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The Three Formats of Filmmaking

Use this “Three Codec” method to shoot and edit video to improve speed and image quality.

FCP X: An Animated Mask Trick

A step-by-step tutorial on how to zoom an image inside a mask in Final Cut Pro X.

Premiere Pro CC: A Better Way to Merge

A better way to sync double-system sound with video using PluralEyes 3 from Red Giant Software.

FCP X: Export Multi-channel Audio

A step-by-step technique showing how to export and compress multi-channel audio from Final Cut Pro X.

Compressor 4: Custom Batch Template

A step-by-step guide to creating custom batch templates in Compressor 4.

Premiere Pro CC: Send Files to AME

A video tutorial showing how to export a project from Premiere Pro CC to create a master file or a compressed file.

Premiere Pro: Motion Effects and Presets

A step-by-step tutorial on creating motion effects, presets, and drop shadows in Premiere Pro CS6 or CC.

FCP X Trouble-shoot: Can’t Open Project

A report on how a writer resolved a corrupted Final Cut Pro X project file.

FCP X: Slo-mo and Image Stabilization

A video comparison of the best way to slow and smooth a shaky clip.

Motion 5: Motion-track Particles [Video]

A short video tutorial motion-tracking particles to create cold breath in Motion 5.

FCP X: Delete Render Files

An overview of how Final Cut Pro X manages render files and how to delete them at the end of a project.

FCP X: Move Events or Projects

A step-by-step guide to moving Final Cut Pro X Events, media and Projects.

FCP X: Animating A Custom Title [Video]

A step-by-step video tutorial on animating text and titles using a custom title in FCP X.

FCP X: Create a Motion Path [Video]

A step-by-step video tutorial how to animate video using motion paths and curves.

FCP X: Introduction to Keyframes [Video]

A step-by-step video tutorial explaining keyframes and how to use them to adjust audio in Final Cut Pro X.

Premiere Pro CC: Multicam with Discreet Audio

A step-by-step tutorial on how to create a multicam clip with discreet audio tracks in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

Final Cut Pro X: Send Projects to Audition

This video tutorial shows how to move projects between Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Audition CC.

Premiere Pro CC: Video Limiter

A step-by-step tutorial on how to maintain safe video levels using the Video Limiter effect.

Video Scopes: Gray-Scale Levels Explained [Video]

A short video tutorial defining the differences in video gray-scale levels.

Premiere Pro CC: Video Limiter [Video]

This video tutorial shows how to use the Video Limiter to prevent excessive white levels.