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Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X, Second Edition

Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X, Second Edition

By: Diana Weynand

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 20-FEB-2013

Insert Date: 27-FEB-2013

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Revised for Final Cut Pro X 10.0.7 and featuring compelling footage, this best-selling, Apple-certified guide provides a strong foundation in all aspects of video editing. Renowned author Diana Weynand starts with basic video editing techniques and takes readers all the way through Final Cut Pro's powerful features. This Second Edition covers the latest terminology and interface changes including those to the Viewer, Toolbar, Timeline, and menus. Coverage of new and enhanced features includes compound clips, multichannel audio editing, and exporting roles. Each chapter presents a complete...

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Final Cut Pro X: Montage vidéo professionnel

Final Cut Pro X: Montage vidéo professionnel

By: Diana Weynand

Publisher: Pearson France

Publication Date: 03-FEB-2012

Insert Date: 28-NOV-2012

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Cet ouvrage vous propose de suivre une véritable formation pour apprendre à maîtriser Final Cut Pro X rapidement et en profondeur. Diana Weynand, votre formatrice, vous enseigne tout d'abord les techniques de base du montage et vous guide progressivement dans la découverte des fonctions avancées de Final Cut Pro X. Elle détaille également avec un soin particulier toutes les nouveautés de la version X, dont les nouvelles fonctionnalités révolutionnaires du programme, incluant le Skimming, la Timeline magnétique, l'Éditeur de précision, les connexions de plans, et les Collections...

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Final Cut Pro X Cookbook

Final Cut Pro X Cookbook

By: Jason Cox;

Publisher: Packt Publishing

Publication Date: 05-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 10-OCT-2012

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Edit with style and ease using the latest editing technologies in Final Cut Pro X! Edit slick, professional videos of all kinds – music videos, promos, documentaries, even feature films Add hundreds of built-in animated titles, transitions, and effects without complicated keyframing Learn tons of time-saving workflows to tricky, yet common editing scenarios Fix common (and uncommon) sound and image issues with a click or two of the mouse A guide with a great range of tools for editors of every skill level In Detail As technology becomes more and more accessible...

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The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 7

The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 7

By: Rick Young

Publisher: Focal Press

Publication Date: 07-DEC-2009

Insert Date: 03-APR-2012

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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...

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Apple Pro Training Series: Making Basic Color Adjustments in Final Cut Pro X

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Apple Pro Training Series: Making Basic Color Adjustments in Final Cut Pro X

By: Alexis Van Hurkman

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 06-MAR-2012

Insert Date: 14-MAR-2012

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Final Cut Pro’s color correction tools lets you precisely control the look of your images. In this excerpt from Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X Advanced Editing, you’ll learn how to prepare projects and set up the Final Cut Pro interface for color correction, how to use the built-in video scopes to analyze each clip—both technically and creatively—and how to use automatic tools along with manual Color Board adjustments to correct problems and enhance your program’s visuals. In the process, you’ll learn how to evaluate and adjust color and contrast for both utilitarian and creative...

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Final Cut Pro Workflows

Final Cut Pro Workflows

By: Jason Osder; Robbie Carman

Publisher: Focal Press

Publication Date: 12-NOV-2007

Insert Date: 19-FEB-2012

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Today's digital production tools empower the small team to produce multimedia projects that formerly required large teams. Orchestrating a production requires more than proficiency with the postproduction tools. Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook offers a cookbook of postproduction workflows that teams can follow to deliver an array of products to their clients. It describes appropriate postproduction workflows, team roles and responsibilities, and required equipment for some of the most common media productions. Combining the wisdom of traditional roles and...

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Apple Pro Training Series: Keying and Compositing in Final Cut Pro X

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Apple Pro Training Series: Keying and Compositing in Final Cut Pro X

By: Mark Spencer

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 16-DEC-2011

Insert Date: 08-JAN-2012

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  Go beyond the powerful editing capabilities of Final Cut Pro X to create multilayered compositions. This eBook, which will be published as a chapter in the upcoming book Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X Advanced Editing will help you build a foundation for keying green screen footage, modifying and animating effects, and compositing elements in your projects. Specifically, you'll learn to retime video clips, time clips to music, key a green screen shot, and combine layers of video and graphics to create a composite image. Although this eBook does not include media and project...

