Final Cut Pro X: Making the Transition is a new book from Final Cut Pro training guru Larry Jordan. For all the jabs and snubs the latest version of FCP has received, there is some merit to the software. It’s certainly not for everyone in its current state; however, it has a lot of power and conveniences that aren’t quite visible on the surface.
I’ve been keeping up with Larry Jordan’s comments on FCP X since it was announced at NAB earlier this year. One thing is for sure, Mr. Jordan knows his stuff when it comes to Final Cut.
In this useful, cut-to-the-chase guide to the program, popular trainer and Final Cut guru Larry Jordan takes these experienced users through all the components of the software, from importing footage and organizing media to export and sharing. Along the way, they’ll learn the best ways to edit footage and add transitions, effects, and filters, do basic color correcting, work with audio, and utilize a variety of HD workflow techniques, to name a few.
Final Cut Pro X: Making the Transition retails for $44.99; however, it is currently available for $29.69 on Amazon.com.
Adorama has a nice deal today on the Flashpoint 2-light softbox kit for $99.95. It’s normally $134.95, which is a good price already, but lights and softboxes for under $100 is a real steal.
Check it out on the Daily Deal page at Adorama.
With CES 2012 just around the bend, we should start to hear more camera rumors trickling out. While the Canon Rebel T4i (or whatever it is called) may not appear at CES 2012, it shouldn’t be long afterward that we see a refresh to the Rebel T3i. [click to continue…]
Joe McNally has a new book. It’s called Sketching Light. It’s pretty big at 432 pages. And, it’s all about lighting.
He tells readers what works and what doesn’t via his let’s-see-what-happens approach, he shows how he sets up his shots with plentiful sketches and behind-the-scenes production shots….
I loved his earlier lighting book, The Hot Shoe Diaries, and I’m really looking forward to this new book. I enjoy McNally’s stories and wit about as much as I do the information he provides. Expect good stuff.
Sketching Light retails for $49.99; however, you can find it for $29.99 on Amazon at the time of this post. There’s also a Kindle version of Sketching Light.
