Between the covers of this book readers will find a comprehensive course on Apple's recently released consumer-level video editing software, Final Cut Express ($299), delivered by the instructor who trains the trainers: Diana Weynand. A self-paced learning tool, as well as the approved curriculum for all Apple-certified trainers on the product, Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Express offers step-by-step instruction in all aspects of the revolutionary app that's bringing professional-level editing to the masses. Each chapter in this hands-on guide represents a complete lesson-with a project to complete, a review section, and bonus exercises to reinforce the lessons. Weynand takes readers through every aspect of editing with Final Cut Express: working in the timeline and viewer, making and adjusting edits, trimming clips, working with audio, creating transitions and special effects, adding titles, correcting color, and more. Readers can work through the book from cover to cover or they can pick just the sections that interest them most. Either way, they'll find just what they need to begin making movie magic.