Free Tutorials

3180 articles.

Review: StreamVoodoo.com. Better Live Video – Except It Needs Help

StreamVoodoo allows you to stream high-quality live video to one person, a group or a crowd. No special software. No logins. No accounts. One click and they are in. The problem is figuring out how it works. That still needs help.

Keyframe Color Corrections in Premiere Pro

One of the hidden challenges in Adobe Premiere Pro is to adjust a color grade during playback. The Lumetri color panel provides tons of color controls, but no way to change them during playback. But, there IS a way. Here’s how.

Adobe Premiere Pro Productions Boost Editing Speed and Project Organization

Productions are Adobe’s system for handling large, complex, collaborative projects. Productions were designed for collaboration, but even single editors can benefit from the speed and organization Productions provide. Learn more.

UPDATED: Apple Releases Bug Fixes for Final Cut Pro, Motion and Compressor

The week, Apple released bug-fix versions of Final Cut Pro, Motion and Compressor. Here’s a list of what’s new and links to get more information.

Does Video Editing Need the Speed of the Internal Mac Drive?

Lou asked: “Should I partition the internal drive of a Mac to get the maximum speed for video editing?” The answer is no – but not for the reasons you might suspect. Larry Jordan provides the details on maximizing system speed.

New! Revert Trim Session in Premiere Pro

One of the new – and seemingly undocumented – features in Adobe Premiere is a new keyboard shortcut: Revert Trim Session. Surprisingly, it is also turned off by default. Here’s an illustrated explanation of what it does.

How Fast is Apple Final Cut Pro When Using M-series Macs? [v]

Wondering how fast your computer is compared to the latest Apple silicon Mac desktops? We have the answers! In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan measures the differences in computer speed between Intel and Apple silicon Macs when running Apple Final Cut Pro and compressing video.

How Fast is Adobe Premiere Pro When Using M-series Macs? [v]

Wondering how fast your computer is compared to the latest Apple silicon Mac desktops? We have the answers! In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan measures the differences in computer speed between Intel and Apple silicon Macs when running Adobe Premiere Pro and compressing video.

Explaining Data Storage RAIDs and How They Work [v]

As video images get bigger, faster and bigger storage becomes critical. Enter the RAID. In this short illustrated video tutorial, Larry Jordan explains what computer RAIDs are and the differences in speed, capacity and data protection between the different RAID types.

The Role of Technology & AI in Media Creation. An Interview with Brian Meaney.

“Because the creative industry sits at the intersection of arts & technology, it finds itself broken in many ways.” Larry Jordan interviews Brian Meaney, Head of Product, at Alteon, about AI, technology and the media industry.

M2 Mac Mini: Performance Tests & Reviews

This collection provides easy links to the nine detailed testing and performance reviews Larry Jordan wrote about the 2023 M2 Mac mini computer from Apple.

M2 Mac Studio Performance Tests for Adobe Premiere Pro

For video editors, any M-series Mac computer is a vast improvement over any Intel system. In this detailed review, Larry Jordan looks at setup and performance tests of the M2 Mac Studio computer using Adobe Premiere Pro.

M2 Mac Studio Performance Tests for Apple Final Cut Pro

For video editors, any M-series Mac computer is a vast improvement over any Intel system. In this detailed review, Larry Jordan looks at setup and performance tests of the M2 Mac Studio computer using Apple Final Cut Pro.

Optimize Premiere Pro Preferences for Single Editor Editing

One of the great strengths of Premiere is how much it can be customized. But all that choice also becomes overwhelming. Hopefully these tips help explain the settings you might want to consider modifying for yourself.

Create Audio Presets in Adobe Premiere Pro

If all your audio clips sound different, audio presets may not help. But, much more often, we are making the same changes to our audio over and over … and over. Audio presets in Adobe Premiere Pro make applying these adjustments blindingly fast.

5 Steps to Kickstart Your Video Marketing

The key to successful video marketing is planning. Here are some ideas from Chelsea Lamb to help you or your clients get started.

Which Laptops Media Creators Choose In the US

Discover top laptop choices for US media creators. Consider popular brands, factors to consider, and integrating technology. Unleash creativity with the right laptop Guest post written by Angela Wellnes.

Final Cut Pro: Color Grade Log Video Without Using a LUT

Shooting log video is a great way to preserve highlight and shadow detail in an image. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to color grade Log video without using a LUT in Apple Final Cut Pro.

Does Time Machine Backup iCloud Data?

Time Machine is a built-in feature of the macOS that automatically backs up personal data, including apps, music, photos, email and documents. But, does it backup personal files stored on iCloud? Here’s the answer.

Apple Introduces New FCP Effect: Scene Removal Mask

With the 10.6.6 update to Final Cut Pro on the Mac, Apple introduced a new feature called Scene Removal Mask. What this does is remove a static background from behind an active foreground subject. Here’s how it works.