Blog Archives

track Review, a Cloud-based review and approval platform, is released. Here are the details.

An illustrated guide to free software tools you can use to measure the performance of your computer system, with a focus on video editing.

An illustrated and detailed tour of how the Digital Production Buzz will produce and webcast 27 live shows in 3.5 days direct from the 2019 NAB trade show floor.

An illustrated tutorial on how to convert 32-bit (or any) media to make it more future-proof using Apple Compressor; plus a description of missing features that are still needed.

An illustrated tutorial on how to use Apple Final Cut Pro X 104.6 (or later) to convert soon-to-be-incompatible 32-bit media into something more future-proof.

In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan share his thoughts on how to pick the “Best” computer for video editing, what specs are important, and how to spend your money wisely.

In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows three different ways to correct a color blemish within the frame. This technique works in either Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan explains how Final Cut Pro X decides what to reopen when restarting and how the Timeline History works.

In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to create Watch Folders in Adobe Media Encoder that can be accessed by multiple computers and a shared server to simplify video compression.

A detailed, illustrated look at the different media formats and shooting options with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, along with recommendations for best editing in different NLEs.

An in-depth, illustrated look at Axle.ai, media asset management software for the Mac.

Archiware P5 archives, backs-up and restores data between computers and LTO tape. In this in-depth, illustrated review, Larry Jordan explains what it is, how it works, and whether it’s for you.

An illustrated tutorial and review of the Simon Says workflow extension for Apple Final Cut Pro X. This is a solid product, limited by Final Cut Pro X’s interface.

An illustrated, in-depth review of Edit Ready, from divergent media. This Mac-only utility easily convert audio or video media from one format to another.

An illustrated review by Larry Jordan of the Samsung T5 Portable SSD, with an emphasis on video editing.

In this video excerpt from a recent PowerUp webinar, Larry Jordan illustrates how to measure and modify skin tones in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2019), along with a table presenting “normal” skin tone values for men and women in different ethnic groups.

An illustrated tutorial on how to create scrolling (rolling) credits using both Final Cut Pro X and Motion 5.

An illustrated review of SpeedScriber, by Digital Heaven, showing how it works, what it is best used for and tips to make it work faster and better.

The most popular articles published on LarryJordan.com for 2018, along with a few other key links you need to know.

For media creators, automatic updates for the macOS are, generally, a bad idea. Here’s how to turn auto-updating off.

Here’s is Avid’s more detailed response to Apple discontinuing support for older 32-bit media codecs, as emailed to Larry Jordan.

An illustrated tutorial on how to automate media compression using Apple Compressor and Droplets.

An illustrated, detailed tutorial on how to create Watch Folders in Adobe Media Encoder, with a special emphasis on using them to monitor media stored on a server.

A step-by-step guide on how to set up a media compression network using Apple Compressor and one or more Macs. (This is an ideal way to speed compression using Mac minis.)

Apple Final Cut Pro X has special features that are only enabled when you connect a second computer monitor. Here’s what they are and how to enable them.

An easy way to connect an Atomos Ninja monitor/recorder to a Mac and use it as a second screen, or screen-recording system.

Convergent Design’s Apollo multicamera recorder has a special feature that allows easy transfer of multicam files from the Apollo to Apple Final Cut Pro X.

Apple just released updates to Final Cut Pro X, Motion and Compressor. In this short video excerpt, Larry illustrates the new support for SRT captions in Final Cut Pro X.

Apple just released updates to Final Cut Pro X, Motion and Compressor. In this short video excerpt, Larry illustrates the new Comparison Viewer in Final Cut 10.4.4.

A detailed series of tests comparing video compression speed using a high-end iMac vs. a new Mac mini running a variety of software. The results are surprising.

In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to apply keywords automatically and manually to your clips, use them to find clips in the Browser, or create searches (called “Smart Collections”) to find clips based upon keywords.

In this brief video overview, discover how Kyno can help you find, label, manage and transcode media for Apple Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere Pro CC. Hosted by Larry Jordan.

A detailed, illustrated tutorial on how to use the new Batch Export feature in Apple Final Cut Pro X v.10.4.4.

A detailed look at the new, 2018, Mac mini with an emphasis on video editing. We look at speeds, but, more importantly, we look at real-world results.

The changes in Premiere in this update are both pervasive and powerful; the new color tools in Premiere are especially welcome. This article illustrates all the new features in Adobe Premiere Pro for 2019.

A detailed, illustrated guide to the technical hardware and workflow of producing the Digital Production Buzz, a weekly audio podcast directed at the independent filmmaker, hosted by Larry Jordan.

Larry Jordan shows how to export the audio files for a dramatic scene from FCP X using XML, convert the XML file using XtoCC, edit and mix the audio in Adobe Audition, then bring the final mix back into FCP X for final output. In this short excerpt, Larry illustrates how to get audio files out of FCP X and into Audition using XML.

Larry Jordan shows how to export the audio files for a dramatic scene from FCP X using XML, convert the XML file using XtoCC, edit and mix the audio in Adobe Audition CC, then bring the final mix back into FCP X for final output. In this short excerpt, Larry illustrates how and why to create an audio bus in Adobe Audition.

A detailed, illustrated tutorial on how to move sequences from Adobe Premiere Pro CC into Apple Final Cut Pro X.

A detailed, illustrated tutorial on how to move projects and media from Apple Final Cut Pro X to Adobe Premiere Pro CC (or After Effects, Audition or FCP 7).

Mojave will be a great operating system. But… for production systems, it won’t hurt to wait a while after release before upgrading. This article explains why.

A detailed, practical look at working with HDR media in Apple Final Cut Pro X (v.10.4). Guest article written by James Duke.

A FREE 85-page Handbook on how to stage, produce and direct dance for television or video. Written in 1978 by Larry Jordan, based on his experiences at the American Dance Festival. Updated in 2018.

Twelve thought-providing sayings to help you become a better editor using Adobe Premiere Pro CC, along with links to Larry’s favorite keyboard shortcuts.

Twelve thought-providing sayings to help you become a better video editor; along with special notes for Apple Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere Pro.

A detailed, illustrated tutorial on how to create, modify, and delete keyboard shortcuts in Apple Final Cut Pro X.

A detailed, illustrated tutorial on how to create, modify and delete keyboard shortcuts in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

A step-by-step guide to creating custom keyboard shortcuts for any application using System Preferences in High Sierra.

An in-depth look at the new Blackmagic Design eGPU for MacBook Pro 13″ and 15″ laptops, including a conversation with Blackmagic Design.

Codecs don’t last forever. This article details changes coming to apps and media in future versions of the macOS. This is important for anyone needed to access legacy media files.