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Audition CC: Multiband Compressor [Video]

This video tutorial shows how to use Audition’s Multiband Compressor to boost soft passage and even out levels.

Product Review: MotionVFX mFlare

MotionVFX mFlare creates a dazzling array of lens flare effects, which can be used as is, or modified extensively.

FCP X: Spotlight Effect

Three different ways to create a spotlight effect in Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Color Shape Effects

Learn how to use shape and color masks in FCP X to make secondary color corrections to your clips.

Product Review: CoreMelt SliceX with Mocha

SliceX with mocha is a new plug-in from CoreMelt that can solve a variety of rotoscoping problems in Final Cut Pro X.

Product Review: Zynaptiq Unveil

Unveil, by Zynaptiq, removes unwanted reverb from audio clips. This article shows how it works.

Product Review: Neat Video Reduce Noise Filter

The Neat Video Reduce Noise filter does an amazing job reducing video noise created by shooting in low-light situations.

Troubleshoot Your Mac System in Seven Steps

A series of Macintosh trouble-shooting procedures for the video editor> Safe Boot, Create New User, and Trash Preferences.

Jacob Rosenberg’s Ten Rules for Filmmaking

This afternoon, at the 2013 Adobe MAX, Jacob Rosenberg, Chief Technology Officer and Partner at Bandito Brothers gave a presentation showcasing the history and projects of his full-service media company. Founded by two men, Scott Waugh and Mouse McCoy, with a …

Pick the Right Video Frame Rate

A commentary on how to pick the best video frame rate to shoot your project, with a look back at history.

FCP X: Export Problems

A list of current export problems from within Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Problems Uploading to YouTube

When Google changed YouTube’s API, it broke the YouTube export option in Final Cut Pro X, as this article explains.

FCP X: Export Master File

A tutorial on how to export a high-quality master file with a default keyboard shortcut from Final Cut Pro X.

How To Start Your Video Editing Business

The seven basic ideas you need to think about before starting your own creative company.

Audition CS6: Improve Audio Levels Fast!

A step-by-step tutorial on ways to set audio levels to prevent distortion and even out the range between loud and soft passages in a clip using Adobe Audition CS6.

FCP X: Create a Split Edit

A tutorial explaining what a split edit is, how to create it, and options to make it sound better.

New Features: Watch List and Favorites

Favorites, Watch Later, and Viewing History are added to our Video Training Library. This article describes how they work.

The Gear We Used to Cover the 2013 NAB Show

A detailed explanation of the video and audio gear used to cover the 2013 NAB Show for the Digital Production Buzz podcast.

Convert High Definition to Standard Definition Video

A step-by-step tutorial on converting frame sizes and frame rates from HD to SD video using Compressor.

Thoughts on The 10 Worst College Majors

[This article was first published in April, 2013, on my blog.] I’ve been thinking a lot about careers in media recently. It started with a recent blog I wrote, called: “Can You Still Have a Career in Editing?” which generated …