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Create Rolling Credits in DaVinci Resolve 20

In this short video, Larry Jordan shows how to create rolling credits in DaVinci Resolve 20. Specifically, three different ways to create rolling credits, from really simple to graphically intense.

Edit One Timeline Into Another in Adobe Premiere

In this short video, Larry Jordan answers a question from a viewer on how to edit portions of one timeline into a second timeline in Adobe Premiere.

Tips on Creating DCP Video Packages

Alan Olmstead, owner of Sirius Studios, shares tips he learned when creating a DCP package for his recent film “Autumn Run.”

2025 – Looking Back, Looking Ahead – Andy Marken, Marken Communications

The business of the media business fundamentally changed, with AI as the tool that will facilitate what the industry looks like tomorrow. In this year-end review, Andy Marken, CEO of Marken Communications, discusses the impact of radical changes in media in 2025.

Three Storage Predictions for 2026, from Larry O’Connor, OWC

Larry O’Connor, CEO of OWC, made three predictions for 2026 affecting storage and media creators for 2026: Cloud storage, infrastructure, and AI.

Positive Experiences Using AI to Help Create & Edit Video

Richard writes: I’ve been editing for over 25 years. Recently, I’ve started editing using AI tools as part of my process and having good results. Let me tell you what’s I’m doing.

2025 – Looking Back, Looking Ahead – Abe Abt, AJA Systems

2025 was the year that IP video experimentation turned into real-world deployments. 2026 looks to be set for IP video to accelerate beyond its core broadcast into venues, corporate and AV. Abe Abt, Senior Product Consultant for AJA Systems shares his thoughts.

Commentaries on the Media Industry in 2025

Twelve thoughtful commentaries on the media creation industry, looking back at 2025, then looking ahead to 2026, with a special focus on AI.

2025: – Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Sam Bogoch, Axle.ai

AI was THE dominant issue for 2025 and is poised for even greater impact in 2026. In this year-end review, Sam Bogoch, CEO of Axle.ai, describes the systemic changes that AI created in media in 2025 and what these changes mean for 2026.

Most Popular Larry Jordan Tutorials for 2025

Here’s a list of the most popular Larry Jordan tutorials for 2025, along with his most popular article of all time.

Optimizing a Mac for Editing Large Final Cut Pro Projects

Here are detailed instructions on how to optimize storage and media for editing large projects in Apple Final Cut Pro.

2025 – Looking Back, Looking Ahead – Maxim Jago, Futurist

The future is happening today. Maxim Jago looks back at 2025 and sees many reasons for hope, in spite of the continued growth of AI and the rise of social media video.

2025 – Looking Back, Looking Ahead – Mike Cavanagh, Key Code Media

2026 isn’t about tools, it’s about adapting creative workflows. In this year-end review, Mike Cavanagh, President of Key Code Media, reflects on the changes in 2025 and what it means for 2026.

2025 – Looking Back, Looking Ahead – Jeff Greenberg

Are you tired hearing about AI yet? In this year-end review, Jeff Greenberg, Consultant / Editor / Author, looks back at the impact AI has had on media. Some of it is good, some of it is garbage, and, in the end, AI will not save your career… you will.

2025 – Looking Back, Looking Ahead – Bram Desmet, Flanders Scientific

In this year-end review, Bram Desmet, CEO & GM of Flanders Scientific, looks back at the tumult of 2025 and sees hope. Creative demand hasn’t disappeared, but the tools of production – specifically monitors – are evolving to better meet the challenges.

Why We Compress Video

Roy asked a great question: What’s the most efficient way of making videos to save hard drive space? The answer is video compression. But, while that is easy to say, there’s a lot more to it that is helpful to know.

2025 – Looking Back, Looking Ahead – Ben Kozuch, Future Media Conferences

Post-production is undergoing a structural shift. In this year-end review, Ben Kozuch, CEO/Co-founder of Future Media Conferences looks at media post-production in 2025 and explains why we aren’t just undergoing simple stress, we are in structural change – and understanding that change is key to survival.

2025 – Looking Back, Looking Ahead – Boris Yamnitsky, CEO, BorisFX

2025 was a transformative year and change is accelerating. In this year-end review, Boris Yamnitsky, CEO of BorisFX, explores the impact of the strikes in 2024 and the layoffs and consolidations in 2025. In 2026, AI will redefine the way we work.

2025 – Looking Back, Looking Ahead – Niclas Bahn, CEO, FxFactory

In this year-end review, Niclas Bahn, CEO of FxFactory, illustrates how video effects plugins have grown from simple effects into sophisticated tools that solve problems. He also showcases the growing importance of DaVinci Resolve in media.

Reassurance For Challenging Times – From 2009

There is no question we are living in challenging times. On the other hand, it could be argued that life-threatening challenges are nothing new for media creators. Sixteen years ago, Wendy Miller created this ad which applies to us today more than ever.