Apple Pro Training Series: The Craft of Editing with Final Cut Pro
by Michael Wohl
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Author: Michael WohlEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-08-27
ISBN: 032152036X
Number of pages: 424
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Book Reviews of Apple Pro Training Series: The Craft of Editing with Final Cut Pro
Book Review: Expensive but Worth it...
Summary: 5 Stars
On the surface, this seems like just another editing book. When I saw it at Barnes, I was struck with the table of contents. It's chapter headings are on technique. Better still, real world example where technique is put into action. Coming from an editing background (5+ years Avid & FCP) I was captivated by the prospect of reinforcing what I've acquired over the years - those intangible decisions an editor must make. And validated I was!
My method for the book was a bit unorthodox. I'd pull in the source (which by the way, you MUST load it in off the DVD before you start editing- its all encoded in DV NTSC resolution and my MBP wasn't fast enough to play off the disc) and cut my own edit, without anything.
Then I'd go through the book's lessons. It was gratifying because 90% of the time I selected the performances and audio bits the author did. Again, this was my primary point - reinforcing technique.
So, the bits I also found useful were the shortcut implementation (as the other reviewer said). There are many ways to skin a cat and it was interesting to follow along and see another viewpoint. I've added some of these tricks to my arsenal - my favorite was "Extend Edit" which I use regularly now (how did I miss this in the FCP manual???)
Overall, this book goes along well with Walter Murch's "In the blink of an eye" although Murch's has one up, because some of the technique are verbose. I didn't agree with the author's aversion to screen direction problems (often called breaking the 180 line). I have no qualms about including these types of cuts in my personal and professional work, the author thinks differently but then I go back to Murch's advice, screen direction being lower on the list as emotion, and things validate themselves.
That said, I don't see another book like this. It's a book that I'm glad someone wrote because honestly, who cares about pressing buttons, it's why we press them that's important. So, "The Craft of Editing" is on my shelf next to "Cinematic Storytelling" by Jennifer van Sijll - another contemporary book that breaks down the forethought of editing.
Summary of Apple Pro Training Series: The Craft of Editing with Final Cut Pro
Superbly fitted to a semester-length course, this is the ideal curriculum for a hands-on exploration of advanced editing with Final Cut Pro 6. In this Apple-authorized training book, director and filmmaker Michael Wohl delivers comprehensive training in the real-world skills editing pros use every day in the field. Each chapter presents a complete lesson in some aspect of video editing or finishing in Final Cut Pro 6, with hands-on projects for readers to complete as they go. He shares must-know professional techniques for cutting dialogue scenes, action scenes, fight and chase scenes, documentaries, comedy, music videos, multi-camera projects, and more. Two DVDs of excellent, professional footage and project files give you the chance to work with every genre as you learn.Final Cut Books
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