About the final cut pro documentation, Additional resources – Apple Final Cut Pro 7 User Manual
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About the Final Cut Pro Documentation
Final Cut Pro comes with various documents that will help you get started as well as
provide detailed information about the application.
• Exploring Final Cut Pro: The Exploring Final Cut Pro manual presents the basics of
Final Cut Pro in an easy, approachable way. Each chapter presents major features and
guides you in trying things out. A PDF version of the printed manual is available in
Final Cut Pro Help (in Final Cut Pro, choose Help > Exploring Final Cut Pro).
• Final Cut Pro 7 User Manual: This is a comprehensive document that describes the
Final Cut Pro interface, commands, and menus and gives step-by-step instructions for
creating Final Cut Pro projects and for accomplishing specific tasks. It is written for
users of all levels of experience. The user manual is available in Final Cut Pro Help (in
Final Cut Pro, choose Help > Final Cut Pro Help).
• Professional Formats and Workflows: The Professional Formats and Workflows document
covers how to use digital cinema, high definition, and broadcast formats (such as
DVCPRO HD, HDV, AVC-Intra, Sony XDCAM, REDCODE, and Apple ProRes) and devices
(such as Sony Video Disk Units and Panasonic P2 cards) with Final Cut Pro. The
Professional Formats and Workflows document is available in Final Cut Pro Help (in
Final Cut Pro, choose Help > Final Cut Pro Help).
Additional Resources
Along with the documentation that comes with Final Cut Pro, there are a variety of other
resources you can use to find out more about Final Cut Pro.
Final Cut Pro Website
For general information and updates, as well as the latest news on Final Cut Pro, go to:
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Apple Service and Support Websites
For software updates and answers to the most frequently asked questions for all Apple
products, go to the general Apple Support webpage. You’ll also have access to product
specifications, reference documentation, and Apple and third-party product technical
articles.
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For software updates, documentation, discussion forums, and answers to the most
frequently asked questions for Final Cut Pro, go to:
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For discussion forums for all Apple products from around the world, where you can search
for an answer, post your question, or answer other users’ questions, go to:
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Preface
Welcome to Final Cut Pro