Final Cut Pro Power Tips

Length: 432 pages
Edition: 1
Language: English
Publisher: New Riders
Publication Date: 2022-10-24
ISBN-10: 0137928793
ISBN-13: 9780137928798
Sales Rank: #0 (See Top 100 Books)

Video project deadlines are brutal, budgets are tight, and everyone’s stressed. Anything that saves time, simplifies life, or improves results is a good thing. This book is a great thing! Packed with tips, techniques, shortcuts, and hidden gems, this book turns you into an editing powerhouse.

Renowned digital media innovator Larry Jordan delivers concise, well-tested techniques to make you more productive right now, without wasting time. These techniques are selected, organized, and illustrated to deliver maximum practical value directly to you.

Edit faster. Edit better. Edit easier.

These power tips solve problems―fast:

Plan your projects to save time on deadlines
Tweak your system and software to optimize performance
Organize media to make it easier to find
Wield the advanced, yet hidden, features unique to Final Cut Pro
Make the most of Final Cut’s audio tools, from edit to final mix
Master video and computer technology to avoid problems
Take control of Final Cut’s nearly infinite effects capabilities

An essential reference for Apple Final Cut Pro editors.

Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication Page
About the Author
Special Thanks
Pearson’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Free Additional Chapter—Online
Credits
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1. Video Fundamentals
    Introduction
    Final Cut Pro Basics
    Video Basics
    Computer Basics
    Storage Basics
    Command Set Basics
    Chapter 1—Video Fundamentals Shortcuts
    Chapter Wrap
Chapter 2. The Final Cut Pro Interface
    Introduction
    The Final Cut Pro Interface
    Optimize Preferences
    The Browser
    The Timeline
    The Viewer
    Hidden Viewers
    Troubleshooting
    Chapter 2—Interface Shortcuts
    Chapter Wrap
Chapter 3. Libraries & Media
    Introduction
    Libraries, Events & Projects
    Import Media
    Manage Media
    Organize Media
    Customize the Timeline
    Chapter 3—Libraries & Media Shortcuts
    Chapter Wrap
Chapter 4. Basic Editing
    Introduction
    Definitions for This Chapter
    Mark Clips
    Edit Clips
    Editing Tools
    Trim Clips
    The Timeline Index
    Chapter 4—Basic Editing Shortcuts
    Chapter Wrap
Chapter 5. Advanced Editing
    Introduction
    Definitions for This Chapter
    Ingenious Techniques
    Compound Clips
    Multicam Editing
    Closed Captions
    Color Basics & Video Scopes
    Chapter 5—Advanced Editing Shortcuts
    Chapter Wrap
Chapter 6. Audio
    Introduction
    Definitions for This Chapter
    Audio Prep
    Edit Audio
    Levels & Pan
    Audio Inspector
    Roles
    Audio Mixing & Effects
    Chapter 6—Audio Shortcuts
    Chapter Wrap
Chapter 7. Transitions & Titles
    Introduction
    Definitions for This Chapter
    Transitions
    Titles & Text
    Generators
    Chapter 7—Transitions & Titles Shortcuts
    Chapter Wrap
Chapter 8. Visual Effects
    Introduction
    Definitions for This Chapter
    Video Inspector Effects
    Transform Effects
    Viewer Effects
    The Effects Browser
    Effects Cookbook
    Masks & Keys
    The Color Inspector
    Chapter 8—Visual Effects Shortcuts
    Chapter Wrap
Chapter 9. Share & Export
    Introduction
    Definitions for This Chapter
    Share & Export Basics
    After “The End”
    Chapter 9—Sharing & Export Shortcuts
    Chapter Wrap
Chapter 10. Special Cases
    Introduction
    The Business of Media
    Clip Speed Changes
    Advanced Export
    360° Video
    Additional Resources
    Chapter 10—Special Cases Shortcuts
    Chapter Wrap
Summary
    That’s a wrap
Larry Jordan’s Most Useful Shortcuts
Index