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Compressor 4: Create a Cluster [Video]

In this video tutorial, learn how to speed video compression using a processor cluster in Compressor 4.

FCP X: Animate Title Text [Video]

In this step-by-step video tutorial, learn how to animate title text in Final Cut Pro X.

Motion 5: Create an FCP X Template [Video]

A step-by-step video tutorial showing how to create FCP X templates inside Motion 5.

FCP X: Style Title Text [Video]

A detailed video tutorial showing how to style text for titles in Final Cut Pro X.

Final Cut Pro X: Position Tool

A detailed tutorial on using the Position tool to move clips in Final Cut Pro X.

Audition: Multiband Compressor

A tutorial on how to improve audio levels using the Multiband Compressor in Adobe Audition.

Motion 5: Motion Tracking [Video]

In this video tutorial, learn how to motion track text so it moves with the background in Motion 5.

Motion 5: Create an FCP X Generator [Video]

In this video tutorial, learn how to create an effect in Motion 5 for use in Final Cut Pro X.

Motion 5: Animate a Mask [Video]

This short video tutorial shows how to animate a mask in Motion 5 – a very cool effect that is very easy to do.

FCP X: Easy Animation of Stills [Video]

A quick video tutorial on how to animate stills with depth and movement using Final Cut Pro X,

FCP X: Size Still Images [Video]

In this short video tutorial, learn how to size still images to look great in Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Blend Modes

A quick tour through the Blend modes in Final Cut Pro X, with examples of the most popular options.

FCP X: Create and Assign Roles [Video]

Learn how to create Roles, assign them to clips, and use the Timeline Index to organize them in this short video training on Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Export Using Roles [Video]

Learn how to export using Roles, and adjust export settings, in Final Cut Pro X in this short video training.

Audition CS6: Reduce Noise [Video]

Learn two different ways to reduce audio background noise using Adobe Audition CS6 in this short video training.

Audition CS6: Change Pitch [Video]

Learn how to change the pitch of a note that isn’t quite right in Adobe Audition CS6 in this short video tutorial.

Tips to Being a Great Interviewer

Some good tips to keep in mind when you are interviewing someone on camera.

10 Rules to Be a Successful Interview Guest

10 Rules to keep in mind when you are interviewed about technology products.

Report from MacWorld 2013

Report from MacWorld 2013 MacWorld Expo is a consumer technology show. However, tucked in amidst the endless iPhone covers and quirky iPad accessories were a number of gems that filmmakers might find interesting. So, I took the Digital Production Buzz …

FCP X: Selecting the Best Clips

A step-by-step tutorial on building a “selects reel,” marking and tracking the clips you need in Final Cut Pro X.