I spent this last week immersed in editing in DaVinci Resolve Studio 19. Here’s how it compares to Final Cut and Premiere, along with features that drive me nuts.
Larry Jordan and Michael Kammes take a step back and look at media production and post from a higher level, discussing the role of AI, the different forms of AI, and how they impact the tools that we use. Michael also shares what young editors need to know to build their careers.
An illustrated look behind-the-scenes at what we did and how it worked at the 2025 NAB Show. This covers setup, operations and the things I learned. Surprisingly, it all worked really well!
Larry Jordan and Mike Cavanagh discuss the impact of AI on Hollywood, how studios will use AI to cut staff and expenses, the trend of moving media out of the cloud, and how to future-proof your career.
The M4 Mac Studio is the ultimate performance tool for video editing. Here are my thoughts on how to maximize performance, without breaking the bank.
Be careful purchasing a USB-C to USB-C cable. If it says “Charging” on the box, it will not work to send data, connect a monitor, or even connect an iPhone. These are for charging devices only. I’ve already been burned three times. Time I learned my lesson.
Apple just released macOS 15.4. It provides a wealth of bug fixes and significant security updates, along with a few new features. Don’t upgrade quite yet. Here’s why.
Tomorrow, Axle AI will make two important announcements for its multi-user, media asset manager: The first improves data privacy in general and the second improves finding the media you need for Mac-based video editors.
Here’s a list of all scheduled industry and thought leader interviews scheduled for the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas, NV.
From a recent conversation about radio, I realized there are direct parallels between what is happening in traditional media and the stresses we face as media creators. But, there is also a way for us to successfully compete. Larry Jordan shares his thoughts.
If you, like me, scoffed when Blackmagic Design introduced their URSA Cine 17K 65 digital film camera, well, Blackmagic just published two Behind-the-Scenes video showing the camera in use. (The filmmaker quotes below are from BMD’s press release.) Now, there …
Nothing better defines the current state of the video industry like the annual NAB Show. In this short conversation, Larry Jordan and Michael Kammes, Senior Director of Innovation at Key Code Media, preview what they expect to see.
DPP, an international association for media and technology based in the UK, published their annual predictions for the year ahead in media. Here is a summary of their findings. It will not surprise you that we are in for a rough ride.
[Transcript] I wasn’t going to attend the NAB Show this year – there’s just too much stress in our industry. Then, I realized that attending the NAB Show in Las Vegas, this year in particular, is vital. Here’s why.
Last week provided a unique (for me) perspective into the perils of AI for video editors. I’m not saying: “Don’t use AI.” But I am saying that we need to continue to view AI answers with skepticism.
Yesterday, Muvi, a SaaS Platform dedicated to providing high-quality streaming experiences for users around the world, published “2K vs 4K: A Neat Comparison of 2K and 4K Resolution.” In this commentary, Larry Jordan shares his thoughts on how this could affect video production.
We all want accurate color in our video. But, good golly it’s hard, as this conversation between Gary Bowman and myself illustrates.
In answer to Dave’s question, here are several trouble-shooting tips for Apple Final Cut Pro.
I wasn’t going to attend the NAB Show this year. There’s just too much wrong with our industry; too much stress. That’s when I realized that attending the NAB Show in Las Vegas, this year in particular, is vital. Here are my reasons why.
Adobe is adding “Media Intelligence” to Adobe Premiere. What is this new video search tool? What are its limitations? And how will this impact the thriving market for media asset management software? This includes an interview with Max Lund, CEO of Jumper.io.
You have probably heard of – if not watched – Mr. Beast. Recently, Jimmy Donaldson, its creator, wrote a production guide on how to create successful YouTube videos. This is essential reading for anyone wanting to succeed in social media. Here are my highlights.
This is a transcript of an interview with Larry Jordan conducted by Cirina Catania for OWC Radio.Here, Larry discusses the media industry, AI, his career, finding work, and more. (Recorded Dec. 27, 2024.)
Still images are rich in data about the camera, lens and settings used to record an image. Surprisingly, most of this information is missing in a video file. Geoff asks why?
However, just as with the storyline of Sunset Boulevard, the film and the show industry isn’t fading … it’s just changing. Yes, our industry is under stress, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t signs of hope sprouting up everywhere, as this commentary by industry-veteran Andy Marken illustrates.
