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Enable Dynamic Updates Between Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro

Depending upon the settings you choose at import, Photoshop graphics update automatically in Premiere. But there are lots of exceptions to this rule. Here’s how this technique works.

Review: OWC ThunderBlade X8 – High-Speed and High-Capacity SSD RAID [u]

The OWC Thunderblade 8 SSD RAID is a silent, well-built, high-speed, high-capacity storage system that is easy to set up, flexible to configure, and designed to last for years. Here’s my detailed review.

Use APFS to Create Faster Time Machine Volumes

Time Machine requires its own storage volume. While you can back up to the cloud, backing up to local storage is far faster and cheaper. But, there’s a trick you can use to make this local backup even better.

Apple Final Cut Pro No Longer Dynamically Links to Adobe Photoshop Files

Sometime in the past, Final Cut Pro handles importing Photoshop images. Changes used to be handled dynamically, but, in the current version, changes to a saved file seem to be ignored. This is not right. Here are the details.

Review: ChronoX 2 for Apple Final Cut Pro [u]

ChronoX is a utility that measures the elapsed time of Final Cut Pro exports in a precise and fully automated way. There are two versions: Standard (free) and Professional. Here’s a detailed review of what this software does.

Stories from the Past – 2″ Video Tape [u]

The year was 1972, I was just starting in broadcasting as a director and learning to use 2″ quad video tape recorders. The main problem – and there were many – was that all edits were plus-or-minus a second. That’s assuming the machines edited at all.

Adjust Audio in Sub-Frame Increments in Apple Final Cut Pro

Most of the time, syncing clips to be frame accurate is good enough. But, sometimes you need more precision. This tutorial illustrates how to slip audio inside the frame in 1/80th of a frame increments using Apple Final Cut Pro.

Adjust Audio By Milliseconds in Adobe Premiere Pro

Most of the time, syncing audio and video clips within a frame works fine. But, when you need to get really precise alignment – down to the millisecond – Premiere provides a way that makes it easy. Here’s how.

The Critical Importance of Project Settings in DaVinci Resolve

Project settings in DaVinci Resolve are significantly different from either Premiere or Final Cut. They are the technical foundation upon which an entire edit is built. Since Premiere and Final Cut don’t behave this way, editors moving to Resolve from other platforms – like me – are going to be surprised. Here’s what you need to know.

How to Paste Effects and Adjust Keyframes in Apple Final Cut Pro [v]

In this short video, Larry Jordan illustrates the differences between Paste Effects and Paste Attributes in Final Cut Pro. He’ll also show their impact on keyframe timing.

How to Use Timecode to Navigate Timeline or Media in Adobe Premiere Pro [v]

In this short video, Larry Jordan shows how to use timecode to precisely move around inside a clip or in the timeline in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Fix Audio Drop-outs During Video Editing [v]

In this short video, Larry Jordan explains the potential causes of audio drop-outs during video editing. He’ll also provide some ideas on where to look for a fix.

Which Provides Higher Quality – DisplayPort or HDMI [v]

In this short video, Larry Jordan compares the differences between using DisplayPort and HDMI when connecting external computer monitors to your Mac. One is a much better choice.

Is It Possible to Edit Video Without Connecting to the Web?

There are several security reasons for editing video where the computer is not attached to the Internet. But, if you do, which video editing software will work without the web?

Tribute: The Man Who Invented the Timeline

Robert Dalva was a unique filmmaker with a gift for story-telling whose credits spanned from Jurassic Park to Star Wars. But his real gift was something much more subtle – and longer lasting.

3 New Mask Effects in Final Cut Pro

Recent updates to Apple Final Cut Pro added several more mask effects, three of which I illustrate in this tutorial: Corner mask, Graduated mask, and Image mask. Here’s what they look like and how to create them.

Get Started With the Color Page in DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve is a state-of-the-art color tool for video. Whatever you can imagine doing with color, Resolve can do. But, oh. my. goodness. It is complex. Here’s an overview of how to use it.

Get Started: Multicam Editing in DaVinci Resolve 18

Multicam editing in DaVinci Resolve is not as refined as in Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro. But, it is still worth learning. Here’s a detailed tutorial on how multicam editing works.

Security Strategies For Media Creators: How To Keep Your Media Assets Safe

In the face of evolving digital threats, small media businesses are tasked with the critical responsibility of securing their assets. Here are tips you can use to keep your business safe.

Review: Hawaiki Keyer 5, from FxFactory

Hawaiki Keyer 5 is a high-quality, infinitely-adjustable chroma-key plugin for Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro and Motion. Offering controls that simply aren’t available on other keyers, when you need to create a truly clean chroma-key, even with substandard production, you need Hawaiki Keyer, from FxFactory.