Book excerpt: Packed with more than 500 techniques, this book delivers what you need to know-on the spot. It is suited to editors of all experience levels, whether you are: * Migrating from another NLE * Upgrading to Final Cut Studio 2 * Seeking a handy reference to raise your proficiency No need to wade through tomes of documentation. Final Cut Studio On the Spot presents immediate solutions in an accessible format. Step-by-step instruction by Apple Certified Pros shows you how to: * Optimize system performance * Create impressive titles with Generators, Motion, LiveType, and Photoshop * Build Commercial-quality transitions * Work quickly with buttons and keyboard shortcuts * Color correct to save vital shots, and keep them broadcast legal * Fix and mix for professional-quality audio * Use the compositing tools of master editors * Design and import graphics seamlessly * Integrate with other applications including Motion, Soundtrack Pro and Color * Troubleshoot and recover files * Manage media and backup strategies * Export and publish finished projects to tape, DVD, or the Web