Having introduced a generation of Hollywood filmmakers to nonlinear video editing, Michael Rubin is back to make filmmakers of the rest of us, whether we're documenting our friends and family for posterity, producing corporate training videos, or testing our wings as independent filmmakers. In these pages he shows readers everything they need to know to start producing entertaining and informative videos with Apple's new Final Cut Express ($299)-video-editing software that packs a lot power for the money. Offering loads of illustrations and a friendly writing style, this volume makes it easy for even complete novices to enter the world of digital video editing. After covering the basics of working with Final Cut Express-using the timeline, adjusting shots, inserting audio tracks, adding text and titles, and more-Rubin lets users practice their skills by editing and assembling video clips included on the companion DVD to create a short movie scene. By the time you reach the end of the book, you'll be ready to create your own projects from new footage and greatly improve your existing footage.