Final Cut Pro 4 For Dummies [Paperback]

Helmut Kobler (Author), Chad Fahs (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764537539 | ISBN-13: 978-0764537530 | Publication Date: October 3, 2003

* Covers rendering, compositing, transitions, adding titles, audio and video filters, and advanced effects, as well as basic digital video editing information.
* Includes instructions on outputting the final product to videotape, DVD, CD-ROM, or even onto the Web.
* Provides practical, real-world solutions to managing media and incorporating various special effects into unique video/film productions.
* Includes a DVD packed with first hand commentary and project examples from the personal files of author Helmut Kobler, an independent filmmaker.

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From the Back Cover

Unravel the mysteries of rendering, compositing, and transitions

Go pro with nonlinear editing and new features like Compressor and Soundtrack

Whether you’re focused on the back lot or the back yard, let filmmakers Helmut Kobler and Chad Fahs reveal the secrets of Final Cut Pro and video production! Discover how to manage your media, incorporate special effects, make music with the Soundtrack, use LiveType to make text pop and glow, and produce positively cool video from any source.

All this on the bonus CD-ROM

• Software plugins that add cool new video effects to Final Cut Pro 4
• Links to great online resources for digital video filmmakers
• Special bonus chapters

System Requirements: 350 MHz powerPC G4 or better. AGP Graphics card. Mac OS® X 0.2 or better. See the About the CD Appendix for details and complete system requirements.

About the Author

Helmut Kobler is a professional filmmaker and owner of K2 Films, a production company.

Chad Fahs is a writer, director, and producer of video and interactive media.

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (October 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764537539
• ISBN-13: 978-0764537530
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect For Newbies, October 24, 2003

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This review is from: Final Cut Pro 4 For Dummies (Paperback)

This is a great reference for anyone who has never edited video before. I don't have any experience with Final Cut Pro or any other editing program, but this book covers everything I need to know to create my own videos. It begins with basic editing tips and moves on to things like high-tech transition effects. The CD that comes with it also has several different plug-ins you can use to spice up your movies.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother, August 27, 2005

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Don't bother getting a DUMMIES book for Final Cut Pro. There are better books that achieve the same thing and can take you from ground zero to a point of understanding and knowledge that cost nearly the same. For instance, "Final Cut Pro 4 for MAC OSX is a great book". Even if you've never editing anything before don't waste money on DUMMIES. It's a good series for many things of course but not in this area.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use and very clarifying!, October 25, 2008

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I found Final Cut Express 4 for Dummies to clarify a lot of technical information that I was trying to understand in Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Express 4. When reading for Dummies, I had no trouble understanding it and was able to compete a production easily on Final Cut Express 4. It talks plain, layman's language. I love it.