Forget about memorizing steps. Just focus on being creative.
For the first time in history, the tools to produce high quality, creative video are within reach of every aspiring videographer. If you need to hit the ground running and begin editing quality video right away, this is your book. You won't get every possible way to perform a task - just the methods already proven successful in the real world.
Learn to configure the Mac operating system and camera settings to make the editing experience more efficient
Use Soundtrack(r) Pro 2 to add music, sound effects, and clean up audio for maximum effect
Incorporate techniques from Apple(r) Motion, Photoshop(r), and LiveType(r) to enhance your video
Experiment with such industry techniques as the Pleasantville Effect, the Ken Burns Pan and Scan Technique, and the Filmstrip Effect
Fine-tune the audio and bring all parts of your video together in the finished product
Use the Pleasantville Effect to add extra impact
Apply eye-catching effects to text in LiveType
Bonus DVD includes Final Cut Pro project files to help you complete the tutorials in the book. See the DVD Appendix for details and complete system requirements.
Visit GeniusDV.com for in-depth video tutorials to further your knowledge of Final Cut Pro.