An overview of the new 5K Retina iMac, with suggestions on configuration and best options for use.
A simple system to measure the differences between compressed and source video clips which can be done in either Apple Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
In this short video tutorial, discover the new features and optimization settings in Adobe Media Encoder CC 2014.1.
This short video tutorial explains how and when to speed video compression by creating a “compression network” using multiple computers and Apple Compressor.
A list of all new articles for September, 2014, written by Larry Jordan for his newsletter.
This short video tutorial shows how to create and animate masks in Motion 5.x using Bezier curves.
This short video tutorial shows how to create the illusion of depth and movement using still images. This technique is demoed in FCP X, but also works in all versions of Premiere Pro and earlier versions of Final Cut Pro.
A detailed explanation of how to configure your Mac or Windows system for audio or video editing.
Explaining the craft of editing – how to edit a video montage set to music. Watch Larry Jordan show how and why he edits specific shots into a project to tell a story. (These techniques apply to any editing software on any platform.)
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.
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows how to sync multicam sequences in Adobe Premiere Pro CC using timecode, markers, In or Out points.
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows a different use for multicam editing: creating presenter slide sequences in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
A short video tutorial showing how to add effects to multicam sequences in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
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 on how to transfer projects from Final Cut Pro X to Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
Larry Jordan shows how to use Apple Motion 5.x to add the illusion of depth by rotating images in 3D space, without adding cameras or even switching into 3D space itself. This is a very easy technique to add a dynamic look to info graphics or opening titles.
A short video tutorial illustrating how to add soft focus depth-of-field to a 3D camera in Apple Motion 5.x.
A short video tutorial illustrating how to add, modify and animate a 3D light in Motion 5.x.
A fast, safe way to convert media from managed to external (linked) using Final Cut Pro X.
A short video tutorial illustrating how to create a “Hold” frame in Final Cut Pro X and how they are different – and in many ways better – than a traditional freeze frame.
This is a video tutorial showing how to create high-quality slow motion by conforming a high-frame rate clip to a slower frame rate project in Final Cut Pro X.
A detailed video tutorial on how to sync double-system sound in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
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.
in this short video tutorial, learn how to move projects from Final Cut Pro 7 (FCP 7) to Final Cut Pro X (FCP X) by using XML.
A video tutorial on the amazing SliceX and TrackX, published by Coremelt.
A short video tutorial on how to use Producer’s Best Friend from Intelligent Assistance in Final Cut Pro X.
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.
A short video tutorial explaining what the new Library Properties panel does in Final Cut Pro X and how it works.
A short video tutorial illustrating how to use the new “Mask and Track” feature in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2014) to mask someone’s identity.
A short video tutorial showcasing the newest features added by Adobe in the Adobe Audition CC (2014) update.
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 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.
In this short video tutorial, learn how to synchronize multicam clips using the new “audio sync” feature in FCP X, or by manually setting sync markers.
This short video tutorial shows how to use the multicam Angle Editor to organize and adjust clips and angles in preparation for editing.
This short video tutorial shows you how to export high-quality project files from Adobe Encore for DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or for compression in other software.
Chapter Playlists, also called “stories,” are very useful when creating training using optical media like DVDs or Blu-ray Discs. This short video tutorial shows how to create them using Adobe Encore CS6.
A short video tutorial on how to change the poster frame associated with a DVD or Blu-ray Disc chapter marker using Adobe Encore.
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 …
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 creating a “grad filter” effect using gradients and blend modes inside Final Cut Pro X to enhance landscapes and other outdoor shots.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 step-by-step tutorial on how to merge separate audio and video files using QuickTime Player 7 Pro.
