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The Avid Handbook : Intermediate Techniques, Strategies, and Survival Information for Avid Editing Systems, 4th Edition

Publisher: Focal Press
Authors: Steve Bayes

ISBN: 0240805534
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Summary: Excellent Handbook For Avid Editors of All Levels
A great reference for for any Avid editing suite. The Avid handbook is packed with strategies for workflow that offer huge time efficiencies. Steve Bayes is a wealth of information not just on Avid editing, but on video in general. He explains the concepts in a clear and concise fashion. I found the tips on exporting and color space considerations particularly helpful. I would highly recommend this book.

Summary: The first choice for new and experienced Avid editors
This is a "must have" book for all Avid editors. It concentrates on workflow issues and gives the editor insight into what the logic has been in developing how the Avid editing applications function. This book is as much "why" as "how to" and therefore transcends software version changes and updates that cause other manuals to become obsolete.

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Avid Editing: A Guide for Beginning and Intermediate Users, Second Edition

Publisher: Focal Press
Authors: Sam Kauffmann

ISBN: 0240805410
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Summary: Check Out the New Edition
Dear Readers: There is a new edition of this book (3rd Edition) available that covers the latest versions of Avid's software, including Xpress Pro HD. It also includes information about editing 24p, HD, HDV projects. I hope you find it useful. Best, Sam Kauffmann

Summary: best introduction
I was a Media 100 editor for many years and my company switched to the Avid on Jan. 9, 2006. I didn't take any training but, I bought a training DVD set and 3 books. This book was the best, by far. It is presented by an editor who explains what you really need to know to get going and how to work around maintaining sync, etc. It was great. In less than a month, I completed 2 projects without a problem. I'm using Media Composer Adrenaline on a Mac.
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Summary: samples don't work with Avid Xpress DV 4.6
The book jacket says that the book's DVD-ROM will work with Xpress DV 3.0 and higher. The .omf video files were compressed at 20:1 using Media Composer and Xpress DV 4.6 does not support the 20:1 resolution, meaning that the sample video files cannot be imported and used in Xpress DV 4.6. This is a shame, because it seems like a good book and this is not really a problem that the author could have foreseen. Unfortunately, most places won't let you return a book after the DVD has been opened, so let this be a warning, FYI. Hopefully the upcoming 3rd edition will fix this problem.

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	Avid Xpress Pro Power! (Power!) Publisher: Course Technology PTR Authors: Steve Julin
ISBN: 1592001513 List Price: $29.99 Amazon Price: $18.89 Usually ships in 24 hours Buy this book from amazon.com or from amazon.co.uk	Avg Cusomer Rating: 5 Reviews: Summary: Good enough for me! Nice book. I've been an NLE dabbler for a few years, but never very serious about it. After finishing this book, I feel pretty comfortable with avid xpress, which was pretty intimidating at first. Good, easy read. I would have liked color pictures, though... Summary: Clear, Concise guide! This is an excellent, well-written guide to the Avid Xpress Pro system, and while it can't replace the extended Authorized Avid Education advanced editing course, it is a great overview of the many different topics covered therein. But, more importantly, it covers many things not in the official Avid training guides - things that after reading this book one feels really should be, like practical tips, tricks, and notes for a more truly professional end project. I would definitely recommend this for serious editors and people who want to get into the deeper strengths of the Avid system... it moves quickly, and might be confusing for a complete beginner. Summary: great for people who know other editing applications I am just finishing up on this book, and after two solid days I have gone from no experience with avid to very comfortable. I don't know how well a new editor would do with this book, but if you already know FCP or Premiere this seems like an excellent way to learn all of the key concepts you need to run an editing app. This is the best instructional manual I have come across. Summary:

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Avid Xpress Pro for Windows and Macintosh (Visual QuickPro Guide)

Publisher: Peachpit Press
Authors: James Monohan

ISBN: 0321145976
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Summary: Belin...è Pazzesco!!!!
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Summary: thorough, clear and structured
I am a beginner with Avid and was daunted by all the different and options available to me. Monohan's book was just what I needed. I am currently giong through the book from A to Z, which gives me an overview of all the options and work-methods the program has. Even though I allready had set up my workspace, this book gave me some interesting tips. Even though I had allready developed a workflow for my previous projects, I learned some new options by reading this book.

