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Use Finder Tags in Final Cut Pro X

An explanation of what Finder tags are, how to create and modify them, then illustrate how to use them in Final Cut Pro X (v. 10.1.2 or later).

Improve RAID Speed with Partitions

How to improve the speed of a RAID using partitions. Simple, easy, and effective.

Why Should Final Cut Pro 7 Editors Consider Adobe Premiere Pro CC?

A detailed comparison between Final Cut Pro 7 and Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

What’s the Best Way to Configure a RAID?

Comments from industry experts and manufacturers on the best way to configure a RAID for media editing.

FCP X: Display Log C Files as Rec. 709.

A discussion and step-by-step example of what Log C files are and how to change their look, quickly and easily, to Rec. 709 in Final Cut Pro X.

Adobe Media Encoder: Watch Folders

A step-by-step tutorial on creating Watch Folders and modifying its settings.

Product Review: OWC ThunderBay 4 (SSD vs. Disk)

An in-depth look at how to achieve the best performance when setting up a RAID for video or audio editing.

Compressor 4.1.2: Device Compatibility

A quick tutorial on how to check if your Apple Compressor settings are compatible with Apple hardware devices.

Adobe Premiere Pro CC: Mask and Track [Video]

A short video tutorial illustrating how to use the new “Mask and Track” feature in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2014) to mask someone’s identity.

Adobe Audition CC: New Features [Video]

A short video tutorial showcasing the newest features added by Adobe in the Adobe Audition CC (2014) update.

FCP X (v10.1.2): Setting Audio Levels

A detailed explanation of a new audio level feature in Final Cut Pro X v. 10.1.2.

Commentary: Rethinking DVDs

Thoughts on technology that is making optical media obsolete and the impact that will have on media creators. This also provides options to consider when planning for the future.

FCP X (10.1.2): New Keyframe Behavior [u]

A detailed look at the new keyframe behavior in Final Cut Pro X v.10.1.2; illustrated by creating a move on a still image.

Security: The Data We Don’t Keep

A description of what “personally identifiable information,” our company retains about its customers.

FCP X 10.1.2: What’s New in Media Management? [u]

A detailed and illustrated guide to the new media management features in Final Cut Pro X v.10.1.2.

Adobe Audition CC 2014: New Features

A detailed look at the new features in Adobe Audition CC (2014) and how they work.

Apple Updates Final Cut Pro X

A summary of the latest updates to Apple Final Cut Pro X (10.1.2), Motion (5.1.1) and Compressor (4.1.2)

What Is ProRes 4444 XQ? [u]

An explanation of Apple’s new ProRes 4444 XQ video compression codec. (Updated to include an explanation of Rec. 2020, and HDR images.)

FCP X: Change the Audio Pan

A step-by-step description showing how to change the audio pan (left-to-right position) of a sound using Final Cut Pro X.

Product Review: OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID [u]

A detailed product review of the new ThunderBay 4 RAID from OWC. This review looks at this storage system from the perspective of audio and video media creation and editing.