Final Cut Pro 3 For Dummies [Paperback]

Helmut Kobler (Author), Zed Saeed (Author)

Book Description

Series: For Dummies (Computers) | Publication Date: July 2, 2002

Teaches new and inexperienced users of Final Cut Pro how to capture, import, and edit digital video. This book will include coverage on rendering, compositing, transitions, adding titles, audio and video filters, advanced effects, and much more. This book will also provide the reader with basic digital video editing information where applicable

Provides practical, real-world solutions to managing media and incorporating various special effects into unique video/film productions - with special attention given to the Timeline, Browser, and Media Manager features of Final Cut Pro. This book will also cover the new rendering, G4 realtime effects, and color capabilities of Final Cut Pro 3.

Includes coverage on how to output the final product to a number of different media sources such as videotape, DVD, CD-ROM, or even onto the Web.

Final Cut Pro 3 For Dummies will be one of the first books available to include coverage of the highly anticipated and recently released version of Final Cut Pro.

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From the Back Cover

Packed with hands-on tips and tricks for editing wizardry

The fun and easy way to turn raw footage into a digital video masterpiece

Final Cut Pro is the ultimate desktop video-editing platform. But where do you begin? Don't worry! This friendly reference walks you through the entire editing process, from importing and organizing your clips to media management, audio, special effects, compositing, rendering, and output.

The Dummies Way
* Explanations in plain English
* "Get in, get out" information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun
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About the Author

Helmut Kobler is an independent filmmaker with his own production company, K2 Films.

Zed Saeed is an award-winning digital-media consultant who specializes in editing, composition, and workflow issues.

Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (July 2, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076451654X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764516542
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,989,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful book, July 30, 2002

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"rls100" (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Final Cut Pro 3 For Dummies (Paperback)

I was skeptical about a Dummies book tackling film editing in Final Cut, because it seemed like a very big, complex program to me, but since I've had luck with Dummies books before, I chose this one over some other more weighty looking tomes. And I'm glad I did-it's got a breezy style which may or may not suit your tastes (it's an acquired one for me), but the first chapter gives a really nice bird's eye overview of how the whole editing process works, and it gave me some quick confidence. I jumped right to the editing chapters (starting with chp 6) and already am feeling somewhat productive with the program. It definitely beats the manual, which is very thorough, but makes you feel like you're reading a medical text.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great choice to get up to speed on Final Cut, September 30, 2002

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Richard Goodwin (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Final Cut Pro 3 For Dummies (Paperback)

This book has been a perfect aid to help me learn Final Cut Pro in preparation for completing several video projects I am working on. Unlike the limited tutorial included with program this book gives a solid introduction to all the major areas of Final Cut. Going through the chapters gave me enough foundation both to get actual work done and to explore the deeper features of FCP on my own. The only criticism I have is that the section on Color Correction is slight considering it is one of the features the program is known for. Overall, I would say Final Cut Pro for Dummies is great book to get an editor up and working with Final Cut Pro.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative manual in plain English..., August 27, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Final Cut Pro 3 For Dummies (Paperback)

Having limited Final Cut experience, I found this book to be extremely helpful. Unlike many softward manuals, this book explains complex instructions in accessible language. I greatly appreciated the practical and straight-forward approach.