A detailed look at the new keyframe behavior in Final Cut Pro X v.10.1.2; illustrated by creating a move on a still image.
A step-by-step description showing how to change the audio pan (left-to-right position) of a sound using Final Cut Pro X.
An illustrated explanation of the new Master Clip feature in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2014).
A step-by-step tutorial to the new mask-and-track features in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2014) release.
An explanation of the “strange yellow dots” that appear in certain selected transitions inside Final Cut Pro X.
In this short video tutorial, watch as Larry Jordan shows how to create and animate a dotted line in Motion 5. This is the perfect technique to use to illustrate a path across a map.
Motion 5 can create visually stunning motion graphics for Final Cut or any other video editing software. In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows how to export a Motion project to use in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
Motion Simulators create very cool effects – and they are also very well hidden. In this short video tutorial, watch Larry Jordan explain what they are and show you some of the effects they can create.
This article describes how to warm-up a voice to make it sexier, and how to boost high-frequencies to make someone easier to understand. This tutorial provides screen shots for Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Audition.
A short video tutorial illustrating the differences between opacity and blend modes. This also provides examples of the different blend mode categories and shows how to add texture to text.
A short video tutorial on how to put video inside a shape, then place that effect on top of other video, using Final Cut Pro X.
A detailed, step-by-step guide on exporting projects from Final Cut Pro X for Adobe Audition, then bring the master audio files back. This is an essential step in creating complex audio mixes.
This short video tutorial shows you how to create and modify text on a curve in Premiere Pro CC.
This short video tutorial illustrates which fonts are best for video and which ones should be avoided. These “rules” apply to all video projects in all NLEs, on both Mac and Windows systems.
A tutorial on how to use the Tiffen dFX visual effects filters.
A short video tutorial showing how to apply multiple color masks to create visually stunning color effects in Final Cut Pro X.
A secret, yet quick tip to make color correcting multicam clips in Final Cut Pro X a lot easier.
Examples and guidelines for using fonts and typefaces effectively in film and video projects. Applies to all non-linear editing software.
A short tutorial on how to get high-frame-rate video clips to play back at the frame rate they were shot to create very clean slow-motion effects.
A detailed tutorial on how to animate text along a curve, also called text on a path, using Motion 5. This isn’t obvious, but it isn’t hard, once you know how.
A detailed explanation of how to get text to flow around a shape using Motion 5.
Two very quick ways to preview and adjust effects in Final Cut Pro X without first applying them to a clip.
This short video demo showcases Coremelt’s TrackX motion-tracking software for Final Cut Pro X.
“Publishing” allows you to send Motion effects settings to Final Cut Pro X so that you can adjust a Motion template inside Final Cut. Sounds complex, but it isn’t, as this short video tutorial explains.
Final Cut Pro X can’t open Motion projects directly. But, using Motion 5, you can convert any existing Motion project so it will open and play in Final Cut Pro X. This short video tutorial explains how.
Rigs and widgets extend the power and flexibility of Motion into Final Cut Pro X. In this short video tutorial, learn how they work.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to trim connected clips, then how and why to convert them to a connected storyline for trimming in Final Cut Pro X.
A step-by-step tutorial showing how to add a motion path to an object, then change its timing, speed, and path shape using Apple Motion 5.
A short tutorial showing how to spell-check, find and replace title text in Final Cut Pro X.
A step-by-step tutorial on creating a soft-edged wipe to a full-screen color in Final Cut Pro X.
A simple, step-by-step technique to soften skin and add a glow for romantic closeups using Final Cut Pro X.
Changing the stacking order of effects in FCP X changes the effect. Learn how in this step-by-step article.
A quick effect to process Inspector settings before effects, using compound clips.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to zoom an image inside a mask in Final Cut Pro X.
A step-by-step tutorial on creating motion effects, presets, and drop shadows in Premiere Pro CS6 or CC.
A video comparison of the best way to slow and smooth a shaky clip.
A short video tutorial motion-tracking particles to create cold breath in Motion 5.
An overview of how Final Cut Pro X manages render files and how to delete them at the end of a project.
A step-by-step video tutorial on animating text and titles using a custom title in FCP X.
A step-by-step video tutorial how to animate video using motion paths and curves.
A step-by-step video tutorial explaining keyframes and how to use them to adjust audio in Final Cut Pro X.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to maintain safe video levels using the Video Limiter effect.
A step-by-step tutorial on converting time-lapse images into a movie using QuickTime Player 7.
A step-by-step tutorial on different ways to crop video clips in Final Cut Pro X.
This video tutorial shows how to create shape masks and use them to adjust exposure levels within a video clip using Final Cut Pro X.
A short video tutorial shows how to turn everything black-and-white, except for one element in the frame; the “Pleasantville effect.”
This short video tutorial shows how to use DeHummer in Adobe Audition CC to remove audio hum.
This short video tutorial illustrates the new Sound Remover tool in Audition CC, which easily removes variable-frequency noise.
This video tutorial shows how to use Audition’s Multiband Compressor to boost soft passage and even out levels.
MotionVFX mFlare creates a dazzling array of lens flare effects, which can be used as is, or modified extensively.
