A detailed review of the Promise Pegasus2 M4 RAID system, including speeds, specs and suggested uses for video editing.
A short video tutorial, by Larry Jordan, showing how and why to modify motion paths in Motion 5. This easy technique can actually create some pretty amazing effects.
A short video tutorial by Larry Jordan showing how to motion track inside Motion 5.
A short video tutorial showing how, and why, to add image masks to graphic elements in Motion 5.
A Q&A with Kevin Monahan, Support Product Manager-DVA at Adobe Systems discussing tips and techniques with Premiere Pro CC.
Further thoughts on the 10.1.4 update to Final Cut Pro X, from Larry Jordan.
A quick summary of the new features in Final Cut Pro X 10.1.4.
A look at the gear Larry Jordan is using in his new audio studio, the home of the Digital Production Buzz.
A review of Keywords, from XMiL. The program has a lot of potential, but still needs work. This review now includes feedback from the developer.
A detailed review of the OWC ThunderBay 4 mini RAID, including multicam test speeds in Final Cut Pro X and thoughts on what tasks this unit is best suited for.
A step-by-step tutorial on converting audio bit rates, along with the surprise discovery that this process doesn’t work in Apple Compressor 4.1.
A step-by-step explanation of the Broadcast Safe filter, why you need to use it, how it works, and how to use it to keep your video levels “safe.”
A video tutorial on how to find, access and save color presets in the Color Board of Final Cut Pro X.
A video tutorial on how to apply an effect, or color correction, to an edited multicam clip in Final Cut Pro X.
A 14-step Quick Start Guide to Understanding Video Compression.
A detailed, but short, tutorial on how to use the Format and Style menu to automatically format text in Final Cut Pro X.
A commentary on the challenges of being a new user of technology; specifically related to Behringer Digital Audio Consoles.
Tips and shortcuts to changing the display of Libraries, Events and Clips inside Final Cut Pro X (v.10.1.x)
Some SSD drives are not compatible with Mac OS X Yosemite (OS X 10.10). Read this article to see if you have a problem – or how to fix your gear if you are already in trouble.
A short video tutorial on what split edits are, how they are used in dramatic films, and how to create and modify them in Final Cut Pro X.