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Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X Advanced Editing

Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X Advanced Editing

By: Michael Wohl; Alexis Van Hurkman; Mark Spencer

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 09-APR-2012

Insert Date: 30-DEC-2011

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In this Apple-authorized guide, director and filmmaker Michael Wohl teaches the advanced skills that editing professionals need to know most. Using compelling professional footage, Wohl delivers a comprehensive course on the groundbreaking, entirely new Final Cut Pro X. ·       DVD-ROM includes lesson and media files ·       Focused lessons take you step-by-step through professional, real-world projects ·       Accessible writing style puts an expert instructor at your side ·       Ample illustrations and keyboard shortcuts help you master techniques fast ·       Lesson goals and...

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The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 6

The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 6

By: Rick Young

Publisher: Focal Press

Publication Date: 14-NOV-2007

Insert Date: 27-DEC-2011

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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...

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The Filmmaker's Guide to Final Cut Pro Workflow

The Filmmaker's Guide to Final Cut Pro Workflow

By: Dale Angell

Publisher: Focal Press

Publication Date: 13-SEP-2007

Insert Date: 27-DEC-2011

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The Filmmaker’s Guide to Final Cut Pro Workflow is the comprehensive roadmap to affordable postproduction workflow using Final Cut Pro, Cinema Tools, and Pro Tools. Illuminating workflow and the interrelationship of these software applications, it also focuses on cost saving and efficiency, aiding low-budget, independent moviemakers as well as students trying to take their skills to the professional level. Author Dale Angell offers a practical guide to complete film postproduction workflow, describing low-cost workflow that can be used for 35mm film, High Definition digital video, or...

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Final Cut Pro X: Visual QuickStart Guide

Final Cut Pro X: Visual QuickStart Guide

By: Lisa Brenneis; Michael Wohl

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 11-NOV-2011

Insert Date: 25-NOV-2011

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With this new release of Final Cut Pro, Apple has completely re-engineered its popular film and video editing software to include an incredible lineup of features intended to close the gap between the prosumers and the pros. Following right in step, this Visual QuickStart Guide has been completely revised to address all the new features as well as the new paradigm of editing that Apple has put forward. An undisputed master of the digital video medium, Lisa Brenneis once again demystifies the complexities of the program and she is joined this time by the Final Cut Pro guru Michael Wohl to...

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Final Cut Pro X: Making the Transition

Final Cut Pro X: Making the Transition

By: Larry Jordan

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 29-NOV-2011

Insert Date: 14-NOV-2011

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Final Cut Pro X has literally rocked the film and video-editing world by completely re-imagining the inherent concepts of nonlinear editing. For many editors and users of the previous versions of Final Cut Pro, it is like starting anew and learning a brand-new program. Those experienced with previous versions of Final Cut and other non-linear editors such as iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Avid Media Composer already understand the basic concepts of editing and are now looking for a quick guide to getting started. In this useful, cut-to-the-chase guide to the program, popular trainer and...

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From Still to Motion: Editing DSLR Video with Final Cut Pro X

From Still to Motion: Editing DSLR Video with Final Cut Pro X

By: Richard Harrington; Abba Shapiro; Robbie Carman

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 14-DEC-2011

Insert Date: 19-OCT-2011

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Final Cut Pro X offers a whole new way to edit, with an ease of use that opens the door for millions of new users. DSLR cameras are also revolutionizing the way photographers, journalists, documentary producers, and directors bring their creative vision to life. Up until now, editing DSLR video has been anything but easy–syncing sound, transcoding footage, fixing rolling shutter–but the “look” made it all worthwhile. But shouldn’t things be easier? They can be. In this unique and targeted guide, users of all levels will learn how to edit DSLR video with Final Cut Pro X from the creative...

