Product Description

∗ This unique book covers the latest release of Final Cut Pro, Apple′s professional digital video editor
∗ Presents 50 powerful but easy effects that creative professionals and amateurs alike can achieve almost instantly
∗ In–depth explanations and instructions allow readers to apply the techniques easily to their own videos
∗ Includes masking techniques, creative use of colors and special effects, professional titling and rolling credit techniques, film–grain simulations, and more
∗ CD–ROM contains all the video clips from the book, tryouts, and valuable utilities
The 50 Fast series shows readers how to get amazing, cutting–edge results with today′s leading graphics, Web design, and digital video software. Each lavishly illustrated book delivers 50 step–by–step tricks of the trade that are easy to learn and impressive to look at, along with a CD–ROM with before–and–after examples and tryout software.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1495602 in Books
• Published on: 2003-01-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Review
“…will teach you useful skills far more quickly than the traditional methods of reading the manual or flying by the seat of your pants…” (Camcorder User, August 2003)

From the Back Cover
"Tim Meehan is an FCP wizard and one of the most respected authors writing for the Mac platform today."
—Mary Brenneman, Brenmary Productions

If you dream of producing great video, great effects, and great fun with your Macintosh and your camcorder, Tim Meehan wrote this book for you. Along with the basics about batch capturing and color correction, he’ll show you ways to spice up your videos with atmospheric effects, super–fast motion, or 50–foot house pets. Whether you’re a creative professional or amateur videographer, you’ll learn new tricks and have fun doing it.

Your Step–by–Step Guide to Final Cut Pro 3 Tricks and Techniques

• Make video editing easier with batch capture and convenient ways to store and catalogue clips
• Improve quality by controlling sharpness, contrast, color, and focus
• Use speed and duration controls to set up a mood
• Layer clips to produce a variety of effects
• Create special movie–like effects such as explosions, fire breath, x–ray vision, and doorways to infinity
• Superimpose visual effects for drama and humor
• Produce text that rolls, crawls, or jitters

CD–ROM includes project files, samples for each technique, sample media files, a searchable eBook, and more

About the Author
Tim Meehan is a computer graphics professional who conducts classes, demonstrations, and workshops on Final Cut Pro and other digital video products. He is a longtime member of the Apple Consultants Network and has served Apple Computer in various consulting and promotional capacities since 1984.