Here to ensure that users start taking advantage of Final Cut Express 4's powerful editing capabilities immediately is a thoroughly updated task-based guide to the program from best-selling author and digital video expert Lisa Brenneis. Users who are eager to make effective, compelling videos but don't want to invest heavily in training or equipment will welcome Lisa's simple step-by-step instructions, strong visual approach, and sound professional advice. In short order, they'll find themselves editing video; applying special effects and transitions; mastering the program's compositing, titling, and audio tools; and outputting their finished work. Readers will also learn about all that's new in this major upgrade: importing iMovie 08 projects, open format Timeline, built-in AVCHD and more.

4th edition of a tried-and-true editing tutorial that teaches novices the essential artistic process and techniques with Apple's prosumer nonlinear editing application

In the only Apple-certified source for Final Cut Express 2 training, a bestselling author provides authorized instruction in Apple and Adobe products and curriculum development for entertainment-industry technologies. The comprehensive course gives even complete editing novices the chops to start creating high-quality with Final Cut Express 2. The companion DVD includes lessons.

Create slick videos with sound effects, moving titles, and more Import video and still pictures, tackle the Timeline, and become a movie-making machine Do you dream of becoming a movie mogul? Dive right in with this friendly guide to low-budget video editing on your Mac! Before you can yell "action," you'll be importing and organizing all types of media, sizing video clips, jazzing up your productions with filters and special effects, and outputting them to DVD, videotape, or the Web. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun

& Best-selling author and filmmaker Lisa Brenneis has worked as a production manager on a wide range of live-action, animation, documentary, and interactive projects for clients like Disney, MCA/Universal, and Mattel. & & Step-by-step tasks supported by ample illustrations provide a comprehensive visual reference to all of Final Cut Express 2's key tools and operations. & & Update covers Final Cut Express 2's redesigned, customizable interface; real-time audio volume and filter adjustment; the RT Extreme engine, and more.

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