A short Q&A session where Larry Jordan explains what to do when Final Cut Pro X thinks your hard disk is a camera.
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows how to optimize Adobe Media Encoder CC preferences for compression speed.
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.
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan provides a tour of the Motion 5 interface, along with several keyboard shortcuts that make working with Motion more efficient.
Blend modes are essential in motion graphics. In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan explains what blend modes are, why they are so important in motion graphics and illustrates how to use them in a project.
This short video tutorial illustrates how to create, modify and animate 3D and 2D text in Motion 5.2.
An illustrated explanation of why the Media Browser can save you time and effort in Premiere Pro CC.
A short video tutorial showing how to add, modify, optimize and delete workspaces in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows how to add surface textures and lighting to 3D text in Apple Motion 5.2.
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows how to convert new or existing 2D text to 3D in Apple Motion 5.2.
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan illustrates one of the twelve new Generators supplied with the Apple Motion 5.2 update and how to use it to create an interesting motion background for info graphics.
This short video tutorial is an overview of things to consider when planning a video interview. Illustrated with slides and stories.
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.
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan explains a speaking technique used by experienced interview guests to derail your questions and take control of your interview. It’s called “bridging.”
This short video tutorial provides an overview of a major new feature in Apple Compressor 4.2: the ability to create iTunes Store Packages.
This short video tutorial shows how to create and modify the new 3D text effects in Final Cut Pro X (v.10.2).
This short video tutorial showcases the changes to the Media Import dialog in Final Cut Pro X (v.10.2).
A short video tutorial showcasing how to create effects presets in Final Cut Pro X (v.10.2).
A short video tutorial explaining the basics of video compression, along with what determines file size and compressed image quality.
A short video tutorial explaining how and why to set audio compression settings using Apple Compressor.
A short video tutorial explaining how to customize video compression presets in Adobe Media Encoder.
In this short video demo, Larry Jordan shows how to setup and record an audio voice over in the Timeline of Adobe 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.
A short video demo by Larry Jordan showing how to separate stereo audio into dual-channel mono, as well as the differences between Extract and Break-Apart clips.
Video highlights from a recent webinar by Larry Jordan looking at how to position and frame the camera to improve story-telling with your actors.
A short video tutorial from Larry Jordan showing how to automate Photoshop image processing using Actions.
A short video tutorial on how to use the Clone tool to remove dust and small scratches from a still image.
This short video tutorial by Larry Jordan shows how to remove scratches and creases from a damaged still image using the Healing Brush in Adobe Photoshop CC
A video tour of Larry Jordan’s new live webcast studio and control room showcasing the gear they installed.
An extension takes the Premiere interface places it has never gone before. The Pond5 extension allows you to search, browse and download royalty-free clips directly inside Premiere; as Larry Jordan shows in this video demo.
A short video tutorial on visual effects plug-in Dfx, from Tiffen. This can create some stunning visual effects, especially when you want your actors to look great.
A short video tutorial, hosted by Larry Jordan, explaining what double-system sound is, why we use it, and how to sync the audio with the video using Final Cut Pro X.
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.
This short video tutorial highlights the new improved search features in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2014.
This short video tutorial illustrates how to send files from Adobe Prelude CC to Adobe Premiere Pro CC. It also explains when to use Send and when to use Export.
This is a short video tutorial highlighting some of the new features in the October and December, 2014, updates to Adobe Media Encoder.
A short video tutorial, by Larry Jordan, showing how and why to modify motion paths in Motion 5. This easy technique can actually create some pretty amazing effects.
A short video tutorial by Larry Jordan showing how to motion track inside Motion 5.
A short video tutorial showing how, and why, to add image masks to graphic elements in Motion 5.
A step-by-step explanation of the Broadcast Safe filter, why you need to use it, how it works, and how to use it to keep your video levels “safe.”
A video tutorial on how to find, access and save color presets in the Color Board of Final Cut Pro X.
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.
