Lesspain Software update Kyno to version 1.7.1, which now supports Windows, as well as finding and converting older media that is not compatible with macOS Catalina. Here are more details.
An illustrated tutorial of using Roles in Apple Final Cut Pro X to label, organize and display titles and audio clips.
A look at the impact changing video frame rates has on storage requirements.
Promise Pegasus RAIDs are causing problems when trying to run Windows 10 under macOS Catalina. Read here for the details.
Apple released the latest version of Compressor (4.4.5) last Monday. One of the key features in the update was improved performance. Since all of us rely on compression to deliver our final projects, I wanted to see how much improvement …
A new GPU selection feature in Final Cut Pro X positions it to take full advantage of the horsepower in the new, 2019 Mac Pro. Plus, if you are running a MacBook Pro with an eGPU, you need to read this.
The brave new world of 8K media requires a beefy computer, like the new 2019 Mac Pro. But, the hidden cost – and major surprise – is what 8K media requires in your storage. Here’s an overview of what to expect.
Apple updates Final Cut Pro X, Motion and Compressor to support the 2019 Mac Pro. Here are the details.
The Timeline Index, in Final Cut Pro X, has a variety of little-known features that make it invaluable on medium-to-large project edits. Here’s what you need to know.
An explanation of why iPhones don’t shoot 25 or 50 frames per second video.
Within just a few weeks, most likely this month, Apple will release the latest version of the MacOS – Catalina. First introduced at WWDC last June, this is the latest incarnation of OS X. There are three critical things you …
Three different ways to quickly export a section of a movie from Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
Here’s a REALLY fast way to export multiple segments from the same clip – or movie.
A user-writeup of a custom shooting rig for the Blackmagic Design 6K Pocket Cinema Camera.
An interview with Rory McGregor, CEO of Cospective, developers of cineSync, about their media review and collaboration tool.
Thoughts on planning a video project, along with illustrations of how to use a storyboard and a downloadable storyboard that you can use for your own projects.
A very simple way to create cast shadows of any object in Photoshop. Very, very cool!
I discovered it is WAY too easy for your email address to get hijacked. Here’s what you need to know to protect your email and your reputation – based on my personal experience.
An illustrated guide to improving audio levels in Final Cut Pro X 10.4 using the Limiter effect, roles and compound clips.
An illustrated guide to safely exporting a complete Final Cut Pro edit for archiving or transferring to different software using XML files.