Product Description

The only Apple-certified guide to Final Cut Express 4, this book delivers the techniques you need to make movie magic with DV, HDV, or AVCHD footage. Each chapter presents a complete lesson in an aspect of video editing and finishing, with hands-on projects to complete as you go. All the files you need are on the included DVD-ROM. You’ll learn how to make effective edits and adjust them precisely; create polished transitions and sophisticated composites; add audio tracks, titles, and speed and motion effects; then color-correct and finish your video for export to DVD or the Web. Whether you’re a student, a devoted amateur who’s serious about digital video, or a professional who needs a comprehensive editing program, you’ll find everything you need to learn Final Cut Express 4 within the pages of this book. DVD-ROM includes lesson and media files for over 20 hours of training.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6335 in Books
• Published on: 2007-12-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 504 pages

Synopsis
The only Apple-certified guide to Final Cut Express 4, this book delivers the techniques you need to make movie magic with DV, HDV, or AVCHD footage. Each chapter presents a complete lesson in an aspect of video editing and finishing, with hands-on projects to complete as you go. All the files you need are on the included DVD-ROM. You'll learn how to make effective edits and adjust them precisely; create polished transitions and sophisticated composites; add audio tracks, titles, and speed and motion effects; then color-correct and finish your video for export to DVD or the Web. Whether you're a student, a devoted amateur who's serious about digital video, or a professional who needs a comprehensive editing program, you'll find everything you need to learn Final Cut Express 4 within the pages of this book. DVD-ROM includes lesson and media files for over 20 hours of training.

Customer Reviews

Excellent Training
I have been using this book to reinforce the lessons I have been taking via Apples One to One training. The book is clearly laid out, and the sample media and project files are execllent for getting used to the various editing options. I agree that it is not great as a reference. The extra lessons in PDF format on the DVD cover the more advanced editing features of Final Cut Express. All in all a great resource for anyone wanting to do more adavnced editing than iMovie allows.

Useful Introduction to FCE4
This training guide which includes a DVD with the material used in the lessons is generally well written. For anyone completely new to Apple and/or video editing in Final Cut Express 4, it is essential as an introduction, covering all the non linear editing basics of this application.

A word of warning, however - this book is not a manual and cannot be readily used for reference. Some of the lessons take about 90 minutes to complete. In this format, it would have been better to split the longer lessons into two. On the other hand, the lesson on capturing video is somewhat brief relative to other lessons, and more explanation on capture settings and preferences might have been useful. This said, the level of detail on each topic is adequate, and for basic training, the book is indispensable.

Final Cut Express 4 by Diana Weynand
This is probably a great book if you have time to run through the exercises, but it does not work as a reference guide.