I’m skeptical about whether AI will benefit those of us in media. But I’m only one person. So I emailed more than a dozen developers and industry leaders to get their opinions. Here’s what I learned.
Last week, Larry O’Connor, Founder & CEO of OWC, made three predictions about storage for 2025. Take a look and see if you agree or not.
Here’s a list of my most popular tutorials for December, 2024. Yet what I find most intriguing is how many older tutorials are still very popular.
2024 is over. 2025 has just begun. Last year was mess, and the tumult in media production and post is likely to continue. Here are Larry Jordan’s reflections on the year past and year to come.
Ken Kobre released a highly revised 2nd edition of his book: “Video Journalism: Multimedia Storytelling for Online, Broadcast and Documentary Journalists.” Since I got my start in TV news a long, long time ago, this is a subject near to my heart. In this interview, Ken explains why he wrote this book and why it is so necessary today.
Dan asks: “I just edited a short family video and was stunned at how long it took! What should my expectations be for editing a project?” This is a GREAT question and one that I’m asking my readers to share their thoughts. Yes, the answer could be anything – but we still need to create an estimate.
This review looks at the performance differences in video editing running DaVinci Resolve 19.1 on a variety of Macs from the 2018 Mac mini to the new 2024 Apple M4 Pro Mac mini.
This review looks at the performance differences in video editing running Adobe Premiere Pro 25 on a variety of Macs from the 2018 Mac mini to the new 2024 Apple M4 Pro Mac mini. The results may surprise you!
It’s important to remember that you don’t need to buy the fully-loaded version of any system to get serious work done. Here are my thoughts on how to configure an M4-series Mac for serious video editing without breaking the bank.
Over the weekend, I bought a newly-announced M4 Pro Mac Mini. This article explains what I bought and why. (Updated based on my recent performance tests.)
Last week, Apple announcing a bevy of new Macs: MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini; each using variations of the M4: M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max. Here are my thoughts on what to know, when to upgrade, and where to spend your money.
Another question I asked my interview guests at the 2024 NAB Show New York, was what key trends were they watching? As you might expect, there’s a LOT! going on.
One of the questions I asked my interview guests at the NAB Show New York, was, in spite of all the stress in media today, what made them optimistic? Twelve interviews from the 2024 NAB Show in New York City.
Here’s a detailed look at how I recorded my interviews at the NAB Show New York. This goes into detail in terms of how I edited, how clips were named and the audio effects and settings I used.
In this interview, Larry Jordan and Gary Adcock discuss what AI (Artificial Intelligence) is and is not, whether we should be afraid of it, and how it gets trained.
In this interview, Larry and Ray discuss Avid’s recent acquisition of WolfTech for newsroom operations, improved support for sharing projects between Media Composer and ProTools, and new trends in automation and “digital first,” meaning files for social media take priority.
In this brief introduction to his interviews at the NAB Show New York 2024, Larry Jordan summarizes what he learned, and what we can expect in his upcoming interviews.
In this interview, Larry and Simon discuss making the transition from still photography to moving images, how he finds clients and the key points he made in his keynote speech at the conference.
In this interview, Larry and Randi discuss how PostPerspective has evolved over the last 15 years, her thoughts on the impact of AI and how the media industry will get past the challenges its currently facing.
In this interview, Larry and Colin discuss the emerging Creator Economy, the challenges of being an influencer, and the key ideas behind Colin’s panel presentation at the NAB Show New York.
In this interview, Larry and Bob discuss Blackmagic’s latest products, the need for – and uses of – a camera that creates 17K images, and his thoughts on the challenges facing today’s media industry.
In this interview, Larry and Mike discuss the current challenges facing the media industry including a shrinking workforce, the impact of AI, and the advent of new career opportunities with companies that exist solely online.
Here’s a list – with links – to all of Larry’s interviews at the NAB Show New York 2024.
Karen Chupka heads-up all the NAB shows. In this interview, Larry and Karen discuss her first six months on the job, her goals for the NAB Show in New York City, the changes in media today, and her plans for the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
On October 9 – 10, 2024, I recorded thirty 10-minute one-on-one video interviews at the NAB Show in New York City. To do this, I used a mixture of my own gear and rental equipment. Here’s what I used and learned.
Announcing “Edit-Smarter.com” – Larry Jordan’s latest website devoted to media interviews and tutorial videos.
