Completely revised for Final Cut Pro 7 and featuring new footage from TNT�s hit show Leverage and the international music creation event Playing For Change: Peace Through Music, this best-selling, Apple-certified guide provides a strong foundation in all aspects of video editing. Renowned author Diana Weynand starts with basic video editing techniques and takes you all the way through Final Cut Pro�s powerful advanced features.

Each chapter presents a complete lesson in an aspect of video editing and finishing, using professional broadcast footage. After marking and editing clips to create a rough cut, you�ll learn how to trim and refine the cut before moving on to complex tasks such as adding titles, creating transitions and motion effects, applying filters, and working with multi-format and multi-camera footage. The book covers Final Cut Pro�s exciting new features, including iChat Theater support, the redesigned speed tools, and sharing projects on a Blu-ray disc.

* DVD-ROM includes lesson and media files for over 40 hours of training
* Focused lessons take you step-by-step through professional, real-world projects
* Accessible writing style puts an expert instructor at your side
* Ample illustrations and keyboard shortcuts help you master techniques fast
* Lesson goals and time estimates help you plan your time
* Chapter review questions summarize what you�ve learned and prepare you for the Apple Certified Pro Exam