Total Training today announced the availability of Total Training for Final Cut Pro 5: The Essentials. “Visual effects guru Brian Maffitt helps viewers get up to speed on the leading Mac-based video editing application. With 12 hours of comprehensive videos and access to the same footage used by the instructor, viewers are able to sharpen their skills as they experiment with new techniques,” notes the announcement. Total Training for Final Cut Pro 5: The Essentials, which is delivered in High Definition (HD) video, is available now for US$229.99.