An illustrated, step-by-step tutorial on how to use high-res media to reframe shots within Final Cut Pro X.
An illustrated, step-by-step tutorial on how to use high-resolution media to re-frame shots to create closeups when you didn’t shoot them.
A secret tip that explains how to see source media timecode during import into Final Cut Pro X.
An illustrated, step-by-step tutorial on how to create a custom background featuring a client logo using the Replicator in Motion 5.
A quick illustrated tutorial on how to scale a large image to fit the sequence size in Premiere Pro CC 2014.
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows how to move audio clips and sequences between Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2014 and Adobe Audition CC 2014.
An illustrated tutorial explaining drop zones in Final Cut Pro X and how to use them.
A step-by-step tutorial on expanding and trimming multi-channel audio in Final Cut Pro X.
A step-by-step tutorial on creating adjustment layers in Final Cut Pro X. This is an especially good technique for applying the Broadcast Safe filter.
A short tutorial explaining what the color lines mean in Final Cut Pro X’s Browser and how to display them.
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 short video tutorial, hosted by Larry Jordan, explaining what Roles are in Final Cut Pro X and how to use them.
A short video tutorial, presented by Larry Jordan, on how to add, modify and delete audio keyframes. This also shows how to access and use the Audio Animation Editor and reference audio waveforms.
A short video demo, from Larry Jordan, showcasing “Transition Love” from LightLeakLove. 31 different organic light-leak transitions for Final Cut Pro X.
A short video demo from Larry Jordan showcasing “Smooth Skin” from Dashwood Cinema Solutions running in Final Cut Pro X.
A video demo from Larry Jordan showcasing Sheffield Softworks “Artitude” in Final Cut Pro X.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to remove audio hum using Final Cut Pro X.
A step-by-step tutorial on using Adaptive Noise Reduction techniques to reduce audio noise using Adobe Audition CC.
Create a surprising effect using two different colors in a chroma-key. This is especially useful for props shots on camera. Illustrated using Premiere Pro CC.
A very interesting effect, created from combining two different chroma-key colors in the same clip allowing us to switch between backgrounds. Illustrated using Final Cut Pro X.
A simple, but not-obvious, technique that allows you to modify an existing multicam clip in Final Cut Pro X without losing any edits.
A short video tutorial by Larry Jordan showing how to motion track inside Motion 5.
A video tutorial on how to apply an effect, or color correction, to an edited multicam clip in Final Cut Pro X.
A short video tutorial on what split edits are, how they are used in dramatic films, and how to create and modify them in Final Cut Pro X.
A short video tutorial explaining what multichannel audio is and how to work with it in Final Cut Pro X.
A list of all new articles for September, 2014, written by Larry Jordan for his newsletter.
Larry Jordan’s Top 25 Favorite Keyboard Shortcuts for Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
Larry Jordan’s Top 25 Favorite Keyboard Shortcuts for Apple Final Cut Pro X.
A detailed and illustrated explanation of slip and slide trims, why they are used and how to create them using Final Cut Pro X.
Trimming is essential to video editing. This articles provides a variety of tips to make your trimming faster and more accurate in Final Cut Pro X.
Explaining the craft of editing – how to edit a video montage set to music. Watch Larry Jordan show how and why he edits specific shots into a project to tell a story. (These techniques apply to any editing software on any platform.)
A list of all new articles written by Larry Jordan in August, 2014, sorted by category: Commentary, Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro CC, Product Reviews, Motion 5, other subjects and Webinars. There are 30 articles listed here in total.
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows how to sync multicam sequences in Adobe Premiere Pro CC using timecode, markers, In or Out points.
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows a different use for multicam editing: creating presenter slide sequences in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
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.
This is a video tutorial showing how to create high-quality slow motion by conforming a high-frame rate clip to a slower frame rate project in Final Cut Pro X.
A detailed video tutorial on how to sync double-system sound in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
A detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to divide media from one large library into a series of smaller libraries using Final Cut Pro X; along with a discussion on how to improve performance and reduce storage.
A step-by-step tutorial showing how to move Final Cut Pro 7 sequences into Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, CC, or later.
in this short video tutorial, learn how to move projects from Final Cut Pro 7 (FCP 7) to Final Cut Pro X (FCP X) by using XML.
A short video tutorial, hosted by Larry Jordan, showing how to retouch video frames using Photoshop CC.
A detailed explanation of a new audio level feature in Final Cut Pro X v. 10.1.2.
A step-by-step description showing how to change the audio pan (left-to-right position) of a sound using Final Cut Pro X.
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 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.
In this short video tutorial, learn how to synchronize multicam clips using the new “audio sync” feature in FCP X, or by manually setting sync markers.
This short video tutorial shows how to use the multicam Angle Editor to organize and adjust clips and angles in preparation for editing.
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 …
