Final Cut Pro 7 advanced editing

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wohl, Michael, Author.

Series:

Apple Pro training series Final Cut Pro 7 advanced editing

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Final cut (Electronic resource)--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Final cut (Electronic resource).

Digital video--Data processing--Editing.

Digital video.

Motion pictures--Editing--Data processing.

Motion pictures.

Video tapes--Data processing--Editing.

Video tapes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 465 p.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Real-time editing and effects

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Peachpit Press 2010

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

In this Apple-authorized guide, director and filmmaker Michael Wohl teaches the advanced skills that editing professionals need to know most. Using professional broadcast, documentary, and dramatic footage, Wohl delivers a comprehensive course in video editing and finishing. Readers will learn how to create polished transitions, fix screen direction errors, edit multi-camera projects, work with nested sequences, create fantastic effects, use filters creatively, and composite like a pro. Also covers advanced workflows for managing clips and media, and working with film. DVD-ROM includes lesson and media files Focused lessons take you step-by-step through professional, real-world projects Accessible writing style puts an expert instructor at your side Ample illustrations and keyboard shortcuts help you master techniques fast Lesson goals and time estimates help you plan your time Chapter review questions summarize what you’ve learned and prepare you for the Apple Certified Pro Exam

Contents:

Cover

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Advanced Editing

Lesson 1 Professional Editing Technique

How the Pros Do It

Three-Point Editing

Insert Editing

Audio-Only and Video-Only Editing

Dragging to the Timeline

Handling Target Track Settings

Lesson Review

Cameo: Tapeless Groove-Steve Purcell

Lesson 2 Accelerating Your Workflow

Going Beyond the Double-Click

Using the Recent Clips Pop-Up Menu

Using Match Frame

Matching Subclip Frames

Viewing Master Clips in the Browser

Matching to the Source File

Using the Replace Edit

Replacing One Shot with Another

Replacing Using In and Out Points

Replacing a Shot with Itself

Ganging the Playheads

Lesson 3 Trimming Concepts

The Dynamic Art

Understanding Basic Trimming

Trimming in Practice

Trimming from the Keyboard

Using Numerical Trimming

Extending Edits

Splitting Edits

Using Slip and Slide

Slipping Clips

Sliding Clips

Slipping and Sliding from the Keyboard

Lesson 4 Advanced Trimming Techniques

Using the Trim Edit Window

Trimming Dynamically

Trimming Across Multiple Tracks

Trimming Asymmetrically

Additional Practice

Lesson 5 Audio Sweetening

Mastering Audio Levels

Matching Audio Levels

Removing Normalization

Adjusting Levels Dynamically

Adding Fades

Fading Using Keyframes

Making Uniform Changes

Bussing in Final Cut Pro

Filtering Audio

Applying Audio Filters

The Final Mix

Using the Audio Mixer Window

Recording Live Keyframes

Lesson 6 Multicamera Editing

Editing Multicamera Footage

Using the Multiclip

Creating a Multiclip

Editing with a Multiclip

Trimming a Multiclip Sequence

Collapsing a Multiclip

Working with Many Angles

Setting Angle Order.

Deleting and Adding Angles

Editing the Multiclip

Preset Multiclip Button Bars

Switching Angles

Using the Keyboard

Separating Audio and Video

Applying Effects to Multiclips

Bonus Exercise

Cameo: Digital Genesis-Edward R. Abrams

Advanced Compositing and Effects

Lesson 7 Advanced Compositing

Launching a Project

Using RT Extreme Settings

Reviewing Motion Basics

Resetting Attributes

Creating a Multilayered Show Opener

Editing Superimposed Video Layers

Cropping Images

Resizing and Repositioning Clips

Positioning Clips Precisely in the Canvas

Distorting Images

Changing Clip Timing

Experimenting with Composite Modes

Adding Graphics from a Layered Photoshop File

Adding the Logo to the Composition

Rotating the Surfboard

Creating Transparency

Copying Attributes

Adjusting the Text Layers

Adding Drop Shadows

Creating a Travel Matte

Lesson 8 Mastering Video Filters

Applying Filters

Applying Filters to a Browser Clip

Applying a Filter to a Clip in a Sequence

Using Auto Select with Multiple Tracks

Applying a Filter with Drag and Drop

Applying a Filter to Multiple Clips

Copying and Pasting Filters

Modifying Filter Settings for All Clips in a Sequence

Applying a Filter to a Portion of a Clip

Modifying Filters

Changing Parameters

Adjusting a Filter's In and Out Points

Resetting Parameters

Deleting Filters

Controlling Filter Order

Moderating Filter Effects

Controlling Filter Effect Amount

Masking Filter Effects

Managing Filters

Preferred Effects

Creating Favorite Filters

Applying a Favorite Filter to a Clip

Creating Filter Packs

Organizing the Favorites Bin

Moving and Preserving Favorites

Using Specific Filter Categories

Understanding Corrective Filters.

Using Utility Filters

Using Non-Corrective Filters

Using Other Filters

Lesson 9 Creating Dynamic Effects

Keyframing Basics

Keyframing in the Canvas

Modifying the Path

Smoothing Your Path

Moving the Path

Deleting Keyframes

Controlling Acceleration

Keyframing in the Viewer

Smoothing Keyframes

Animating Filters

Keyframing in the Timeline

Displaying Keyframe Bars

Customizing Keyframe Bars

Editing Keyframe Graphs in the Timeline

Lesson 10 Nesting Sequences

Understanding Nested Sequences

Basic Nesting

Understanding Live Links

Applying Effects to Multiple Clips

Applying Complex Geometric Settings

Applying Motion Parameters

Add a Background Element

Adjusting the Anchor Point

Changing the Render Order

Reordering Motion Effects

Mixing Sequence Sizes

Using Nesting as an Editing Tool

Marking a Sequence with In and Out Points

Editing Within the Nested Sequence

Using Pre-Trimmed Subsequences

Editing the Content of a Subsequence

Lesson 11 Variable Speed

Constant Speed Changes

Maintaining Sequence Length

Scaling Attributes

Displaying Speed Indicators

Variable Speed Changes

Ramping Constant Speed Effects

Creating Speed Segments

Smoothing Speed Segments

Custom Speed Keyframe Curves

Dragging Speed Keyframes

Creating a Temporary Freeze

Using the Speed Tool

Removing Speed Effects

Copying and Saving Speed Effects

Cameo: RED Baron-Brian Gonosey

Finishing Techniques

Lesson 12 The Big Finish

Widescreen Workflows

Converting 4:3 Footage to Widescreen

Converting Widescreen Footage to 4:3

More Letterboxing Techniques

Managing Your Media

Consolidating Media

Moving Media

Trimming Sequences in Media Manager.

Lesson Review

Lesson 13 Sharing Your Work

Sharing to Apple Devices

Sharing to Optical Media

Creating a DVD

Creating an HD Disc

Sharing to the Web

Creating a Custom Web Movie

Exporting Audio

Creating a Stereo Mix

Exporting Channel Groups

Making a Multichannel QuickTime Movie

Exporting Audio to OMF

Delivering Corresponding Video

Exporting QuickTime Movies

Creating Reference Movies

Exporting Project Data

Appendix A: Working with RED Footage

Installing the Plug-in

Managing RED Media

Ingesting the Footage

Editing with RED Footage

Outputting a RED Project

Index

Media.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9786612453328

9780132089401

0132089408

9781282453326

1282453327

9780321701183

0321701186

OCLC:

1027173351