Customer Reviews

Avid Xpress Pro Power!

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I make my living editing digital video and this book is by far the best instructional material on Avid Xpress Pro I've seen. There are tips and suggestions it would have taken me years to figure out on my own. I'm doing better quality work in less time. I wish I had found this book two years ago.

This is an excellent, well-written guide to the Avid Xpress Pro system, and while it can't replace the extended Authorized Avid Education advanced editing course, it is a great overview of the many different topics covered therein.

But, more importantly, it covers many things not in the official Avid training guides - things that after reading this book one feels really should be, like practical tips, tricks, and notes for a more truly professional end project. I would definitely recommend this for serious editors and people who want to get into the deeper strengths of the Avid system... it moves quickly, and might be confusing for a complete beginner.

I am just finishing up on this book, and after two solid days I have gone from no experience with avid to very comfortable. I don't know how well a new editor would do with this book, but if you already know FCP or Premiere this seems like an excellent way to learn all of the key concepts you need to run an editing app.
This is the best instructional manual I have come across.

It's hard to believe the author covers so much material in this book but because of all the great examples and screen shots, the topics he covers are very detailed. The chapters on nesting and power tips are worth the read alone if you're new to avid or have been using it for a while. My only fault with this book is that all the screen shots are in black and white. A lot of tools and tracks depend on color in the Avid Xpress Pro.

Nice book. I've been an NLE dabbler for a few years, but never very serious about it. After finishing this book, I feel pretty comfortable with avid xpress, which was pretty intimidating at first. Good, easy read. I would have liked color pictures, though...

This book arrived early. Which was great and it was in excellent shape. No complaints. Would definitely deal with this seller again!

Easy to read and follow. A good value even though it doesn't come with a demo CD.

I strongly recommend this easy to read instructional text.