This newly updated guide from Lisa Brenneis, an undisputed master of the digital video medium, provides task-based, step-by-step instructions along with loads of visuals and time-saving tips that will help busy readers quickly find what they need to know about Final Cut Pro. Topics covered include essential editing operations and media-management strategies, transitions and motion effects, filters, rendering options, and more. This must-have reference also addresses features new to version 5: including higher quality effects, RT Extreme with Dynamic RT, closer integration with Apple's other creative tools and more.

Chapter 1 Welcome to Final Cut Pro
Chapter 2 Installing and setting up
Chapter 3 Presets and preferences
Chapter 4 Projects, sequences, and clips
Chapter 5 Capturing video
Chapter 6 Importing digital media
Chapter 7 Organizing clips in the browser
Chapter 8 Working with clips in the viewer
Chapter 9 Basic editing
Chapter 10 Editing in the timeline and the canvas

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