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FCP X: Multicam Cookbook

A 17-step checklist to creating multicam clips in Final Cut Pro X.

Product Review: Drobo 5D

A detailed product review of the Drobo 5D Thunderbolt RAID.

Audition CS6: Lock Clips to Keep Sync

In this short, two-minute tutorial, I’ll show you how to lock individual audio clips in Audition so that they won’t drift out of sync with the video. This is an essential first step in doing any mix, however, this feature is not easy to find.

Audition CS6: Create Buses and Sub-Mixes [Video]

In this short, six-minute video tutorial, I’ll show you how to create buses and sub-mixes in Audition CS6, and show you why these can make your mixing life a lot easier.

Configuring An iMac For Video Editing

[This article was first published in December, 2012, on my blog.] I bought a new 27″ iMac when they went on sale Friday, specifically for video editing. And, because I’ve had a lot of requests recently, I wanted to tell …

Compressor 4: Convert SD to HD

A step-by-step tutorial showing how to convert standard-def video into high-def video using Apple Compressor.

FCP X: Export Clip Timecode

Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on exporting source clip timecode using Final Cut Pro X.

Product Thoughts: Atomos Digital Recorders

A look at new Samurai and NInja digital video recorders from Atomos, and why they are helpful during production.

Premiere Pro: Green-screen Keys

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to use the Ultra key in Premiere Pro CS6 to create great looking green-screen keys.

Sorenson Squeeze: Get Started [Video]

This short video tutorial orients you to Sorenson Squeeze and shows you how to create a simple compression.

Telestream Episode: Watch Folders [Video]

In this short video tutorial, learn how to create Watch Folders to automate media compression.

FCP X: Create & Export Still Frames

A step-by-step training tutorial on how to create and export still frames in Final Cut Pro X.

Changes to Website

We are making changes to our website to make it easier to find stuff – especially for members.

FCP 7: Chroma-key Cookbook

A short step-by-step cookbook to creating a chroma-key in Final Cut Pro 7.

FCP 7: Multicam Cookbook

This is a short, step-by-step cookbook to creating a multicam clip in Final Cut Pro 7.

FCP X: Drop Shadow Effect [Video]

A short, three-minute video tutorial on how to use the new drop shadow effect in Final Cut Pro 10.0.6.

FCP X: Copy/Paste Attributes [Video]

A quick video training on using the new Copy/Paste Attributes in Final Cut Pro X 10.0.6.

FCP X: Two Cautions

Be cautious when using the 50’s TV effect or Add blend mode in Final Cut Pro X, as this article explains.

FCP X: Tricks Too Cool for School

Several quick new tricks and shortcuts for Final Cut Pro X 10.0.6.

FCP X: Select Multiple Ranges

Here’s a step-by-step tutorial showing how to select and retain multiple clip ranges (In & Out) in Final Cut Pro X.