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Final Cut Pro X: The Broadcast Safe Effect

An explanation of the Broadcast Safe effect in Final Cut Pro X, what it is, how and why it is used and when you should avoid using it.

Adobe Premiere Pro CC: Create an Automatic Proxy Workflow

A step-by-step illustrated tutorial on how to create, automate and access proxy media files in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2018 or later).

How to Improve Your Computer Security

Tips and mostly-free software you can use to improve your computer security.

Apple Final Cut Pro: Compound Clips are Dynamic!

“Wouldn’t it be great,” I thought, “if I could embed one project into multiple others?” But, as we all know, FCP X won’t allow embedding projects into others. Instead, use compound clips. And, as you’ll discover, compound clips are dynamic!

Massive.io Introduces a More Affordable Way to Transfer Files Quickly

An explanation of how Massive.io can help filmmakers transfer files faster and cheaper than older services.

Apple Final Cut Pro X: How and Why to Modify Library Properties [v]

In this short video excerpt, watch as Larry Jordan illustrates how and why to modify Library properties in Apple Final Cut Pro X (10.4.x).

Adobe Premiere Pro CC: Create a Proxy File Workflow [v]

In this short video excerpt, watch as Larry Jordan illustrates how and why to automatically create and edit proxies in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2019).

Product Review: Vuze+ VR Camera

The Vuze+ VR Camera, developed and manufactured by HumanEyes, is an eight-camera, four-mic unit for recording stereoscopic (3D) or monoscopic (2D) 360/VR video images, accompanied by either stereo or surround audio. Here’s a review of my experience using it.

Protect Your Copyrights – An Interview with Marcus Schmitt

Every day 3 billion images are uploaded & shared in the internet – 80% are stolen. CopyTrack provides a way for photographers to recover lost royalties. This interview with CEO Marcus Schmitt explains how this free service works.

Edit 360/VR Video in Adobe Premiere Pro CC [video]

While 360/VR won’t replace traditional filmmaking, it can create some amazing experiences. In this short video excerpt, watch Larry Jordan as he illustrates how to edit 360/VR video in Apple Final Cut Pro X.

Edit 360/VR Video in Apple Final Cut Pro X [video]

While 360/VR won’t replace traditional filmmaking, it can create some amazing experiences. In this short video excerpt, watch Larry Jordan as he illustrates how to edit 360/VR video in Apple Final Cut Pro X.

Reflector 3: Stream an iPhone Screen to Your Computer

Reflector 3, from Squirrels, displays an iPhone screen live to your computer, which is great for streaming and webinars. Here’s a review.

Motion 5: Create, Save & Reuse Templates

Whether you purchase a template or create your own, Motion 5 makes it easy to create a visual effect once, then modify and reuse it as many times as you want. This article explains how to create, save, modify, export and reuse templates.

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.