Packed with more than 500 techniques, this book delivers what you need to know-on the spot. It is suited to editors of all experience levels, whether you are: Migrating from another NLE Upgrading to Final Cut Studio 2 Seeking a handy reference to raise your proficiencyNo need to wade through tomes of documentation. Final Cut Studio On the Spot presents immediate solutions in an accessible format. Step-by-step instruction by Apple Certified Pros shows you how to: Optimize system performance Create impressive titles with Generators, Motion, LiveType, and Photoshop Build Commercial-quality transitions Work quickly with buttons and keyboard shortcuts Color correct to save vital shots, and keep them broadcast legal Fix and mix for professional-quality audio Use the compositing tools of master editors Design and import graphics seamlessly Integrate with other applications including Motion, Soundtrack Pro and Color Troubleshoot and recover files Manage media and backup strategies Export and publish finished projects to tape, DVD, or the Web

Today's digital production tools empower the small team to produce multimedia projects that formerly required large teams. Orchestrating a production requires more than proficiency with the postproduction tools. Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook offers a cookbook of postproduction workflows that teams can follow to deliver an array of products to their clients. It describes appropriate postproduction workflows, team roles and responsibilities, and required equipment for some of the most common media productions.Combining the wisdom of traditional roles and responsibilities with an understanding of how FCP facilitates a new flexibility where these roles/responsibilities can be redistributed, this book sheds light on workflow processes and responsibilities, and includes 7 real-world workflows from a diverse range of projects: Money-Saving Digital Video Archive Long-Form Documentary with Mixed Sources Web-Based Viewing and Ordering System 30-Second Spot for Broadcast Multi-Part TV Series with Multiple Editors DVD Educational Supplement Music Video with Multi-Cam Editing and Multiple OutputsWritten with a unique iconography to better convey key points and applicable to all levels of FCP users, Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook is a vital reference tool for every postproduction house. The DVD files are also available at http://www.taylorandfrancis.com/cw/osder-9780240810058/.

Today's digital production tools empower the small team to produce multimedia projects that formerly required large teams. Orchestrating a production requires more than proficiency with the postproduction tools. Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook offers a cookbook of postproduction workflows that teams can follow to deliver an array of products to their clients. It describes appropriate postproduction workflows, team roles and responsibilities, and required equipment for some of the most common media productions. Combining the wisdom of traditional roles and responsibilities with an understanding of how FCP facilitates a new flexibility where these roles/responsibilities can be redistributed, this book sheds light on workflow processes and responsibilities, and includes 7 real-world workflows from a diverse range of projects: * Money-Saving Digital Video Archive * Long-Form Documentary with Mixed Sources * Web-Based Viewing and Ordering System * 30-Second Spot for Broadcast * Multi-Part TV Series with Multiple Editors * DVD Educational Supplement * Music Video with Multi-Cam Editing and Multiple Outputs Written with a unique iconography to better convey key points and applicable to all levels of FCP users, Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook is a vital reference tool for every postproduction house. The DVD files are also available at http://www.taylorandfrancis.com/cw/osder-9780240810058/.

Packed with more than 500 techniques, this book delivers what you need to know-on the spot. It is suited to editors of all experience levels, whether you are:
*Migrating from another NLE
*Upgrading to Final Cut Studio 2
*Seeking a handy reference to raise your proficiency
No need to wade through tomes of documentation. Final Cut Studio On the Spot presents immediate solutions in an accessible format. Step-by-step instruction by Apple Certified Pros shows you how to:

*Optimize system performance
*Create impressive titles with Generators, Motion, LiveType, and Photoshop
*Build Commercial-quality transitions
*Work quickly with buttons and keyboard shortcuts
*Color correct to save vital shots, and keep them broadcast legal
*Fix and mix for professional-quality audio
*Use the compositing tools of master editors
*Design and import graphics seamlessly
*Integrate with other applications including Motion, Soundtrack Pro and Color
*Troubleshoot and recover files
*Manage media and backup strategies
*Export and publish finished projects to tape, DVD, or the Web
Key Features:
* 400 time-saving workflow techniques
* Concise presentation is great for as a reference or a casual read
* Covers the major Studio toolsets for the editor