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Configure an iMac Pro for Video Editing [u]

A detailed explanation of the different configurations for the 2017 iMac Pro, with recommendations on what to buy to optimize your system.

First Look: HEVC vs. H.264 in Apple Compressor 4.4

A first look at compressing video using both H.264 and HEVC settings in Apple Compressor 4.4 – in this article, I discover what doesn’t work.

FCP X 10.4: Position Text in 3D Space

An illustrated tutorial on positioning text in 3D space inside Apple Final Cut Pro X 10.4 or later.

Apple Final Cut Pro X: Create a 2-Color Key [video]

Green-screen keys (also called “chroma-keys”) are THE go-to effect when you need to insert an actor into a location that is either too expensive or too difficult to bring them in real-life. In this session, Larry Jordan shows how to create a two-color key in Apple Final Cut Pro X.

Premiere Pro CC: 2-Color Green-Screen Key [video]

Green-screen keys (also called “chroma-keys”) are key go-to effects. In this excerpt from a recent webinar, Larry Jordan shows how to create a two-color chroma-key effect in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

First Look: Apple Final Cut Pro X 10.4

An in-depth first look at the new features and operation of Apple Final Cut Pro X 10.4.

FCP X: Export to Multiple Destinations at Once

Bundles allow us to export multiple files at the same time. This illustrated tutorial explains how.

Adobe Media Encoder: How to Create a Watch Folder [video]

For many, video compression is a black art; but it doesn’t need to be. Discover the power in Adobe Media Encoder in this short video excerpt as Larry Jordan shows how to create a Watch Folder to automate compression.

Adobe Media Encoder: Add a Watermark [video]

For many, video compression is a black art; but it doesn’t need to be. Discover the power in Adobe Media Encoder in this short video excerpt as Larry Jordan shows how to add a watermark to a video compression preset.

FCP X: Modify a Transition Background

Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to remove a background from a transition in Apple Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Create Favorite Transitions, Titles or Generators

A very cool way to create a Favorites folder for Titles, Transitions, or Generators in Final Cut Pro X.

Automatically Improve Your Audio Levels

These two filters – one for Premiere and the other for Final Cut – can make your audio sound great without using keyframes and in a fraction of the time of setting levels manually.

LTO 8 – New Technology for Archiving

A helpful infographic, explanation and links about archiving media data on LTO tape drives.

FCP X: 3 + 1 Productivity Power Tips

Here are three fast, powerful shortcut techniques for Apple Final Cut Pro X that create better shortcuts, faster trimming and reattaching missing audio. Plus, another tip that makes Motion less frustrating to use.

FCP X: Store Custom Titles in the Library Itself

This technique simplifies moving libraries and custom effects between different editors on different computers.

Trouble-Shoot Your Apple Final Cut Pro X System [u]

A step-by-step guide to get your Final Cut system running again.

Audition CC: Tour the Interface and Key Audio Tools [video]

You know you can improve the sound of your Adobe Premiere Pro CC projects if you mix them in Adobe Audition – but how? In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan tours the Audition interface and shows how some of his favorite audio editing tools work.

Optimize Adobe Premiere Pro CC Preferences

Specific preference settings you can change that will optimize the performance and operation of Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2018).

First Look: idustrial Revolution Viral Video Thirds

An in-depth look at Viral Video Thirds from idustrial Revolution for Apple Final Cut Pro X 10.3 or later.

Product Review: LumaForge Jellyfish

An in-depth look at Jellyfish – high-performance shared-storage for video editing from LumaForge.