• The Secrets of Final Cut Pro Vol. 1 CD is a collection of 20 amazing Final Cut Pro techniques that will instantly add world class professional polish to your video projects.

  • Although this product works well for beginners, since it is hands-on and each tutorial starts from the very beginning, "Secrets" is an advanced series designed for Final Cut Pro users who have mastered Final Cut Pro editing taught in our Final Cut Pro PowerStart who want to take their skills to a whole new level and learn a bunch of very cool techniques.

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Secrets of Final Cut Pro hands-on course
Requirements: Mac OS 9 or OS X, QT 5+, 1024 X 768 monitor
Availability: Usually ships same or next business day
Price: $79.95 ($49.95 limited quantity special!)


FAQ

Chunkalized™ learning.
In our innovative, patent pending "chunkalized" step-by-step learning environment, each section is presented as a series of clear, easy-to-understand "learning chunks". You must verify that you comprehend and have completed each step and action in the process before your virtual instructor moves on.

Perfect Quality.
We use proprietary production methods to deliver crisp, sharp, lossless quality visuals to your computer screen, unlike fuzzy, headache-causing VHS tapes and DVDs.

Hands-on training.
To master any software, you must do, not just watch. PowerStart is the best kind of hands-on training there is- guided by expert instructors, you build the tutorial projects yourself. There are always opportunities to take time and experiment so you are actually comprehending each tool and each action you're executing.

Applies 100% to Final Cut Pro HD 4.5
The software wizards at Apple wisely did not change any of the great compositing and motion graphics features of Final Cut Pro in the version 4.5 upgrade, meaning that everything you learn in our current Final Cut Pro PowerStart is 100% up to date wit Final Cut Pro HD 4.5.

"In-context" learning.
Unlike other products that cover tools and concepts in a jumbled, unrelated order, each and every concept and action presented on this CD is in the context of completing a real world project. So, when working on your own projects, you'll immediately be able to put what you've learned to work.

Self-paced.
Learn at your own pace. Quickly move through sections you understand, make your virtual instructor go over difficult concepts as many times as you need without worrying about other students or the time limits of a class. You have total control.


Community Support.
No one should have to learn alone. Our "Ask a Question" button will allow you to post your question on the internet for thousands of others, including our own industry-leading instructors, to answer. You can ask questions, offer advice, and share tips in a collaborative, organized online environment on the very topic that you are currently learning.

Created by the top experts. The Secrets of Final Cut Pro course was created by DVcreators.net, a company who is chosen again and again by Apple and others as the world's top Final Cut Pro experts at the most important training events such as Apple's first-ever trade show classroom at NAB (along with Randy Ubillos, creator of Final Cut Pro).

customer feedback
You guys are so incredible. I actually already own one copy of Final Cut Secrets, and have taken a workshop. You guys are really great and I have faith in what you all do. You make DV really a revolution that I want to follow, and I appreciate it all. Definitely my favorite DV group. Thanks a lot.

Clint Herring, Centreville, VA
I... purchased a copy of your "Secrets of Final Cut Pro Vol 1" CD. WOW! I've looked through a couple of the tutorials and they are FANTASTIC! Wonderfully done, and with your signature style, very easy to follow.... I've not only learned some great new techniques, but a host of new shortcuts for improving my work efficiency overall. Thanks so much! Can't wait for the next volume!
I have just recently completed the Powerstart CD tutorial. I have been playing around with FCP for about 7 months. I have frequented the boards and other forums. I have learned much from these resources. But after completing your in-depth easy to follow "chunkalized" training methods I can honestly say that "I get it". It puts everything into perspective that I have been trying to learn for so long. I also have your Secrets of FCP. I found it very intuitive in its teachings as well. These two training resources have propelled my understanding of FCP beyond my greatest expectations. They are invaluable to me...

...I wanted to send you a heartfelt thank you and let you know how much I appreciated you generosity with your knowledge and skill. Thanks to you the learning curve to all of this just got a lot less steep.


Sincerely,
Joe Johnson Mirror Films
DV Creators provided a very fast response and I received my overseas delivery within a week. Terrific product - maybe the best quality CD training product I have ever purchased.
As a result I have decided to take full some training courses at DV Creators.


Dermot Killoran
Toyko, Japan
Both products (Powerstart and Secrets) are everything they were advertised to be and more. Absolutely the best money I've spent on computer related products in years. You have definitely made a customer for life.
Secrets of FCP is unbelievable. I've never progressed so rapidly. The software has been great fun to explore, and I expect to make lengthy and pointed use of the material. You've certainly got a winner in your hands, and so do I now.
Secrets is GREAT, love it. I applied one of the lessons immediately to a video I am currently cutting. I work full time for an Air National Guard F-16 unit and I am doing a newcomers welcome video.
Excerpt from Ken Stone's review:

I found Secrets of Final Cut Pro 2.0 CD Rom to have the highest production standards of any tutorial I have ever seen. The interface, art work, and on screen images are full sized, sharp and clean. The movies are high resolution and the audio is superb.

...The learning environment is very friendly, much like having an instructor standing right behind you giving you instructions.

...What makes 'Secrets' such an excellent tool, aside from it's really cool tricks and high production standards, is that it's fun.

http://www.lafcpug.org/review_secrets_vol_1.html
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this hands-on, 'chunkalized' learning environment is light years ahead of any other teaching method

secrets' will make a instant improvement in the visual impact of your projects

even the people that created final cut pro don't know these tricks
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Color key
Gradient Overlay
Selective focus
Animated PIP
Timeline split edit
Grunge typewriter text
4-Up Nesting
Match Frame & Replace
Flash to white
Logo/I.D. bug
Multi-clip level control
Mondo titles
Swap Clip
Highlight pass
Gradient wipes
Mysterious text
Video filled title
Photoshop Nesting
Exploding head
 
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DVcreators, as the world's top Final Cut Pro experts, are chosen exclusively to lead MacWorld's prestigious Final Cut Pro Power Tools Conference (ratings: delivery: 4.7 - content: 4.8 - (out of 5))

comments: "It's nice to have speakers that not only know their subject BUT present is in a smart fun format."

"Real professionals and very knowledgeable."

"It's been an exciting and enlightening experience."

"Extremely insightful in clarifying the vast potential of FCP in editing my projects."
DVcreators.net is chosen to teach alongside the creator of Final Cut Pro, Randy Ubillios, at NAB, the world's most important video industry trade show, in a special collaboration between Apple and DVcreators.net.
Guy Cochran helps the elite unit at Warner Bros. re-edit the TV show "Friends" for Hi Def with Final Cut Pro and Pinnacle CinéWave.
Zach Staenberg, editor of the Matrix and Matrix Reloaded, and Josh Mellicker, DVcreators.net CEO, compare notes on Final Cut Pro...

"C'mon Zach! Can I get a couple Matrix 3 premier tickets?"