Final Cut Express HD 3.5 Editing Workshop, Third Edition (DV Expert Series) [Paperback]

Tom Wolsky (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240809459 | ISBN-13: 978-0240809458 | Publication Date: February 16, 2007 | Edition: 3

Go beyond the mechanics of Final Cut Express HD 3.5--learn how to edit with it! More than a button-pushing manual--this workshop give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing. You develop a working knowledge of this powerful editing application with eleven tutorials that cover each and every essential, including:
* setting up your system and understanding the interface
* getting your material into FCE and organizing it
* slicing, dicing, and organizing clips
* editing to build and trim a sequence of shots
* adding transitions
* using sound to refine your edit
* titling with FCE and Photoshop
* animating images to create engaging scenes
* adding special effects filters
* compositing to enhance your projects
* outputting your material
The companion DVD contains a video introduction to FCE that is especially designed for iMovie users. It compares and contrasts the two applications to ease the transition. The DVD-ROM portion contains project media, demo software, and free plug-ins for your use.

* Cover all of the essential editing processes from system set-up to outputting your material
* Eleven tutorial lessons give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing
* The companion DVD contains project files and a training video especially for iMovie users

Editorial Reviews

Review

".you can only learn to edit by editing. That is what sets this book apart from others..." --Michael Horton, president, Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group
"Tom helps you make the leap from iMovie to Final Cut Express, and teaches you the art of editing."--Jim Heid, Avondale Media

"Focal Press has been making step-by-step software guides for some time and it shows. Final Cut Express HD 3.5 Editing Workshop is another one of their winners. If you are just starting out with FCE, do yourself the favor of taking the time to work through these eleven tutorials to develop a strong foundation for an efficient workflow." - Morgan Paar, Videomaker Magazine

From the Back Cover

Go beyond the mechanics of Final Cut Express HD 3.5--learn how to edit with it! More than a button-pushing manual--this workshop give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing. You develop a working knowledge of this powerful editing application with eleven tutorials that cover each and every essential, including:
* setting up your system and understanding the interface
* getting your material into FCE and organizing it
* slicing, dicing, and organizing clips
* editing to build and trim a sequence of shots
* adding transitions
* using sound to refine your edit
* titling with FCE and Photoshop
* animating images to create engaging scenes
* adding special effects filters
* compositing to enhance your projects
* outputting your material
The companion DVD contains a video introduction to FCE that is especially designed for iMovie users. It compares and contrasts the two applications to ease the transition. The DVD-ROM portion contains project media, demo software, and free plug-ins for your use.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 3 edition (February 16, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240809459
• ISBN-13: 978-0240809458
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,804 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tom Wolsky Nails It!!!, March 13, 2007

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This review is from: Final Cut Express HD 3.5 Editing Workshop, Third Edition (DV Expert Series) (Paperback)

I have been using FCE 3.5 since it came out and thought I knew something about the software. After reading not even 100 pages I learned that more to learn was very possible. His presentation is straight forward and easy to understand. I wondered what took so long for a book on FCE 3.5 would come out and am glad this one did. FCE3.5 is a powerful software and this book helps you get the most out of that power.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Final Cut 3.5, January 12, 2008

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This review is from: Final Cut Express HD 3.5 Editing Workshop, Third Edition (DV Expert Series) (Paperback)

Fast delivery; exactly as advertised. This is generally recognized as the best book to learn this software program. I have the previous edition and purchased this as a gift to help a friend who has the newer version of the software.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to the Apple Pro Training Book, December 27, 2007

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This review is from: Final Cut Express HD 3.5 Editing Workshop, Third Edition (DV Expert Series) (Paperback)

I purchased this to further my education beyond the Apple Pro Training Book and it was well worth the money. I was a complete novice to this app (although I have used iMovie with all the Slick apps for years) so perhaps a seasoned user may not rate it as highly.