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The only Apple-certified guide to Final Cut Express 4, this book delivers the techniques you need to make movie magic with DV, HDV, or AVCHD footage. Each chapter presents a complete lesson in an aspect of video editing and finishing, with hands-on projects to complete as you go. All the files you need are on the included DVD-ROM. You’ll learn how to make effective edits and adjust them precisely; create polished transitions and sophisticated composites; add audio tracks, titles, and speed and motion effects; then color-correct and finish your video for export to DVD or the Web. Whether you’re a student, a devoted amateur who’s serious about digital video, or a professional who needs a comprehensive editing program, you’ll find everything you need to learn Final Cut Express 4 within the pages of this book. DVD-ROM includes lesson and media files for over 20 hours of training.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If like me, you are new to movie making, this book must be top of your list. It takes you step by step from importing your movie into Final Cut Express 4 right through to the finished product including adding your own sound. The beauty of the book is that the included CD contains movie clips, sequences and sound tracks which you will use throughout the lessons. This has to be the ultimate in hands on training, everything is so well explained!
At the end of each chapter there is "Lessons Review" by way of questions and answers plus a list of Keyboard Shortcuts. I have copied these and find them a very useful reference set.
To detail everything in the book would mean writing another book. Suffice to say it is without doubt the best AppleTraining Series Book I have read so far. As an absolute beginner before I read this book I can now put together a good movie.
Buy it! I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
At the end of each chapter there is "Lessons Review" by way of questions and answers plus a list of Keyboard Shortcuts. I have copied these and find them a very useful reference set.
To detail everything in the book would mean writing another book. Suffice to say it is without doubt the best AppleTraining Series Book I have read so far. As an absolute beginner before I read this book I can now put together a good movie.
Buy it! I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This training guide which includes a DVD with the material used in the lessons is generally well written. For anyone completely new to Apple and/or video editing in Final Cut Express 4, it is essential as an introduction, covering all the non linear editing basics of this application.
A word of warning, however - this book is not a manual and cannot be readily used for reference. Some of the lessons take about 90 minutes to complete. In this format, it would have been better to split the longer lessons into two. On the other hand, the lesson on capturing video is somewhat brief relative to other lessons, and more explanation on capture settings and preferences might have been useful. This said, the level of detail on each topic is adequate, and for basic training, the book is indispensable.
A word of warning, however - this book is not a manual and cannot be readily used for reference. Some of the lessons take about 90 minutes to complete. In this format, it would have been better to split the longer lessons into two. On the other hand, the lesson on capturing video is somewhat brief relative to other lessons, and more explanation on capture settings and preferences might have been useful. This said, the level of detail on each topic is adequate, and for basic training, the book is indispensable.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been using this book to reinforce the lessons I have been taking via Apples One to One training. The book is clearly laid out, and the sample media and project files are execllent for getting used to the various editing options. I agree that it is not great as a reference. The extra lessons in PDF format on the DVD cover the more advanced editing features of Final Cut Express. All in all a great resource for anyone wanting to do more adavnced editing than iMovie allows.
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Worth it for me
Having had Final Cut Express on my computer for over a year, and struggling to understand how to use it, I decided to invest in this training manual. Read more
Published 5 months ago by brunch55
Methodical, complete, concise. A great book for beginners and...
Apples pro guide for Final Cut Express takes what seems at first to be a daunting video editing package and splits it down to a methodical set of exercises backed up with the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by James McG
Perfect Book
I recommend this book to every one who is searching for easy and detaild way to learn about the Final Cat E. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Kropeczka
Good training tool
An indispensable tool for those self-taught who want to deepen their knowledges in Final Cut Express.
Published on 17 May 2010 by Vasco da Gama
Final Cut Express 4 Movie Making for Everyone by Diana Weyland
Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Express 4: Movie Making for Everyone
This book in the Apple Pro Training Series is excellent. Read more
This book in the Apple Pro Training Series is excellent. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2010 by John Watson
Forget the rest
From zero to Hero in a week. I hate manuals...until now. This course was fast and FUN. If you want to learn how to edit - geddit. B
Published on 9 Jan 2010 by B. Taylor
Perfect manual for the novice video editor
As somebody new to video editing not just Final Cut Express 4 I have found this the perfect introduction manual to get you started and give you an overview of the video editing... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by Late Starter
excellent
The product arrived good order and on time thank you would recommend for future products.
Published on 3 Jun 2009 by B. A. Herdman
Excellent - good to learn by doing!
After being a complete novice, I bought this book to help me create better movies out of the various footage and photos I had lying around the house... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2009 by L. McNeill
Final Cut Express 4 by Diana Weynand
This is probably a great book if you have time to run through the exercises, but it does not work as a reference guide.
Published on 21 May 2008 by The Slemster
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