A 14-step Quick Start Guide to Understanding Video Compression.
A news report summarizing Adobe’s new Creative Cloud updates on Oct. 6, 2014.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to use the latest features – the free-hand Pen mask – in Mask & Track in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2014.
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.
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.
An illustrated tutorial on how to remove moving objects in a video clip using the BCC Motion Key effect in Boris Continuum Complete.
An illustrated article showing how to remove wires and other thin objects from a video clip using the BCC Wire Remover, which is part of Boris Continuum Complete.
An illustrated article showing how to improve the perception of focus of a video image using Magic Sharp from Boris Continuum Complete.
A simple tutorial on how to correct lens distortion in a GoPro camera using BCC Lens Correction.
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.
An exclusive interview with Al Mooney, senior product manager for professional video editing at Adobe Systems, about the new features in Premiere Pro CC for Fall, 2014.
A detailed and illustrated article showing how to use a variety of blend modes to combine text with backgrounds to yield striking visual effects in Adobe Premiere Pro (all versions). Plus, these are fun and easy to do.
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 detailed look at Adobe’s IBC 2014 software update announcements, along with a featured interview with Bill Roberts, senior director of product management for Adobe video applications.
A detailed look at how Digital Anarchy Beauty Box 3.x works using Final Cut Pro X.
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 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.
An image comparison and speed test between Apple Compressor 4.1.2 and Adobe Media Encoder CC (2014)
A detailed video tutorial on how to sync double-system sound in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
A step-by-step tutorial showing how to move Final Cut Pro 7 sequences into Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, CC, or later.
A short video tutorial, hosted by Larry Jordan, showing how to retouch video frames using Photoshop CC.
A short video training illustrating how to open, adjust, and export video from Adobe Photoshop CC.
A detailed comparison between Final Cut Pro 7 and Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
A step-by-step tutorial on creating Watch Folders and modifying its settings.
A short video tutorial illustrating how to use the new “Mask and Track” feature in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2014) to mask someone’s identity.
A short video tutorial showcasing the newest features added by Adobe in the Adobe Audition CC (2014) update.
A detailed look at the new features in Adobe Audition CC (2014) and how they work.
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.
Motion 5 can create visually stunning motion graphics for Final Cut or any other video editing software. In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows how to export a Motion project to use in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
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.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to boost and smooth audio levels within Final Cut Pro X using the Limiter effect. The big benefit is that using this effect prevents unwanted distortion.
This article describes how to warm-up a voice to make it sexier, and how to boost high-frequencies to make someone easier to understand. This tutorial provides screen shots for Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Audition.
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.
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.
This short video tutorial shows you how to create and modify text on a curve in Premiere Pro CC.
