The Craft of Editing w/ FCP - Apple Pro Training Series
February 21, 2008 by Michael Sacci
This book is vastly different from the rest of the Apple Pro Training series in the fact that is really is not about how to use FCP (although it does reenforce a lot of the FCP how’s as you work through the projects), it is all about the how to edit a story.read more...

Shake 4 - Apple Pro Training Series
December 3, 2007 by Chris Paluzi
This book is excellent for someone who wants to develop a better understanding Shake. Marco (the Author) begins with an outstanding introduction and then takes you step by step through tutorials... read more...

Final Cut Pro 6 - JumpStart Series
November 2, 2007 by Michael Sacci
As stated in the its introduction the idea behind the JumpStart Series, “is to get you up and running on the newest software quick and easily with a focus on the new features.“read more...

Digital Cinematography and Directing
July 1, 2007 by Michael Sacci
This is an extremely well written book that delivers everything it promises. It is a comprehensive book on directing; with the exception that...read more...

Adobe After Effects 7.0 Classroom in a Book
January 26, 2007by John Foley
I have used Abobe After Effects since version 4.5 and upgrading to version 7.0 was my next goal to see what new features Adobe has included in this latest version.
I find that the Classroom In A Book is one good way....read more...

Soundtrack Pro – Professional Sound Design
January 26, 2007 by Michael Sacci
This book is very much in line with the other Apple Pro Training Series books. It is a project-based tutorial, and includes all the media on the included DVD for use with the book.
I was very excited to see an audio book....read more...

Advanced Color Correction and Effects in FCP 5
January 26, 2007 by Michael Sacci
This book is the second in a series of three Apple Pro Training Series books on FCP. Moving onto more advanced features, this is still a hands on learning tutorial that deals with feature sets of FCP....read more...

Final Cut Pro Performance Tips: RAM & Mac Pros
October 04, 2006 Posted by Michael Curtis
Final Cut Pro: For best performance on Mac Pro, install memory in risers symmetrically
Final Cut Pro's performance benefits from symmetrical RAM configurations on Mac Pro.... read more...

DMTS - Photoshop CS2
June 20, 2006 by David Hart
I have been the lucky winner of TWO!! DMTS training tapes at the Nashville Pro videographers group meetings. I just finished all 6 hours of the Adobe Photoshop CS2 tape.... read more...

Advanced Color Correction and Effects in Final Cut Pro 5
May 21, 2006 by John Foley
The book published by Peachpit Press titled Apple Pro Training Series: Advanced Color Correction and Effects in Final Cut Pro 5 is a complete study of the capabilities of Final Cut Pro 5 effects and color correction tools...read more...

DVD Studio Pro 4 - Apple Pro Training Series
May 9, 2006 by Kirk Guillot
I recently got a chance to read and go through the curriculum of the DVD Studio Pro 4  book by Amartin Sitter and Adrian Ramseier from Peachpit Press. I have been using DVD Studio Pro now for a little while now and thought I knew something ... read more...

Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro 5
March 10, 2006 by Ryun Hovind
I've acquired many books and tutorials since FCStudio came out, but this book, with its 2 DVD set, comes across more like a hardcore "Editing For Hollywood".... read more...

Pause & Effect – The Art of Interactive Narrative
January 14, 2006 by Michael Sacci
The first thing that I learned after opening this book was to make sure you read the book’s description carefully before placing an order.... read more...

The Art of the Documentary
January 4, 2006 by Michael Sacci
The first thing you will notice is that book reads like, well, a documentary since it is written in a journalistic format of questions and answers. In fact, the front cover promotes the book as “Ten conversations…” and because of this format the book has far more energy than if had just been a case study book written by the 10 people that were interviewed....read more...

Smart Sound's Sonic Fire Pro 
March 24, 2005 by Michael Sacci
Need background music for a corporate video or music to loop on a DVD menu? Need to do it fast? Don’t have the musical understanding to use Soundtrack? Well then Sonicfire Pro will meet your needs. read more...