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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.

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.