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The Importance of Timecode

A discussion from IMUG on the relevance of timecode in today’s video editing software and how it can be used to organize your projects.

FCP X: Sync Double-System Sound [Video]

A short video tutorial, hosted by Larry Jordan, explaining what double-system sound is, why we use it, and how to sync the audio with the video using Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Using Roles [Video]

A short video tutorial, hosted by Larry Jordan, explaining what Roles are in Final Cut Pro X and how to use them.

FCP X: Add and Modify Audio Keyframes [Video]

A short video tutorial, presented by Larry Jordan, on how to add, modify and delete audio keyframes. This also shows how to access and use the Audio Animation Editor and reference audio waveforms.

FCP X: Manage Media Using Ratings

A step-by-step illustrated article explaining what Ratings are in Final Cut Pro X and how to use them. (Also includes references to using keywords.)

LightLeakLove: "Transition Love" [Video]

A short video demo, from Larry Jordan, showcasing “Transition Love” from LightLeakLove. 31 different organic light-leak transitions for Final Cut Pro X.

Dashwood Cinema Solutions: "Smooth Skin" [Video]

A short video demo from Larry Jordan showcasing “Smooth Skin” from Dashwood Cinema Solutions running in Final Cut Pro X.

Sheffield Softworks: Artitude [Video]

A video demo from Larry Jordan showcasing Sheffield Softworks “Artitude” in Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Create Subclips Using Keywords

A step-by-step illustrated article describing how to create and use keyword ranges, along with links to other articles on keywords in Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Collaboration Between Two Editors

An example of how to share logging data between two editors using Final Cut Pro X.

Overcome "Learning Lethargy"

A commentary on why we need to keep learning.

Pick The Right Version of ProRes

This explains the differences between various versions of Apple ProRes and how to choose the right version of ProRes for your next media project.

FCP X: Remove Audio Hum

A step-by-step tutorial on how to remove audio hum using Final Cut Pro X.

Adobe Premiere Pro CC: Improved Search [Video]

This short video tutorial highlights the new improved search features in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2014.

Send Files from Adobe Prelude to Adobe Premiere [Video]

This short video tutorial illustrates how to send files from Adobe Prelude CC to Adobe Premiere Pro CC. It also explains when to use Send and when to use Export.

New Features in Adobe Media Encoder CC [Video]

This is a short video tutorial highlighting some of the new features in the October and December, 2014, updates to Adobe Media Encoder.

What Is H.265?

An overview of HEVC (H.265); the newest compression codec for video.

(Part 2) 2014: Looking Back – Looking Forward

Part 2 of Larry Jordan’s thoughts on 2014 and what it means for the media industry in 2015.

(Part 1) 2014: Looking Back – Looking Forward

Part 1 of Larry Jordan’s thoughts on 2014 and what it means to the media industry in 2015.

Adobe Audition CC: Noise Reduction (Pt. 2)

A step-by-step tutorial on reducing audio noise using the Noise Reduction filter in Adobe Audition CC.