An illustrated explanation of the differences between the Flow transition in Final Cut Pro X and Morph Cut in Premiere Pro CC – and why BOTH of these could be a bad choice!
Adobe updates all their Creative Cloud media applications in their Spring, 2017, release. This is an illustration description of what’s new.
Google Brain invents a new technology that can deconstruct mosaics that mask identities. This has dangerous implications for almost all documentary filmmakers, as this illustrated article explains.
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.
An in-depth, illustrated and measured test of the new MacBook Pro to see how fast it really is for video editing using real-world tests with Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
An overview of the new P3 / Rec. 2020 color space supported by Final Cut Pro X 10.3 and what we can do to view media in this new color space.
Earlier this week, Norman Hollyn and I gave a presentation to the LACPUG (Los Angeles Creative Pro User Group) on creating documentaries. Norman covered story-telling and editing, while I discussed interview planning and techniques. In thinking about my presentation, I …
The Top Ten most common mistakes that affect video editing.
Should you work for free? This chart, from Jessica Hische, helps you answer that exact question.
A performance test of Adobe Media Encoder (2016) comparing its performance against earlier versions, with optimized suggestions for YouTube compression.
A variety of media creators explain how they archive their media and projects for the long-term.
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 …
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.
It’s time for me to say goodbye – for a while. Over the next two months, I’ll be closing my business.
Secret tips and tricks on editing with Final Cut Pro X, from Larry Jordan.
An illustrated, step-by-step guide to upgrading a Mac to OS X 10.11 (El Capitan); what works, what doesn’t and what I learned in the process.
Disk Utility changed with the release of Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan). It no longer supports creating RAID 0 or RAID 1 volumes or repairing permissions. This article explains what you need to know.
Archiving media for the long-term is neither simple, nor cheap. In this article, Larry Jordan explains what you need to know to protect your precious media for the long-term.
An indexed and linked list of all technical blogs and articles written by Larry Jordan during August, 2015.
A summary of the 2015 Storage in Media Survey Results conducted by Coughlin & Associates. Storage is essential to all digital media and this survey provides a snapshot of how it is being used across our industry today. (Included detailed PDF.)
An essay on finding ways to set client expectations, and budgets, on creative projects.
A bad audio mix shows that you are trying to hide something and the audience knows it. A commentary on a stage show.
An inside look at an Apple press briefing and why simplifying interfaces is essential to Apple.
A commentary on Vimeo’s erroneous decision to categorize all PAL video as HD during upload.
A detailed look at the latest versions of Final Cut Pro X (10.2), Compressor (4.2) and Motion (5.2) released from Apple today.
A summary of when it makes sense to buy a Mac Pro vs. an iMac.
A discussion from IMUG on the relevance of timecode in today’s video editing software and how it can be used to organize your projects.
A commentary on why we need to keep learning.
Part 2 of Larry Jordan’s thoughts on 2014 and what it means for the media industry in 2015.
Part 1 of Larry Jordan’s thoughts on 2014 and what it means to the media industry in 2015.
A look at the challenges of adding a media asset system to a small company. It isn’t the software; it’s the people.
A look at the new 5K iMac from the perspective of a video editor and trainer.
Further thoughts on the 10.1.4 update to Final Cut Pro X, from Larry Jordan.
A detailed review of the OWC ThunderBay 4 mini RAID, including multicam test speeds in Final Cut Pro X and thoughts on what tasks this unit is best suited for.
A commentary on the challenges of being a new user of technology; specifically related to Behringer Digital Audio Consoles.
Some SSD drives are not compatible with Mac OS X Yosemite (OS X 10.10). Read this article to see if you have a problem – or how to fix your gear if you are already in trouble.
Why are video frame rates 25 or 30 frames per second? It has to do with history, as this short article explains.
A detailed explanation of how to configure your Mac or Windows system for audio or video editing.
A commentary / think-piece on how offering subscriptions to software changes the software that’s produced.
A detailed comparison between Final Cut Pro 7 and Final Cut Pro X.
Thoughts on technology that is making optical media obsolete and the impact that will have on media creators. This also provides options to consider when planning for the future.
A description of what “personally identifiable information,” our company retains about its customers.
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.
Thoughts and commentary on announcements and trends at the recent 2014 NAB Show in Las Vegas, NV.
A commentary on coping with continual changes in technology.
An analysis of the Mac Pro “sneak peek,” with thoughts on what it means for video editors.
