| | Publisher: CMP Books | Publication: 2004, English | ISBN: 9781578202560 | Pages: 304 |
Nonlinear, or digital, editing involves the manipulation of digitized video. Software applications permit the editor to cut, splice, make transitions, and edit film more precisely than was ever possible with conventional film editing techniques. Final Cut Express 2 is an inexpensive version of Apple's Final Cut Pro software, the leading nonlinear editing program for the Mac platform. In its first year, Final Cut Express proved to be a compelling alternative for hobbyists, students, and professionals who had formerly been limited to iMovie.
Final Cut Express 2 Editing Workshop is a classroom-in-a-book that teaches readers the art and technique of editing with Final Cut Express 2. It features a series of tutorials that cover the complete range of tasks, from installing the application to outputting. All of the necessary materials, including raw video footage and sequences, detailed instructions, and techniques taught in film schools, guide the reader to a working knowledge of Final Cut Express 2. The companion DVD includes a video introduction to Final Cut Express 2 specially designed for iMovie users, as well as tutorial media and plug-ins.
Go beyond the mechanics of Final Cut Express 2?learn how to edit with it! More than a button-pushing manual?this workshop gives you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing.
About the Author
Tom Wolsky is an honors graduate of the London School of Film Technique with nearly 40 years of professional experience spanning film, tape, and digital production. Career highlights include working on BBC documentaries and dramas; producing ABC News programs; managing tape operations and news editors; as well as the occasional screenwriting gig. Tom operates an independent studio, South Coast Productions. In recent years, he has acted as a guide on a number of online forums, published articles in DV and Macworld magazines, and taught in many venues including the Digital Media Academy at Stanford University. | |
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