I offer:

FCP system configuration

Set-up & Troubleshooting

Tutoring in Editing style, project approaches, advanced techniques.

Motion Graphics

DVD authoring

FinalCut Pro - Tool for the masses, mastered by few.

When FinalCutPro 1 was announced, I was dubiuos, since I had spent $5000 on a PC based firewire system which was not stable enough to edit my corporate projects (or accomplish anything except educate me about arcane subjects like IRQ settings, the windows registry etc). But I was sick of paying high studio rates too, so when I had a chance to spec and test a system for dotcom client, I realized that it could do what I needed. The first project with my new system was a pressure cooker, but I was editing the day I received my system, and I've managed to surmount every issue that that's come my way, and opened new vistas as the platform has become more sophisticated.

With this behind me, I soon discovered that my skills were applicable to others, and I opened my space to others needing editing at below market rates. Since then, I've configured, set-up and tutored numerous filmmakers and agencies taking the plunge themselves. I've taught beginner and expert sessions in using FinalCut Pro, participated extensively online forums and attended many seminars.

I'm cutting HD, doing multi-camera cuts, extensive motion graphics, and work constantly with the partners in the package; Soundtrack, Motion, LiveType and Compressor. My Studio has pro decks, monitors, audio equipment and an arsenal of royalty-free stock. Or I can get your studio up to speed.

I'll eventually maintain a more extensive FAQ, but for now I'll provide links to some of the more useful online resources for those looking to learn themselves.

Resources, articles, forums

Ken Stone's Final Cut Pro A very current list of reviews, tutorials and setup info.
2 Pop FCP General Forum The long running huge forum, check subtopics!
Creative Cow Forums - FCP Well respected forum, great leaders.
Ripple Training QT movies with some short sweet tricks- many free!
The DV Formats - Adam Wilt - Beginner to Expert info about DV format
DV - Community - Forums - General topics, great moderators.
DV Info - A large resource & a current favorite.

User Groups

NYCFCPUG - my local. I post info on the listserve, and turn up at meetings
Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group The largest/most online resources
SFFCPUG -San Francisco Final Cut Pro User Group Some unique material
Boston Final Cut Pro User Group More useful info
Chicago Final Cut Pro Users Group If you live here..
Final Cut Pro:Users Group:Toronto If you live here..
Final Cut Pro User Group Network - Look here for more local groups.

Apple pages

Apple - Final Cut Pro The home page
Apple - Support - Final Cut Pro Place to start, common issues
Apple - Resources Apple endorsed! Descriptions are helpful

Learning Tools & Books

Digital Media Training Reasonably priced, DVD learning material
The Intelligent Assistant for Final Cut Pro Massive expansion of "help" files

Specific Info/Advanced

FXScript Reference for Final Cut Pro By the author of Joe's Filters; Joe Maller
AppleScripts for Video Editors Including import/export to AVID

Plugins

CGM DVE Plugins I use and endorse this extensive package of native fcp filters