Blend modes are essential in motion graphics. In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan explains what blend modes are, why they are so important in motion graphics and illustrates how to use them in a project.
This short video tutorial illustrates how to create, modify and animate 3D and 2D text in Motion 5.2.
A detailed video compression speed test comparing Adobe Media Encoder, Apple Compressor, HandBrake, MPEG Streamclip, Telestream Episode and Sorenson Squeeze running on a new Mac Pro and an iMac.
An illustrated explanation of why the Media Browser can save you time and effort in Premiere Pro CC.
A short video tutorial showing how to add, modify, optimize and delete workspaces in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
More than 60 examples of icons and alerts in Apple Final Cut Pro and what they mean.
This is a detailed, in-depth speed test comparing Adobe Media Encoder CC 2014 with Apple Compressor 4.2 on a new Mac Pro, iMac and MacBook Pro.
An illustrated explanation of how to use the Media Browser in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2014) to access media and projects faster.
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows how to add surface textures and lighting to 3D text in Apple Motion 5.2.
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows how to convert new or existing 2D text to 3D in Apple Motion 5.2.
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan illustrates one of the twelve new Generators supplied with the Apple Motion 5.2 update and how to use it to create an interesting motion background for info graphics.
A video compression speed test between a new Mac Pro, 21″ iMac and 15″ MacBook Pro when compressing video for YouTube.
This short video tutorial is an overview of things to consider when planning a video interview. Illustrated with slides and stories.
This short, video tutorial explains the microphones (mics) we listened to before deciding which ones to use for an interview, as well as where lavaliere mics should be placed.
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan explains a speaking technique used by experienced interview guests to derail your questions and take control of your interview. It’s called “bridging.”
A detailed, illustrated look at compressed video image quality as created by Apple Compressor 4.2.
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.
This short video tutorial provides an overview of a major new feature in Apple Compressor 4.2: the ability to create iTunes Store Packages.
A detailed tutorial on the new Library Smart Collections in the 10.2 update to Final Cut Pro X.
The 10.2 update to Apple Final Cut Pro X expanded the use and usefulness of keywords, as this detailed tutorial explains.