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In this Apple-authorized training book, director and filmmaker Michael Wohl teaches advanced skills that editing professionals need to know most Each chapter presents a complete lesson in some aspect of video editing or finishing, with hands-on projects for readers to complete as they go. Michael Wohl shows how to master advanced trimming techniques, make polished transitions, work with nested sequences, edit multi-camera projects, create fantastic effects, color-correct your video, and composite like a pro. This text also covers Soundtrack Pro, shows you how to manage your clips and media, and throughout the book he offers dozens of helpful tips on improving your editing workflow
The book' s DVD offers plenty of professional footage and project files for you to use as you work your way through each book' s lesson.
List of contents
SECTION I ADVANCED EDITING Ch 1 Advanced Editing Tools Ch 2 Trimming Tools Ch 3 Advanced Trimming Ch 4 Multicamera Editing SECTION II AUDIO EDITING Ch 5 Sound Editing Ch 6 Sound Mixing SECTION III VISUAL EFFECTS Ch 7 Motion Effects CH 8 Filters Ch 9 Animating Effects Ch 10 Nesting Sequences Ch 11 Variable Speed SECTION IV COLOR CORRECTION Ch 12 Correcting Contrast Ch 13 Correcting Color Ch 14 Matching Shots SECTION V PROJECT MANAGEMENT Ch 15 Clip Management Ch 16 Managing Media
About the author
Michael Wohl is best known as one of the principal designers of Final Cut Pro, a role he held for more than five years. He has also had success as a director and editor for more than 15 years. Michael is also the author of Apple Pro Training Series: Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro 5 (December 2005) and Advanced Editing Techniques with Final Cut Pro (September 2003)
