Final Cut Pro Efficient Editing: The ultimate guide to editing video with FCP for Mac, 2nd Edition

Book Synopsis: Unlock the hidden gems of video editing with Iain Anderson, Apple Certified Trainer

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Key Features

• Covers the newest FCP features (v10.6.6, June 2023) and is extensively tested with the latest bug fixes.
• Easy-to-follow and well-organized, with clear explanations and helpful tips for beginners and experienced users.
• Updated with the latest features, including a new 360 Workflows Appendix, Object Tracking, advanced color correction techniques, and much more.

Book Description

Elevate your video editing skills with Final Cut Pro, the ultimate tool for efficient and professional editing, offering powerful new features to enhance your workflow and give your videos a stunning look.

The second edition of this comprehensive guide covers exciting new features in FCP, teaching you how to streamline your workflow with customizable workspaces, shortcuts, and advanced trimming tools. Explore best-in-class titles and a comprehensive suite of visual effects in Final Cut Pro for dynamic videos, create a great-sounding mix with Final Cut Pro's audio tools, and utilize the magnetic timeline, multicam editing, and advanced color correction for every project.

Whether you're creating content for social media, YouTube, or Hollywood, Final Cut Pro Efficient Editing, Second Edition is your ultimate guide to professional video editing. Get your copy today and take your video editing skills to the next level.

What you will learn

• Organize and manage media from multiple sources
• Edit and manipulate video with an intuitive interface and powerful tools
• Streamline your workflow with customizable workspaces and keyboard shortcuts
• Sync and edit multicam interviews with ease and learn advanced trimming techniques
• Use advanced audio and color grading tools to achieve a professional-quality finish
• Work with other editors using the built-in collaboration tools
• Create stunning visual effects and complex motion graphics titles
• Export video projects in a variety of formats for delivery to multiple platforms and user devices

Who this book is for

This book is designed to help everyone: creative professionals, anyone new to video editing, and existing editors switching from other video editing systems to Final Cut Pro or stepping up from iMovie.

Whether you are a beginner or a professional, you'll find this FCP book highly valuable. All you need to get started is a basic familiarity with macOS.

Table of Contents

1. Quick start: An Introduction to FCP
2. Before the Edit: Production Tips
3. Bring It In: Importing Your Footage
4. Sort It Out: Reviewing and Keywording
5. Choose Your Favorites: Selecting, Rating, and Searching
6. Build the Spine of the Story: Quick Assembly
7. Cover It Up: Connections, Cutaways, and Storylines
8. Neaten the edges: Trimming Techniques
9. Consider Your Options: Multicam, Replacing, and Auditions
10. Explore a Little: Compound Clips and Timeline Tricks
11. Play with Light: Color Correction and Grading
12. Refine and Smooth: Video Properties and Effects
13. Blend and Warp: Video Transitions and Retiming
14. Boost the Signal: Audio Sweetening
15. A Few Words: Titles and Generators
16. You're Done: Exporting Your Edit and Finishing Up
17. Appendix A, 360 Video Workflows