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Final Cut Pro 6 Techniques: Editing with Canon?s 24F

When Canon introduced its professional HDV systems (the XLH1, XHG1 and XHA1), they featured three interesting frame rate features: 24f, 30f and the optional 25f. The ?f? stands for full frame, and is very much like progressive-scan video (24p, 30p and 25p). This frame rate wasn?t able to be cut on Final Cut Pro (FCP) until recently. There are two ways to cut Canon HDV footage running at this frame rate with FCP 6:

Apple's version of its video and audio compression application, Compressor 2.1, packs a lot of new features and produces smaller video files for publishing to the Web or DVD. In this tutorial, Apple-certified instructor Larry Jordan shares workflows and techniques to help DVD Studio Pro and Final Cut Pro users master media compression. The training covers how to work with markers, create custom destinations, improve video and audio quality, customize both interface and settings preferences, and more.

In Part 12, Importing HDV video, Lynda.com instructor Max Smith explains the merits of High Definition video, how it is displayed, the cost of HDV cameras, the difference between 1080i and 720p formats, and importing HDV video. He also discusses how HDV video can fit on a standard miniDV tape.
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Sony Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 8.0

When an application gets to version 8, you tend to get the idea that it is a very successful tool. Sony Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 8.0 is one of those applications that has matured quite nicely over the years. With version 8, the company has added some new features to this already full featured video editing tool for consumers.
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Compressor 2.1 Essential Training: Advanced Compression Techniques

Apple's video and audio compression application, Compressor 2.1, packs a lot of new features and produces smaller video files for publishing to the Web or DVD. In this tutorial, Apple-certified instructor Larry Jordan shares workflows and techniques to help DVD Studio Pro and Final Cut Pro users master media compression. The training covers how to work with markers, create custom destinations, improve video and audio quality, customize both interface and settings preferences, and more.