A detailed look at the new ClipMic digital from Sennheiser, along with MetaRecorder from Apogee. Article includes sample sound files.
This short video tutorial, from Larry Jordan, summarizes what you need to know to compress video faster – hardware, software, codecs, and settings – when using a Mac.
In this short video, Larry Jordan explains what digital audio recorders are, how to select the right audio recording format and where to set recording levels.
This short video illustrates how to use a short shotgun microphone.
A video compression speed test comparing the iMac with a Mac Pro using Apple Compressor and focusing on whether using multiple instances makes any difference. (It does!!)
This short, video tutorial explains the microphones (mics) we listened to before deciding which ones to use for an interview, as well as where lavaliere mics should be placed.
A product review of how the 1 Beyond StreamMachine 17 (Pro) was used in live webcast production at the 2015 NAB Show for the Digital Production Buzz.
In Part 2, we continue our description of what works and what doesn’t when setting up a video streaming system for the Internet using Wirecast and Wowza.
A detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to connect Wirecast to Wowza for live video streaming. Written by Larry Jordan, Tori Hoefke, and Megan Paulos.
A look at the gear Larry Jordan is using in his new audio studio, the home of the Digital Production Buzz.
An overview of the new 5K Retina iMac, with suggestions on configuration and best options for use.
A list of all new articles for September, 2014, written by Larry Jordan for his newsletter.
A detailed explanation of how to configure your Mac or Windows system for audio or video editing.
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.
A detailed review of the 1 Beyond Copy Utility for LTO-6 tape.
A detailed review of the brand-new ThunderTape 2 LTO-6 tape drive from 1 Beyond, Inc.
A detailed product review of the new mTape LTO-6 tape drive from mLogic.
A discussion of partitioning a RAID to improve its speed for video editing.
An in-depth review of the G-SPEED STUDIO RAID, from G-Technology.
How to improve the speed of a RAID using partitions. Simple, easy, and effective.
An in-depth look at how to achieve the best performance when setting up a RAID for video or audio editing.
A quick tutorial on how to check if your Apple Compressor settings are compatible with Apple hardware devices.
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 …
An explanation of what you need to consider, technically, when purchasing a RAID for a server or direct-attached storage. Written for the mostly non-techie.
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 collection of thoughts on new products and industry trends on the eve of the 2014 NAB Show.
A detailed description of the hardware and software (gear) that the Digital Production Buzz is using to cover the 2014 NAB Show.
A detailed product review of the ioSafe 2014 – disaster recovery storage for your data.
An in-depth look at the Promise Technology Pegasus2 Thunderbolt RAID, from the perspective of video editing.
An explanation of hardware acceleration in Compressor 4.1, along with a step-by-step guide on how to use it.
An explanation of how to configure the new MacPro to get the best performance for the least amount of money. (This was written before the MacPro was released.)
A discussion of what contributes to hard drive speed and how to pick the right hard disk for your needs.
A detailed product review of the Areca 8050 Thunderbolt RAID.
A detailed product review of the new G-Technology G-Dock ev storage system.
An in-depth look at the ShuttlePRO v2 and ShuttleXpress from Contour Design.
An analysis of the Mac Pro “sneak peek,” with thoughts on what it means for video editors.
Report from MacWorld 2013 MacWorld Expo is a consumer technology show. However, tucked in amidst the endless iPhone covers and quirky iPad accessories were a number of gems that filmmakers might find interesting. So, I took the Digital Production Buzz …
A simple workaround to get Premiere Pro CS6 to recognize the graphics card on your Mac.
A summary of storage technology and trivia gathered at the recent Storage Visions Conference 2013 in Las Vegas.
[This article was first published in March, 2013, on my blog.] OK. I’m impressed! Last November, the day they went on sale, I ordered a 27″ iMac to replace my main editing system. (Click here to read about the system …
A detailed product review of the Drobo 5D Thunderbolt RAID.
[This article was first published in December, 2012, on my blog.] I bought a new 27″ iMac when they went on sale Friday, specifically for video editing. And, because I’ve had a lot of requests recently, I wanted to tell …
A look at new Samurai and NInja digital video recorders from Atomos, and why they are helpful during production.
Here’s the gear you need to build your own media archiving solution.
This article explains RAIDs, SSDs, The Cloud, and how to improve the performance of your storage.
A hardware review of the RAIDAGE GAGE104U40 series 4-bay RAID, manufactured by iStarUSA.
William Hohauser contributes an article solving sluggish FCP X performance in Lion.
Sal Guarnisco contributes a personal story on how he configured an LTO-5 tape drive to work with his Mac Pro for media archiving.
Always check to see if Final Cut supports your camera before you buy it.
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