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Blackmagic Design at NAB 2024

A video interview with Dan May, President of Blackmagic Design – US, where he reveals more than 16 new products at NAB, including a 12K cinema camera, 6K pocket camera, the latest version of DaVinci Resolve and other new hardware.

Adobe (Premiere Pro) at NAB 2024

A video interview with Francis Crossman, Principal Product Manager for Premiere Pro at Adobe Systems, on their new announcements at the 2024 NAB Show, along with comments on the impact of AI..

Axle AI at NAB 2024

A video interview with Sam Bogoch, CEO of Axle AI, on their new announcements about Axle AI Media Asset Manager and Axle Cloud, which makes cloud media files searchable using the “Smarter Media” AI Search Service, powered by Backblaze. He also reflects on the impact of AI on media.

Index to Larry Jordan’s 2024 NAB Show Interviews

Here’s a list of the companies we are interviewing at the 2024 NAB Show along with links to watch them.

Editors Report: Web Services for Video Editors

Last week, I asked readers to write about web services they found useful in video editing. Here are two reports on what works.

Caution: A Scrolling Timeline Conflict in Apple Final Cut Pro

CommandPost is an indispensable tool for Final Cut Pro. One of its key features enables a scrolling timeline. However, this feature can conflict with the latest version of Final Cut. Here’s what you need to know.

How to Create a Secondary Color Correction in Premiere Pro v24 [v]

A secondary color correction adjusts the color of something in the frame – like changing the color of a shirt. In this short video, Larry Jordan shows how to create these in Premiere Pro.

How to Keyframe a Color Change in Adobe Premiere Pro [v]

One of the harder tasks in color grading is changing the look of a clip when the lighting color itself changes during the shot. In this short video, Larry Jordan shows how to use color keyframes to change the color grade during a shot using Premiere Pro.

Working with LUTs and New Color Settings in Adobe Premiere Pro v24 [v]

LUTs are a color lookup table. In this short video, Larry Jordan explains what LUTs are, how to use them to change the color of your clips, and how to properly set the new Color Settings panel in Premiere Pro.

The Broadcast Safe Effect Isn’t Just for Broadcast

In today’s world of digital video, the Broadcast Safe effect (or Video Limiter in Premiere) is gathering dust in a corner. But, there is a BIG benefit to using it when you have a lighting problem to solve, as this tutorial illustrates. This trick works for all the major NLEs.

The Revolution of Cloud-Based Render Farms in Professional VFX Workflows

The shift towards more complex projects requires reevaluating rendering solutions. Integrating cloud-based render farms into VFX workflows requires careful planning and execution. Here’s a detailed guide to ensure a successful transition.

How to Use Shape Tracking and Broadcast Safe in Final Cut Pro [v]

In this short video, Larry Jordan shows how to create and motion track a shape mask to change the color of objects in a frame. He also shows how and why to use the Broadcast Safe effect.

Use Shape and Color Masks to Change Video Colors Using Final Cut Pro [v]

Masks hide things – even in video. In this short tutorial, Larry Jordan shows how to use shape masks and color masks to change the color of objects in a video.

Use Hue/Saturation Curves to Change the Color of Objects Using Final Cut Pro [v]

In this short video, I show how to change the color of a single object in a frame. This is called a “secondary color correction.”

Real-World Editing: Running Adobe Premiere Pro on Apple Silicon

Just because your hardware is fast, does not mean that your software is optimized to take advantage of that speed. Premiere is fast. Your hardware is faster. Here’s a detailed look at real-world editing on Premiere Pro.

Get Ready for 8K Video

8K is coming. Not today and not tomorrow. But sooner than you expect. To get ready, you should first look to upgrade your storage, then, once it is both big and fast enough, upgrade your computer. Here’s what you need to know.

Review: 3D Video Polygons, from Luca Visual FX

3D 3D Video Polygons, from Luca Visual Effects, creates highly-adjustable eye-catching 3D effects and transitions that push the boundaries of 3D in Final Cut Pro.

Exporting Audio Files From Premiere Pro to Mix in Avid ProTools

Here are the settings you need to use when sending a file from Adobe Premiere Pro to Avid Pro Tools for audio mixing.

Why H.264 is a Bad Codec for Green-Screen Keys

When it comes to removing backgrounds using a green-screen key, not all video codecs create the same image quality. Here’s what you need to know to shoot and edit the cleanest keys.

Workaround: Create a Dynamic Link Between Adobe Photoshop and Apple Final Cut Pro Files

I wrote last week that a bug in Final Cut prevents dynamically updating Photoshop images in Final Cut when they are revised and saved in Photoshop. At some point, Apple will fix this. But, for now, here’s a workaround, first …