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Speed Test – Compressor 4.2 and YouTube

This is the first in a series of articles that look at the speed improvements in the latest version of Apple Compressor 4.2. In this test, we look at improving compression speed for YouTube videos.

Compressor: Create an iTunes Store Package [Video]

This short video tutorial provides an overview of a major new feature in Apple Compressor 4.2: the ability to create iTunes Store Packages.

FCP X: Library Smart Collections

A detailed tutorial on the new Library Smart Collections in the 10.2 update to Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Expanded Keywords and Search

The 10.2 update to Apple Final Cut Pro X expanded the use and usefulness of keywords, as this detailed tutorial explains.

Product Review: 1 Beyond StreamMachine 17 (Pro)

A product review of how the 1 Beyond StreamMachine 17 (Pro) was used in live webcast production at the 2015 NAB Show for the Digital Production Buzz.

FCP X: 3D Text [Video]

This short video tutorial shows how to create and modify the new 3D text effects in Final Cut Pro X (v.10.2).

FCP X: Media Import Window Changes [Video]

This short video tutorial showcases the changes to the Media Import dialog in Final Cut Pro X (v.10.2).

FCP X: Create Effects Presets [Video]

A short video tutorial showcasing how to create effects presets in Final Cut Pro X (v.10.2).

Respect the Audience

A bad audio mix shows that you are trying to hide something and the audience knows it. A commentary on a stage show.

Thoughts on Apple

An inside look at an Apple press briefing and why simplifying interfaces is essential to Apple.

Vimeo Needs to Rethink Frame Sizes

A commentary on Vimeo’s erroneous decision to categorize all PAL video as HD during upload.

Apple Updates Final Cut Pro X, Motion and Compressor

A detailed look at the latest versions of Final Cut Pro X (10.2), Compressor (4.2) and Motion (5.2) released from Apple today.

Product Review: Unity Intercom

A review of the new Unity Intercom, an intercom system for iOS devices useful in broadcast, production, houses of worship and live events.

Understanding Video Compression [Video]

A short video tutorial explaining the basics of video compression, along with what determines file size and compressed image quality.

Compressor: Audio Compression Settings [Video]

A short video tutorial explaining how and why to set audio compression settings using Apple Compressor.

AME: Understanding Presets [Video]

A short video tutorial explaining how to customize video compression presets in Adobe Media Encoder.

FCP X: Delete Generated Media

An explanation of how, why and when to delete generated media in Final Cut Pro X; and what happens if you delete files you shouldn’t.

FCP X: Cool Keyboard Shortcuts

Some little-known keyboard shortcuts for Final Cut Pro X that can help you work faster… or, at least, smile a little more.

FCP X: Remove Saved Custom Text Styles and Formats

An illustrated, step-by-step tutorial on how to remove saved Text Styles and Formats from Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Rename or Delete Custom Generators

A step-by-step, illustrated, tutorial on how to rename or remove custom generators created in Motion 5 and used by Final Cut Pro X.