Final Cut Studio On the Spot

What a breath of fresh air! I highly recommend this book for folks that are motivated to take their knowledge of FCP to new heights. Bravo Gentlemen! Kevin Monahan, author-Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro, www.fcpworld.com ...provides you with wonderful tips and tricks, most of which you won't get anywhere else. Michael Horton, president, Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group What a great collection of tips and trickseveryone will learn something from this book; or be reminded of that great old tip that you'd forgotten. Tom Wolsky, South Coast Productions, creativecow.net cowmunity leader Packed with more than 500 techniques, this book delivers what you need to knowon the spot. It is suited to editors of all experience levels, whether you are: Migrating from another NLE Upgrading to Final Cut Studio 2 Seeking a handy reference to raise your proficiency No need to wade through tomes of documentation. Final Cut Studio On the Spot presents immediate solutions in an accessible format. Step-by-step instruction by Apple Certified Pros shows you how to: Optimize system performance Create impressive titles with Generators, Motion, LiveType, and Photoshop Build Commercial-quality transitions Work quickly with buttons and keyboard shortcuts Color correct to save vital shots, and keep them broadcast legal Fix and mix for professional-quality audio Use the compositing tools of master editors Design and import graphics seamlessly Integrate with other applications including Motion, Soundtrack Pro and Color Troubleshoot and recover files Manage media and backup strategies Export and publish finished projects to tape, DVD, or the Web Richard Harrington is an Apple certified instructor, and founder of a visual communications company called RHED Pixel. He is a popular conference speaker and on-camera trainer, the author of 10 books, and regular magazine contributor. Abba Shapiro is a lead instructor for Apple's certified training program and an award-winning writer/producer/director in video and film production with over 20 years of experience. Robbie Carman is an Apple certified instructor and the VP and CTO of Amigo Media. He specializes in online editing and color correction on standard and high definition projects. USER LEVEL: Intermediate to AdvancedHarrington, Richard is the author of 'Final Cut Studio On the Spot', published 2007 under ISBN 9780240810072 and ISBN 0240810074.