Go beyond the mechanics of Final Cut Express HD 3.5--learn how to edit with it! More than a button-pushing manual--this workshop give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing. You develop a working knowledge of this powerful editing application with eleven tutorials that cover each and every essential, including:

* setting up your system and understanding the interface

* getting your material into FCE and organizing it

* slicing, dicing, and organizing clips

* editing to build and trim a sequence of shots

* adding transitions

* using sound to refine your edit

* titling with FCE and Photoshop

* animating images to create engaging scenes

* adding special effects filters

* compositing to enhance your projects

* outputting your material

The companion DVD contains a video introduction to FCE that is especially designed for iMovie users. It compares and contrasts the two applications to ease the transition. The DVD-ROM portion contains project media, demo software, and free plug-ins for your use.

* Cover all of the essential editing processes from system set-up to outputting your material

* Eleven tutorial lessons give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing

* The companion DVD contains project files and a training video especially for iMovie users