Digital Video Editing with Final Cut Express

The Real-World Guide to Set Up and Workflow

Charles Roberts

448 pages, parution le 28/11/2003

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Résumé

Learn how to use Final Cut Express in the real world
Offers a clear overview of the digital video format
Suitable for new editors or experienced editors new to Final Cut Express

Suitable for those new to nonlinear editing as well as experienced editors new to Final Cut Express, this book is an introduction to Apple's editing software package and the digital video format in general. You will come away with not only an in-depth knowledge of how to use Final Cut Express, but also a deeper understanding of the craft of editing and the underlying technical processes that will serve you well in future projects.

Workflow, editing techniques, compositing, special effects, audio tools, and output are explained in clear, jargon-free terms. The book's emphasis is always on using Final Cut Express in the real world, and as such it is the only book to go beyond the interface to address crucial issues like proper setup, system configuration, hardware, the Mac operating system, what equipment to purchase, and troubleshooting common problems. Armed with this information, you will sidestep problems and complete projects of exceptional quality.

Introduction
The Initial setup: Optimizing the Mac OS and Final Cut Express
Getting your footage into Final Cut Express
Importing media
What is editing?
Compositing and special effects
Audio tools
Getting your project out of Final Cut Pro. Appendices: What is digital video anyway?
DV technology: decks, cameras and formats
The Macintosh hardware for Firewire DV editing
Assorted tips and tricks
Epilogue

L'auteur - Charles Roberts

Charles Roberts is an Assistant Professor of Film and Video Post-Production at Fitchburg State College. He is also a system consultant of post-production environments for University of Massachusetts and other higher education institutions.

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Focal Press
Auteur(s)	Charles Roberts
Parution	28/11/2003
Nb. de pages	448
Format	19 x 24,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	980g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780240805962
ISBN13	978-0-240-80596-2