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This guide offers instructions for 50 techniques for the creation of digital video. Each step is presented in detail, and numerous screen captures (a few in color) support the narrative descriptions. A companion CD-ROM also includes demonstrations of the techniques, as well as video clips and other materials. Meehan is a computer graphics trainer and consultant. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Presents 50 fast, easy, and powerful effects that creative professionals and amateurs alike can achieve almost instantly with Apple's hot new Final Cut Express video editing softwareProven step-by-step format, lavishly illustrated with "before" and "after" scenes from professional clipsIncludes masking techniques, creative use of colors and special effects, professional titling and rolling credit techniques, size deceptions, film-grain simulations, and much moreFeatures in-depth discussions of features and techniques that help readers make the necessary adjustments for their own videosReasonably priced Final Cut Express software is sophisticated enough for the professional, yet basic enough for the editing beginner or hobbyistCD-ROM is packed with all video clips from the book and valuable utilities
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