Final Cut Express 2 - Editing Workshop

Go beyond the mechanics of Final Cut Express 2-learn how to edit with it! More than a button-pushing manual-this workshop gives you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing. You develop a working knowledge of this powerful editing application with 11 tutorials that cover each and every essential, including:

• Setting up your system and understanding the interface
• Getting your material into FCE and organizing it
• Slicing, dicing, and organizing clips
• Editing to build and trim a sequence of shots
• Adding transitions
• Using sound to refine your edit
• Titling with FCE and Photoshop
• Animating images to create engaging scenes
• Adding special effects filters
• Compositing to enhance your projects
• Outputting your material

The companion DVD contains a video introduction to FCE that is especially designed for iMovie users. It compares and contrasts the two applications to ease the transition. The DVD-ROM portion contains project media, demo software, and free plug-ins for your use.