- John D. Ebner review's:
As far as the shelf goes, a practical solution built specifically to guide you through over 25 professional level editing and content practices in Pro Editing. I continue to make use of learning of advanced techniques with it for further generations of content editing.
Consider this: Next years crop of Broadcasting Tools will bring in the blue lasers in 2006, where new HD DVD players and TV sets arriving in spring time will allow us to finally see far better quality imagery than standard NTSC has to offer.
Just in time too! The Olympics are coming to Vancouver! Expectations are high.
Help yourself to a refined platter of pro techniques on how to do the following:
- Applied Editing
- Advanced Trimming
- Cutting interview footage
Advanced Effects
- Motion Effects
- Customizing Motion and Filter Effects
- Variable Speed
- Nesting Sequences
- Composite Modes
- Travel Mattes
- Keying
Color Correction
- Evaluating Video Images
- Color-Correcting Contrast
- Color Balancing
- Color Correcting for Scene Continuity
- Secondary Color Correction
Project Management
- Advanced Clip Management
- Managing Media
- Encoding and Outputting Video
Working with Film and 24p
- Working with Cinema Tools
- 24p Editing Basics
- working with 16x9
- Round Trip Production
Working with Audio
- Working with Soundtrack
- Using Soundtrack with Final Cut Pro
- Audio Finishing
- Configuring Audio Output
Titling with LiveType
- using LiveType with FinalCutPro
- Create a Motion Menu
- Animated Type Effects
For starter's make sure you have Quicktime Pro 6.5.2 installed on your Mac OS/X machine.
Whether you are a novice looking at the ultimate in content management as a bar to develop your skill levels too,... or a seasoned professional, your sure to be equipped with the right base knowledge on Hi Definition. With loads of precision based sample footage, multiple takes and camera angle tutorials, it's right for your learning enjoyment.
- Conclusion:
- This book is a must have. It also is designed to be self paced. While it does not tie into Apple's own Manuals, it can be used as a self-paced companion of tips and practice improvement techniques to bring you up to the quality of editing that FinalCutPro has garnered over recent years.
As with most Apple certified books it brings complexity to you in a clear easily readable format. It may not however make you a better story teller, yet it will offer you the very best in skills to harness your own talents underneath your mac. - This book is a must have. It also is designed to be self paced. While it does not tie into Apple's own Manuals, it can be used as a self-paced companion of tips and practice improvement techniques to bring you up to the quality of editing that FinalCutPro has garnered over recent years.
CLICK HERE TO SEE A SCREENSHOT
