Apple Pro Training Series 3e

Using Avid images and terminology, master teacher Diana Weynand takes editors through a comprehensive "translation course" designed for professional video and film editors who already know their way around Avid nonlinear systems. Readers will find detailed feature comparisons, practical conversion tips, and instructions on how to use Final Cut Pro features that aren't available in Media Composer. They'll also learn about what's new in version 6. Each chapter represents a complete lesson in some aspect of Final Cut Pro with a project to complete, a review section, and exercises to reinforce the lessons. A DVD includes all of the chapter lesson files. Using Avid images and terminology, master teacher Diana Weynand shows you how to perform the tasks you've been doing in Media Composer by using Final Cut Pro instead. You'll find detailed feature comparisons, practical conversion tips, and instructions on how to use Final Cut Pro features that aren't available in Media Composer. The book makes the transition easy. Each chapter presents a complete lesson in some aspect of Final Cut Pro with a project to complete, a review section, and exercises to reinforce the lessons.