Final Cut Pro X Beyond the Basics: Advanced Techniques for Editors

Final Cut Pro X Beyond the Basics: Advanced Techniques for Editors

<P>Going beyond where introductory books leave off and written for experienced editors, especially those new to Final Cut Pro X, this new and revised edition of <I>Final Cut Pro X Beyond the Basics </I>is brimming with cutting-edge methods to bring your editing skills to the next level. Explained in jargon-free language by a seasoned teacher and digital editor, Tom Wolsky’s text has been fully updated to address the new Final Cut Pro X 10.3 interface and changes to the software. This full-color workshop features tutorials that provide firsthand experience on the art and technique of editing at an advanced level with Final Cut Pro X, as well as in-depth information and time-saving tips that will allow you to master the application's interface elements, tools, and nuances. Wolsky covers all the bases, including:</P> <P></P> <UL> <UL> <P> <LI>Library workflows and collaboration;</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Media organization and metadata customization for different genres;</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Editing techniques for projects of various lengths and types;</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Using markers and the timeline index;</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Audio tools;</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Multicam editing;</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Audio and video effects;</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Color correction, including secondary corrections and isolated color adjustments;</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Compositing and complex animation.</LI> <P></P></UL></UL> <P></P> <P>An accompanying eResource features downloadable Final Cut Pro X project libraries for the tutorials discussed in the book, offering readers hands-on examples of the techniques and practices covered.</P>