Blog Archives

A caution to check preference settings before importing clips into Final Cut Pro X, with an explanation of why this is important.

A detailed review of “Final Cut Library Manager” from Arctic Whiteness.

A step-by-step technique showing a faster way to find clips using the Find Filter box in Final Cut Pro X.

Two very quick ways to preview and adjust effects in Final Cut Pro X without first applying them to a clip.

A short tutorial on how to update graphics files imported into Final Cut Pro X.

Show how, where, and why to set performance and media preferences in Final Cut Pro X, v.10.1.

A step-by-step guide to changing project property settings in Final Cut Pro X v.10.1.

A step-by-step guide to assigning, modifying, and searching on keywords in Final Cut Pro X. This tutorial applies to all versions of Final Cut Pro X.

A step-by-step tutorial on how and when to optimize media in Final Cut Pro X, vs. proxy or camera native media.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to trim connected clips, then how and why to convert them to a connected storyline for trimming in Final Cut Pro X.

A step-by-step tutorial on creating busses and sub-mixes for use in audio mixing a video project, using Adobe Audition CC.

A detailed video tutorial, hosted by Larry Jordan, explaining how to create new projects, import media and choose between all the different import options.

A short video tutorial on how to create libraries and events inside Final Cut Pro X (v.10.1).

A short video tutorial explaining how to copy or move events between libraries in the new Final Cut Pro X (v.10.1).

A tutorial on how to manage, backup and archive libraries, media and projects in Final Cut Pro X v10.1.

A short video tutorial explaining the basics of video compression. This tutorial is relevant for any video compression software.

Detailed scenarios on how to collaborate between video editors using Final Cut Pro X.

A speed comparison between the iMac and new Mac Pro, testing video compression speeds. The winner may surprise you!

A step-by-step tutorial on how to create a dual-boot drive on a Macintosh system.

An explanation of hardware acceleration in Compressor 4.1, along with a step-by-step guide on how to use it.

A detailed step-by-step guide to managing projects in the new 10.1 version of Final Cut Pro X.

A detailed step-by-step tutorial on working with libraries in the 10.1 version of Final Cut Pro X.

A short video that details what you need to know to safely update events and projects for Final Cut Pro X 10.1.

A detailed look at media management in Final Cut Pro X 10.1, with a special focus on updating existing events and projects.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to relink missing media in Premiere Pro CC.

A simple technique to use two computers monitors to display program video, or the interface of Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

A short video tutorial showing how to move projects between Adobe Premiere Pro CC and Adobe Audition CC for audio editing, repair and mixing.

A fast way to view the timecode of source clips in the Event Browser of Final Cut Pro X.

A checklist “cookbook” to help you quickly create multi-camera sequences (multicam clips) in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

A quick video tutorial on how to build, modify, and edit multi-camera sequences in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

A step-by-step tutorial on building, editing, and trimming multicamera sequences (multicam clips) in Premiere Pro CC.

A step-by-step guide to creating a Favorite location in the Media Import window sidebar. This shortcut makes importing files faster.

A review of new utilities for Final Cut Pro X that speed common editing tasks.

A detailed description of compound clips, what they are, how to create them, and why to make them independent in Final Cut Pro X.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to share keywords between clips in Final Cut Pro X.

A simple, but not obvious, technique for using compound clips to track interview guests in FCP X.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to use Auditions in Final Cut Pro X to quickly select the best version of a clip.

A simple step-by-step guide to creating video bookmarks in Larry Jordan’s Video Training Library.

A very fast way to verify all titles are spelled and positioned properly in Final Cut Pro X.

A video tutorial showing how to add, search for, and delete keywords, which makes managing media much more efficient.

A step-by-step technique to display, modify, and restore separate audio tracks in a clip using Final Cut Pro X.

A simple step-by-step technique to correct problems with merged clips in Final Cut Pro 7 due to inaccurate frame rates, aspect ratios, or image size.

Ask the right questions to get the right answers for your interviews; on or off camera. This short article explains how.

Changing the stacking order of effects in FCP X changes the effect. Learn how in this step-by-step article.

Use this “Three Codec” method to shoot and edit video to improve speed and image quality.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to zoom an image inside a mask in Final Cut Pro X.

A better way to sync double-system sound with video using PluralEyes 3 from Red Giant Software.

A step-by-step technique showing how to export and compress multi-channel audio from Final Cut Pro X.

A step-by-step guide to creating custom batch templates in Compressor 4.

A video comparison of the best way to slow and smooth a shaky clip.