Final Cut Pro X For Imovie And Final Cut Express Users

Author : Tom Wolsky
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1136071571
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Final Cut Pro X for iMovie and Final Cut Express Users written by Tom Wolsky and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updates and addendum for the new version of FCPX (10.0.3) are available on the companion website, fcpxbook.com. Are you an iMovie or Final Cut Express user ready to make the jump to Final Cut Pro? If so, look no further. Take your movies to the next level with this easy-to-follow, hand-on guide from one of the preeminent Apple trainers in the world today. Author Tom Wolsky starts with the basics of Final Cut Pro X, allowing you to easily make the leap from Final Cut Express or iMovie, then gradually introduces you to more complex techniques with step-by-step tutorials. Tom specifically shows you how certain techniques and concepts you utilized in iMovie and Final Cut Express translate to Final Cut Pro. More than a button-pushing manual, this editing workshop gives your firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing with Final Cut Pro. It includes in-depth information on the application's features, interface elements, and tools. You will develop a working knowledge of the principles and methods taught in film schools with tutorials that covers the essentials: . Nuances of system set-up to ensure smooth operation . Getting your tape-based and file-based AVCHD and DSLR media into Final Cut Pro and getting it organized . Editing to build and trim a sequence of shots . Working with audio, split edits, back-timing and level control . Adding transitions . Final Cut Pro titling tools . Color correction, image animation, and special effects . Compositing to enhance your projects . Outputting your material

Author : Lisa Brenneis
Publisher : Peachpit Press
ISBN 13 : 0132089491
Total Pages : 1218 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Final Cut Express 4 written by Lisa Brenneis and published by Peachpit Press. This book was released on 2010-04-16 with total page 1218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here to ensure that users start taking advantage of Final Cut Express 4's powerful editing capabilities immediately is a thoroughly updated task-based guide to the program from best-selling author and digital video expert Lisa Brenneis. Users who are eager to make effective, compelling videos but don't want to invest heavily in training or equipment will welcome Lisa's simple step-by-step instructions, strong visual approach, and sound professional advice. In short order, they'll find themselves editing video; applying special effects and transitions; mastering the program's compositing, titling, and audio tools; and outputting their finished work. Readers will also learn about all that's new in this major upgrade: importing iMovie 08 projects, open format Timeline, built-in AVCHD and more.

Author : Tom Wolsky
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1315456281
Total Pages : 425 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book From IMovie to Final Cut Pro X written by Tom Wolsky and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From iMovie to Final Cut Pro X offers an accessible, introductory guide to those taking up video editing using Final Cut Pro X, especially users making the transition from iMovie, Apple’s free video software, helping aspirational and mobile filmmakers develop the skills needed to take their career to the next stage. Written by award-winning former Apple Education trainer and Final Cut Pro expert Tom Wolsky, this full-color book illuminates the key differences between these two applications and teaches users how to produce first-class results using the professional application. Wolsky also covers best practices for those working with iMovie on an iPhone or iPad and looking to move to a more advanced desktop program. Downloadable Final Cut Pro X project libraries included with the book offer readers hands-on examples of the techniques and practices discussed. Covers Final Cut Pro X 10.3.1.

Author : Tom Wolsky
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1136061975
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Final Cut Express HD 3.5 Editing Workshop written by Tom Wolsky and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go beyond the mechanics of Final Cut Express HD 3.5--learn how to edit with it! More than a button-pushing manual--this workshop give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing. You develop a working knowledge of this powerful editing application with eleven tutorials that cover each and every essential, including: * setting up your system and understanding the interface * getting your material into FCE and organizing it * slicing, dicing, and organizing clips * editing to build and trim a sequence of shots * adding transitions * using sound to refine your edit * titling with FCE and Photoshop * animating images to create engaging scenes * adding special effects filters * compositing to enhance your projects * outputting your material The downloadable resources contain a video introduction to FCE that is especially designed for iMovie users. It compares and contrasts the two applications to ease the transition. The downloadable resources portion contains project media, demo software, and free plug-ins for your use.

Author : Tom Wolsky
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1136061983
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Final Cut Express HD 3.5 Editing Workshop written by Tom Wolsky and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go beyond the mechanics of Final Cut Express HD 3.5--learn how to edit with it! More than a button-pushing manual--this workshop give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing. You develop a working knowledge of this powerful editing application with eleven tutorials that cover each and every essential, including: * setting up your system and understanding the interface * getting your material into FCE and organizing it * slicing, dicing, and organizing clips * editing to build and trim a sequence of shots * adding transitions * using sound to refine your edit * titling with FCE and Photoshop * animating images to create engaging scenes * adding special effects filters * compositing to enhance your projects * outputting your material The downloadable resources contain a video introduction to FCE that is especially designed for iMovie users. It compares and contrasts the two applications to ease the transition. The downloadable resources portion contains project media, demo software, and free plug-ins for your use.

