Computer Programming for Teens or Final Cut Pro HD for Dummies

Computer Programming for Teens

Author: Mary E Farrell

Ready to learn computer programming but aren't sure where to start? Look no further, Computer Programming for Teens is the book for you. Other books on programming tend to be language specific and often get bogged down in the syntax of the language. That is fine if you already have a strong background in programming, but if you're a novice, the language-specific approach can make things unnecessarily difficult. Computer Programming for Teens stresses concepts over language, but still includes examples in the most popular languages—specifically HTML, C++, and Java. It begins by explaining the fundamental topics, like data storage, and progresses through to more complex topics, such as decisions, loops, design, and complex data structures. Written by a high school teacher, the book includes helpful tips and analogies to guide readers through the maze of programming techniques, concepts, and common pitfalls. It introduces the most relevant topics for beginners and pinpoints the essential skills needed for programming success.

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Final Cut Pro HD for Dummies

Author: Helmut Kobler

“Save it in the edit” is a common saying among film professionals. Editing makes the difference between boring vacation movies and exciting travelogues…between the whole dull news conference and the highlights on the evening news. Whether you’re a budding Spielberg, a proud parent who wants two-year-old Junior’s every feat documented for posterity, or a band that wants your music video to rock, Final Cut Pro HD For Dummies tells you what you need to know to edit regular digital or high definition video like a pro. It covers the basics of capturing, importing, and editing digital videos, with detailed how-to for:

• Organizing your media

• Navigating the audio and video Timeline tracks and selecting clips and frames on the Timelines

• Getting fancier with split, roll, ripple, slip, and slide edits

• Working with audio, including mixing, editing out scratches and pops, and using filters to create effects

• Using Soundtrack to compose a musical score, even if you don’t know the difference between horns and strings

• Apply transitions such as 3D simulation, dissolve, iris, stretch and squeeze, and more

• Adding text for captions, opening titles, and closing credits

• Color-correcting video

• Compositing, rendering, and outputting your final product to tape, CD, DVD, or the Web

Three bonus chapters online go into more depth about rendering, customizing the interface, and managing media so you can refine your skills even further.

Final Cut Pro HD For Dummies was written by Helmut Kobler, a LosAngeles-based filmmaker, owner of K2Films, and a frequent contributor to Macaddict Magazine. Having this book next to your editing equipment is the next best thing to having him sit next to you and guide you through the editing process.

Table of Contents:

Pt. I	First things first	9
Ch. 1	Introducing Final Cut Pro	11
Ch. 2	Getting started	23
Ch. 3	All about HD (high definition)	47
Pt. II	Importing and organizing your media	57
Ch. 4	Capturing media from tape	59
Ch. 5	Importing media that's already on your Mac	77
Ch. 6	Organizing your media	91
Pt. III	Editing your media	109
Ch. 7	Editing basics	111
Ch. 8	Getting to know the timeline	137
Ch. 9	Editing wizardry	161
Pt. IV	Adding pizzazz	197
Ch. 10	Audio excellence	199
Ch. 11	Composing a soundtrack	231
Ch. 12	Creating transitions	255
Ch. 13	Adding text to your videos	271
Ch. 14	Special effects with filters and color correction	295
Ch. 15	Motion effects	319
Ch. 16	Compositing	337
Pt. V	Outputting your masterpiece	353
Ch. 17	Recording to tape	355
Ch. 18	Exporting your movie to a digital file	371
Pt. VI	The part of tens	389
Ch. 19	Ten tips for becoming a better editor	391
Ch. 20	Almost ten tips for managing big projects	397