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Even Our Images Are Right-Handed

Our eyes don’t see all elements in an image equally. Here’s a clear example of the power of “right-handedness” and how you can use it in your own photography.

Camera Framing Techniques Illustrated [video]

Join Larry Jordan as he illustrates basic camera framing techniques you can use immediately to make your still and video images more compelling and powerful.

Thoughts on the 2019 Mac Pro – and the Future [u]

Before I start, let me clearly state that I have no inside information. I have not been “briefed.” These are NOT rumors. And I don’t know anything that you don’t know. Still, I was just thinking….

Final Cut Pro X: Import Options that Analyze and Fix Audio and Video

A detailed tutorial on the audio and video analysis settings as part of the Media Import window in Apple Final Cut Pro X. Not always accurate, not always fast, but perhaps worth knowing.

So It Was Told To Me… [u]

Ever wondered where interlacing, drop-frame, and credit cards came from? Well, here’s the story.

Create ProRes Sequences in Premiere Pro CC [u]

Adobe Premiere Pro CC does not include any Apple ProRes sequence presets.. yet. Here’s how to create them. (Updated March, 2020, with new advice throughout.)

Create ProRes Settings in Adobe Media Encoder

How to create ProRes transcoding settings in Adobe Media Encoder – both old and new versions.

“You Canna Change the Laws of Physics!”

An explanation of how the speed of light limits how fast a computer CPU can go. This is VERY cool, even if you don’t understand tech!

Premiere Pro CC: Can You Export Faster?

A detailed look at the speed differences in exporting different versions of ProRes from Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019. Which should you use to save time?

Final Cut Pro X: Can You Render Faster?

A detailed look at the speed differences in rendering different versions of ProRes in Apple Final Cut Pro X. Which should you use to save time?

FCP X: Understand Audio Clip Options

A few days ago, Jay sent me a question: “Do you have a video where you cover the difference between ‘expand audio’ & ‘expand audio components?’ And also ‘detach audio’ and ‘break apart clip items?’” I checked and I didn’t. …

Audition CC: Magic Hides Inside the Record Button

An illustrated guide to using the new Punch and Roll feature to record audio ranges in Adobe Audition CC (2019).

Change Your Movie’s Poster Frame

An illustrated tutorial on how to create a new poster frame for most movies using the Finder and Apple Compressor.

How Much of Your CPU Does 4K Media Use?

An illustrated tutorial explaining how much of your CPU is needed to playback or render 4K media using Apple Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

Product Review: OWC Aura Pro X2 SSD Upgrade Kit

A product review of the new OWC Aura Pro X2 SSD, designed as a replacement SSD for MacBook laptops. This illustrated review looks at the results of installing it into an older 2013 MacBook Pro with Retina display.

Final Cut Pro X: Fun With Generators

An illustrated tutorial on how to use and modify Generators in Apple Final Cut Pro X.

Product Review: A Better Way to Rename Files

An illustrated review of Better Rename 10, a utility that renames files, developed by PublicSpace.net.

How to Auto-Duck Audio in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

A detailed, illustrated explanation of how to use Auto-ducking for both Ambience and Music in Adobe Premiere Pro CC. (New with the Spring 2019 update)

First Look: ERA Bundle from Accusonus [u]

An illustrated look at new audio repair plugins from Accusonus for Apple Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Audition CC, ProTools and many others called: ERA Bundle.

NEW! Freeform View in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (April, 2019)

An illustrated tutorial on how to use the new Freeform view display option in the April, 2019, update to Adobe Premiere Pro CC.