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Motion 5.2: 3D Text Surfaces and Lighting [Video]

In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows how to add surface textures and lighting to 3D text in Apple Motion 5.2.

Motion 5.2: Convert 2D Text to 3D Text [Video]

In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows how to convert new or existing 2D text to 3D in Apple Motion 5.2.

Motion 5.2: New Generators [Video]

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.

Video Compression Hardware Speed Test

A video compression speed test between a new Mac Pro, 21″ iMac and 15″ MacBook Pro when compressing video for YouTube.

Interview Techniques: An Overview [Video]

This short video tutorial is an overview of things to consider when planning a video interview. Illustrated with slides and stories.

Interview Techniques: Pick the Right Mic [Video]

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.

Interview Techniques: Bridging [Video]

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.”

Compressor 4.2: Testing Image Quality

A detailed, illustrated look at compressed video image quality as created by Apple Compressor 4.2.

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.