Apple Pro Training Series: Encyclopedia of Color Correction / Field Techniques Using Final Cut Pro [Paperback]

Alexis Van Hurkman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 30, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0321432312 | ISBN-13: 978-0321432315 | Edition: 1

This advanced, Apple-certified guide to video and film color correction picks up where APTS: Advanced Color Correction and Effects in Final Cut Pro leaves off. The book assumes a basic knowledge of the mechanics of color correction, and focuses on the field-tested techniques professional colorists use to obtain superb color grading and effects in film. Extremely practical, the book works step-by-step through real-world examples of the problems and challenges colorists face most frequently. Written by video professional Alexis Van Hurkman and updated for Final Cut Pro 5, this book provides comprehensive training in the real-world color correction and management skills editing pros use every day in the field the equivalent of a five-day course in one project-based book. Each chapter presents a complete lesson in some aspect of color correction, with hands-on projects for readers to complete as they go. Readers will learn how to maximize quality when color-correcting with Final Cut Pro, scene-to-scene color matching, correcting for broadcast specifications, changing color corrections midstream, day-for-night treatments, and more.

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About the Author

Alexis Van Hurkman has worked for over 12 years as a writer, director, visual effects artist, and colorist. He was also the lead writer of the companion book Apple Pro Training Series: Advanced Color Correction and Effects in Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Pro User Manual for versions 2, 3, and 4, and of the Shake User Manual for versions 3.5 and 4. As a postproduction artist, Alexis has contributed effects for and color corrected a wide variety of commercial and independent projects, including a collaboration with Harrel Fletcher and Elizabeth Meyer on The Forbidden Zone. Most recently he completed the feature Four Weeks, Four Hours, which he wrote, directed, and produced.

Product Details

• Paperback: 552 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1 edition (December 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321432312
• ISBN-13: 978-0321432315
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #902,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #66 in Books > Computers & Technology > Apple > Final Cut

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable !, October 20, 2008

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Michael Elmkjr Madsen "Michael Madsen" (Denmark) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple Pro Training Series: Encyclopedia of Color Correction / Field Techniques Using Final Cut Pro (Paperback)

As a casual but pro user of FCP - this book has proven invaluable. Its very well written and packed with useful information. Its clearly written by a pro for pros. With a no nonsens attitude it delivers real life solutions thats applicable for commercial use, and there's some tips and tricks in here I haven't seen anywhere else. Of course, a colorist or more advanced user might find this book trivial, but for someone starting with colorgrading in FCP, its invaluable.

5.0 out of 5 stars you need that book, September 29, 2009

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This review is from: Apple Pro Training Series: Encyclopedia of Color Correction / Field Techniques Using Final Cut Pro (Paperback)

Excellent way to learn basic workflow about color correction, everyone need to knowm about the basics and that book is the solution. Great book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, June 5, 2008

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Ferdinand C. Van Os "Fred van Os" (Assen, NL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple Pro Training Series: Encyclopedia of Color Correction / Field Techniques Using Final Cut Pro (Paperback)

This book is great. As director/video-editor, and wanted to know more about colorgrading, this book realy helpt me through in creative and technique-way. Your new to colorgrading? This is your book!