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If you are struggling to understand how audio works, this session is for you. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan explains what double-system sound is and how to sync and edit clips in Final Cut Pro X.

If you are struggling to understand how audio works, this session is for you. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to use Roles to organize audio clips in a Project, then export specific audio using Share.

CoreMelt provides motion tracking and image selection tools far beyond what’s available in Final Cut Pro X. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to use Slice X to remove an unwanted object from a video clip.

CoreMelt provides motion tracking and image selection tools far beyond what’s available in Final Cut Pro X. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to blur and track a logo, or other object, that changes position during a clip.

CoreMelt provides motion tracking and image selection tools far beyond what’s available in Final Cut Pro X. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan provides an overview of the color grading tools in Chromatic.

In this short, video excerpt from a recent webinar, Larry explains what closed captions are, how to create them, how to modify them, and how to apply them to a video clip.

MPEG Streamclip no longer works in Mac OS X 10.12 or later. In this short, video excerpt from a recent webinar, Larry shows how to “rip,” or convert, media from a non-copy protected DVD into a video format suitable for editing, while preserving as much quality as possible.

In this short, video excerpt from a recent webinar, Larry Jordan shows how to display media which you are either using in the currently open project, or all media which is NOT in the current project.

Color correction and color grading are part art, part science and part applied technology. In this short, video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to create a color key, which selects an object within the frame based on its color. This also illustrates how to create a mask.

Color correction and color grading are part art, part science and part applied technology. In this short, video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to install and add LUTs in Premiere.

Multicam editing allows us to see multiple cameras at the same time as we edit a show. This allows us to quickly compare shots and pick the best one for our story. In this short, video excerpt, Larry Jordan explains what you need to know about codecs, storage and organization before starting any multicam edit in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

Multicam editing allows us to see multiple cameras at the same time as we edit a show. This allows us to quickly compare shots and pick the best one for our story. In this short, video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to create and configure a multicam sequence in Premiere.

In this video excerpt from his webinar: “Media Management for Video Editing,” Larry Jordan presents an in-depth tour of Final Cut Library Manager, from Arctic Whiteness.

In this video excerpt from his webinar “Media Management for Video Editing,” Larry Jordan presents an in-depth demo of KeyFlow Pro, from Malgn Technology.

In this video excerpt from his webinar “Media Management for Video Editing,” Larry Jordan presents an in-depth demo of Kyno, from Lesspain Software.

In this short video excerpt from his webinar: “Create Simple Effects in Apple Final Cut Pro X,” Larry Jordan illustrates the basics of adding, modifying and working with transitions, along with key preference settings.

In this short, video excerpt from his “Create Simple Effects in Final Cut Pro X,” Larry Jordan illustrates everything you need to know about accessing, modifying and working with Generators.

This is a great way to get started learning effects, or a solid refresher course if you want to make sure you understand the basics. In this short video excerpt, discover two ways to create video still frames, or hold frames, in Adobe Premiere Pro CC. This also explains when to choose each option.

This is a great way to get started learning effects, or a solid refresher course if you want to make sure you understand the basics. In this short video excerpt, discover two ways to resize clips in the Timeline – and how to pick between them – then learn a brand-new preference setting that makes this even easier.

In this webinar, join host, Larry Jordan as he illustrates everything you need to know about prepping, organizing and editing stills in Final Cut Pro X. In this short video excerpt, compare the differences between creating moves with the Ken Burns effect to using keyframes.

In this webinar, join host, Larry Jordan as he illustrates everything you need to know about prepping, organizing and editing stills in Final Cut Pro X. In this short, video excerpt, learn how to create the illusion of a 3D camera move by converting a still into a multi-layer Photoshop graphic, then animating it.

This is a short, video excerpt from a recent PowerUP webinar detailing the latest features in Adobe’s Creative Cloud updates. In this excerpt, discover the new Simple Text tool in Premiere Pro and how it can help you quickly add titles to a project.

This is a short, video excerpt from a recent PowerUP webinar detailing the latest features in Adobe’s Creative Cloud updates. In this excerpt, discover how the Convolution Reverb in either Audition or Premiere, can match audio for interviews, ADR, or green screen work.

