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About the Book TopicWith the upgraded audio capabilities of FCP 4, video editors now have all of the tools they need to create and manage the aural elements of their projects within their editing system. In addition to audio editing, mixing, and effects tools, FCP 4 includes Soundtrack, an application that lets editors enhance their video projects with custom and royalty-free scores. Book DescriptionCovering the basics of producing great audio tracks to accompany video projects, Final Cut Pro 4 Audio with Soundtrack provides recording and editing tips and guidance on noise reduction tools, audio effects, and Final Cut Pro's powerful real-time audio mixer. Readers also learn how Soundtrack can be used to give video projects a professional finish with the addition of custom, royalty-free scoring. Theory is presented on a need-to-know basis and practical tutorials provide hands-on techniques for common tasks, including editing video to audio, editing audio to video, changing the length of a music bed, editing dialog, and mixing dialog with music and sound effects.
Synopsis
Covering the basics of producing great audio tracks to accompany video projects, Using Soundtrack provides recording and editing tips and guidance on noise reduction tools, audio effects, and Final Cut Pro's powerful real-time audio mixer. Readers also learn how Soundtrack can be used to give video projects a professional finish with the addition of custom, royalty-free scoring. Theory is presented on a need-to-know basis and practical tutorials provide hands-on techniques for common tasks, including editing video to audio, editing audio to video, changing the length of a music bed, editing dialog, and mixing dialog with music and sound effects. The accompanying CDROM includes tutorial lessons and sample media.
Learn the basics of great audio, including advice on recording sound, editing tips, noise reduction tools, audio effects, and Final Cut Pro's powerful real-time audio mixer with Using Soundtrack 1.2
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'Ideally we'd all learn Soundtrack from someone who is a skilled musician and understands the structure of music ... I can't think of a better person to unlock its power for the rest of us than the very talented Douglas Spotted Eagle.' —Philip
Learn the basics of great audio, including advice on recording sound, editing tips, noise reduction tools, audio effects, and Final Cut Pro's powerful real-time audio mixer with Using Soundtrack 1.2
About the Author
Douglas Spotted Eagle has established himself as a virtuoso performer, preeminent music producer, and noted videographer. The recipient of the first-ever award for Native American music in 2001, he also has received Emmy, Peabody, Dupont, and Telly awards. Currently under contract with Virgin/Higher Octave, he has recorded 14 solo albums and collaborated on more than 300 CD, film, and television projects. Recognized as a world leader in the Vegas product knowledgebase, he has authored numerous articles for this application and sister applications. He also hosts two web sites for users of Vegas and related products.