In this book/DVD tutorial, Spotted Eagle, a videographer, teaches novices the basic principles of Vegas 5, a software package for video editing, audio production, mixing, and surround sound production on the PC platform, and provides more experienced users with real world examples for working more efficiently. B&w screen shots and examples appear on every page, and a section of color examples is included. The accompanying DVD contains video and VEG files and test media. Annotation ฉ2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Chapter 1 Getting Started with Vegas
Chapter 2 Capturing Video
Chapter 3 Editing Tools, Transitions, Filters, and Other Basic
Video Tools
Chapter 4 Filters and Add-ons
Chapter 5 Audio Tools in Vegas 5
Chapter 6 Compositing in Vegas 5
Chapter 7 Color Correction and Manipulation
Chapter 8 Streaming Media Tools
Chapter 9 DVD Architect 2
Chapter 10 Output and Export
Chapter 11 24p HDCAM/DVCAM Workflow for the Independent Filmmaker
Index