This was a fun project! I decided to compare how accurately Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve handle tracking shape masks used for color correction. I also included movies so you can judge the results for …
In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan illustrates different ways to trim clips in the timeline. Larry demos both how to trim using keyboard shortcuts and the mouse.
Joel asks: “I want the logo to enlarge, eventually getting to the point where a single letter fills the screen, and at the same time, the logo area gradually becomes the concert video. How do I do this?” There are at least three ways. Here’s an illustrated approach to all three.
Final Cut provides four interface workspaces, and supports an unlimited number more. In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows how to access workspaces, how to customize them, then how to apply a Finder shortcut to make them instantly accessible.
There is a LOT you can do to customize the Viewer in Final Cut Pro. And it all starts with discovering what the View menu can do.
In this video tutorial, discover how to make the most of Browser settings, including better ways to organize files, create custom metadata, and create projects faster and more easily.
AI is causing seismic tremors of fear and loathing throughout the entire creative community. In this short snippet, Sam Bogoch, Founder/CEO of Axle AI, explains to Larry Jordan whether it’s possible for AI to be trained without violating copyrights or stealing the creative work of others?
AI is causing seismic tremors of fear and loathing throughout the entire creative community. In this short snippet, Sam Bogoch, Founder/CEO of Axle AI, shares his thoughts with Larry Jordan on whether there are any applications where AI can enable us to get our work done, as opposed to replace us?
Fx badges are hidden in plain sight in every Premiere Pro clip. But, what you may not know is how much they can speed adding and modifying audio and video effects. In this short video, Larry Jordan shows where these are, how they work and the tricks you can put them through.
Adobe continues making video proxies easier to create and more useful. In this short video, Larry Jordan explains how to create proxies and the new custom watermark feature.
Premier Pro stole a very useful audio technique from Audition and added interactive fade handles to every audio clip. In this short video, Larry Jordan illustrates what these are, how they work and when to use them.
Captions are not titles, though both display text to the screen. In this short video, Larry Jordan explains the principle reasons not to worry about formatting captions.
Adobe added a variety of new features to enhance markers and text editing in two recent releases. This includes better searches, smoother edits and faster performance. Larry Jordan illustrates these new features in this short video.
Not all slow motion looks the same. In this short video, Larry Jordan illustrates the four different ways to create slow motion – including the brand new Smooth Slo-mo in Final Cut Pro 10.8 – and the different looks each of these options create.
In this short video, Larry Jordan shows how to improve the look of your video using the new Color Adjustments effect in Apple Final Cut Pro 10.8.
HDR is quickly transforming from the video format of the future into the video format of today. In fact, every iPhone 12 or later can shoot HDR. In this short video, Larry Jordan shows how to setup and edit HDR media in two Final Cut Pro projects, one is HDR and the other is SDR.
At heart, all of us are creators and we’ve been creating for a long time. A key theme at the 2024 NAB show is called the “Creator Economy.” This compilation of key industry leaders discusses the “Creator Economy” and how it impacts traditional media.
One of the themes at this year’s NAB is the “Creator Economy.” One of the things I wanted to find out during my interviews is what is the “Creator Economy” and how is it impacting traditional media? This is a transcript of my interviews.
NAB is a celebration of technology. It’s a celebration of what’s happening right now. But for every one of the companies that exhibits here, it’s also a chance to explore what’s coming in the future. One of the questions I asked as I was interviewing key vendors at the 2024 NAB Show was what are some of the trends that they’re paying attention?
AI is having a dramatic impact on media. Larry Jordan interviews key industry leaders at the 2024 NAB Show to learn their opinions on the impact of AI and machine learning. Their answers ranged from fear to hope.
This is a video interview with Gordon Kapes, President of Studio Technologies. Studio Technologies makes custom audio gear, like language interpreter systems. Here he describes the company and introduces its newest products, plus their support for Dante & ST2110 audio over IP.
This is a video interview with Gregg Haythorn, President & Owner of Portabrace. They make protective cases for field production gear – cameras, lenses, monitors and more. Gregg presents their latest products and explains what makes Portabrace different.
This is a video interview with Matthew Lott, Regional Sales Manager for Pliant Technologies. Pliant makes intercom systems for live events, and introduced several new products at NAB. Matthew also discussed picking an intercom system in today’s crowded wireless spectrum.
This is a video interview with Mark Clementson, Managing Director of Miller Camera Support. In this, he showcases their latest tripod fluid head, illustrates a new “high-rise” monopod and discusses how to pick a tripod.
This is a video interview with Edgar Shane, General Manager of Engineering, Professional Video Media Services, for JVC. In this interview, he discusses JVC’s camera heritage, their new PTZ cameras and the role AI plays in their products.
This is a video interview with Vincent Gabriel Antonini, Business Development Manager for DPA Microphones. Gabriel presents their latest product: a rugged windscreen for very small mics, plus an analysis of audio trends affecting microphone development.
