Final Cut Pro 4 for Dummies

Final Cut Pro is Apple's video editing software package that allows users to streamline the editing process by zeroing in on designated frames rather than having to fast forward or rewind video during post/production. This text provides a guide to using this software.

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Unravel the mysteries of rendering, compositing, and transitions Go pro with nonlinear editing and new features like Compressor and Soundtrack Whether you're focused on the back lot or the back yard, let filmmakers Helmut Kobler and Chad Fahs reveal the secrets of Final Cut Pro and video production! Discover how to manage your media, incorporate special effects, make music with the Soundtrack, use LiveType to make text pop and glow, and produce positively cool video from any source. All this on the bonus CD-ROM Software plugins that add cool new video effects to Final Cut Pro 4 Links to great online resources for digital video filmmakers Special bonus chapters System Requirements: 350 MHz powerPC G4 or better. AGP Graphics card. Mac OS X 0. 2 or better. See the About the CD Appendix for details and complete system requirements.