This session explores 3D space in Apple Motion 5.3. In this short video excerpt, host Larry Jordan illustrates how to add a camera and movement to a 3D set.

This session explores 3D space in Apple Motion 5.3. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to create a reflection of 3D text (or any other object) in Motion.

This video is from our series on using the 5.3.x version of Apple Motion. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to create a title template in Apple Motion 5.3 for use in Final Cut Pro X.

This is from our 6-part series looking at Apple Motion 5.3. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to create controls for a title template in Motion, then publish them for use in Final Cut Pro X.

In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to create a simple pattern using the Replicator system built-into Apple Motion 5.3.

In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to create an interesting particle system using elements from the Apple Motion 5.3 Library.

This video excerpt is from our six-part series looking at Apple Motion 5.3. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to work with audio clips in Motion.

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Whether you use Apple Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, or any other video editing software, you can create high-quality motion graphics using Apple Motion. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how how to use and modify the Play Range for rendering and playback in Motion 5.3.

Whether you use Apple Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, or any other video editing software, you can create high-quality motion graphics using Apple Motion. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how create and modify a new project preset for Motion 5.3.

Whether you use Apple Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, or any other video editing software, you can create high-quality motion graphics using Apple Motion. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to add, style and animate text in Motion 5.3.

Whether you use Apple Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, or any other video editing software, you can create high-quality motion graphics using Apple Motion. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan walks you through the Motion 5.3 interface.

In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows a very simple and fast way to trash preferences for Apple Final Cut Pro X. This is a great way to fix problems with the software. You don’t need to do this very often, but, when you do – this is the way to do it.

In this short video excerpt from a recent webinar, Larry Jordan illustrates a very simple, yet extremely powerful, technique to color correct clips in Apple Final Cut Pro X when you don’t have a lot of time.

In this short video excerpt from a recent webinar, Larry Jordan shows how to create, apply and use Finder Tags to keyword clips in Apple Final Cut Pro X.

In this short video excerpt from a recent webinar, Larry Jordan explains what Activity Monitor is and how to use it to spot problems and verify Macintosh system performance.

It is easy to get caught up in all the amazing technology contained inside Adobe Premiere Pro CC. But, sometimes, its worth taking a step back to look at how to accomplish those simple tasks that we know are there – somewhere. In this short video, Larry Jordan shows how and why to create an audio submix track in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

It is easy to get caught up in all the amazing technology contained inside Adobe Premiere Pro CC. But, sometimes, its worth taking a step back to look at how to accomplish those simple tasks that we know are there – somewhere. In this short video, Larry Jordan showcases the new proxy workflow in Premiere.

In this short video, Larry Jordan illustrates with examples and diagrams what the term “3-point Lighting” refers to and the impact adding different lights at different angles has on creating a specific look or mood for your talent.

In this short video, Larry Jordan explains the current state of HDR (High Dynamic Range) media in both Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere Pro CC. He explains where we are now and where we are headed.

In this short video, Larry Jordan explains how to create a multicam clip in Adobe Premiere Pro CC using video clips of different frame sizes that still allows reframing and repositioning of the higher resolution media once its edited into the Timeline.

Both Adobe Media Encoder (AME) and Apple Compressor recently underwent upgrades. This short video excerpt illustrates how to use stitching in Adobe Media Encoder to combine multiple video files into one.

This introductory session is designed for people who’ve never used Final Cut, but want to learn more. This short video excerpt illustrates the new Workspace function in Final Cut Pro X.

While this session features the newest version of Final Cut – 10.3 – this webinar is focused more on covering operations than new features. This short video excerpt illustrates how to use the Media Import window, and what the different import options mean.

This short video excerpt illustrates the major changes to the Timeline Index and Roles to help organize, display, edit and mix audio in the new 10.3 version of Final Cut Pro X.

This short video tutorial illustrates how Roles can be used to organize audio files in the Magnetic Timeline in the new FCP X 10.3.

This session presents a variety of little-known Final Cut Pro X tips and techniques that showcase new ideas, new ways to work faster, or new ways to add some fun to your video editing. This short video tutorial illustrates how to transfer files from one editor to another, for example, where one editor logs while the other editor edits.