Avid Made Easy

Create impressive effects with free DV and XPress ProCapture, edit, and output digital mediaImport and export images, movies, and audioMaster the Tools and Techniques Used by Professional EditorsAvid made non-linear video editing possible. This book makes it easy, even if you have no experience at all. In as little as a week, its clear instruction and realistic, practical tutorials will help you master every aspect of video editing with Avid:Capturing from DV or other source footageCreating and organizing storage binsCustomizing settings to suit your specific needsNavigating and selecting clips for editingEditing clips into sequencesTrimming sequences for more precise and flexible editingImporting graphics, audio, and moviesExporting edited sequences to a variety of formatsCreating transitional and segment effectsKnow where all the tools are, and quickly find the easiest way to access any Avid function.Easily manage all your video sources, multiple audio tracks, and transitions and trims!Get just the right amount of information for the task at hand, such as keyframing audio.But Avid Made Easy is more than a comprehensive introduction to the capabilities of Avid Xpress and Free DV products. Author Jaime Fowler brings every bit of his vast experience to bear, helping you choose the right approach for every situation. He even teaches advanced techniques that you won't find covered in any Avid manual.The enclosed DVD contains your personal copy of Free DV, all the files you need to complete the book's tutorials, and a collection of the hottest Avid plug-ins.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included.