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A detailed explanation of how to copy or move libraries, events, clips, or projects in Final Cut Pro X.

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.

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 showing how to transfer projects from Adobe Premiere Pro CC to Apple Final Cut Pro X.

A detailed tutorial on how to transfer projects from Final Cut Pro X to Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

A detailed look at PreRoll Post, from Imagine Products, explaining why the software is needed for LTO backup and archiving; and how the product works.

A detailed review of the 1 Beyond Copy Utility for LTO-6 tape.

A fast, safe way to convert media from managed to external (linked) using Final Cut Pro X.

A detailed explanation of setting frame rates for still images in Final Cut Pro X.

A detailed review of the brand-new ThunderTape 2 LTO-6 tape drive from 1 Beyond, Inc.

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 detailed description of what Library Backups are in Final Cut Pro X, where they are stored and how to use them.

A discussion of partitioning a RAID to improve its speed for video editing.

A step-by-step tutorial showing how to move Final Cut Pro 7 sequences into Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, CC, or later.

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 short video tutorial on how to use Producer’s Best Friend from Intelligent Assistance in Final Cut Pro X.

A detailed tutorial on how to create Hold frames and freeze frames during video editing in Final Cut Pro X 10.1.x.

A short video training illustrating how to open, adjust, and export video from Adobe Photoshop CC.

An explanation of what Finder tags are, how to create and modify them, then illustrate how to use them in Final Cut Pro X (v. 10.1.2 or later).

How to improve the speed of a RAID using partitions. Simple, easy, and effective.

A detailed comparison between Final Cut Pro 7 and Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

A discussion and step-by-step example of what Log C files are and how to change their look, quickly and easily, to Rec. 709 in Final Cut Pro X.

A step-by-step tutorial on creating Watch Folders and modifying its settings.

An in-depth look at how to achieve the best performance when setting up a RAID for video or audio editing.

A quick tutorial on how to check if your Apple Compressor settings are compatible with Apple hardware devices.

A step-by-step description showing how to change the audio pan (left-to-right position) of a sound using Final Cut Pro X.

A step-by-step illustrated tutorial on how to use the new Live Text Template feature in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2014.)

An illustrated explanation of the new Master Clip feature in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2014).

A step-by-step illustrated tutorial on how to turn on Sync Settings for Adobe Premiere, as well as how to backup project files to the Creative Cloud.

A step-by-step tutorial to the new mask-and-track features in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2014) release.

A discussion on the various preference settings inside Final Cut Pro X, along with recommendations on the best way to set them.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to boost and smooth audio levels in Premiere Pro CC. This technique is especially helpful for podcasts, interviews and reality projects.

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.

Three keyboard shortcuts you can use in FCP X to move a clip, a connection, or the playhead.

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 detailed, step-by-step guide on exporting projects from Final Cut Pro X for Adobe Audition, then bring the master audio files back. This is an essential step in creating complex audio mixes.

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.

Two very powerful edits in FCP X are the overwrite and back-timed edit. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how these work.

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 detailed explanation of the workflow and staff the Digital Production Buzz is using to cover the 2014 NAB Show in Las Vegas for both live and recorded broadcasts.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to add a still image, or animated video clip, as a watermark using Apple Compressor 4.1.

A step-by-step tutorial to adding a watermark inside Adobe Media Encoder 7.1 or later.

A detailed tutorial on how to animate text along a curve, also called text on a path, using Motion 5. This isn’t obvious, but it isn’t hard, once you know how.