In this short video excerpt, casting director LJ Stevens talks with Larry Jordan about what actors need to know to be successfully cast at a casting session.
An illustrated explanation of why you can’t import portions of a clip into Final Cut Pro X, along with examples of what you can and what you can’t.
In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan illustrates the differences and benefits when moving cameras using Throw or Dolly in Motion 5.
In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan illustrates how to animate custom lights and position them in 3D space using Motion 5.
A summary of the 2015 Storage in Media Survey Results conducted by Coughlin & Associates. Storage is essential to all digital media and this survey provides a snapshot of how it is being used across our industry today. (Included detailed PDF.)
An explanation of where Final Cut Pro X stores files that are uploaded directly to YouTube or Vimeo; along with a caution to let Final Cut process these files itself, rather than try to move them manually.
Swoosh, from SUGARfx, provides a fascinating array of eye-catching visual effects that can be used stand-alone or in combination with text or other visual elements to bring life and energy to your next Final Cut Pro X project.
Spectrum, from Luca Visual FX, provides endlessly fascinating visual backgrounds and transitions for Final Cut Pro X, as Larry Jordan writes in this article.
In this short video tutorial, host, Larry Jordan, illustrates how to create the illusion of depth-of-field using a camera in Motion 5.2.x, then how to adjust the focal plane to create a "rack-focus" effect.
In this short video tutorial, host, Larry Jordan, illustrates how to create a 3D set with a camera, drop zone and editable text in Motion 5.2 then move it to Final Cut Pro X 10.2.x.
Lots of hidden and less-than–obvious keyboard shortcuts to modify, control and speed playback within Final Cut Pro X.
An illustrated tutorial on how to create MXF OP1a files using Apple Compressor, along with a description of what MXF OP1a means and where it is used.
An illustrated tutorial showing how to add burned-in timecode to video using Apple Compressor.
An illustrated tutorial on enabling burn-in Timecode in Adobe Media Encoder 2015 (or 2014).
In this short video showcase, Larry Jordan presents “Symbol Pop,” a new plug-in from Stupid Raisins that provides 192 animated, customizable symbols for Final Cut Pro X.
A short video demo, from Larry Jordan, of Frame.io collaboration software illustrating what it is and how it integrates with Final Cut Pro X.
A video compression speed test comparing Adobe Media Encoder 2015, with Adobe Media Encoder 2014 and Apple Compressor 4.2.
A detailed explanation of which video formats to use for presentation using a video projector. This considers both PC and Mac formats.
A detailed tutorial of the new Morph Cut in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2015, along with a discussion of the ethical issues in using it and tips to make it look the best.
In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan illustrates the new Color workspace in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2015, along with its outstanding new video scopes and amazing Lumetri color panel.