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Best book for FCP beginner
Hi,
I’m about to turn my attention towards FCP from Sony Vegas and wondered if anyone could recommend the best book for beginners but with ability of course to improve (similar I guess to Douglas Spotted-Eagles excellent Sony Vegas Pro tome).
I am based in Uk so UK friendly would be better but I’m just after the industry ‘bible’ really, if there is such a thing.
Many thanks
Matt
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6 Replies
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Take a look at the Apple Pro Training Series (Amazon.com, etc.) Excellent tutorials on everything and the texts for Apple certification. Can’t go wrong with these.
pvw
Phil Van West
Terra Nova Productions
Denver, CO
Video Production/Post-ProductionMac Pro 2009 8-core 2.66GHz / 16GB RAM / OS 10.6.2 / FCP 7.0.1 / QT 7.6
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Yes, I agree. I used these books to get certified and it helped get me up and running.
Apple Certified Master Pro FCS 2
Sony EX-3
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Just download the PDF of the FCS3 manuals from Apple for free. It’s all in there.
Scott Sheriff
Director
SST Digital Media
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Thanks for the advice (especially the free one at the end). Much appreciated!!
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Hi Matt!
The other books mentioned are good. I highly recommend
Final Cut Pro 4 and the Art of Filmmaking (Paperback)You can buy it new for $4.08 or used for $3.36 on Amazon.com
This book includes a DVD with footage used in the book. It’s a great in depth quick start book with clearly written directions and good pictures.
It covers the interface, filters, color correction, and finishing your project. Everything you need to know to get started. This coupled with the other books will greatly increase your understanding of Final Cut Pro.
-Nicholas Bierzonski
Senior Editor/DVD Author/Java Boy
http://www.finalfocusvideo.com
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Having previous experience with other NLEs, I think that with the book of Kevin Monahan (Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro), you will go strait to what you are looking for.
Cheers,
rafael
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