About the Book

Go beyond the mechanics of Final Cut Express 4--learn how to edit with it More than a button-pushing manual--this workshop give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing. You develop a working knowledge with nineteen tutorials that cover each and every essential, including:
* setting up your system and understanding the interface
* ingesting and organizing your material including drive-based and disc-based camera data
* slicing, dicing, and organizing clips
* editing to build and trim a sequence of shots
* adding transitions
* using sound to refine your edit
* titling with FCE and Photoshop
* animating images to create engaging scenes
* adding special effects filters
* compositing to enhance your projects
* outputting your material
The companion DVD contains project media, demo software, and free plug-ins for your use.
* Nineteen tutorial lessons give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing
* Covers every essential activity from system set-up to outputting your material
* The companion DVD contains project media files, demo software and plug-ins

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 326 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Focal Press (May. 31st, 2008)

ISBN-10: 0240810775

ISBN-13: 9780240810775

Dimensions: 7.46 x 9.26 x 0.73 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.63 lbs

• Categories: Computer Graphics