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: <br>* setting up your system and understanding the interface <br>* ingesting and organizing your material including drive-based and disc-based camera data<br>* slicing, dicing, and organizing clips <br>* editing to build and trim a sequence of shots <br>* adding transitions <br>* using sound to refine your edit <br>* titling with FCE and Photoshop <br>* animating images to create engaging scenes <br>* adding special effects filters <br>* compositing to enhance your projects <br>* outputting your material <br>The companion DVD contains project media, demo software, and free plug-ins for your use. <br><br><br>* Nineteen tutorial lessons give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing<br>* Covers every essential activity from system set-up to outputting your material <br>* The companion DVD contains project media files, demo software and plug-ins