Overview
Written for beginning and experienced filmmakers and video producers, this book is a complete guide to the concepts and tools of digital non-linear editing. The hands-on guidelines explain the concepts of editing and teach filmmakers working in postproduction how to use their traditional editing skills with new digital technology.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.
Synopsis
Written for beginning and experienced filmmakers and video producers, this book is a complete guide to the concepts and tools of digital non-linear editing. The hands-on guidelines explain the concepts of editing and teach filmmakers working in postproduction how to use their traditional editing skills with new digital technology.
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.
Biography
Sonja Schenk is a seasoned film producer and editor. She is also the co-author of the popular Digital Filmmaking Handbook.