Author : Tom Wolsky
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1136061894
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Final Cut Express 2 Editing Workshop written by Tom Wolsky and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-05-02 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nonlinear, or digital, editing involves the manipulation of digitized video. Software applications permit the editor to cut, splice, make transitions, and edit film more precisely than was ever possible with conventional film editing techniques. Final Cut Express 2 is an inexpensive version of Apple's Final Cut Pro software, the leading nonlinear editing program for the Mac platform. In its first year, Final Cut Express proved to be a compelling alternative for hobbyists, students, and professionals who had formerly been limited to iMovie. Final Cut Express 2 Editing Workshop is a classroom-in-a-book that teaches readers the art and technique of editing with Final Cut Express 2. It features a series of tutorials that cover the complete range of tasks, from installing the application to outputting. All of the necessary materials, including raw video footage and sequences, detailed instructions, and techniques taught in film schools, guide the reader to a working knowledge of Final Cut Express 2. The companion DVD includes a video introduction to Final Cut Express 2 specially designed for iMovie users, as well as tutorial media and plug-ins.

Author : Charles Roberts
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1136070060
Total Pages : 459 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Digital Video Editing with Final Cut Express written by Charles Roberts and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suitable for those new to nonlinear editing as well as experienced editors new to Final Cut Express, this book is an introduction to Apple's editing software package and the digital video format in general. You will come away with not only an in-depth knowledge of how to use Final Cut Express, but also a deeper understanding of the craft of editing and the underlying technical processes that will serve you well in future projects. Workflow, editing techniques, compositing, special effects, audio tools, and output are explained in clear, jargon-free terms. The book's emphasis is always on using Final Cut Express in the real world, and as such it is the only book to go beyond the interface to address crucial issues like proper setup, system configuration, hardware, the Mac operating system, what equipment to purchase, and troubleshooting common problems. Armed with this information, you will sidestep problems and complete projects of exceptional quality.

Author : Larry Jordan
Publisher : Peachpit Press
ISBN 13 : 0132887835
Total Pages : 635 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Final Cut Pro X written by Larry Jordan and published by Peachpit Press. This book was released on 2011-11-29 with total page 635 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Final Cut guru Larry Jordan takes these experienced users through all the components of the software, from importing footage and organizing media to export and sharing. Along the way, they’ll learn the best ways to edit footage and add transitions, effects, and filters, do basic color correcting, work with audio, and utilize a variety of HD workflow techniques, to name a few. Within a weekend, users will learn the best ways to start editing in this groundbreaking program in this must-have guide.

Author : Lisa Brenneis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 604 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Final Cut Express 2 for Mac Os X written by Lisa Brenneis and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: & Best-selling author and filmmaker Lisa Brenneis has worked as a production manager on a wide range of live-action, animation, documentary, and interactive projects for clients like Disney, MCA/Universal, and Mattel. & & Step-by-step tasks supported by ample illustrations provide a comprehensive visual reference to all of Final Cut Express 2's key tools and operations. & & Update covers Final Cut Express 2's redesigned, customizable interface; real-time audio volume and filter adjustment; the RT Extreme engine, and more.

Author : Tom Wolsky
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Final Cut Express 2 Editing Workshop, 2nd Edition written by Tom Wolsky and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nonlinear, or digital, editing involves the manipulation of digitized video. Software applications permit the editor to cut, splice, make transitions, and edit film more precisely than was ever possible with conventional film editing techniques. Final Cut Express 2 is an inexpensive version of Apple's Final Cut Pro software, the leading nonlinear editing program for the Mac platform. In its first year, Final Cut Express proved to be a compelling alternative for hobbyists, students, and professionals who had formerly been limited to iMovie. Final Cut Express 2 Editing Workshop is a classroom-in-a-book that teaches readers the art and technique of editing with Final Cut Express 2. It features a series of tutorials that cover the complete range of tasks, from installing the application to outputting. All of the necessary materials, including raw video footage and sequences, detailed instructions, and techniques taught in film schools, guide the reader to a working knowledge of Final Cut Express 2. The companion DVD includes a video introduction to Final Cut Express 2 specially designed for iMovie users, as well as tutorial media and plug-ins.