Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 7
by Diana Weynand
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Author: Diana WeynandEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-08-21
ISBN: 0321635272
Number of pages: 600
Publisher: Peachpit Press
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- Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 7 Advanced Editing
- Video Made on a Mac: Production and Postproduction Using Apple Final Cut Studio and Adobe Creative Suite
- Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 7 Quick-Reference Guide
- Final Cut Pro 7: Visual QuickPro Guide
Book Reviews of Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 7
Book Review: Coming from 4 years of vegas video this book has changed the way I work.
Summary: 5 Stars
I am already reasonably experienced with video editing in Sony Vegas. When I started using FCP7 I found accomplishing simple tasks was leaving me scratching my head. I decided to order this book from amazon to see if I could get some traction with this new suite of programs.
The book is well organized and does a good job teaching a workflow without just telling you to click one thing and another and then admire the outcome. The book begins with laying out a rough cut and refining it in the following chapters through various editing techniques all the way to project delivery. It maintains interest by changing the project media at the right time. It also does a good job of demonstrating multiple ways to accomplish the same result and giving examples of why one method might be more useful in certain situations. I found the illustrations to be very accurate and helpful.
The 4 video projects on the DVD are great to work with. There are 3 documentaries (Seaworld, music and nature) and one TV series (Leverage). The quality of the media is beautiful but not so perfect that it doesn't take a little bit of effort get results. This is one of the most effective parts of the exercises. It's clear when you preview the project that it needs improvement but it's the editing that makes the result satisfying not the fact that most anything shot on a Red One can look great.
I followed every chapter and performed all the exercises closely even when I already understood the concept being demonstrated. The chapters give a time estimate on how long they should take and personally it took me almost twice as long as the estimate in most cases. I think if I already new the software the estimates would be more accurate. By the end of the book I was coming closer the the stated times but it still took longer.
I thought the workflow and methodology of the book were so well organized that I have started applying the editing strategies into Vegas and learning parts of that program I never really used previously. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn editing on Final Cut Pro.
Summary of Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 7
Completely revised for Final Cut Pro 7 and featuring new footage from TNT?s hit show Leverage and the international music creation event Playing For Change: Peace Through Music, 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 you all the way through Final Cut Pro?s powerful advanced features.Each chapter presents a complete lesson in an aspect of video editing and finishing, using professional broadcast footage. After marking and editing clips to create a rough cut, you?ll learn how to trim and refine the cut before moving on to complex tasks such as adding titles, creating transitions and motion effects, applying filters, and working with multi-format and multi-camera footage. The book covers Final Cut Pro?s exciting new features, including iChat Theater support, the redesigned speed tools, and sharing projects on a Blu-ray disc.
- DVD-ROM includes lesson and media files for over 40 hours of training
- 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 time estimates help you plan your time
- Chapter review questions summarize what you?ve learned and prepare you for the Apple Certified Pro Exam
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