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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 detailed explanation of how to copy or move libraries, events, clips, or projects in Final Cut Pro X.

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 tutorial explaining how to create animated text transitions in Keynote that can be exported as a video file for use in Apple Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere Pro CC/CS6.

A detailed tutorial showing how to transfer projects from Adobe Premiere Pro CC to Apple Final Cut Pro X.

A detailed look at PreRoll Post, from Imagine Products, explaining why the software is needed for LTO backup and archiving; and how the product works.

A fast, safe way to convert media from managed to external (linked) using Final Cut Pro X.

A detailed review of the brand-new ThunderTape 2 LTO-6 tape drive from 1 Beyond, Inc.

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 discussion of partitioning a RAID to improve its speed for video editing.

A step-by-step tutorial showing how to move Final Cut Pro 7 sequences into Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, CC, or later.

A short video tutorial, hosted by Larry Jordan, showing how to retouch video frames using Photoshop CC.

A short video training illustrating how to open, adjust, and export video from Adobe Photoshop CC.

An in-depth review of the G-SPEED STUDIO RAID, from G-Technology.

A short video tutorial explaining what the new Library Properties panel does in Final Cut Pro X and how it works.

An explanation of what Finder tags are, how to create and modify them, then illustrate how to use them in Final Cut Pro X (v. 10.1.2 or later).

How to improve the speed of a RAID using partitions. Simple, easy, and effective.

Comments from industry experts and manufacturers on the best way to configure a RAID for media editing.

A discussion and step-by-step example of what Log C files are and how to change their look, quickly and easily, to Rec. 709 in Final Cut Pro X.

A step-by-step tutorial on creating Watch Folders and modifying its settings.

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 detailed and illustrated guide to the new media management features in Final Cut Pro X v.10.1.2.

An explanation of Apple’s new ProRes 4444 XQ video compression codec. (Updated to include an explanation of Rec. 2020, and HDR images.)

A detailed product review of the new ThunderBay 4 RAID from OWC. This review looks at this storage system from the perspective of audio and video media creation and editing.

A step-by-step illustrated tutorial on how to use the new Live Text Template feature in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2014.)

An illustrated explanation of the new Master Clip feature in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2014).

In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan explains the different options for importing layered Photoshop graphics into Premiere Pro CC, and helps you decide which to choose for your projects.

An overview of media management for audio or video editing, on either Final Cut or Premiere Pro, for either Mac or Windows.

A step-by-step tutorial to adding a watermark inside Adobe Media Encoder 7.1 or later.

A caution to check preference settings before importing clips into Final Cut Pro X, with an explanation of why this is important.

A detailed explanation of how to use the video scopes to make skin tones look normal for a variety of ethnic skin types. These techniques apply to Final Cut Pro X, Final Cut Pro 7, Premiere Pro CC and CS6, as well as other video editing software.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to merge separate audio and video files using QuickTime Player 7 Pro.

A detailed review of “Final Cut Library Manager” from Arctic Whiteness.

A step-by-step technique showing a faster way to find clips using the Find Filter box in Final Cut Pro X.

An explanation of how to determine what media you are editing in Final Cut Pro X.

A step-by-step tutorial illustrating how to separate a stereo audio clip into two mono channels for editing in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

Show how, where, and why to set performance and media preferences in Final Cut Pro X, v.10.1.

A collection of in-depth articles covering media management in the 10.1 update to Final Cut Pro X. This collection makes finding the information you need quick and easy.

A step-by-step guide to assigning, modifying, and searching on keywords in Final Cut Pro X. This tutorial applies to all versions of Final Cut Pro X.

A step-by-step tutorial on how and when to optimize media in Final Cut Pro X, vs. proxy or camera native media.

A detailed video tutorial, hosted by Larry Jordan, explaining how to create new projects, import media and choose between all the different import options.

A short video tutorial on how to create libraries and events inside Final Cut Pro X (v.10.1).

A short video tutorial explaining how to copy or move events between libraries in the new Final Cut Pro X (v.10.1).

A comparison of Adobe Media Encoder and Apple Compressor running on a new Mac Pro. [Updated]

A short video that details what you need to know to safely update events and projects for Final Cut Pro X 10.1.

A detailed look at media management in Final Cut Pro X 10.1, with a special focus on updating existing events and projects.

A quick explanation of what the two performance playback preference settings control in Final Cut Pro X.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to relink missing media in Premiere Pro CC.

A short video tutorial showing how to move projects between Adobe Premiere Pro CC and Adobe Audition CC for audio editing, repair and mixing.