Final Cut Pro 3 for Macintosh (Paperback)

Appropriate for intermediate to advanced courses in digital video editing or production using Final Cut Pro 3.

This book brings clarity, simplicity, and visual learning to Final Cut Pro 3, Apple's breakthrough application for digital video editing and production. It teaches students the core techniques they need to produce outstanding digital video, whether their projects will be delivered via videotape, film, multimedia CD-ROM, or streamed across the Web. Long-time digital media instructor Lisa Brenneis begins by helping students install and configure both Final Cut Pro for the necessary DV hardware, and walking them through Final Cut Pro's feature-rich interface. Next, one task a time, she helps students build their skills with every phase of the video editing and production process, including: capturing footage, importing media files, and preparing clips; using the Viewer; editing with the Timeline and Canvas; making trim edits; creating transitions; rendering; special effects; and creating final output. Brenneis, who has extensive experience as a professional film production manager, also presents more than 50 pages of guidance on managing large, complex video projects. As in all Visual QuickPro Guides, every task is presented one step at a time, with extensive practical tips, and hundreds of screen shots that demonstrate exactly what students will see and what they should do.