Final Cut Pro 7: Visual QuickPro GuideNewly updated for Final Cut Pro 7, 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 more. It includes coverage of new features such as the new speed tools, iChat theater support, and additional export options via the new Share menu, for delivering content to multiple devices including iPhone, iPod, and MobileMe. 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. |
Contents
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Presets and Preferences | 37 |
Projects Sequences and Clips | 93 |
Capturing Video | 139 |
Importing Digital Media | 189 |
Organizing Clips in the Browser | 205 |
Working with Clips in the Viewer | 225 |
Creating Transitions | 419 |
Compositing and Effects Overview | 431 |
Motion Effects | 457 |
Filters and Compositing | 487 |
Titles and Generators | 511 |
Real Time and Rendering | 525 |
Creating Final Output | 543 |
Managing Complex Projects | 579 |
Common terms and phrases
adjust Affiliate Clips Apple’s audio clips audio filters audio levels Audio tab audio tracks AVCHD Browser button camcorder Canvas Chapter Check clip’s color Control-click copy create default delete device control dialog box display drag duration Easy Setup edit point export external video FCP Protocol FCP’s filter Final Cut Pro Final Cut Pro’s Final Cut Studio FireWire folder format frame Here’s icon iMovie keyboard shortcuts keyframe layout Log and Capture marker master clip Media Manager menu Figure merged clip modify monitor motion path multiple nested sequence NTSC offline clips Offline RT ofthe Option key options overlay Photoshop playback playhead pop-up menu preset project file QuickTime real-time Reconnect render files selected clip sequence clip Settings window shortcut menu slider Soundtrack Pro source clip source media files specify speed subclip sync tape timecode Tool palette transition Trim Edit window Wireframe Zoom