Book description
Rick Young's Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 7 is the ultimate guide to getting up and running with Apple's professional editing software. Full of information relevant to both new users and professionals, this book wastes no time in teaching all the vital knowledge needed to edit your project from start to finish using Final Cut Pro. All the key features and essential techniques are presented in this easy to understand, full-color book. When time is of the essence, less is more.
Learn invaluable workflow tips which show you how to tap into the full power of Final Cut Pro, whichever version of the program you are using. All the essential areas are covered:
*System Set-up
* Capture
* Editing
* Audio Mixing
* Effects
* Output
* Media
* Management, and more
This latest edition also features new sections specific to Final Cut Pro 7, including expanded ProRes support, improved markers, global transitions, alpha transitions, automatic transfer of file-based media to hard drive, and easy export to DVD, Blu-Ray, iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV.
Praised by industry professionals, educators, and independent filmmakers, the Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro has earned a solid reputation as being the absolute best book on the market for those wishing to get up to speed with Final Cut Pro quickly.
Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- Getting Started
- The Interface
-
Capture and Transfer
- Setting Scratch Disks using Log and Capture
- Setting Scratch Disks using System Settings
- Log and Transfer
- Automatic Transfer
- Transfer of AVCHD Media to ProRes
- Transfer of XDCAM EX footage from SxS Media
- Methods of Capturing Footage from Tape
- Deck Control
- The Capture Window
- Capture Clip
- Capture Now
- Batch Capture
- Selectively Capturing using Batch Capture
- Setting a Logging Bin
- Clearing a Logging Bin
- The Clip Settings Tab
- Capturing Multi-channels of Audio
- DV Start/Stop Detection
- Capturing HDV
- Importing Music from CD
- Converting Audio Sample Rates
- Organizing your Footage
-
Editing
- Insert and Overwrite Editing
- Getting Started with Editing
- Distinguishing between Insert/Overwrite
- Three-Point Editing
- Other Editing Options
- Modifying ‘In’ and ‘Out’ Points
- Directing the Flow of Audio/Video
- Locking Tracks
- Adding and Deleting Tracks
- Essential Editing Tools
- Undo/Redo
- Linked/Unlinked Selection
- Moving Edits in the Timeline
- Selecting Multiple Items in the Timeline
- Cut, Copy, Paste
- Snapping and Skipping between Shots
- The Razorblade Tool
- The Magnifier Tool
- Bringing Clips Back into Sync
- Creating New Sequences
- Subclips
- Freeze Frame
- Match Frame Editing
- Speed Controls
- Basic Rendering
- Markers
- Split Edits
- Drag and Drop Editing
- Extending/Reducing Clips by Dragging
- Rendering
- Media Management
-
Effects
- The Concept of Media Limit (Handles)
- Applying Transitions
- Changing Transition Durations
- Global Transitions
- Alpha Transitions
- Applying Filters
- Compositing
- Methods of Creating Multiple Tracks
- The Motion Tab
- Using the Motion Tab
- Image + Wireframe
- Title Safe
- Working with Multi-Layers
- Keyframing Images
- Multi-Layered Dissolves
- Keyframing Filters
- Copy and Pasting Attributes
- Titling
- Master Templates
-
Audio
- Setting Correct Audio Levels
- Getting the Most Out of your Audio
- Converting Clips into Stereo Pairs
- Adjusting Audio Levels
- Boosting Audio Levels with the Audio Gain Filter
- Adding Sound Fades
- The Audio Mixer
- Adjusting and Recording Audio Keyframes
- Adding Audio Cross Fades
- Adding Audio Tracks
- Mixdown Audio
-
Encoding and Output
- Codecs, Encoding and Output
- Understanding Output
- ProRes
- H.264
- Other Codecs
- Methods of Output
- Export to ProRes Using QuickTime Movie
- Export Using QuickTime Conversion
- Compressor
- Compressor in Six Easy Steps
- Share
- Create Content for Apple Devices Using Share
- Creating a DVD Using Share
- Creating Blu-ray Using Share
- Other Features Using Share
- Print to Video – Tape-based Output
- High Definition
-
Multicam
- Working with Multiple Cameras
- Mixing Live vs. Cutting in Post
- Preparation
- Creating Multiclips (Syncing Up the Reels)
- Syncing by ‘In’ Points
- Working with Multiclips
- Cutting your Multicam Sequence
- Working with Multicam without Cutting the Soundtrack
- Fine-Tuning your Multicam Sequence
- Final Tips
- Syncing without Sound
- Epilog
- Index
Product information
- Title: The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 7
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2009
- Publisher(s): Focal Press
- ISBN: 9781136057014
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