Blog Archives

A short video tutorial explaining the basics of video compression, along with what determines file size and compressed image quality.

An explanation of how, why and when to delete generated media in Final Cut Pro X; and what happens if you delete files you shouldn’t.

Some little-known keyboard shortcuts for Final Cut Pro X that can help you work faster… or, at least, smile a little more.

An illustrated, step-by-step tutorial on how to remove saved Text Styles and Formats from Final Cut Pro X.

A step-by-step, illustrated, tutorial on how to rename or remove custom generators created in Motion 5 and used by Final Cut Pro X.

A detailed explanation of how we implemented live video streaming from our studio to the web using FrontLayer.com and Wirecast.

A tutorial on how to archive projects that only include the media used in that project, along with whatever length handles you specific. (Written by Chris Mansfield, featuring Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve.)

An illustrated, step-by-step tutorial on how to use high-res media to reframe shots within Final Cut Pro X.

An illustrated, step-by-step tutorial on how to use high-resolution media to re-frame shots to create closeups when you didn’t shoot them.

A secret tip that explains how to see source media timecode during import into Final Cut Pro X.

An explanation of why placing mono clips on stereo timelines, or stereo clips on mono timelines creates a significant difference in audio levels.

The answer to how to prevent Final Cut Pro X from seeing your hard disk as a camera; along with a suggested way to name folders to easily track media.

An illustrated, step-by-step tutorial on how to create a custom background featuring a client logo using the Replicator in Motion 5.

In Part 2, we continue our description of what works and what doesn’t when setting up a video streaming system for the Internet using Wirecast and Wowza.

A quick illustrated tutorial on how to scale a large image to fit the sequence size in Premiere Pro CC 2014.

An illustrated tutorial explaining drop zones in Final Cut Pro X and how to use them.

A step-by-step tutorial suggested by a reader asking how to put all the voice over (vo) audio on one track, while all the rest of the audio is on the right track.

A step-by-step illustrated tutorial showing how to animate an effect in Motion 5 using audio. This also shows how to animate color changes.

A video tour of Larry Jordan’s new live webcast studio and control room showcasing the gear they installed.

A step-by-step tutorial on expanding and trimming multi-channel audio in Final Cut Pro X.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to send a clip from Adobe Premiere Pro to Adobe Audition to remove audio hum.

A detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to connect Wirecast to Wowza for live video streaming. Written by Larry Jordan, Tori Hoefke, and Megan Paulos.

A step-by-step tutorial on creating adjustment layers in Final Cut Pro X. This is an especially good technique for applying the Broadcast Safe filter.

A discussion from IMUG on the relevance of timecode in today’s video editing software and how it can be used to organize your projects.

A short video tutorial, hosted by Larry Jordan, explaining what Roles are in Final Cut Pro X and how to use them.

A step-by-step illustrated article explaining what Ratings are in Final Cut Pro X and how to use them. (Also includes references to using keywords.)

A video demo from Larry Jordan showcasing Sheffield Softworks “Artitude” in Final Cut Pro X.

A step-by-step illustrated article describing how to create and use keyword ranges, along with links to other articles on keywords in Final Cut Pro X.

An example of how to share logging data between two editors using Final Cut Pro X.

An explanation of how to choose the right version of ProRes for your project.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to remove audio hum using Final Cut Pro X.

A step-by-step tutorial on reducing audio noise using the Noise Reduction filter in Adobe Audition CC.

A step-by-step tutorial on using Adaptive Noise Reduction techniques to reduce audio noise using Adobe Audition CC.

Create a surprising effect using two different colors in a chroma-key. This is especially useful for props shots on camera. Illustrated using Premiere Pro CC.

A very interesting effect, created from combining two different chroma-key colors in the same clip allowing us to switch between backgrounds. Illustrated using Final Cut Pro X.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to remove a background color that isn’t green or blue, using the Keyer filter in Final Cut Pro X.

A fast way to find and relink to a missing file in Final Cut Pro X.

A simple, but not-obvious, technique that allows you to modify an existing multicam clip in Final Cut Pro X without losing any edits.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to consolidate media, Events, and Libraries from multiple locations into a single Library, using Final Cut Pro X. This is especially useful when you need to bring external media into a single library.

A Q&A with Kevin Monahan, Support Product Manager-DVA at Adobe Systems discussing tips and techniques with Premiere Pro CC.

A review of Keywords, from XMiL. The program has a lot of potential, but still needs work. This review now includes feedback from the developer.

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 14-step Quick Start Guide to Understanding Video Compression.

A detailed, but short, tutorial on how to use the Format and Style menu to automatically format text in Final Cut Pro X.

Tips and shortcuts to changing the display of Libraries, Events and Clips inside Final Cut Pro X (v.10.1.x)

An illustrated look at some of the “hidden” display options located in the View menu of Final Cut Pro X.

A list of all new articles for September, 2014, written by Larry Jordan for his newsletter.

Larry Jordan’s Top 25 Favorite Keyboard Shortcuts for Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

Larry Jordan’s Top 25 Favorite Keyboard Shortcuts for Apple Final Cut Pro X.

A detailed explanation of how to configure your Mac or Windows system for audio or video editing.