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Create Typical Music and Dance Video Effects [video]

The best drama, dance and music videos all start with a story. But, from there, they quickly diverge. This webinar looks at the differences between drama, music and dance. Watch as Larry Jordan explores how to create a variety of visual effects that are often used in dance and music videos.

The Differences in Editing Drama, Music and Dance [video]

The best drama, dance and music videos all start with a story. But, from there, they quickly diverge. This webinar looks at the differences between drama, music and dance. Watch as Larry Jordan explains the differences between editing drama, music and dance.

Secret Tips and Tricks for Final Cut Pro X

Secret tips and tricks on editing with Final Cut Pro X, from Larry Jordan.

Compression Speeds and Settings for 4K Video

A detailed look at compression settings for 4K video, along with a determination of whether using multi-pass compression makes good sense.

Estimate Storage Needs for 4K Media [video]

In this short, illustrated video excerpt, Larry Jordan illustrates the amount of storage that’s needed for 4K video files. Use this to plan your next project.

Transfer 4K Video from an iPhone 6s to a Macintosh [video]

In this short, illustrated video, Larry Jordan shows two ways to transfer 4K media from an iPhone 6s (or 6s Plus) to a Macintosh. (These techniques do not require video editing software on the Mac.)

Product Review: Archive Media Using PreRoll Post

A detailed, illustrated review of PreRoll Post from Imagine Products.

FCP X: Render Files, Exporting and Image Quality

An explanation of what happens during export in Final Cut Pro when the render file format doesn’t match the export (Share) format.

Protect Your Stuff with PreRoll Post [video]

We all know we need to archive our projects for the long-term. But… how? In this short video demo, Larry Jordan illustrates how to use Imagine Software’s PreRoll Post to archive media files.

Protect Your Stuff with BRU PE [video]

We all know we need to archive our projects for the long-term. But… how? In this short video demo, Larry Jordan illustrates how to use TOLIS Group’s BRU PE to archive media files.

FCP X: Edit 4K Video Into an HD Project [video]

The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus both shoot 4K video. Imagine, an iPhone shooting 4K video! But… how? In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan illustrates how to edit 4K video into an HD project using Spatial Conform and the Transform settings in the Inspector.

How to Measure the Speed of a Hard Disk [video]

The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus both shoot 4K video. Imagine, an iPhone shooting 4K video! But… how? In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan illustrates how to measure the speed of a hard disk using Blackmagic Design’s Disk Speed Test utility.

Premiere Pro: 4 Ways to Change Clip Speed

There are four ways we can change the speed of a clip in Premiere Pro CC 2015: freeze frame, hold frame, constant speed change and variable speed change. This article illustrates how to create all of them.

4K Video, the iPhone 6s and Final Cut Pro X

An illustrated, in-depth discussion of 4K video on an iPhone 6s, how to capture and edit it in Final Cut Pro X; along with a discussion of storage requirements.

FCP X: Create, Apply or Delete an Effects Preset

An illustrated tutorial on how to create, apply and delete effects presets in Final Cut Pro X.

Product Review: Apogee Duet

A detailed product review of the Apogee Duet analog to digital audio converter.

Compressor 4.2.x Trouble-Shooting

11 Tips to Trouble-Shoot Apple Compressor.

Product Review: HighPoint RocketStor 6314A (Revisited)

A revised product review of HighPoint Technology’s RocketStor 6314A Thunderbolt 2 RAID based on changes made to the RAID in October, 2015.

What I Learned Upgrading to El Capitan [u]

An illustrated, step-by-step guide to upgrading a Mac to OS X 10.11 (El Capitan); what works, what doesn’t and what I learned in the process.