Apple Installing Your Final Cut Pro Software - Manual (Page 3)

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Printed Documentation
You can find the following printed instructional material in your box:
 Final Cut Pro 5 User Manual: Provides comprehensive information about the
application and is organized into several volumes:
 Volume 1—Interface, Setup, and Input: Explains the basics of the Final Cut Pro
interface and the elements of a project, and provides instructions for setting up
your editing system, capturing footage to your computer, and importing files.
 Volume 2—Editing: Discusses each part of the video editing process, including
organizing your footage, creating a rough edit, and fine-tuning your edit using
advanced trimming techniques. Also includes instructions for multicamera editing
using powerful new multicamera editing tools.
 Volume 3—Audio Mixing and Effects: Provides instructions for mixing audio and
enhancing your video using the elaborate effects capabilities of Final Cut Pro.
Topics include adding transitions and filters, creating motion effects, compositing
and layering, creating titles, and color correcting your footage. Also covers
real-time playback and rendering.
 Volume 4—Media Management and Output: Provides information about managing
projects and media files, exchanging projects between editing systems, and
outputting completed projects. Also contains detailed explanations of settings and
preferences and information on video formats, frame rate, and timecode.
 Final Cut Pro 5 Getting Started: Provides an introduction to Final Cut Pro and helps
you get started using it.
 Final Cut Pro 5 Quick Reference: Provides information on keyboard shortcuts, tools,
and modifier keys.
 Final Cut Studio Workflows: Provides information on using the Apple postproduction
applications together and summarizes postproduction workflows.
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