Final Cut Pro 6: Visual QuickPro Guide [Paperback]

Lisa Brenneis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 18, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0321502698 | ISBN-13: 978-0321502698 | Edition: 1

Newly updated for Final Cut Pro 6, this Visual QuickPro Guide is hands-down one of the most sought out books on Apple’s non-linear editing system. An undisputed master of the digital video medium, Lisa Brenneis once again demystifies the complexities of the program with her straightforward approach that uses tasked-based, step-by-step instructions and loads of visuals and time-saving tips. Busy professionals and newcomers alike will appreciate that they can quickly find and learn tasks specific to their needs, benefiting from the award-winning Visual QuickPro style. Topics covered include essential editing tasks and media-management strategies, transitions, effects and filters, rendering options, and much much more. This is a must-have reference for anyone wanting to learn to use Final Cut Pro, whether they are new to the program or are upgrading.

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About the Author

Lisa Brenneis wrote the six best-selling previous editions of this guide, as well as three editions of Final Cut Express for Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide. Her production credits range from interactive digital media to educational films, animation to live action, and documentary to poetic fantasy. Her clients have included Disney, MCA/Universal, the Getty Museum, the Library of Congres,, The International Olympic Committee, and Mattel, among others. Lisa also grows Pixie tangerines with her husband in Ojai, California, and has just finished her first feature-length video documentary, Eat at Bill’s: Life in the Monterey Market. 

Product Details

• Paperback: 720 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1 edition (October 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321502698
• ISBN-13: 978-0321502698
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #378,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #38 in Books > Computers & Technology > Apple > Final Cut

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps it simple, July 13, 2008

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J. Snyder "justjts" (Dewitt,mi) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Final Cut Pro 6: Visual QuickPro Guide (Paperback)

Learning FCP by reading the manuals is like running in mud. Turning to Visual Quick pro is a great way to get a jump start on learning FCP. Using this book is perfect for finding answers to simple yet mounting tasks when editing with FCP. Great book to keep on hand weather you're new to FCP or an old pro. This book will save you time and cut down on the trial and error process.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have....essential, June 9, 2008

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Richard Lehrer "Rich Lehrer" (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Final Cut Pro 6: Visual QuickPro Guide (Paperback)

I own most books written on Final Cut Pro. I love all the Apple Pro books. But.......this is the first book I always tell everyone to purchase. It is the essential FCP reference for most situations. Of course it doesn't go into everything like the manuals but I feel this book is a must read and is never far from my editing room.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love Visual Quickpro Guides, July 28, 2008

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This review is from: Final Cut Pro 6: Visual QuickPro Guide (Paperback)

Like so many others, I'm self-taught in Photoshop, InDesign ... and now I'm tackling Final Cut Pro.

Visual QuickPro Guides are quickly becoming my "go to" books for technical learning. I have found them to be:

1. Packed full of information;
2. Easy to read (the pages are set up perfectly for us visual learners);
3. Well indexed to find information.

Lisa Brenneis' FINAL CUT PRO 6 guide is quickly becoming well-worn as I learn the ins and outs of final cut.

If you're teaching yourself Final Cut like I am, this book is a must-have.

Enjoy!