Teague Final Cut Pro 4 and the Art of Filmmaking

1. Auflage 2006
ISBN: 978-0-470-11320-2
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 410 Seiten, E-Book

The Ultimate Resource for the World's Best Digital VideoEditor
This full-color, hands-on guide introduces you to the powerfulnew features of Final Cut Pro 4, while leading you through allaspects of editing digital video. First you'll learn how to set upyour workstation and master fundamental concepts. Then you'll learnpro-tested techniques for every stage of the process--everythingfrom shooting tips to logging your footage, from adding transitionsand special effects to delivering your masterpiece in multipleformats. Along the way, professional video editors emphasize thetricks and shortcuts they use to get polished results.
Striking illustrations and screen shots throughout, plus samplevideo project files on the DVD make it simple for you to visualizeand grasp the concepts. Whether you're an emerging filmmaker or aseasoned vet, Final Cut Pro 4 and the Art of Filmmaking empowersyou to complete the tasks that film editors face daily, suchas:
* Mastering the new features, including unlimited real-timeeffects, auto rendering, motion blur, and time remapping
* Customizing the interface and keyboard shortcuts to best fityour work flow
* Editing clips in the Timeline quickly
* Creating complex overlays and transitions with contextualmenus
* Expertly adding effects, applying filters, and working withtext
* Creating titles with video generators and advanced Boris FXtitle generators
* Working with the audio tools to make your film sound as good asit looks
* Preparing your finished product for the Web, CDs, and DVDs
* Editing for 24fps
Featured on the DVD: All the clips you need to follow thelessons in the book, including a complete, fully edited short videodocumentary, and source material, so you can quickly get startedworking with real footage. Plus a bonus chapter on editing for24fps.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of eBook file.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Teague, Jason Cranford

Teague, David

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.
PART I: GETTING STARTED.
Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Workstation.
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Final Cut Pro.
Chapter 3: Creating Your Footage.
Chapter 4: Logging Your Footage.
Chapter 5: Capturing and Importing Your Footage.
PART II: EDITING YOUR MOVIE.
Chapter 6: Starting Your Edit.
Chapter 7: The Tools of Editing.
Chapter 8: Making Smart Edits.
PART III: ADDING EFFECTS.
Chapter 9: Working with Effects: Real-Time and Rendering.
Chapter 10: Adding Transitions.
Chapter 11: Using Filters for Color Correcting.
Chapter 12: Manipulating the Image with Filters.
Chapter 13: Compositing Images.
Chapter 14: Using Motion Controls.
Chapter 15: Making Temporal Changes with Keyframes.
PART IV: FINISHING TOUCHES.
Chapter 16: Fine-Tuning Your Audio.
Chapter 17: Adding Titles.
Chapter 18: Putting It All Together.
PART V: AFTER THE EDITING IS DONE.
Chapter 19: Managing Your Media.
Chapter 20: Printing to Video.
Chapter 21: Outputting Video for CDs, DVDs, and the Web.
Glossary of Terms.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Jason Cranford Teague has written and contributed to several best-selling books. He has been a graphic designer for more than 10 years, creating designs for clients including Coca-Cola, CNN, and WebMD. David Teague is a filmmaker, playwright, teacher, and film curator. He has directed, shown, and edited numerous movies, including The Sandman, Salome, and The Trouble with Andrew. The Teagues are the authors of several Sybex books, including Final Cut Pro 3 and the Art of Filmmaking.