A very interesting effect, created from combining two different chroma-key colors in the same clip allowing us to switch between backgrounds. Illustrated using Final Cut Pro X.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to remove a background color that isn’t green or blue, using the Keyer filter in Final Cut Pro X.
A look at the challenges of adding a media asset system to a small company. It isn’t the software; it’s the people.
A fast way to find and relink to a missing file in Final Cut Pro X.
Today, Adobe updated all their audio and video applications to v2014.2. Here are the details.
A simple, but not-obvious, technique that allows you to modify an existing multicam clip in Final Cut Pro X without losing any edits.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to consolidate media, Events, and Libraries from multiple locations into a single Library, using Final Cut Pro X. This is especially useful when you need to bring external media into a single library.
A look at the new 5K iMac from the perspective of a video editor and trainer.
A detailed review of the Promise Pegasus2 M4 RAID system, including speeds, specs and suggested uses for video editing.
A short video tutorial, by Larry Jordan, showing how and why to modify motion paths in Motion 5. This easy technique can actually create some pretty amazing effects.
A short video tutorial by Larry Jordan showing how to motion track inside Motion 5.
A short video tutorial showing how, and why, to add image masks to graphic elements in Motion 5.
A Q&A with Kevin Monahan, Support Product Manager-DVA at Adobe Systems discussing tips and techniques with Premiere Pro CC.
Further thoughts on the 10.1.4 update to Final Cut Pro X, from Larry Jordan.
A quick summary of the new features in Final Cut Pro X 10.1.4.
A look at the gear Larry Jordan is using in his new audio studio, the home of the Digital Production Buzz.
A review of Keywords, from XMiL. The program has a lot of potential, but still needs work. This review now includes feedback from the developer.
A detailed review of the OWC ThunderBay 4 mini RAID, including multicam test speeds in Final Cut Pro X and thoughts on what tasks this unit is best suited for.
A step-by-step tutorial on converting audio bit rates, along with the surprise discovery that this process doesn’t work in Apple Compressor 4.1.
A step-by-step explanation of the Broadcast Safe filter, why you need to use it, how it works, and how to use it to keep your video levels “safe.”