We lost a good friend recently. FCP.co has closed. In one sense, FCP.co was a competitor, but, in a broader sense, we shared a vision of enabling Final Cut Pro editors to solve problems, discover new tools and improve their skills.
Recently, I asked readers of my newsletter to describe how they are using ChatGPT in their work. Their replies ranged from “Not using it at all.” to “Using it extensively.” The details are fascinating.
Bruce Wittman challenges video producers to support non-profit organizations in their area. Here’s a description of the pro bono work that he does, how he does it, and why he enjoys it so much.
A few days ago, MacWorld published a review titled: “Best Mac For Video Editing.” This review was unhelpful at best, and misleading at worst. When computers costs thousands of dollars there’s no excuse for a review that is vacuous, uninformed and useless. We deserve better.
This is the time of year for upgrades and new releases for Mac users. However, it is important to remember that our job is to get our work done – on time and with minimal stress. Don’t rush to upgrade – wait for software to settle down.
AI is already having a dramatic impact on media creation and profits. Here’s a discussion between Philip Hodgetts and Clayton Moore that looks at the impact on our industry.
Yesterday’s update to Final Cut Pro breaks most FXFactory plugins. Caution is urged on updating. Here are the details, along with Release Notes for new versions of Final Cut Pro, Compressor and Motion.
Larry Jordan suggests some performance and hardware tips to consider when the time comes to upgrade your Apple computer.
With the pace of development slowing for Apple Final Cut Pro on the Mac, here are some of Larry Jordan’s thoughts on what he sees as its future.
Lou asked: “Should I partition the internal drive of a Mac to get the maximum speed for video editing?” The answer is no – but not for the reasons you might suspect. Larry Jordan provides the details on maximizing system speed.
“Because the creative industry sits at the intersection of arts & technology, it finds itself broken in many ways.” Larry Jordan interviews Brian Meaney, Head of Product, at Alteon, about AI, technology and the media industry.
This collection provides easy links to the nine detailed testing and performance reviews Larry Jordan wrote about the 2023 M2 Mac mini computer from Apple.
For video editors, any M-series Mac computer is a vast improvement over any Intel system. In this detailed review, Larry Jordan looks at setup and performance tests of the M2 Mac Studio computer using Adobe Premiere Pro.
The key to successful video marketing is planning. Here are some ideas from Chelsea Lamb to help you or your clients get started.
Discover top laptop choices for US media creators. Consider popular brands, factors to consider, and integrating technology. Unleash creativity with the right laptop Guest post written by Angela Wellnes.
With its latest releases, Apple now offers M2 versions of the Mac mini, Mac Studio and Mac Pro. This article is to help you decide which hardware best meets the needs of media creators, then provide tips on how to best configure the system.
What’s the future of Final Cut? I have no inside knowledge. I’ve talked to no one inside Apple. I just look at what’s been said and done in the past. And it gives us guidance for the future.
Apple just announced new versions of Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for the iPad. The iPad version is a harbinger of things to come; both good and bad. Professional editors are not the market. Here’s what’s in the new software and, more importantly, what it means.
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The news presents events in the real world to help viewers understand what it going on. A documentary deconstructs real people and real events to explain and illuminate them. Given the state of AI, how do you convince viewers that your images and sounds are not fake?
As AI continues to sweep through creative industries, I was introduced to a relatively new product specifically for video professionals: Colourlab Ai. To learn more, I interviewed Dado Valentic, CEO of Colorlab. Here is our conversation.
The AI genie is fully out of the bottle. AI is a significant, watershed event for the creative arts. But… it will cost jobs; especially in creative industries. This is very troubling. Share your thoughts in the comments.
Yes, we want the latest-and-greatest immediately. But staring at a disabled system is no fun. For this reason – especially given the current problems with the 13.3 update to macOS – turn off automatic system upgrades for Macs. Here’s how.
macOS 13.3 has bugs both big and small that directly affect video editors. If you haven’t upgraded yet – hold off. Apple just released 13.3.1 – but we don’t yet know if this fixes what’s broken.
The Apple Studio Monitor is an amazing display. But, as a monitor, it has too much — and too little. This could be the perfect monitor for you – or it could be far more than you need. It’s complex. Here are my thoughts.
