Final Cut Studio On The Spot 3rd Edition

Description

Packed with more than 500 techniques, this book delivers what you need to know-on 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

CONTENTS:

Plugging in; Setting Yourself up for success; Notching it up; A cut above; Fixing it in post; Type-Oh!; One-click wonders; Sounds good; Still life; Master of your domain; Crisis management; The finish line; A place for Everything; I didn?t know you could do that; Out of the box; Mixing it up; New and improved