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New to Video Editing and Needing Advice
I’m just entering the video editing world, although I’ve done considerable film editing (semi-pro not pro!).
I am debating between starting with iMovie, Final Cut Express 2, and Final Cut Pro 5.
I know the gradation in difficulty levels but want some advice re whether it’s better to start with an easy program and then to later learn a more difficult one, or jumping right in and slowly learning the top end program.Any advice appreciated.
Thanks.
Mark
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12 Replies
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Start with FCP5, learn the basics, do the tutorials, start with an easy project (just cut and fades, the buildt up.
Rainer
You also need one good book about FCP
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Thanks.
Book recommendation?
One with color graphics preferred.Mark
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Lisa Brenneis, Final cut.
Rainer
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Also diana weynand
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Unless it’s changed in the latest edition, her book’s in black and white.
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Hi Tom,
perhaps you have a good recommendation. I remember my first steps and found Lisas book very helpful.
Rainer
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Both books b & w? What about Weynand’s?
thanks.
Mark
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Unlike most software, the manuals that come with Final Cut are excellent and very readable.
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Do you do the Fandango?
Chris
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[Scaramouche] “Book recommendation?
One with color graphics preferred.”Jerry Hofmann’s book on Final Cut Pro 4 (it will still work with FCP 5) He not only shows you how to use the FCP interface, but you cut a film along with him. All the materials are included with the book.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.comNow in Production, “The Rough Cut,” https://www.theroughcutmovie.com
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