A detailed, illustrated guide to the technical hardware and workflow of producing the Digital Production Buzz, a weekly audio podcast directed at the independent filmmaker, hosted by Larry Jordan.
A FREE 85-page Handbook on how to stage, produce and direct dance for television or video. Written in 1978 by Larry Jordan, based on his experiences at the American Dance Festival. Updated in 2018.
Adobe announces Project Rush: Integrated video editing across all devices, optimized for new users and social media.
All of us DESERVE a good job. But, what we deserve has nothing to do with whether we will actually FIND a good job. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan explains the techniques you need to use for a successful job interview.
Creating closed captions and subtitles is a new feature in Apple Final Cut Pro X v10.4.1. This illustrated tutorial shows you what they are, how they work and how to add them to your projects.
An introduction to a new web service called “Audioburst,” which allows content creators to index their audio content so that end users can use standard text searches to find information stored in audio files. The service is free – here’s what you need to know.
A collection of new products for media creators announced at the 2018 NAB Show from companies you may not have heard about.
Adobe warns that older video codecs will not be supported in the future. Read what you NEED to know here.
Instructions on how to turn off auto-updating in the macOS, why this can be a good idea and Larry Jordan’s thoughts on when to update after a new release.
An in-depth look at backup and archiving using LTO tape systems, and the mLogic LTO mTape drive in specific. Also features an extended interview with Roger Mabon, CEO of mLogic.
Recently, Larry Jordan asked his readers for suggestions to improve the interface of Final Cut Pro X. Here are their responses – from across the world!
A detailed explanation of the different configurations for the 2017 iMac Pro, with recommendations on what to buy to optimize your system.
A helpful infographic, explanation and links about archiving media data on LTO tape drives.
Apple reveals the next version of Final Cut Pro X – 10.4 – at the FCPX Creative Summit. Here is some of what’s being reported.
Job hunting is a game where no one explains the rules. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan explains the two key things you MUST know as you start your job search.
This is a short-term caution for media creators about upgrading too soon to the High Sierra version of macOS, including how to turn OFF automatic upgrading.
News on Adobe’s latest product updates for Fall, 2017, for Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Character Animator, and Adobe Stock; plus Adobe Sensei. All with links.
An illustrated and detailed look at a new automated service for transcribing media files into text – Simon Says.
For multicam editing nothing beats an SSD RAID. Here is an in-depth, illustrated look at the OWC ThunderBay 4 mini SSD RAID – a top choice for editors who value maximum performance and/or portability.
A list of key questions that need to be answered before any video project starts. You can start without answering these, but it is better to plan ahead than to be blind-sided by something you never considered.
Larry Jordan’s thoughts on the best way to configure a new 2017 iMac for video editing when you are on a budget.
A detailed discussion between Larry Jordan and Rony Sebok of 1Beyond of the benefits of archiving on LTO tape vs The Cloud. Rony has some key points you need to read before archiving any media on The Cloud.
Adobe updates all their Creative Cloud media applications in their Spring, 2017, release. This is an illustration description of what’s new.
Articles you may have missed during the holidays, with a special emphasis on the 2016 MacBook Pro.
An explanation of the various configuration options for the 2016 MacBook Pro, along with recommendations on what to buy if you are on a budget.
AMD announces major new updates to its Radeon graphics software. Here are the details and links to the free downloads.
A detailed, hands-on look at the Platform, from ProMAX. Shared storage, media asset management and archiving, all designed for workgroup video editing.
These are the highlights of the 2016 Coughlin Associates survey on how media professionals use storage, along with a link to a PDF containing the complete survey results.
Should you work for free? This chart, from Jessica Hische, helps you answer that exact question.
In the Wild West that is the Internet, technical quality is often ignored. But, in the worlds of broadcast, cable or DVDs, knowing that your file will pass technical muster can make the difference between making or missing the deadline. Pulsar QC, from Venera Technologies, is file analysis software, developed for the studios but priced for independents, will test your media files for technical quality; as this article explains.
In a discussion at the 2016 Creative Storage Conference, I discovered the answer to: “How long can we store flash media on a shelf without losing data.”
NAB is always an exciting show – filled with new things to discover, explore or learn. While NAB can mark the start of a new industry revolution, this year’s show felt more evolutionary than revolutionary. Still, there was lots to see …
Larry Jordan talks with Bill Roberts, Senior Director of Product Management, Adobe Systems, about Adobe’s latest news and updates to their Creative Cloud suite of programs.
Larry Jordan talks with Ric Viers, Founder and CEO, BlastWave FX about why he created SoundEffects.com to teach how to record sound effects, then an in-depth discussion of the process Ric goes through to record high-quality sound effects.
Larry Jordan talks with Greg Crosby, Worldwide Senior Product Line Manager, G-Technology, about their newest storage systems, plus a discussion of future storage technology and the difference between enterprise and desktop hard disks.
Larry Jordan talks with Sean Mullen, Lead Designer for Rampant Design Tools, about their newest effects packages, plus an in-depth discussion of how they created their most popular package: Lens Flares.
A quick look at new products being announced at NAB 2016.
A behind-the-scenes look at the setup and gear the Digital Production Buzz is using for its NAB 2016 live coverage.
For Immediate Release (April 4, 2016) Thalo.com Artist Community, in conjunction with its sister site, Doddle (Doddleme.com a leading online resource for the video and film industry) has acquired Larry Jordan & Associates Inc.’s assets and rights to its portfolio websites …
An infographic on the various regulations and official guidances videographers across the US need to know.
It’s time for me to say goodbye – for a while. Over the next two months, I’ll be closing my business.
Why become a member of Larry Jordan’s Video Training Library? Because you can learn exactly what you need to know from our library more quickly and better than you can learn it on your own.
In this short video excerpt, Zach Bloom gives Larry Jordan an orientation to flying a drone.
In this short video excerpt from a longer webinar, Larry Jordan and Zach Bloom provide an overview of drone regulations.
Why should you become a member of our Video Training Library? Over 1,400 movies online 24/7 Focused on media production and post-production Updated every week with new titles Industry-leading Accessible worldwide Affordable There’s nothing like it in the industry. Currently, …
Secret tips and tricks on editing with Final Cut Pro X, from Larry Jordan.
An indexed and linked list of all technical blogs and articles written by Larry Jordan during August, 2015.
In this short video excerpt, casting director LJ Stevens talks with Larry Jordan about what producers and directors need to know to run and successfully cast at a casting session.
In this short video excerpt, casting director LJ Stevens talks with Larry Jordan about what actors need to know to be successfully cast at a casting session.