Interestingly, serving as a guide from a to Z is not where Monohan excells. It should be used as an index to all the available options from this program. Want to know how to find those audio-peaklevels? How to get rid of that nested alpha-channel? Or you want to remember that trick in lassoing to trim mode? Use the index or the table of contents and you'll find what you're looking for in no time.

Great value for its price!

Summary: It's a Manual
I wish I just had the manual that came with the program. Often times you find the book more so telling you what it can do rather than how to actually do it. All in all, with it's help and a little time spent with the editing system you can figure this program out. It doesn't stray too far from the other major non-linear editing systems.

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Avid Xpress Pro Editing Workshop

Publisher: CMP Books
Authors: Steve Hullfish Jaime Fowler CMP Books

ISBN: 1578202388
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Summary: Worth the price the first day
Great book for the way I learn. I don't like reading from front to back and with AVID being my new editing platform, I needed a book that would allow me to jump to what I was interested in at the time. Hullfish's book allows me to find answers that are not obvious in the regular 'help' menus of the software. This book paid for itself within 1 day after it arrived.

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	Editing with Avid Xpress Pro Publisher: Peachpit Press Authors: Avid Technology Inc. Avid Technology Inc.
ISBN: 0321199693 List Price: $39.99 Amazon Price: $25.19 Usually ships in 24 hours Buy this book from amazon.com or from amazon.co.uk	Avg Cusomer Rating: 3 Reviews: Summary: Average at Best This book is put out by peachpit and frankly I'm surprised at the mediocre quality of it. I also purchased the Visual Quickbooks Xpress Pro book (also put out by Peachpit) and found it to be superior in every way but one. The single area in which the official Avid book stands out is the inclusion of a dvd of source material to be used in exercises. I consider this to be an absolute necessity when learning any complicated piece of software. However, the Avid book disappoints in its implementation. The Apple pro training series Final Cut Pro book incorporates the exercises directly into the chapters, meaning that you follow along as you learn. The Avid book on the other hand is laid out so that you read a chapter on how to do something, quiz yourself on your knowledge retention and then are provided an excersise section in which to practice what you have learned. Personally, I find it extremely difficult to read about a software interface without using it simultaneously. For this reason I greatly prefer Apple's layout. If this book didn't come with the DVD, I would have given it 2 stars. Summary: Well written....very practical. Few books are written by educational departments. Most software books are written by people who managed to land a book deal. Avid's own books is focused on how to make the software work. Editing aethetics come from you...not this book. When finished you'll know what's important - soup to nuts how the software works. You should also pick up the Intro effects and the color correcting book. In other words, each book of the series goes into how to make the tool work - having consulted with editors, Avid presents the materials in a logical, concise method to learn how the software works in the most efficient manner. Like an onion, in layers, the difficulty increases throughout each of their books. Summary: Not a very good introduction This is not a good introduction to Avid editing software. All sorts of important little details are left out of the explanations and examples, making a sophisticated interface fairly incomprehensible. I have begun the tutorial several times, and have not been able to go through even the "basic editing" sections. I suggest looking elsewhere. This is a great disappointment. Summary:

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	Avid Xpress Pro and Dv on the Spot (On the Spot) Publisher: CMP Books Authors: Steve Hullfish Christopher Phrommayon Bob Donlon
ISBN: 157820254X List Price: $27.95 Amazon Price: $17.61 Usually ships in 24 hours Buy this book from amazon.com or from amazon.co.uk	Avg Cusomer Rating: Reviews: Summary:

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	Avid Made Easy: Video Editing with Avid FreeDV and the Avid Xpress Family Publisher: Sybex Authors: Jaime Fowler
ISBN: 0782144403 List Price: $29.99 Amazon Price: $18.89 Usually ships in 24 hours Buy this book from amazon.com or from amazon.co.uk	Avg Cusomer Rating: Reviews: Summary:

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