Final Cut Studio Book?

*Is there a good Final Cut Studio Book out there? I am good with final cut pro, but I can use some polishing on my compressor, motion, & dvd studio pro skills. I didn't find the manuals very helpful.*
Thanks,
D.

I strongly recommend the books from Peachpit Press too. They have a large series of books on most of the Final Cut Studio applications. If you are looking for Final Cut help, the best would be the Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 6.

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    Hi,
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    Thanks, Mick
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    Yes, it will be fine.
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  • Third Party Books on Final Cut Studio

    I just did a search on Amazon for Final Cut Studio and came up with 51 books. I did another search on Final Cut Pro and came up with 266 books. I can't afford all these books, so which ones should I buy. I plan to purchase Final Cut Studio in August or September.

    Most good book stores have a selection of tomes on fcp etc in their computer section: have a browse and see which suits your own particular needs best
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  • What do I need to do to install Final Cut Studio version 2 on a new Mac Book Pro

    What do I need to do to install Final Cut Studio version 2 on a new Mac Book Pro that does not support power PC anymore

    You need to install Rosetta from a OSX 10.6 install disk.
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  • Final Cut Studio 2....Is there a book for dummies?

    OK, I have the Final Cut Studio 2. I watched the DVD and i'm still a little duh on it haha. I checked out books online for dummies like me and can't find one specifically for Final Cut Studio 2. Is there a book out there somewhere? Or will one of the other books help me. I need to know everything I guess. Thanks sooooo much!

    You didn't look hard enough, nor on Amazon.com...
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  • How many computers can I install Final Cut Studio 2 on?

    Here's my dilemma. I'm a poor soon-to-be college grad with an old 2004 PowerBook G4. I'm starting to do video projects this summer and want to get a new computer and Final Cut Studio 2. The problem is, I don't have money for both. However, my current computer DOES meet the requirements (1GB RAM, 1.5Ghz engine, and 17" monitor) to install the apps and run them. So, ideally, I would buy Final Cut Studio 2 and install it on this old computer until I saved up enough money to get myself a Mac Book Pro in a few months. Then, I would install FCS 2 on my new computer. Is this possible? Can I install FCS 2 on my old G4 and then months later when I get a new computer, on my new computer? Or at least transfer the apps to my new computer?
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    Message was edited by: Seef

    Install it on the PowerBook, and when you get the MacBook Pro, download and use this tool on the PowerBook prior to installing it on the MacBook Pro. The license for Final Cut Studio 2 permits it to be installed on a desktop and portable but not two portables.
    If you're in the middle of a project when you get the MacBook Pro, complete it before changing the configuration.
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  • Is it unlawful to sell my used final cut studio version 3 software?

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    If you have additional questions or concerns on why your item was removed, please contact BSA (Business Software Alliance) (US) directly at:
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    Please allow 7 days for BSA (Business Software Alliance) (US) to reply to you.
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    You may need to take a tutorial. The next time you sell, you may be asked to take the tutorial, if it's required. Once you've completed the tutorial successfully, please review your account status for any other possible concerns. If there are no other issues, you should be able to sell again.
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    I have Final Cut Studio 2 on a mac book pro. I am not sure whether this topic belongs in compressor or dvd studio, but does the HD DVD mean it is HD DVD Format or a DVD that is high definition. So, in other words, can I do Blu-Ray also.

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  • Could I follow the color correction in final cut studio with an imac with 128mg vram?

    Hello:
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  • MacBook Pro will not load Final Cut Studio 2 Install disc?!

    So, this is the first time in all my years as a Mac user that I haven't been able to find info online about a problem I'm having with my machine.
    Firstly, I've never had optical drive issues. Secondly, all other disks I try are still loading and playing perfectly (including other disks in the FCS2 box, e.g. the tutorials).
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    I've restarted, I've closed all other apps etc. but nothing helps.
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    Message was edited by: JesseMcC

    You have probably already done it but ensure you have updated the OS and Quicktime prior to attempting to instal Final Cut Studio.
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  • Best Final Cut Studio tutorial?

    Hi,
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    Best,
    Okson

    I don't know specifically about "DVD" tutorials. But lynda.com has some solid titles for apps in the Suite. There's also Ripple Training. Then as far as books go, the Apple Pro Training Series are quite thorough and easy to read.
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    If the person I'm buying it from has uninstalled it already, will that solve the problem? Or must I buy only an unregistered one?
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  • Moving Final Cut Studio to another computer

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