Peachpit Press Final Cut Express 4: Visual QuickStart Guide

If you've gone beyond iMovie's capabilities, and want more from a video-editing program, Final Cut Express 4 is a good step up. Let Final Cut Express 4: Visual QuickStart Guide get you started. This task-based book will help you take full advantage of Express 4's powerful editing capabilities. Learn how to make effective, compelling videos without having to invest heavily in training or equipment. The strong visual approach and Sound Professional advice from a Digital video expert will help you master the program, including using special effects, compositing, titling, and Audio tools. You can even import iMovie projects. Finally, the book also shows you how to Output your finished work. So start making more sophisticated videos now.

Task-based approach

Strong visual approach and sound professional advice

Using special effects, compositing, titling, and audio tools

Output your finished work

Importing iMovie '08 projects, open Format Timeline, built-in AVCHD, and more