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Configure a MacBook Pro for Video Editing [u]

An explanation of the various configuration options for the 2016 MacBook Pro, along with recommendations on what to buy if you are on a budget.

Is The 2016 MacBook Pro Fast Enough for Video Editing? [u]

An in-depth, illustrated and measured test of the new MacBook Pro to see how fast it really is for video editing using real-world tests with Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

Product Review: OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual Mini

A detailed, illustrated look at the new Mercury Elite Pro Dual Mini storage system from OWC, featuring portability, SSD drives and USB-C connections.

Using the Touch Bar in Final Cut Pro X

A detailed, illustrated look at the new Touch Bar in Final Cut Pro X. What it is, how it works and how to use it.

FTP Automatically From Apple Compressor to the Web

A step-by-step, illustrated tutorial on how to create an Automator action to automatically FTP compressed files from Apple Compressor.

First Look: Audio Network Production Music

A first, in-depth, look at Audio Networks. High-quality production music with flexible licenses.

The Current State of HDR in Apple Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere Pro CC [video]

In this short video, Larry Jordan explains the current state of HDR (High Dynamic Range) media in both Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere Pro CC. He explains where we are now and where we are headed.

Adobe Premiere Pro CC: Create Multicam Clips Containing Different Frame Sizes [ video ]

In this short video, Larry Jordan explains how to create a multicam clip in Adobe Premiere Pro CC using video clips of different frame sizes that still allows reframing and repositioning of the higher resolution media once its edited into the Timeline.

AMD Announces Largest Software Update in Its History

AMD announces major new updates to its Radeon graphics software. Here are the details and links to the free downloads.

First Look: Intelligent Assistance FindrCat

A first look at FindrCat: a utility that merges Final Cut Pro X keywords back into the media files stored on your hard drive.

Adobe Audition: Fix Clipped Audio (i.e. Skype)

An illustrated, yet simple technique to fix audio levels that were recorded too loudly using Adobe Audition.

Adobe Media Encoder: Stitch Multiple Files Into One [video]

Both Adobe Media Encoder (AME) and Apple Compressor recently underwent upgrades. This short video excerpt illustrates how to use stitching in Adobe Media Encoder to combine multiple video files into one.

Apple Compressor: Job Chaining Speeds Compression [video]

Both Adobe Media Encoder (AME) and Apple Compressor recently underwent upgrades. In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan explains how job chaining in Apple Compressor can save time when compressing multiple versions of the same file.

Can We Back-Up Final Cut Pro X Libraries With Time Machine?

An answer to the question of whether Time Machine is smart enough to back-up only the files that have changed inside a Final Cut Pro X Library.

Apple Updates Final Cut Pro X to 10.3.1

Apple issues a maintenance release for Final Cut Pro X to 10.3.1. Here are the details.

Hands-on the ProMAX Platform Studio

A detailed, hands-on look at the Platform, from ProMAX. Shared storage, media asset management and archiving, all designed for workgroup video editing.

Optimize Compressor 4.3 to Burn DVDs

While there are currently a few issues with burning DVDs using Compressor 4.3.0 that Apple is looking at, in this article I want to share a few tips with you that will improve your results when burning DVDs using Compressor. …

Audition CC: Really Helpful Tools for Mixing [u]

An illustrated tutorial on little-known tools in Adobe Audition that can simplify and speed-up audio mixing; especially for video projects.

Adobe Audition CC: Explaining Amplitude Statistics

A short, illustrated article explaining how to interpret the Amplitude Statistics window in Adobe Audition CC.

Motion: Create a 3D Graphics Fly-by

A detailed, Illustrated tutorial on creating a fly-by effect using a moving camera in Motion 5. Ideal for sports or other text-based transitions.