CopyrightAcknowledgmentsIntroductionWho should use this bookWhat's in this bookHow to use this bookLearning Final Cut Express Chapter 1. Welcome to Final Cut ExpressYour First Final Cut Express Project: Start to FinishTouring Your Desktop Post-Production FacilityEditing and Effects WindowsInput and Output WindowsThe Final Cut Express HD Suite Chapter 2. Installing and Setting UpSystem RequirementsHardware Selection and ConnectionInstalling Final Cut ExpressOptimizing PerformanceTroubleshooting Chapter 3. Presets and PreferencesAbout Easy Setups, Presets, Settings, and PreferencesUsing Easy SetupsSpecifying User Preferences and System SettingsSetting Editing PreferencesCustomizing the Timeline DisplaySpecifying Render Control SettingsSetting Scratch Disk PreferencesSpecifying Memory & Cache SettingsSpecifying Playback Control SettingsSetting External Editors PreferencesCustomizing Final Cut ExpressCreating Custom Screen LayoutsCreating Custom Shortcut Buttons Chapter 4. Projects, Sequences, and ClipsAnatomy of an FCE ProjectAbout ProjectsUsing the Autosave VaultUndoing ChangesReconnecting Offline FilesDeleting MediaProject Maintenance TipsSetting Up for Multiple Projects and UsersWhat's a Sequence?Changing the Settings of an Existing SequenceWorking with Multiple SequencesAbout ClipsViewing and Setting Item Properties Chapter 5. Capturing VideoAnatomy of the Capture WindowSetting Up for CaptureEntering Information on the Capture TabCapture Clip: Capturing Video with Device ControlCapture Now: Capturing Video without Device ControlCapturing HDV VideoCapture Project: Batch RecapturingUsing DV Start/Stop DetectionTroubleshooting Capture Problems Chapter 6. Importing Digital MediaImporting Still ImagesWorking with Adobe Photoshop FilesImporting Audio FilesConverting Audio to 48 kHz on Import with iTunesImporting an iMovie Project Chapter 7. Organizing Clips in the BrowserAnatomy of the BrowserUsing the Browser to Organize Your ProjectCustomizing the Browser DisplaySearching for Items in the BrowserWorking with FoldersWorking with Browser Items Chapter 8. Working with Clips in the ViewerAnatomy of the ViewerWorking with Clips in the ViewerNavigating with TimecodeWorking with In and Out PointsAbout SubclipsUsing MarkersAdjusting the Viewer Display Chapter 9. Basic EditingBasic Editing OverviewBasic Editing Step-by-StepUsing FCE's Many Edit TypesPerforming Edits in the TimelineShortcuts for Marking Sequence Edit Points Chapter 10. Editing in the Timeline and the CanvasAnatomy of the CanvasUsing the Canvas WindowAnatomy of the Tool PaletteUsing the Tool PaletteAnatomy of the TimelineCustomizing Timeline Display OptionsNavigating in the TimelineWorking with Timeline TracksWorking with Items in the TimelineSearching for Items in the Timeline Chapter 11. Fine Cut: Trimming EditsTypes of Trimming OperationsSelecting an Edit for TrimmingAnatomy of the Trim Edit WindowUsing the Trim Edit WindowTrimming Edits in the TimelineTrimming Edits in the ViewerCorrecting Out-of-Sync Clips Chapter 12. Audio Tools and TechniquesLocating Audio Tools in the FCE InterfaceFCE's Audio FormatsAnatomy of the Viewer's Audio TabUsing the Audio TabEditing Audio in the TimelineEditing Clips with Multiple Audio ChannelsRecording Audio with the Voice Over ToolMixing and Finishing AudioAdjusting Audio Filters Chapter 13. Creating TransitionsAdding Transition EffectsWorking with Default and Favorite TransitionsEditing Video TransitionsModifying Audio TransitionsRendering Transitions Chapter 14. Compositing and Effects OverviewBasic Building Blocks of Effects CreationLocating and Applying EffectsUsing KeyframesSaving Effects Settings as Favorites Chapter 15. MotionSetting Motion PropertiesUsing WireframesUsing Motion Properties to Change a Clip's AppearanceAnimating Clip Motion with KeyframesCreating Motion PathsEditing a Motion Path Chapter 16. Filters and CompositingUsing Color Correction FiltersCompositingWorking with Mattes Chapter 17. Titles and GeneratorsGenerating TextThe Wonders of Outline TextUsing Animated Text GeneratorsAbout LiveType Chapter 18. Real Time and RenderingUsing Real-Time EffectsControlling Playback and Rendering QualityRenderingUsing Render CommandsManaging Render FilesRendering Strategies Chapter 19. Creating Final OutputUsing Tape Output ModesRecording Timeline PlaybackPrinting to VideoExporting Sequences and ClipsExporting Other QuickTime FormatsExporting Audio FilesExporting for LiveType and Soundtrack Appendix A. Online ResourcesApple Computer LinksOnline Users ForumsReferenceMavensFCP User Groups Appendix B. Keyboard ShortcutsIndex