This is a video interview with Peter Marr, Manager of Education, Field & Sales Support for Canon. Here he presents Canon’s announcements for NAB, discusses Canon color science and suggests tips on picking the right camera for your project.
In this video interview with Martin Torner, Content Director for Matthew Studio Equipment, Martin explains what grip equipment is, the latest release from Matthews and how to choose the right gear for your truck.
This is a video interview of Tony Wisniewski, Senior Marketing Manager for Zeiss. Here he showcases their latest lenses, along with explaining what you should look for when choosing or renting a cinema camera lens.
This is a video interview with Elisabetta Cartoni, CEO of Cartoni Professional Camera Support, a company started by her grandfather. Here, she discusses her company, new releases for NAB, and how to pick a camera support.
This is a video interview with David Dowling, Chief Revenue Office for Pixotope. David describes the VR image they created for this year’s Super Bowl. He uses this to explain what the company does, their latest releases and how smaller shops can use it effectively.
This is a video interview with Matt Eidenbock, Product Manager at Creative Solutions. Creative Solutions includes SmallHD, Wooden Camera, and Teradek. Matt explains each company, what they make and their latest releases.
This is a video interview with Moritz Meisel, Head of Sales for DoPchoice. He discusses the company’s lighting diffusion products, their latest products at NAB and why diffusion should be part of your lighting kit.
This is a video interview with Dave Letson, VP of Sales for CalRec Audio. CalRec specializes in audio consoles and mixing for broadcast and large live events. He discuses their products and their latest releases for NAB.
This is a video interview with Laura Davidson, Senior Market Development Manager for Shure. She explains that Shure makes audio products, including industry-leading microphones. She presents their new releases for NAB, discusses wireless bandwidth issues, and explains what questions to ask when picking a mic.
This is a video interview with Alex Schneider, Sales & Marketing for Turtle Case. He highlights their product line of protective media cases for travel or storage and describes what’s new and what’s popular.
This is an interview with Jim Jachetta, CTO & Co-Founder of VidOvation. He describes his company and their new connectivity products for NAB. He also tells a great story of how they provide live video from remote sites – like bass fishing in the middle of a lake – with no access to cell or wifi service.
This video interview is with Jon Finegold, Chief Marketing Officer for Signiant. Jon describes the company, what it does and why it is better and faster to use Signiant for large file transfers. He also presents their latest news for NAB.
This is a video interview with Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe, Product Specialist for NUGEN Audio. Freddy shares how their essential audio plugins for ProTools work, then highlights their latest updates.
This is a video interview with Simon Fearn, Chief Technology Office of Marquis. He explains Marquis Medway and how it is central to many news, production and live video acquisition workflows, their latest releases for NAB, and describes the trends they are watching in media this year.
This is a video interview with Jim Murphy, Product Specialist with Telescript International. In this, Jim introduces this prompter company, presents their latest technology, including NDI-enabled monitors and prompters for PTZ cameras.
This is a video interview with Mark Ditmanson, President of Prompter People. Here, he introduces his company, presents their latest teleprompters and showcases a portable prompter for iPhones and DLSR cameras.
This is a video interview will Bill Pieper, Engineer for Promise Technology. Here, Bill describes his company and its latest announcement: a Thunderbolt 5 NVMe RAID. This promises at least twice the data transfer speed of Thunderbolt 3/4.
This is a video interview with Gorky Bolanos, Optics Product Manager for Tiffen. Here he showcases their latest announcements, including full support for Tiffen filters on iPhones, along with a new magnetic filter attachment for DSLR cameras. He also explains what a starter set of lens filters should include.
This is a video interview with Noah Chamon, Solutions Architect for Cinedeck. In this, he describes Cinedeck, their latest products for NAB, their unique ability to patch media files, and the role he thinks AI will play in the coming year.
A video interview with Martin Greenwood, Chief Technology Officer for Yoyotta. Martin explains what Yoyotta provides, why they focus on backups and archiving, their latest releases at NAB and a look at archiving in general.
A video interview with Klaus Weber, Director of Product Marketing for Grass Valley. Klaus explains Grass Valley long history in live events and broadcast, showcases their video switchers and cameras at NAB, and the media trends they are watching.
This is a video interview with El-Deane Naude, Senior Product Manager, Imaging for Sony Electronics. He presents Sony’s latest product releases at NAB, including an extended demo of a new camera monitor, then provides an insightful description of the different levels of AI and how Sony is using AI in its products.
This is a video interview with Jim Tierney, CEO & Chief Digital Anarchist for Digital Anarchy. Jim discusses his latest plug-ins and the squishy nature of using AI in software; for example, what does AI even mean?
This is a video interview with Freddy Gately, VP of Sales & Marketing for VocalBooth.com. He discusses what VocalBooth.com is, how it got started, why quiet ventilation is essential, and their two new sound deadening booths for NAB this year.
