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A detailed tutorial showing how to transfer projects from Adobe Premiere Pro CC to Apple Final Cut Pro X.

A detailed tutorial on how to transfer projects from Final Cut Pro X to Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

An image comparison and speed test between Apple Compressor 4.1.2 and Adobe Media Encoder CC (2014)

A detailed video tutorial on how to sync double-system sound in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

A step-by-step tutorial showing how to move Final Cut Pro 7 sequences into Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, CC, or later.

A short video tutorial, hosted by Larry Jordan, showing how to retouch video frames using Photoshop CC.

A short video training illustrating how to open, adjust, and export video from Adobe Photoshop CC.

A detailed comparison between Final Cut Pro 7 and Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

A step-by-step tutorial on creating Watch Folders and modifying its settings.

A short video tutorial illustrating how to use the new “Mask and Track” feature in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2014) to mask someone’s identity.

A short video tutorial showcasing the newest features added by Adobe in the Adobe Audition CC (2014) update.

A detailed look at the new features in Adobe Audition CC (2014) and how they work.

A step-by-step illustrated tutorial on how to use the new Live Text Template feature in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2014.)

An illustrated explanation of the new Master Clip feature in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2014).

A step-by-step illustrated tutorial on how to turn on Sync Settings for Adobe Premiere, as well as how to backup project files to the Creative Cloud.

A step-by-step tutorial to the new mask-and-track features in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2014) release.

Motion 5 can create visually stunning motion graphics for Final Cut or any other video editing software. In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows how to export a Motion project to use in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to boost and smooth audio levels in Premiere Pro CC. This technique is especially helpful for podcasts, interviews and reality projects.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to boost and smooth audio levels within Final Cut Pro X using the Limiter effect. The big benefit is that using this effect prevents unwanted distortion.

This article describes how to warm-up a voice to make it sexier, and how to boost high-frequencies to make someone easier to understand. This tutorial demos Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro X, and Adobe Audition.

This short video tutorial shows you how to export high-quality project files from Adobe Encore for DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or for compression in other software.

Chapter Playlists, also called “stories,” are very useful when creating training using optical media like DVDs or Blu-ray Discs. This short video tutorial shows how to create them using Adobe Encore CS6.

A short video tutorial on how to change the poster frame associated with a DVD or Blu-ray Disc chapter marker using Adobe Encore.

One of the questions I get asked frequently is: “How much RAM should I have in my computer?” The specific answer varies, but there is a tool that can help us determine the best number. It’s called: Activity Monitor. I’ve …

A detailed, step-by-step guide on exporting projects from Final Cut Pro X for Adobe Audition, then bring the master audio files back. This is an essential step in creating complex audio mixes.

In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan explains the different options for importing layered Photoshop graphics into Premiere Pro CC, and helps you decide which to choose for your projects.

This short video tutorial shows you how to create and modify text on a curve in Premiere Pro CC.

This short video tutorial illustrates which fonts are best for video and which ones should be avoided. These “rules” apply to all video projects in all NLEs, on both Mac and Windows systems.

Examples and guidelines for using fonts and typefaces effectively in film and video projects. Applies to all non-linear editing software.

A commentary on the issues surrounding analog to digital audio conversion and the problems with using a Mackie Onyx mixer in a digital environment.

An overview of media management for audio or video editing, on either Final Cut or Premiere Pro, for either Mac or Windows.

A collection of thoughts on new products and industry trends on the eve of the 2014 NAB Show.

Adobe announced updates to all their video and audio Creative Cloud applications. This article highlights the new features.

A detailed description of the hardware and software (gear) that the Digital Production Buzz is using to cover the 2014 NAB Show.

A step-by-step tutorial to adding a watermark inside Adobe Media Encoder 7.1 or later.

A detailed review of the new music plug-in from Smartsound that connects with either Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

A detailed explanation of how to use the video scopes to make skin tones look normal for a variety of ethnic skin types. These techniques apply to Final Cut Pro X, Final Cut Pro 7, Premiere Pro CC and CS6, as well as other video editing software.

A short tutorial on how to update graphics files imported into Final Cut Pro X.

A step-by-step tutorial illustrating how to separate a stereo audio clip into two mono channels for editing in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

A tutorial on the new audio track types in Adobe Premiere Pro CC; why they are there, how to configure them, and how to use them in your video edit.

A first-look at a new Adobe Premier Pro CC extension from Pond5 that simplifies finding, editing and conforming stock footage — all inside Premiere itself.

A step-by-step tutorial on creating busses and sub-mixes for use in audio mixing a video project, using Adobe Audition CC.

A short video tutorial explaining the basics of video compression. This tutorial is relevant for any video compression software.

An in-depth look at the Promise Technology Pegasus2 Thunderbolt RAID, from the perspective of video editing.

A comparison of Adobe Media Encoder and Apple Compressor running on a new Mac Pro. [Updated]

A step-by-step tutorial on how to relink missing media in Premiere Pro CC.

A simple technique to use two computers monitors to display program video, or the interface of Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

An explanation of compression artifacts, and how to create test movies to make sure video images compressed with the best possible quality and smallest file size.

A short video tutorial showing how to move projects between Adobe Premiere Pro CC and Adobe Audition CC for audio editing, repair and mixing.

A checklist “cookbook” to help you quickly create multi-camera sequences (multicam clips) in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.