Final Cut Pro for Avid Editors : A Guide for Editors Making the Switch

In the only Apple-certified source for Final Cut Express 2 training, a bestselling author provides authorized instruction in Apple and Adobe products and curriculum development for entertainment-industry technologies. The comprehensive course gives even complete editing novices the chops to start creating high-quality with Final Cut Express 2. The companion DVD includes lessons.

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.