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Motion 5: Create an Effects Rig [Video]

Rigs and widgets extend the power and flexibility of Motion into Final Cut Pro X. In this short video tutorial, learn how they work.

First Look: Pond5 Extension for Premiere Pro

A first-look at a new Adobe Premier Pro CC extension from Pond5 that simplifies finding, editing and conforming stock footage — all inside Premiere itself.

The Secret Launch Options of Final Cut Pro X

Secret insider tips to opening the right libraries inside Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Trim Connected Clips

A step-by-step tutorial on how to trim connected clips, then how and why to convert them to a connected storyline for trimming in Final Cut Pro X.

Adobe Audition CC: Create Busses and Stems

A step-by-step tutorial on creating busses and sub-mixes for use in audio mixing a video project, using Adobe Audition CC.

FCP X (v10.1): Import Media & Choose Options [Video]

A detailed video tutorial, hosted by Larry Jordan, explaining how to create new projects, import media and choose between all the different import options.

FCP X (v10.1): Create New Libraries & Events [Video]

A short video tutorial on how to create libraries and events inside Final Cut Pro X (v.10.1).

FCP X 10.1: Copy / Move Events [Video]

A short video tutorial explaining how to copy or move events between libraries in the new Final Cut Pro X (v.10.1).

FCP X 10.1: Backup and Restore

A tutorial on how to manage, backup and archive libraries, media and projects in Final Cut Pro X v10.1.

HOMEPAGE LATEST TRAINING: FCP X 10.1 Workflow and Editing

Compressor 4.1: Video Compression Basics [Video]

A short video tutorial explaining the basics of video compression. This tutorial is relevant for any video compression software.

Product Review: Promise Pegasus2 RAID

An in-depth look at the Promise Technology Pegasus2 Thunderbolt RAID, from the perspective of video editing.

FCP X: Join Clips and Trim Audio [Video]

A short video tutorial showing how to join a through edit and trim audio clips in Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Create Project Snapshots [Video]

This tutorial video illustrates how to create project snapshots in Final Cut Pro X v10.1.

New Mac Pro: Adobe Media Encoder vs. Compressor [Updated]

A comparison of Adobe Media Encoder and Apple Compressor running on a new Mac Pro. [Updated]

FCP X 10.1: Collaboration

Detailed scenarios on how to collaborate between video editors using Final Cut Pro X.

Compressor 4.1: A Tip to Increase Speed

A description of using multiple instances of Compressor and when to use them.

Mac Pro vs. iMac: Video Compression

A speed comparison between the iMac and new Mac Pro, testing video compression speeds. The winner may surprise you!

Create a Dual-Boot Mac OS X System Disk

A step-by-step tutorial on how to create a dual-boot drive on a Macintosh system.

Thoughts on Editing with FCP X 10.1

A quick list of shortcuts, problems and workarounds when editing with Final Cut Pro X.