Apple Pro Training Series

Final Cut Pro 7 Advanced Editing

By Michael Wohl

Published: Dec 23 2009
Edition: 1st
Pages: 480
ISBN: 978-0-321-63679-9
Copyright 2010

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

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Advanced Editing

Lesson 1 Professional Editing Technique

Lesson 2 Accelerating Your Workflow

Lesson 3 Trimming Concepts

Lesson 4 Advanced Trimming Techniques

Lesson 5 Audio Sweetening

Lesson 6 Multicamera Editing

Advanced Compositing and Effects

Lesson 7 Advanced Compositing

Lesson 8 Mastering Video Filters

Lesson 9 Creating Dynamic Effects

Lesson 10 Nesting Sequences

Lesson 11 Variable Speed

Finishing Techniques

Lesson 12 The Big Finish

Lesson 13 Sharing Your Work

Appendix A Working with RED Footage

Index