Final Cut Pro X for iMovie and Final Cut Express Users ─ Making the Creative Leap

Updates and addendum for the new version of FCPX (10.0.3) are available on the companion website, fcpxbook.com.Are you an iMovie or Final Cut Express user ready to make the jump to Final Cut Pro? If so, look no further.
Take your movies to the next level with this easy-to-follow, hand-on guide from one of the preeminent Apple trainers in the world today. Author Tom Wolsky starts with the basics of Final Cut Pro X, allowing you to easily make the leap from Final Cut Express or iMovie, then gradually introduces you to more complex techniques with step-by-step tutorials. Tom specifically shows you how certain techniques and concepts you utilized in iMovie and Final Cut Express translate to Final Cut Pro.More than a button-pushing manual, this editing workshop gives your firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing with Final Cut Pro. It includes in-depth information on the application's features, interface elements, and tools. You will develop a working knowledge of the principles and methods taught in film schools with tutorials that covers the essentials:
. Nuances of system set-up to ensure smooth operation
. Getting your tape-based and file-based AVCHD and DSLR media into Final Cut Pro and getting it organized
. Editing to build and trim a sequence of shots. Working with audio, split edits, back-timing and level control
. Adding transitions. Final Cut Pro titling tools. Color correction, image animation, and special effects
. Compositing to enhance your projects
. Outputting your material

Tom Wolsky is an honors graduate of the London School of Film Technique with nearly 40 years of professional experience spanning film, tape, and digital production. Tom operates an independent studio, South Coast Productions. He also teaches for Apple Computer and for the Digital Media Academy and serves as a forum leader on creativecow.net

LESSON 1: Getting StartediMovie and Final Cut ExpressWhat You Really Need Multiple Drives Optimizing Your Computer For FCP MonitorsFiring Up the Application The Primary Panels Windows ArrangementsSummary
LESSON 2: The InterfaceLoading the LessonThe Event Library Event Library ButtonsThe Browser Event Browser Controls Filmstrip View List View Viewing Clips Event Browser DetailsThe ViewerThe InspectorToolbar Dashboard Left Side Buttons Right Side ButtonsThe Project LibraryThe TimelineQuick EditSummary
LESSON 3: Preferences & ImportingUser Preferences Editing Playback Import Preference FilesCreating a New EventImporting Importing from Camera Creating Camera Archives File-based Camera Reimporting Files Importing from Tape-based Cameras Importing from iPhoto and Aperture Importing from iMovie Importing XMLConverting Files Importing MusicSummary
LESSON 4: OrganizationLoading the LessonOrganizing the Clips Naming ClipsKeywordsFavorites & Rejects Search FilterSmart CollectionsOther Tools Compound Clips and AuditionsSummary
LESSON 5: Editing Basics: The Edit FunctionsLoading the LessonLook Before You CutEditing Clips Append Insert Connect Overwrite Replace AuditionSummary
LESSON 6: Advanced Editing: TrimmingLoading the LessonTrimming Shots Moving Shots Add Edits and Gap Clips Marking a Selection Range Selection Trim ShortcutsTrim Tools The Ripple Edit The Roll Edit The Slip Edit The Slide Edit The Position Tool Trimming Connected ClipsThe Precision EditorSummary
LESSON 7: WorkingWithAudioSetting Up the ProjectThe Split Edit Making Split Edits Trimming Expanded ClipsControlling Levels Audio Meters Audio Enhancements Channel Configurations Roles Mixing Levels in the Timeline Fading Levels in the Timeline Changing Levels on Part of a Clip Setting Clip Levels Match AudioPan LevelsEditing Music Adding Markers Connecting Clips Timeline IndexSynchronizing ClipsRecording AudioSummary
LESSON 8: Adding TransitionsLoading the LessonApplying Transitions Available Media Adjusting Transitions and Clips Transitions and Connected Clips Transitions and AudioTransitions BrowserSummary
LESSON 9: Basic TitlesSetting Up The ProjectTitles Browser Build In/Out Text Controls Text Styles Title Fades Bumpers, Opens, Credits, and Elements Lower Thirds Find and ReplaceGenerators and Themes Generators ThemesCustom AnimationCompound Titles Text Texture Putting It All TogetherStill Images ResolutionSummary
LESSON 10: Adding EffectsSetting Up the ProjectApplying An Effect Coping and Pasting Animating Effects Audition EffectsVideo Effects Basics Blur Distortion Keying Light Looks Stylize TilingAudio EffectsRetiming Constant Speed Changes Variable SpeedStabilizationSummary
Lesson 11: Color CorrectionColor Correction Color Balance Video Scopes Color Board White Balance Silhouette Night Broadcast Safe Match Color LooksSecondary Color Correction Shape Mask Color MaskSummary
LESSON 12: Animating ImagesSetting Up the ProjectTransform Scale Rotation Center Aspect RatioStraight MotionCurved Motion Changing SpeedCrop Trim Crop Ken Burns DistortOpacityMotion Control Pan and ScanSplit Screen Picture in PictureMultilayer AnimationSummary
LESSON 13: CompositingSetting Up the Project Generator Shapes Transparency Compositing Modes Compositing Exercise Screen Animated Text Composite Adding a BugTravel Mattes Soft Edge Split Screen Highlight MatteVideo in Text Making Text Compound Clips Separating Letters Adding Video EdgingSummary
LESSON 14: Outputting from Final Cut Pro Share Media Browser Apple Devices Blu-ray Disc DVD YouTube, Vimeo and OthersExport Roles Current Frame Image SequenceCompressor Send to Compressor Use Compressor SettingsSummary