Packed with more than 500 techniques, this book delivers what you need to know—on the spot.

It is suited to editors of all experience levels, whether you are:

• Migrating from another NLE
• Upgrading to Final Cut Studio 2
• Seeking a handy reference to raise your proficiency

No need to wade through tomes of documentation. Final Cut Studio On the Spot presents immediate solutions in an accessible format. Step-by-step instruction by Apple Certified Pros shows you how to:

• Optimize system performance
• Create impressive titles with Generators, Motion, LiveType, and Photoshop
• Build Commercial-quality transitions
• Work quickly with buttons and keyboard shortcuts
• Color correct to save vital shots, and keep them broadcast legal
• Fix and mix for professional-quality audio
• Use the compositing tools of master editors
• Design and import graphics seamlessly
• Integrate with other applications including Motion, Soundtrack Pro and Color
• Troubleshoot and recover files
• Manage media and backup strategies
• Export and publish finished projects to tape, DVD, or the Web