Final Cut Express X Editing Workshop

Go beyond the mechanics of Final Cut Express- learn how to actually edit with it More than just a button-pushing manual, this workshop is loaded with valuable tips and workflow considerations, and also gives you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing. You'll develop a working knowledge with 20+ tutorials that cover each and every essential. These include: * setting up your system and understanding the interface * ingesting and organizing your material including drive-based and disc-based camera data * slicing, dicing, and organizing clips * editing to build and trim a sequence of shots * adding transitions * using sound to refine your edit * titling with FCE and Photoshop * animating images to create engaging scenes * adding special effects filters * compositing to enhance your projects * outputting your material This new edition features updates such as an 8 page color insert, new video footage for you to work with on the DVD as well as corresponding lessons in the book, a more robust section about adding effects, new sections on iMovie to FCE workflow and working with FCE and Youtube, and much more. The companion DVD contains not only project media, but also demo software and free plug-ins for your use.

* 20+ tutorial lessons give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing

* Covers every essential activity from system set-up to outputting your material

* The companion DVD contains project media files, demo software, and plug-ins