. He knows the software inside out but more importantly, he's a credentialed teacher and this gives him the kind of
experience that allows him to open his subject matter in clear and simple terms."
Ron & Kathlyn Lindeboom, creativecow.net

Spis treści

Introduction; The Initial Setup: Optimizing the Mac OS and Final Cut Express; Getting Your Footage Into Final Cut Express; Importing Media; What is Editing?; Compositing and Special Effects; Audio Tools; Getting Your Project Out of Final Cut Pro. Appendices: What is Digital Video Anyway?; DV Technology: Decks, Cameras and Formats; The Macintosh Hardware for Firewire DV Editing; Assorted Tips and Tricks; Epilogue

O autorze

Charles Roberts is Assistant Professor of Video and Digital Media at Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts, and a regular contributor to Creative Cow (www.creativecow.net) and 2-Pop (Creative Planet's Digital Filmmaker's Resource Site). He is also active in the network of Final Cut Pro User Groups.