Audio & Video Editing

This concise, easy-to-use guide is overflowing with the techniques readers need to know to create great movies. Story builds the solid foundation that helps to better understand the camera.The "Digital Video Pocket Guide" is concise, easy to use, and is overflowing with the techniques you'll need to... More

""Whether you are a musician, an engineer, or both, this book will transport you through the universe of digital audio workstations in the most entertaining and intellectual way possible. This is not another dull user's manual for mouse-jockets. Rather, Professor Leider offers insights and creative ... More

At first glance, iMovie 4 looks identical to iMovie3. But under the hood, dozens of annoyances have been eliminated and dozens of polished touches have been added. The program tweaks include: editing enhancements, better navigation, and audio improvements. iDVD 4 has undergone a more thorough overha... More

Although the number of budding filmmakers and the availability of digital video technology are growing, there are currently no books that encapsulate the process of creating a feature-length film using only a video camera and a home computer. Whether you are an amateur filmmaker or a computer enthus... More

"iLife '04: The Missing Manual" gives you everything you need to unleash your creative genius with iLife '04, a suite of five programs (available at the Apple store and preinstalled on all new Macs) that is revolutionizing the way we work--and play. Everybody's talking about Apple's unparalleled so... More

"Tim Meehan is an FCP wizard and one of the most respected authors writing for the Mac platform today." --Mary Brenneman, Brenmary Productions If you dream of producing great video, great effects, and great fun with your Macintosh and your camcorder, Tim Meehan wrote this book for you. Along with th... More

A quick, easy guide to creating, editing, and publishing digital videos and DVDs using Apple's very popular tools for the Macintosh. Only book to combine coverage of both iMovie and iDVD in one, easy-to-follow tutorial. Shows readers new to digital video and DVD everything they need to know to begin... More

Learn to create sophisticated-looking visual effects, dramatic shots, and powerful sequences using low-cost methods adapted from high-end professional techniques in this text by award-winning filmmaker Chris Kenworthy.Have you ever watched a big-budget Hollywood movie and wondered "How did they do t... More

Taking a visual, task-based approach to teaching Premiere Pro, this reference uses pictures to guide readers through the software and show them what to do. Concise, straightforward steps include explanations that offer the fastest way to learn tasks and concepts.Need to take your Adobe Premiere Pro ... More

Today's non-linear editing systems are equipped with a wide range of color correction tools that were previously only available in dedicated color correction suites. This book shows video editors how to take full advantage of their power. Clear, step-by-step instructions are included for Avid XPress... More

The virtual classroom is a revolutionary new way to learn Adobe Premier-one of the most comprehensive applications for graphic designers, photographers, filmmakers, multimedia artists, entrepreneurs, and home video enthusiasts. Inside, you'll discover how to: Master navigating and production methods... More

Over the decades, distribution has remained the most elusive aspect of filmmaking. The Web provides filmmakers with a new option for distribution, exhibition, and broadcast. While other media streaming technologies are available, QuickTime remains the most popular option for its versatility, excelle... More