Final Cut Pro Power Tips

Book description

Video project deadlines are brutal, budgets are tight, and everyones 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 problemsfast:

  • 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 Cuts audio tools, from edit to final mix

  • Master video and computer technology to avoid problems

  • Take control of Final Cuts nearly infinite effects capabilities

An essential reference for Apple Final Cut Pro editors.

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication Page
  5. About the Author
  6. Special Thanks
  7. Pearson’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  8. Free Additional Chapter—Online
  9. Credits
  10. Contents
  11. Introduction
  12. Chapter 1. Video Fundamentals
    1. Introduction
    2. Final Cut Pro Basics
    3. Video Basics
    4. Computer Basics
    5. Storage Basics
    6. Command Set Basics
    7. Chapter 1—Video Fundamentals Shortcuts
    8. Chapter Wrap
  13. Chapter 2. The Final Cut Pro Interface
    1. Introduction
    2. The Final Cut Pro Interface
    3. Optimize Preferences
    4. The Browser
    5. The Timeline
    6. The Viewer
    7. Hidden Viewers
    8. Troubleshooting
    9. Chapter 2—Interface Shortcuts
    10. Chapter Wrap
  14. Chapter 3. Libraries & Media
    1. Introduction
    2. Libraries, Events & Projects
    3. Import Media
    4. Manage Media
    5. Organize Media
    6. Customize the Timeline
    7. Chapter 3—Libraries & Media Shortcuts
    8. Chapter Wrap
  15. Chapter 4. Basic Editing
    1. Introduction
    2. Definitions for This Chapter
    3. Mark Clips
    4. Edit Clips
    5. Editing Tools
    6. Trim Clips
    7. The Timeline Index
    8. Chapter 4—Basic Editing Shortcuts
    9. Chapter Wrap
  16. Chapter 5. Advanced Editing
    1. Introduction
    2. Definitions for This Chapter
    3. Ingenious Techniques
    4. Compound Clips
    5. Multicam Editing
    6. Closed Captions
    7. Color Basics & Video Scopes
    8. Chapter 5—Advanced Editing Shortcuts
    9. Chapter Wrap
  17. Chapter 6. Audio
    1. Introduction
    2. Definitions for This Chapter
    3. Audio Prep
    4. Edit Audio
    5. Levels & Pan
    6. Audio Inspector
    7. Roles
    8. Audio Mixing & Effects
    9. Chapter 6—Audio Shortcuts
    10. Chapter Wrap
  18. Chapter 7. Transitions & Titles
    1. Introduction
    2. Definitions for This Chapter
    3. Transitions
    4. Titles & Text
    5. Generators
    6. Chapter 7—Transitions & Titles Shortcuts
    7. Chapter Wrap
  19. Chapter 8. Visual Effects
    1. Introduction
    2. Definitions for This Chapter
    3. Video Inspector Effects
    4. Transform Effects
    5. Viewer Effects
    6. The Effects Browser
    7. Effects Cookbook
    8. Masks & Keys
    9. The Color Inspector
    10. Chapter 8—Visual Effects Shortcuts
    11. Chapter Wrap
  20. Chapter 9. Share & Export
    1. Introduction
    2. Definitions for This Chapter
    3. Share & Export Basics
    4. After “The End”
    5. Chapter 9—Sharing & Export Shortcuts
    6. Chapter Wrap
  21. Chapter 10. Special Cases
    1. Introduction
    2. The Business of Media
    3. Clip Speed Changes
    4. Advanced Export
    5. 360° Video
    6. Additional Resources
    7. Chapter 10—Special Cases Shortcuts
    8. Chapter Wrap
  22. Summary
    1. That’s a wrap
  23. Larry Jordan’s Most Useful Shortcuts
  24. Index

Product information

  • Title: Final Cut Pro Power Tips
  • Author(s): Larry Jordan
  • Release date: October 2022
  • Publisher(s): New Riders
  • ISBN: 9780137928927