Final Cut Studio On the Spot, 3rd Edition

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 320 pages
• Published by: Focal Press
• Edition: 3rd Edition October 26, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0240810074
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0240810072
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 1.8 pounds

Product Review
What a breath of fresh air! I highly recommend this book for folks that are motivated to take their knowledge of FCP to new heights. Bravo Gentlemen!
Kevin Monahan, author-Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro, www.fcpworld.com

provides you with wonderful tips and tricks, most of which you will not get anywhere else.
Michael Horton, president, Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group

What a great collection of tips and trickseveryone will learn something from this book; or be reminded of that great old tip that you'd forgotten.
Tom Wolsky, South Coast Productions, creativecow.net cowmunity leader

Book Description
Packed with more than 500 techniques, this book delivers what you need to knowon the spot. It is suited to editors of all experience levels, whether you are:

* Migrating from another NLE
* Upgrading to Final Cut Studio 2
* Seeking a handy reference to raise your proficiency

No need to wade through tomes of documentation. Final Cut Studio On the Spot presents immediate solutions in an accessible format. Step-by-step instruction by Apple Certified Pros shows you how to:


* Optimize system performance
* Create impressive titles with Generators, Motion, LiveType, and Photoshop
* Build Commercial-quality transitions
* Work quickly with buttons and keyboard shortcuts
* Color correct to save vital shots, and keep them broadcast legal
* Fix and mix for professional-quality audio
* Use the compositing tools of master editors
* Design and import graphics seamlessly
* Integrate with other applications including Motion, Soundtrack Pro and Color
* Troubleshoot and recover files
* Manage media and backup strategies
* Export and publish finished projects to tape, DVD, or the Web

Key Features:
* 400 time-saving workflow techniques
* Concise presentation is great for as a reference or a casual read
* Covers the major Studio toolsets for the editor

Reader Reviews
This is a great book, full of numerous helpful tips and tricks for anyone who's got past the basics of Final Cut. I've learned heaps from it, and many of the tips have led me to find other new features and ways of doing things with the program. Most of the tips are simple and will save time or make minor improvements in your editing. Some are profound. Although titled Final Cut Studio On the Spot, the book is strongest by far on Final Cut Pro and Soundtrack Pro, with some coverage of Color, and much less emphasis on Motion 3 and Compressor. The only niggle I have with 'Final Cut Studio On the Spot' (3rd edition) is that it desperately needs an index. With so much information, it's just begging for a better way to navigate it all. Otherwise, highly recommended. Comment | | (Report this)