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A first look at iGlasses from Ecamm – a very useful utility that add visual effects and adjust exposure and color settings in the built-in iSight camera for all Macs.

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A detailed explanation, for video editors, of servers and video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro CC. Explained in layman’s terms, hopefully.

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A detailed explanation, for video editors, of servers and video editing using Apple Final Cut Pro X. Explained in layman’s terms, hopefully.

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An in-depth review and speed test of the OWC Envoy Pro EX portable SSD drive, from a media editing perspective.

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An illustrated tutorial on the new GPU monitoring window in Activity Monitor for the Mac.

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A collection of new products for media creators announced at the 2018 NAB Show from companies you may not have heard about.

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An illustrated review of the OWC USB-C Travel Dock for Mac and Windows laptop computers.

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An in-depth look at backup and archiving using LTO tape systems, and the mLogic LTO mTape drive in specific. Also features an extended interview with Roger Mabon, CEO of mLogic.

A detailed explanation of the different configurations for the 2017 iMac Pro, with recommendations on what to buy to optimize your system.

A helpful infographic, explanation and links about archiving media data on LTO tape drives.

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An in-depth look at Jellyfish – high-performance shared-storage for video editing from LumaForge.

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An illustrated review of the OnePlus Microphone Arm, for holding and positioning audio microphones in a recording studio.

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A detailed look at the benefits and differences of Solid-State Drives (SSDs) written for the non-engineer and focused on media editing.

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For multicam editing nothing beats an SSD RAID. Here is an in-depth, illustrated look at the OWC ThunderBay 4 mini SSD RAID – a top choice for editors who value maximum performance and/or portability.

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An in-depth look, including performance measurements, for the OWC Drive Dock.

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With all the ways we have to transfer data, sometimes it’s just faster to grab a hard disk and carry it from one computer to another. This is a look at the OWC Envoy Pro mini from the point of view of improving the speed and reducing the size of your “SneakerNet.”

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Larry Jordan’s thoughts on the best way to configure a new 2017 iMac for video editing when you are on a budget.

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Smart Alex is a utility that monitors your hard disks and warns you if they are likely to fail. Current in beta, here’s more information on how the program works.

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A review of the Final Cut Pro X backlit keyboard from Editors Keys.

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A look at the new Envoy Pro mini SSD drive from OWC; with an extended look at how data transfer speeds are dramatically affected by the devices you are transferring between.

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Articles you may have missed during the holidays, with a special emphasis on the 2016 MacBook Pro.

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An illustrated explanation of what DCI P3 color space is, and how to configure a 2016 MacBook Pro to display it.

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.

A detailed, illustrated look at the new Mercury Elite Pro Dual Mini storage system from OWC, featuring portability, SSD drives and USB-C connections.

A detailed, hands-on look at the Platform, from ProMAX. Shared storage, media asset management and archiving, all designed for workgroup video editing.

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An explanation of the various factors that influence hard disk speed when transferring files from one drive to another.

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An illustrated way to find out which USB protocol your Macintosh computer supports, along with a discussion of the new USB 3.1-C.

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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 …

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A quick look at new products being announced at NAB 2016.

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A behind-the-scenes look at the setup and gear the Digital Production Buzz is using for its NAB 2016 live coverage.

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A detailed Q&A on media, media management and key preference settings in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

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If you are a musician, know a musician, or enjoy listening to live music, you need to read this review. Larry Jordan looks at the Shure MV88 digital stereo microphone for iOS devices.

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An infographic on the various regulations and official guidances videographers across the US need to know.

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In this short video excerpt, Zach Bloom gives Larry Jordan an orientation to flying a drone.

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In this short video excerpt from a longer webinar, Larry Jordan and Zach Bloom provide an overview of drone regulations.

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A first-look at ProStorage, long-term static-free cases for hard disk storage.

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A list of, and links to, the Top 20 tutorials on Larry Jordan’s website for 2015.

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It sweeps floors! It shoot high-quality television! No, it isn’t a myth – its the Incredible Broom Cam! Get all the inside scoop here.

In this short, illustrated video, Larry Jordan shows two ways to transfer 4K media from an iPhone 6s (or 6s Plus) to a Macintosh. (These techniques do not require video editing software on the Mac.)

We all know we need to archive our projects for the long-term. But… how? In this short video demo, Larry Jordan illustrates how to use Imagine Software’s PreRoll Post to archive media files.

We all know we need to archive our projects for the long-term. But… how? In this short video demo, Larry Jordan illustrates how to use TOLIS Group’s BRU PE to archive media files.

An illustrated, in-depth discussion of 4K video on an iPhone 6s, how to capture and edit it in Final Cut Pro X; along with a discussion of storage requirements.

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A revised product review of HighPoint Technology’s RocketStor 6314A Thunderbolt 2 RAID based on changes made to the RAID in October, 2015.

A product review of the NewTek TalkShow by Larry Jordan, based on eight months experience with weekly live broadcasts. (Updated 12/19/15 with new Firewall information.)

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An indexed and linked list of all technical blogs and articles written by Larry Jordan during August, 2015.

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A detailed review of the HighPoint Technologies RocketStor 3614A RAID. Given its current configuration, this is not a recommended unit. UPDATED with a promise of changes from the manufacturer.

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An illustrated explanation of how to measure free space on your hard disk – and why you need to do this – along with an explanation of how to improve performance by minimizing file “swapping.”

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A detailed explanation of which video formats to use for presentation using a video projector. This considers both PC and Mac formats.

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A short Q&A session where Larry Jordan explains what to do when Final Cut Pro X thinks your hard disk is a camera.

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