Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook

Film/Video/Production/Final Cut Pro . . . with an easy style and great depth, Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook is an enjoyable and important read. Osder and Carman offer a diverse background and extensive experience with Final Cut Pro. Richard Harrington, president of RHED Pixel and author of Photoshop for Video, Third Edition, and Final Cut Studio on the Spot, Third Edition . . . what makes Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook a standout in a crowded field of books on the how-to of digital editing is the recognition that its not just about learning the technology, but about how you think, organize, and manage a project to bring it to successful conclusion. Osder and Carman have written a unique book that brings together the critical marriage of technology and the real-world circumstances that confront nascent Final Cut Pro editors. Indispensable! Nina Gilden Seavey, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and director of The Documentary Center at George Washington University Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook offers a cookbook of postproduction workflows that teams can follow to deliver an array of products to their clients. It describes postproduction workflows, team roles and responsibilities, and required equipment for some of the most common media productions. Written with a unique iconography to better convey key points, and applicable to all levels of FCP users, the book sheds light on workflow processes and responsibilities, and includes five real-world workflows from a diverse range of projects. Also included is access to a continually evolving companion website that features additional e-chapters focusing on Final Cut ServerApples powerful new media asset management and workflow automation softwareas well as additional case studies and other material. Providing proven real-world workflows that act as blueprints on how to streamline production on a variety of multimedia projects, Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook belongs on the shelf of every postproduction house. Further information is available at www.finalcutproworkflows.com. Jason Osder is an Apple-certified Final Cut Pro instructor and President of Amigo Media. He is also an adjunct assistant professor of media and public affairs at The George Washington University. Robbie Carman is a member of the first generation of Apple-certified trainers and the VP and CTO of Amigo Media. He is certified to teach all levels of FCP, Aperture, DVD Studio Pro, Motion and also an Apple-certified technician for Xsan for Pro Video. He specializes in online editing and color-correction on standard and high-definition projects. Amigo Media is a Washington, DC area-based consultancy with the motto Relate, Educate, Create. www.amigomediallc.com Continue the discussion at www.finalcutproworkflows.com. Level: Intermediate/Advanced List prices: US $ 29.95 £ 15.99 22.95 ISBN: 978-0-240-810058 If you enjoyed this book please post a review to your favorite online bookstore today.Osder, Jason is the author of 'Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook' with ISBN 9780240810058 and ISBN 0240810058.