Digital Non-Linear Desktop Editing

Using a series of editing tutorials and raw footage of actual productions, readers work through every step of the editing process from digitizing and structuring, to adding titles and compositing. These hands-on tutorials use popular editing tools including Speed Razor, Final Cut Pro, Avid Products, Pro tools, After Effects, and Ultimate; demos of many of these products are found on the companion CD-ROM and DVD-ROM.

Features:

• Practical Instruction on non-linear editing using real production footage provided on the companion DVD-ROM
• Detailed Tutorials teach readers the entire editing process from editing short format projects, documentaries and feature films, to building a working soundtrack
• Covers all digital output methods including Web (Flash, Real Video, and QuickTime), CD-R, DVD, Digital Video, Optical Tape, and EDLs
• Explains how to set up your editing system including hardware and software
• Covers the steps for getting started and explains how to get media into your computer - logging, digitizing, and capturing.
• Details how to manage complex projects including networking, archiving, and working with several editors
• Teaches how to add and mix music and sound, add sound effects, etc.
• Includes a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM with sample clips, demos, of popular editing programs, and other useful files. The DVD-ROM also includes raw footage for use in the editing tutorials.

• Introduction

• Getting Ready to Edit
• Nonlinear Editing Software
• Editing System Hardware
• Putting it all Together
• Setting up a Project
• Digitizing your Media
• Managing a Complex Project

• Editing
• Creating a Rough Cut
• Editing a Short Format Project
• Editing a Feature Film Scene
• Editing a Documentary
• Building a Soundtrack

• Post-Post
• Polishing the Soundtrack
• Titles
• Special Effects
• Videotape Outputs
• Audio Outputs
• Film Outputs
• Digital Outputs
• Glossary