Provides comprehensive instructions for setting up a Final Cut Pro editing system and using Final Cut Pro to ingest media, edit video, and output completed projects.

Provides a fast‑paced introduction to the main features and tasks in Final Cut Pro, encouraging hands‑on exploration for new users. This document is a PDF version of the printed Exploring Final Cut Pro manual.

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Provides instructions for using digital cinema, high definition, and broadcast formats (such as DVCPRO HD, HDV, AVC‑Intra, Sony XDCAM, REDCODE, and Apple ProRes) and devices (such as Panasonic P2 cards and Sony Video Disk Units) with Final Cut Pro.