ABSTRACT

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 of the program you are using. All the essential areas are covered: System Set-up, Capture, Editing, Audio Mixing, Effects, Output, Media, Management, and more. This latest edition also features new sections specific to Final Cut Pro 7, including expanded ProRes support, improved markers, global transitions, alpha transitions, automatic transfer of file-based media to hard drive, and easy export to DVD, Blu-Ray, iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV. Praised by industry professionals, educators, and independent filmmakers, the Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro has earned a solid reputation as being the absolute best book on the market for those wishing to get up to speed with Final Cut Pro quickly.

chapter |2 pages

The Digital Laboratory

chapter |7 pages

Hardware and Software Requirements

chapter |16 pages

Loading the Software

chapter |13 pages

Customizing the Keyboard Layout

chapter |12 pages

Automatic Transfer

chapter |2 pages

Setting a Logging Bin

chapter |1 pages

Clearing a Logging Bin

chapter |1 pages

The Clip Settings Tab

chapter |2 pages

Capturing Multi-channels of Audio

chapter |4 pages

DV Start/Stop Detection

chapter |5 pages

Converting Audio Sample Rates

chapter |3 pages

Monitoring DV Video over Firewire

chapter |9 pages

Working with Bins

chapter |16 pages

Insert and Overwrite Editing

chapter |2 pages

Linked/Unlinked Selection

chapter |4 pages

Moving Edits in the Timeline

chapter |14 pages

Snapping and Skipping between Shots

chapter |4 pages

Markers

chapter |15 pages

Split Edits

chapter |18 pages

Open Format Timeline

chapter |3 pages

Alpha Transitions

chapter |5 pages

Applying Filters

chapter |4 pages

The Motion Tab

chapter |2 pages

Image Wireframe

chapter |11 pages

Title Safe

chapter |22 pages

Multi-Layered Dissolves

chapter |17 pages

Adjusting Audio Levels

chapter |2 pages

Methods of Output

chapter |1 pages

Export Using QuickTime Conversion

chapter |4 pages

Compressor

chapter |1 pages

Compressor in Six Easy Steps

chapter |11 pages

Share

chapter |5 pages

HDV and XDCAM EX

chapter |5 pages

AVCHD

chapter |2 pages

Mixing Live vs. Cutting in Post

chapter |2 pages

Syncing by ‘In’ Points

chapter |2 pages

Working with Multiclips

chapter |11 pages

Cutting your Multicam Sequence

chapter |1 pages

Epilog

chapter |2 pages

The Future