Peachpit Press Apple Pro Train Series: Final Cut Pro 7 (Download)

Apple Pro Train Series: Final Cut Pro 7 from Peachpit Press, featuring 600 direct-download pages of tutorial content and including downloadable media files with lessons for over 40 hours of training, is an Apple-certified guide covering all aspects of video editing with Apple Final Cut Pro 7. Written by editor and certified trainer, Diana Weynand, the book starts with basic video editing techniques and goes all the way through advanced features, guiding you step-by-step through professional, real-world projects. The downloadable media files include footage from TNT's hit show Leverage and the international music creation event Playing For Change: Peace Through Music.

Each chapter presents a complete lesson in an aspect of video editing and finishing, using an accessible writing style, ample illustrations, professional broadcast footage, keyboard shortcuts to help you master techniques fast, and lesson goals and time estimates to help you plan your time. Review questions at the end of each chapter summarize what you've learned and prepare you for the Apple Certified Pro Exam.