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Dvds, Printed documentation, Pdf documentation – Apple Final Cut Express HD: Installing Your Software User Manual

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About the Contents of Your Final Cut Express HD Box

Your Final Cut Express HD box contains software and documentation to enhance your
video editing experience.

DVDs

The following DVDs contain software, documentation, tutorials, and additional media.

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Final Cut Express HD installation DVD:

This is your installation disc. Use this DVD to

install all of the application software, presets, and tutorials.

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LiveType and Soundtrack content DVDs:

These DVDs contain data files for animated

fonts, objects, and textures in LiveType and libraries of audio loops for Soundtrack.

Printed Documentation

You can find the following printed instructional material included in your
Final Cut Express HD box:

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Final Cut Express HD Getting Started:

Provides step-by-step instructions for setting up,

acquiring media, basic editing, working with audio, creating transitions, adding
effects, creating titles and credits, and sharing your movie.

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New Features in Final Cut Express HD:

Provides an overview of new features in

Final Cut Express HD.

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Final Cut Express HD Quick Reference Card:

Lists commonly used keyboard shortcuts

for menu commands.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Final Cut Express HD:

Provides answers to common

questions about Final Cut Express HD.

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Apple Pro Training Pamphlet:

Provides information about Apple Authorized Training

Centers for Apple professional products.

PDF Documentation

The following PDF documents are located in the Documentation folder on the
Final Cut Express HD installation DVD.

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Getting Started:

A PDF version of the

Final Cut Express HD Getting Started

book

provides bookmarks and search capabilities for easy onscreen access to information.

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Final Cut Express HD Help:

Provides information and instructions on capturing,

editing, and outputting DV. Final Cut Express HD Help is a complete reference for
information related to the application. Refer to this document for information not
included in the

Final Cut Express HD Getting Started

book.

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LiveType Help:

Provides information and instructions on creating and animating titles

for use with Final Cut Express HD projects.

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Soundtrack Help:

Provides information and instructions on creating musical

compositions and scores for Final Cut Express HD projects.

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Quick Reference:

A PDF version of the

Final Cut Express HD Quick Reference

allows you

to search for Final Cut Express HD keyboard shortcuts onscreen.