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Apple Updates Final Cut Pro X

A summary of the latest updates to Apple Final Cut Pro X (10.1.2), Motion (5.1.1) and Compressor (4.1.2)

What Is ProRes 4444 XQ? [u]

An explanation of Apple’s new ProRes 4444 XQ video compression codec. (Updated to include an explanation of Rec. 2020, and HDR images.)

FCP X: Change the Audio Pan

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

Product Review: OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID [u]

A detailed product review of the new ThunderBay 4 RAID from OWC. This review looks at this storage system from the perspective of audio and video media creation and editing.

Premiere Pro CC (2014): Live Text Templates

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

Premiere Pro CC (2014): Master Clips

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

Premiere Pro CC (2014): Auto-Sync

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.

Premiere Pro CC 2014: Track & Mask

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

FCP X: Those Strange Yellow Dots

An explanation of the “strange yellow dots” that appear in certain selected transitions inside Final Cut Pro X.

Compressor: What is Frame Reordering?

When compressing video, what is Frame Reordering and when should you turn it on? This short article answers both these questions.

FCP X: Preference Settings That Matter

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

Motion: Animate a Dotted Line [Video]

In this short video tutorial, watch as Larry Jordan shows how to create and animate a dotted line in Motion 5. This is the perfect technique to use to illustrate a path across a map.

Motion: Export For Premiere Pro CC [Video]

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.

Motion: The Motion Simulators [Video]

Motion Simulators create very cool effects – and they are also very well hidden. In this short video tutorial, watch Larry Jordan explain what they are and show you some of the effects they can create.

Premiere Pro CC: Boost and Smooth Audio Levels

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.

FCP X: Boost and Smooth Audio Levels

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.

FCP X: Sync Multicam Clips [Video]

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.

FCP X: The Angle Editor [Video]

This short video tutorial shows how to use the multicam Angle Editor to organize and adjust clips and angles in preparation for editing.

EQ: Warm a Voice and Improve Clarity [u]

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.

Adobe Premiere: Export Files for DVD, Blu-ray Disc and Compression [Video]

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.