Final Cut Express HD 3.5 Editing Workshop, Third Edition

Go beyond the mechanics of Final Cut Express HD 3.5--learn how to edit with it! More than a button-pushing manual--this workshop give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing. You develop a working knowledge of this powerful editing application with eleven tutorials that cover each and every essential, including:* setting up your system and understanding the interface* getting your material into FCE and organizing it* 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 materialThe companion DVD contains a video introduction to FCE that is especially designed for iMovie users. It compares and contrasts the two applications to ease the transition. The DVD-ROM portion contains project media, demo software, and free plug-ins for your use. * Cover all of the essential editing processes from system set-up to outputting your material* Eleven tutorial lessons give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing* The companion DVD contains project files and a training video especially for iMovie users