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Convert Audio Bit Depth

A step-by-step tutorial on converting audio bit rates, along with the surprise discovery that this process doesn’t work in Apple Compressor 4.1.

FCP X: Use the Broadcast Safe Filter Safely [Video]

A step-by-step explanation of the Broadcast Safe filter, why you need to use it, how it works, and how to use it to keep your video levels “safe.”

FCP X: Color Board Color Presets [Video]

A video tutorial on how to find, access and save color presets in the Color Board of Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Add Effects to a Multicam Clip [Video]

A video tutorial on how to apply an effect, or color correction, to an edited multicam clip in Final Cut Pro X.

Video Compression Quick Start Guide

A 14-step Quick Start Guide to Understanding Video Compression.

FCP X: Automatic Text Styles

A detailed, but short, tutorial on how to use the Format and Style menu to automatically format text in Final Cut Pro X.

Commentary: Getting Started is Really Hard

A commentary on the challenges of being a new user of technology; specifically related to Behringer Digital Audio Consoles.

FCP X: Sort Events and Clips

Tips and shortcuts to changing the display of Libraries, Events and Clips inside Final Cut Pro X (v.10.1.x)

CAUTION! SSD Drives and Yosemite [u]

Some SSD drives are not compatible with Mac OS X Yosemite (OS X 10.10). Read this article to see if you have a problem – or how to fix your gear if you are already in trouble.

FCP X: How to Create Split Edits [Video]

A short video tutorial on what split edits are, how they are used in dramatic films, and how to create and modify them in Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Multichannel Audio [Video]

A short video tutorial explaining what multichannel audio is and how to work with it in Final Cut Pro X.

The History Behind Frame Rates [u]

Why are video frame rates 25 or 30 frames per second? It has to do with history, as this short article explains.

FCP X: Automatic Text Automation

An illustrated explanation of the Build In/Build Out text animation controls in Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Hidden Secrets in the View Menu

An illustrated look at some of the “hidden” display options located in the View menu of Final Cut Pro X.

Apple Releases New 5K iMac

An overview of the new 5K Retina iMac, with suggestions on configuration and best options for use.

Adobe Releases New Creative Cloud Updates

A news report summarizing Adobe’s new Creative Cloud updates on Oct. 6, 2014.

Premiere Pro CC: New Mask and Track Feature

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.

Measuring Video Compression Quality

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.

Adobe Media Encoder: New Features [Video]

In this short video tutorial, discover the new features and optimization settings in Adobe Media Encoder CC 2014.1.

Compressor: Build a Compression Network [Video]

This short video tutorial explains how and when to speed video compression by creating a “compression network” using multiple computers and Apple Compressor.