Vegas Pro 8 Editing Workshop
by Douglas Spotted Eagle
List Price:
Our Price: $31.32
You Save: $18.63 (37%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $24.95 (click here)
Category: Book
See more book details and other editions
Book Summary Information
Author: Douglas Spotted EagleEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-03-28
ISBN: 0240810465
Number of pages: 528
Publisher: Focal Press
Book Reviews of Vegas Pro 8 Editing Workshop
Book Review: Dives deep in his core compentencies, lacking in other areas
Summary: 3 Stars
Preface: If you are a beginner and not intending to do video very much, the whole Vegas/DVDA kit may be a bit much. However, if you want a veritable Swiss army knife and are willing to learn, this application can do just about anything you may want, including Blu-Ray DVD authoring. For Hi-def editing/authoring, it's far cheaper than Final cut and most other "pro grade" apps too. Neither the app, review, nor this book is intended for a beginner IMO. It's best for someone who started out on a consumer editing app and wants to grow beyond those limitations economically, or the upgrader.
While the author is acknowledged as an authority on Sony Vegas, this book has some noticeable gaps, such as virtually no information on using the sister application that ships with Vegas 8 Pro, DVD Architect. I am keeping the older Vegas 6 book for this reason. This is the main reason for three stars.
In the areas of DSE's core competencies, such as effects, keyframes and especially audio, the book is an indispensable reference and well worth the price. There are additional chapters in PDF format on the included CD, some useful, such as a glossary, some dated. Despite the deficiencies, it's still the only thing out there besides trolling the web and in the areas covered it's understandable and worth every penny.
Summary of Vegas Pro 8 Editing Workshop
Master the Vegas Pro 8 toolset, including its industry-leading HD and audio capabilities. This comprehensive guide delivers the nuts and bolts of the essential tasks, from installing the application to outputting, together with practical editing techniques and real-world examples for working more efficiently.Packed with all the necessary materials, including video footage, sequences, and detailed instructions, this book and DVD combo gives you a working knowledge of Vegas Pro 8. Better expert advice simply cant be found. Key features include:
* Capturing video including HD, HDV, XDCAM, and AVCHD
* Using editing tools, transitions, filters, and third-party plug-ins
* Multicam production and editing
* Color correction, titling and compositing
* Recording and editing audio; using audio plug-ins
* Creating and using Media Manager databases
* Web video workflow
* 24p HDCAM/DVCAM workflow for the independent filmmaker
* Master the art and technique with step-by-step tutorials
* Tips and tricks to improve workflow
* Companion DVD with tutorial files and bonus materials
General Books
Book Subjects
- Arts & Photography
- Audiobooks on Cassette
- Audiobooks on CD
- Biographies & Memoirs
- Business & Investing
- Children's Books
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Internet
- Cooking, Food & Wine
- e-Books
- Engineering
- Entertainment
- Gay & Lesbian
- Health, Mind & Body
- History
- Home & Garden
- Horror
- Law
- Literature & Fiction
- Medicine
- Mystery & Thrillers
- Nonfiction
- Outdoors & Nature
- Parenting & Families
- Professional & Technical
- Reference
- Religion & Spirituality
- Romance
- Science
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Sports
- Teens
- Travel
Most talked about in General Books
Understanding Shutter Speed: Creative Action and Low-Light Photography Beyond 1/ 125 Secondby Bryan Peterson
Amphoto Books; Published: 2008-04-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $12.85
Price in other shops:
Old Dogs: Are the Best Dogsby Gene Weingarten
Simon & Schuster; Published: 2008-10-07; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $11.85
Price in other shops:
The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photosby Michael Freeman
Focal Press; Published: 2007-06-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $18.78
Price in other shops:
Photoshop Elements 7: The Missing Manualby Barbara Brundage
Pogue Press; Published: 2008-10-10; Paperback; Book
Best price: $25.53
Price in other shops:
Vanity Fair: The Portraits: A Century of Iconic Imagesby Graydon Carter, David Friend
Abrams; Published: 2008-09-01; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $40.93
Price in other shops:
The Oxford Projectby Stephen G. Bloom
Welcome Books; Published: 2008-09-16; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $26.45
Price in other shops:
The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2by Scott Kelby
Peachpit Press; Published: 2008-01-05; Paperback; Book
Best price: $14.97
Price in other shops:
The Digital Photography Bookby Scott Kelby
Pearson Education; Peachpit Press; Published: 2006-09-02; Paperback; Book
Best price: $11.90
Price in other shops:
Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition)by Bryan Peterson
Amphoto Books; Published: 2004-08-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $15.56
Price in other shops:
The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter)by Scott Kelby
New Riders Press; Published: 2008-09-10; Paperback; Book
Best price: $24.80
Price in other shops:
Similar Books and other products
Transcend 16GB SDHC CARD (SD 2.0 SPD CLASS 6) with Compact Card ReaderTRANSCEND; CE
Best price: $42.95
Price in other shops:
Sony NPFH100 H Series Actiforce Hybrid InfoLithium Battery for most Sony CamcordersSony; Release date: 2007-02-15; Digital Camera
Price in other shops:
Rebel without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker With $7,000 Became a Hollywood Playerby Robert Rodriguez
Plume; Published: 1996-09-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $8.44
Price in other shops:
Vegas Pro 8 Boxed UpgradeSony Creative Software; Sony; Release date: 2008-05-06; Windows Vista; Software
Best price: $119.99
Price in other shops:
CinescoreSony Creative Software; Sony; Release date: 2008-05-06; Windows XP; Software
Best price: $162.80
Price in other shops:
Vegas Movie Studio 8 Platinum EditionSony Creative Software; Sony; Release date: 2007-06-19; Windows Vista; Software
Best price: $69.83
Price in other shops:
Digital Video and Audio Production Book (updated for Vegas 8)Sony Media; Sony; Release date: 2008-05-06; Windows Vista; Software
Best price: $27.76
Price in other shops:
Video Shooter: Storytelling with DV, HD, and HDV Cameras (DV Expert Series) (DV Expert Series)by Barry Braverman
CMP Books; Published: 2006-01-15; Paperback; Book
Best price: $28.78
Price in other shops:
Professional Training for Vegas Pro 8 SoftwareSony Media; Sony; Release date: 2008-05-06; Windows Vista; Software
Best price: $72.50
Price in other shops:
Vegas Pro 8Sony Creative Software; Sony; Release date: 2008-05-06; Windows Vista; Software
Best price: $275.50
Price in other shops: