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| IMovie HD & iDVD 5: The Missing Manual / David Pogue : 4 of 5 | |
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11.03.2005
5:39 PM | Link |
 I'm starting to work on my usual end of the year video project, and since I'm using my new Power Mac G5, Mac OS Tiger, and the latest iMovie, I thought it might be a good idea to read the latest edition of this excellent book. I read pretty much the entire book in a day, skimming over sections that didn't pertain to me (such as all the QuickTime compression options, since I generally only burn DVDs), and actually there's wasn't a lot of new material that I didn't know. I don't mind, though, because it always helps to have a refresher course, and this is the best book for that purpose. This edition is printed completely in color, so all of the screen shots look fantastic! I also really appreciated the excellent chapters on professional editing techniques, which give a great overview of general film school knowledge. Reading stuff like this always makes me want to do some serious projects (and now I want to buy a mini steady-cam unit!). I also really like how the author lists every transition and effect that Apple provides, complete with ideas of when you might want to use each one. There are also some great website recommendations for plug-in vendors and sources of free background music. All in all, it's a fantastic book that will help anyone to push iMovie to the limit!
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