If you want power to burn in a space small enough to fit on your desk and still have a desk left, the 2023 Mac mini with the M2 Pro SoC is impossible to ignore. Here are my thoughts on strengths, weaknesses and configuration.
I am often asked which NLE is “better.” That question can’t be answered, except to say “It depends…” However, we CAN test render and export speeds, along with multicam streaming support using the new 2023 M2 Pro Mac mini. I did – and here are the results.
This review specifically looks at video editing performance using Adobe Premiere Pro with the new 2023 Mac mini with an M2 Pro SoC. This concentrates on render and export speeds, along with multicam editing.
The new 2023 Mac mini is a powerhouse – especially when equipped with an M2 Pro SoC. In this detailed analysis, Larry Jordan looks at the performance of the M2 Mac mini specifically for use editing media in Apple Final Cut Pro.
Since I’m now adding periodic guest posts to my website, I want to share with you the criteria I consider before I post them. Sponsored posts or links are not permitted and posts must be relevant.
Guest writer Clara Carlson explores the ethical concerns associated with the use of AI-generated content in the media industry and its potential impact on the creative workforce.
There are people who make a living predicting the future. I am not one of them. Still, I want to share some thoughts about the future of video editing because media is about to get much more challenging.
Earlier this week Alteon.io announced Alteon Accelerator, a new desktop application that maximizes upload speeds. Here’s an interview with Matt Cimaglia, CEO of Alteon, to learn more about what this service offers.
Digital video no longer requires state-of-the-art hardware. We no longer need the biggest, fastest, most powerful system to get our work done. Here’s what you need to consider for a video editing system today.
Apple is famous for killing useful technology. For media creators, meant the death of software to create DVDs. With his livelihood at stake, Richard Osso went on a mission to find a way to continue creating DVDs for clients. This is his story.
What are the ethics of taking a job that proves to be dishonest? What if you really need the money? How do you decide? Here’s a real-world example – and I’m interested in your comments.
Here are the twelve most popular media tutorials on the LarryJordan.com website for 2022. These include links and short article descriptions. Each of these generated tens of thousands of views.
Here are the top ten media tutorials on the LarryJordan.com website for Dec. 2022. These include links and short article descriptions.
If you are wondering whether it is time to upgrade, 13.1 is a good place to start. Just give yourself time to get everything sorted once the upgrade is complete. Here’s a detailed look at what to do, the problems I ran into and links for more information.
Measuring the speed of storage is an exercise in futility for a whole lot of reasons. Here’s what you need to know when you want to measure the speed of your system.
YouTube is a mixed blessing for media creators. Massive audience, but heaven help you if you have problems. Tony experienced this first hand with a phony copyright claim for licensed music on his video.
Larry continues his on-going report on configuring and using a media asset management system – and making it accessible to remote users. His example features axle.ai software.
This guest post, from Zac Carr, looks at a variety of online tools that enable better collaboration and organization during video editing.
This guest post from Laura Fields looks at video editing tools that would be good for educators and students.
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is fascinating, but it starting to wreck havoc on creative artists. When your work can be copied in a heartbeat, how do you earn a living. Here’s a background on AI with an emphasis on ethics and where to go to learn more.
Confused when comparing Intel to Apple silicon systems? Jerry Thompson was, too. Here are the answers to your questions on what the differences are between Apple silicon and Intel, along with suggestions on how to spec a system.
As video professionals and, especially, free-lancers, we have an instinctive regard for the value of time. Here are my thoughts on what is under our control, what isn’t and what splits the difference.
Picking a high-quality computer monitor for video editing is surprisingly confusing. Here is Larry Jordan’s explanation of what specs you need to look for, which you can ignore, and what criteria he uses for picking computer and video monitors.
What is a “Retina Display?” What does it do and what monitors support it? This tutorial explains the term, why it’s used and what it means.
Which combination of hard disk or SSD storage provides the fastest speed or highest capacity for video editing? This illustrated tutorial will answer these questions, plus provide a spreadsheet you can use to test your own numbers. This works for Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and Apple Final Cut Pro editors.
