Go beyond the mechanics of Final Cut Express 4--learn how to edit with it! More than a button-pushing manual--this workshop give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing. You develop a working knowledge with nineteen tutorials that cover each and every essential, including:


setting up your system and understanding the interface

ingesting and organizing your material including drive-based and disc-based camera data

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 project media, demo software, and free plug-ins for your use.