Published by New Riders (October 24, 2022) © 2023

Larry Jordan
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    ISBN-13: 9780137928828

    Final Cut Pro Power Tips ,1st edition

    Language: English

    Video project deadlines are brutal, budgets are tight, and everyone is stressed. Anything that saves time, simplifies life, or improves results is a good thing. This book is a great thing! Packed with tips, techniques, shortcuts, and hidden gems, this book turns you into an editing powerhouse.

    Renowned digital media innovator Larry Jordan delivers concise, well-tested techniques to make you more productive right now, without wasting time. These techniques are selected, organized, and illustrated to deliver maximum practical value directly to you.

    Edit faster. Edit better. Edit easier.

    These power tips solve problems—fast:

    • Plan your projects to save time on deadlines
    • Tweak your system and software to optimize performance
    • Organize media to make it easier to find
    • Wield the advanced, yet hidden, features unique to Final Cut Pro
    • Make the most of Final Cut's audio tools, from edit to final mix
    • Master video and computer technology to avoid problems
    • Take control of the nearly infinite effects in Final Cut Pro

    An essential reference for Apple Final Cut Pro editors.

    Also by Larry Jordan: Techniques of Visual Persuasion shows you how to use images to grab the attention of the viewer long enough to powerfully share a message and move them to action. Available at Peachpit and major resellers today.

    Introduction

    CHAPTER 1 Video Fundamentals

    Final Cut Pro Basics

    Video Basics

    Computer Basics

    Storage Basics

    Command Set Basics

    Chapter 1: Video Fundamentals Shortcuts

    CHAPTER 2 The Final Cut Pro Interface

    Introduction

    The Final Cut Pro Interface

    Optimize Preferences

    The Browser

    The Timeline

    The Viewer

    Hidden Viewers

    Troubleshooting

    Chapter 2: Interface Shortcuts

    CHAPTER 3 Libraries & Media

    Introduction

    Libraries, Events & Projects

    Import Media

    Manage Media

    Organize Media

    Customize the Timeline

    Chapter 3: Libraries & Media Shortcuts

    CHAPTER 4 Basic Editing

    Introduction

    Definitions for This Chapter

    Mark Clips

    Edit Clips

    Editing Tools

    Trim Clips

    The Timeline Index

    Chapter 4: Basic Editing Shortcuts

    CHAPTER 5 Advanced Editing

    Introduction

    Definitions for This Chapter

    Ingenious Techniques

    Compound Clips

    Multicam Editing

    Closed Captions

    Color Basics & Video Scopes

    Chapter 5: Advanced Editing Shortcuts

    CHAPTER 6 Audio

    Introduction

    Definitions for This Chapter

    Audio Prep

    Edit Audio

    Levels & Pan

    Audio Inspector

    Roles

    Audio Mixing & Effects

    Chapter 6: Audio Shortcuts

    CHAPTER 7 Transitions & Titles

    Introduction

    Definitions for This Chapter

    Transitions

    Titles & Text

    Generators

    Chapter 7: Transitions & Titles Shortcuts

    CHAPTER 8 Visual Effects

    Introduction

    Definitions for This Chapter

    Video Inspector Effects

    Transform Effects

    Viewer Effects

    The Effects Browser

    Effects Cookbook

    Masks & Keys

    The Color Inspector

    Chapter 8: Visual Effects Shortcuts

    CHAPTER 9 Share & Export

    Introduction

    Definitions for This Chapter

    Share & Export Basics

    After "The End"

    Chapter 9: Share & Export Shortcuts

    CHAPTER 10 Special Cases (online)

    Workflow & Planning

    Clip Speed Changes

    Advanced Share & Export

    360° Video

    Additional Resources

    Chapter 10: Special Cases Shortcuts

    Larry Jordan's Most Useful Shortcuts