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Apple Pro Training Series: Advanced Editing and Finishing Techniques in Final Cut Pro HD

by: DigitalFilm Tree; Wohl, Michael

Apple Pro Training Series: Advanced Editing and Finishing Techniques in Final Cut Pro HD

by: DigitalFilm Tree; Wohl, Michael

ISBN 13:
9780321256089
ISBN 10:
0321256085
Edition: DVD
Format: Paperback w/Disk
Copyright: 01/01/2005
Publisher: Peachpit Press
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Summary

The most comprehensive resource for advanced Final Cut Pro training: authorized by Apple and used in the company's own training program.

Foreword

xvii

Introduction

xxi

Getting Started

(8)

Advanced Editing

Applied Editing

(32)

Basic Dialogue Editing

(22)

Cutting an Action Scene

(7)

Bonus Section: Cutting Interview Footage

(1)

What You've Learned

(2)

Advanced Trimming

(28)

The Trim Edit Window

(11)

Multi-Track Trimming

(4)

Asymmetrical Trimming in the Timeline

(2)

Asymmetrical Trimming in the Trim Edit Window

(3)

Trimming Under Transitions

(4)

What You've Learned

(3)

Bonus Cutting Interview Footage

Building the Base Track

Add B-Roll

Fine-Tune Timing

Getting Clever with B-Roll

What You've Learned

Advanced Effects

Motion Effects

(56)

Working with Motion Properties

(12)

Creating Dynamic Motion Effects

(9)

Generating Motion Paths

(19)

Fine-Tuning the Composition

110

(9)

Creating Templates

119

(4)

What You've Learned

123

(2)

Customizing Motion and Filter Effects

125

(42)

Streamlining Effects Using Favorites

126

(10)

Using Favorities vs. Paste Attributes

136

(1)

Choreographing Effects Across Multiple Clips

137

(9)

Positioning Clips Precisely

146

(3)

Modifying Motion Paths Using Bezier Handles

149

(3)

Working with Effects Filters

152

(9)

Working with Text

161

(4)

Additional Exercises

165

(1)

What You've Learned

165

(2)

Variable Speed

167

(28)

Basic Slow Motion

168

(3)

Variable Speed Effects

171

(18)

Using the Motion Viewer

189

(4)

What You've Learned

193

(2)

Nesting Sequences

195

(38)

Basic Nesting

197

(2)

Applying Effects to Multiple Clips

199

(2)

Applying Complex Geometric Settings

201

(9)

Changing the Render Order

210

(5)

Reordering Motion Effects

215

(3)

Mixing Sequence Sizes

218

(5)

Using Nesting as an Editing Tool

223

(8)

What You've Learned

231

(2)

Composite Modes

233

(30)

Understanding Composite Modes

234

(1)

Applying a Composite Mode

234

(20)

Complex Composite Mode Effects

254

(7)

What You've Learned

261

(2)

Travel Mattes

263

(28)

What Are Travel Mattes?

264

(1)

Alpha Travel Mattes

265

(12)

Luma Travel Mattes

277

(12)

What You've Learned

289

(2)

Keying

291

(26)

Identifying Good Source Footage

292

(2)

Basic Keying

294

(19)

Going Beyond the Basics

313

(1)

What You've Learned

314

(3)

Color Correction

Evaluating Video Images

317

(46)

Attributes of a Video Image

318

(6)

Range Checking

324

(6)

Accessing Video Scopes

330

(3)

The Waveform Monitor

333

(8)

The Vectorscope

341

(9)

Understanding the Histogram

350

(4)

Evaluating Color Balance Using the Parade Scope

354

(3)

Using an External Monitor

357

(4)

What You've Learned

361

(2)

Color-Correcting Contrast

363

(28)

Primary Color Correction

364

(1)

Understanding Contrast

365

(5)

Basic Contrast Grading

370

(2)

The Blacks, Mids, and Whites

372

(5)

Grading the Contrast

377

(7)

Using High-Contrast Effects

384

(5)

What You've Learned

389

(2)

Color Balancing

391

(36)

Compensating for Lighting

392

(4)

Understanding the Color Wheel

396

(9)

Color Balancing a Scene

405

(4)

Rendering Faces Naturally

409

(3)

Auto Balance Eyedroppers

412

(4)

Using Color to Create a Stylized Look

416

(9)

What You've Learned

425

(2)

Color Correcting for Scene Continuity

427

(38)

The Importance of Visual Harmony

428

(2)

Making Visual Comparisons

430

(9)

Color Correcting Across Scenes

439

(9)

