Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 6

The book is actually really awesome even when you take the FCP class. The book walks your through a lot of things that may not be straight forward.


Sound examples and good tutorials.

Sure beats the manual. The DVD footage that accompanies the tutorial is woth its weight in gold.

Final Cut Pro 6 is the latest update to Diana Weynand's comprehensive text on editing with Final Cut Pro.

In its latest incarnation, Final Cut Pro 6 has been updated with new features and workflows, as well as a great deal of hands-on practice in every aspect of using FCP, including editing scenes from the USA TV Series "Monk".

This is the third version of this title that I have owned, and keep upgrading as I find it a valuable reference and key to unlocking new features with every Final Cut upgrade.

This book actually teaches you efficient work flows. All lessons designed in a really smart way, so your progress is well guided. Makes you learn keyboard shortcuts. The footage was fun to work with (not the usual snowboarders and surfers). Highly recommended.

When it comes to learn how to use an editing software, the most important thing you need is... footages! And that's where the DVD included in the book comes handy. For each lesson there is a project to load in FCP. The project lessons and the book together make the learning experience fun and, most importantly, very efficient.
This book is the one you need if you are very serious about editing.
A last word: I believe you need a little software editing experience prior to start this book otherwise it will be a little hard and discouraging.