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Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X Quick-Reference Guide

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Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X Quick-Reference Guide

By: Brendan Boykin

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 14-SEP-2011

Insert Date: 01-OCT-2011

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Ideal for students and editors on the go, this is the quick look-up guide you’ve been hunting for. Veteran trainer Brendan Boykin uses clear, concise explanations and an easy-to-use format to walk you through the brand new Final Cut Pro X interface and put the essential techniques, most-used tools, and most-efficient workflows at your fingertips. A compendium of Final Cut Pro best practices, tips, and quick-glance reminders, plus a great summary of what’s new in Final Cut Pro X. This e-book Quick-Reference Guide will also be included in the following DVD/book package: Apple Pro Video...

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Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X

Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X

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Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 28-SEP-2011

Insert Date: 29-JUL-2011

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Completely revised for Final Cut Pro X and featuring compelling new footage, this best-selling, Apple-certified guide provides a strong foundation in all aspects of video editing. Renowned author Diana Weynand starts with basic video editing techniques and takes readers all the way through Final Cut Pro's powerful features. Each chapter presents a complete lesson in an aspect of video editing and finishing, using professional broadcast footage. The book covers Final Cut Pro's exciting new features, including a completely redesigned interface, people detection, and Magnetic...

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Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro for Avid Editors, Fourth Edition

Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro for Avid Editors, Fourth Edition

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Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 14-DEC-2010

Insert Date: 04-FEB-2011

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Updated for Final Cut Pro 7, this unique book uses Avid images and terminology to create a comprehensive 'translation course' for video and film editors who already know their way around Avid nonlinear systems. Best-selling author and editor Diana Weynand takes readers through detailed feature comparisons, practical conversion tips, and instructions on how to use Final Cut Pro features that aren't available in Media Composer. Each chapter represents a complete lesson in some aspect of Final Cut Pro 7 and includes a review section and list of keyboard shortcuts....

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Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Server 1.5

Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Server 1.5

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Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 04-AUG-2010

Insert Date: 09-SEP-2010

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Designed for video-production professionals, Final Cut Server sets the standard for intuitive media asset management, making it easy to manage large collections of media files efficiently. In this Apple-authorized reference guide, system integrator Drew Tucker takes you on a comprehensive tour of the software, covering everything from tools for tracking, reviewing, and approving jobs to automating complex sequences of tasks in a busy post environment. Along the way, Tucker shares essential workflows that will shave hours from your post-production jobs. You’ll learn techniques for searching,...

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Final Cut Pro® Portable Genius

Final Cut Pro® Portable Genius

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 13-OCT-2008

Insert Date: 09-APR-2010

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This savvy Portable Guide shows you how to get the most from Final Cut Pro. You’ll find cool and useful tips, full-color screenshots, and pages of easy-to-access shortcuts and tools that show you which editing technique is right for you, how to use Final Cut Pro as a sound and mixing tool, and the best ways to maximize the output of your final product. ...

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Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 7 Quick-Reference Guide

Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 7 Quick-Reference Guide

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Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 01-DEC-2009

Insert Date: 07-APR-2010

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Ideal for students and editors on the go, this is the quick look-up guide you’ve been hunting for. Veteran trainer Brendan Boykin uses clear, concise explanations and an easy-to-use format to put the essential techniques, most-used tools, and most-efficient workflows at your fingertips. A compendium of Final Cut Pro best practices, tips, and quick-glance reminders, plus a great summary of what’s new in Final Cut Pro 7 including  iChat Theater support, the redesigned speed tools, and sharing projects on a Blu-ray disc. The book's compact size makes it easy to fit in a jacket pocket or computer...

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Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 7 Advanced Editing

Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 7 Advanced Editing

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Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 23-DEC-2009

Insert Date: 29-JAN-2010

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In this Apple-authorized guide, director and filmmaker Michael Wohl teaches the advanced skills that editing professionals need to know most. Using professional broadcast, documentary, and dramatic footage, Wohl delivers a comprehensive course in video editing and finishing. Readers will learn how to create polished transitions, fix screen direction errors, edit multi-camera projects, work with nested sequences, create fantastic effects, use filters creatively, and composite like a pro. Also covers advanced workflows for managing clips and media, and working with film. DVD-ROM...