My aunt, who is a sculptress, once told me that you'll never find art through science, but you can find science through art. While I'm not sure I agree now, the basic idea is that to get the best final result from a creative undertaking, often a grasp of the technical side can become a key factor in producing your best work.

And the more experienced and seasoned you become, the more you want to know. Consider all the analysis tools available in Final Cut. And Google Analytics. MPressionist is a kind of mash-up between Google analytics and the graphs in Final Cut.