Executing a Complete Color Correction Workflow

448

(15)

What You've Learned

463

(2)

Secondary Color Correction

465

(40)

When to Use Secondary Color Correction

466

(3)

Using Balance and Hue Wheels

469

(4)

Using Limit Effect Controls

473

(10)

Creating a New Color with Limit Effect Controls

483

(8)

Real-World Secondary Color Correction

491

(5)

Creating a Look Using Selective Color Controls

496

(6)

What You've Learned

502

(3)

Working with Audio

Working with Soundtrack

505

(52)

Understanding Soundtrack Basics

506

(5)

Basic Elements of Audio and Music

511

(10)

Setting Soundtrack Preferences

521

(2)

Adding Effects and Splitting a Track

523

(16)

Working with Audio Effects

539

(6)

Using Envelopes to Edit Audio

545

(8)

Saving Soundtrack Projects

553

(2)

What You've Learned

555

(2)

Using Soundtrack with Final Cut Pro

557

(62)

Compose a Score from Prerecorded Loops

558

(12)

Put On Your Video Editor's Cap

570

(4)

Completing the Round Trip

574

(7)

Finalize the Score

581

(10)

Advanced Editing and Mixing

591

(9)

Exporting Projects

600

(1)

Building a Favorites Library

601

(2)

Recording Audio in Soundtrack

603

(14)

What You've Learned

617

(2)

Audio Finishing

619

(42)

Preparing the Sequence

620

(1)

Displaying Waveforms in the Timeline

621

(2)

Muting and Soloing Audio Tracks

623

(4)

Setting the Level of the Dialogue

627

(13)

Exploring the Audio Mixer

640

(7)

Keyframing Audio

647

(9)

Subframe Audio Trimming

656

(3)

What You've Learned

659

(2)

Configuring Audio Output

661

(28)

Working with Multiple Outputs

662

(10)

Exporting Audio for Sweetening

672

(9)

Exporting Audio to AIFF

681

(2)

Exporting Audio to OMF

683

(3)

What You've Learned

686

(3)

Titling with Live Type

Using LiveType with Final Cut Pro

689

(32)

Viewing the Finished Project

690

(1)

Configuring the LiveType Work Environment

691

(3)

Exporting Video from Final Cut Pro for Use in LiveType

694

(5)

Animating Text on a Curved Path

699

(16)

Using LiveType Projects Directly within Final Cut Pro

715

(4)

What You've Learned

719

(2)

Bonus Create a Motion Menu

Viewing the Finished Project

Creating the Motion Menu Background

Building the Menu Bars

Animating the Main Title Bar

Animating the Chapter Bars

Preparing Content for Output

What You've Learned

Animated Type Effects

721

(48)

Viewing the Finished Project

722

(1)

Creating a New Project

723

(1)

Building a Background

724

(8)

Building a Second Background

732

(3)

Creating Matted Text

735

(8)

Placing a Photoshop Image

743

(3)

Animating Objects

746

(19)

Outputting Your Movie

765

(1)

What You've Learned

766

(1)

Bonus Section: Creating a DVD Motion Menu

766

(3)

Project Management

Advanced Clip Management

769

(28)

Using the Browser as a Clip Database

770

(7)

Working with Timecode

777

(9)

Recording to Dual Systems

786

(5)

Using Film-Safe Editing

791

(1)

Using Dupe Detection

792

(3)

What You've Learned

795

(2)

Managing Media

797

(22)

Understanding the Relationship Between Clips and Media

798

(7)

Using the Media Manager

805

(5)

Working with Low- vs. High-Resolution Clips

810

(7)

What You've Learned

817

(2)

Encoding and Outputting Video

819

(15)

Using Compressor

820

(10)

Exporting QuickTime Files

830

(2)

What You've Learned

832

(2)

Working with Film and 24p

Working with Cinema Tools

834

(1)

Deciding on Your Workflow

Creating the Database

Understanding Telecine Logs

Editing Essentials

Generating Lists

Finishing Steps

What You've Learned

Appendix A 24p Editing Basics

835

(1)

Converting Film and HD to Standard Video

Using Reverse Telecine

The Easy Way to 24 fps

What About PAL?

Appendix B Working with 16x9

835

(1)

Capturing and Editing 16x9

Outputting Native 16x9

Outputting Letterboxed 16x9

Appendix C Round-Trip Production

Glossary

835

(2)

Index

837

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Apple Pro Training Series: Advanced Editing and Finishing Techniques in Final Cut Pro HD

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0321256085

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0321256085

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