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Adobe Premiere Pro CC: Mask and Track [Video]

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.

Adobe Audition CC: New Features [Video]

A short video tutorial showcasing the newest features added by Adobe in the Adobe Audition CC (2014) update.

FCP X (v10.1.2): Setting Audio Levels

A detailed explanation of a new audio level feature in Final Cut Pro X v. 10.1.2.

Commentary: Rethinking DVDs

Thoughts on technology that is making optical media obsolete and the impact that will have on media creators. This also provides options to consider when planning for the future.

FCP X (10.1.2): New Keyframe Behavior [u]

A detailed look at the new keyframe behavior in Final Cut Pro X v.10.1.2; illustrated by creating a move on a still image.

Security: The Data We Don’t Keep

A description of what “personally identifiable information,” our company retains about its customers.

FCP X 10.1.2: What’s New in Media Management? [u]

A detailed and illustrated guide to the new media management features in Final Cut Pro X v.10.1.2.

Adobe Audition CC 2014: New Features

A detailed look at the new features in Adobe Audition CC (2014) and how they work.

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.