Launch your video and audio skills to new heights with Digital Video & Audio Production. Newly revised for version 8 under the direction of the original authors, this book puts the stunning capabilities of Vegas software right where they belong: In your production arsenal!!
The eight logically organized modules contain almost 30 lessons and over 80 tasks that teach important concepts in a step-by-step fashion. Over 100 "Private Tutors" further explain concepts, explore related topics, suggest helpful resources, and share tips and power-user techniques. Additionally, we've included quizzes and food-for-thought essay questions at the end of each module to solidify your knowledge.
We've also included a DVD containing lesson files, sample media, and a complete Vegas manual in .pdf format.
Learn how to:
Unlock the power of nonlinear editing and digital video (DV)
Edit faster than ever with the innovative post-edit ripple model and keyboard editing
Incorporate picture-in-picture and other compositing techniques into your projects
Bring still images to life with simple pan and scan tools
Add totally customizable filters, effects, and transitions
Capture video and record custom audio
Add text and credit rolls
Salvage problem video with powerful color correction tools
Print your finished video projects to tape