Final Cut Pro Power Tips

<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Edit faster. Edit better. Edit easier.</p> <p>These power tips solve problems--fast: </p> <ul> <li>Plan your projects to save time on deadlines</li> <li>Tweak your system and software to optimize performance</li> <li>Organize media to make it easier to find</li> <li>Wield the advanced, yet hidden, features unique to Final Cut Pro</li> <li>Make the most of Final Cut's audio tools, from edit to final mix</li> <li>Master video and computer technology to avoid problems</li> <li>Take control of the nearly infinite effects in Final Cut Pro</li> </ul> <p>An essential reference for Apple Final Cut Pro editors.</p> <p>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.</p>