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Premiere Pro: Separate Audio Channels [Video]

A short video demo by Larry Jordan showing how to separate stereo audio into dual-channel mono, as well as the differences between Extract and Break-Apart clips.

Tell Stories with Pictures [Video]

Video highlights from a recent webinar by Larry Jordan looking at how to position and frame the camera to improve story-telling with your actors.

FCP X: Drop Zones

An illustrated tutorial explaining drop zones in Final Cut Pro X and how to use them.

Photoshop: Automate Image Processing Using Actions [Video]

A short video tutorial from Larry Jordan showing how to automate Photoshop image processing using Actions.

Photoshop: Use the Clone Tool to Remove Dust [Video]

A short video tutorial on how to use the Clone tool to remove dust and small scratches from a still image.

The LJA Team

A short biographic description of the team at Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc.

Photoshop: Remove Scratches and Creases [Video]

This short video tutorial by Larry Jordan shows how to remove scratches and creases from a damaged still image using the Healing Brush in Adobe Photoshop CC

FCP X: Export Split Audio Tracks

A step-by-step tutorial suggested by a reader asking how to put all the voice over (vo) audio on one track, while all the rest of the audio is on the right track.

Motion: Animate Movement Using Audio

A step-by-step illustrated tutorial showing how to animate an effect in Motion 5 using audio. This also shows how to animate color changes.

Larry’s New Studio Tour [Video]

A video tour of Larry Jordan’s new live webcast studio and control room showcasing the gear they installed.

FCP X: Trim Multi-channel Audio

A step-by-step tutorial on expanding and trimming multi-channel audio in Final Cut Pro X.

Adobe Audition: Remove Hum

A step-by-step tutorial on how to send a clip from Adobe Premiere Pro to Adobe Audition to remove audio hum.

How To Connect Wirecast to Wowza

A detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to connect Wirecast to Wowza for live video streaming. Written by Larry Jordan, Tori Hoefke, and Megan Paulos.

Product Demo: Pond5 Extension for Premiere [Video]

An extension takes the Premiere interface places it has never gone before. The Pond5 extension allows you to search, browse and download royalty-free clips directly inside Premiere; as Larry Jordan shows in this video demo.

Product Demo: Tiffen Dfx [Video]

A short video tutorial on visual effects plug-in Dfx, from Tiffen. This can create some stunning visual effects, especially when you want your actors to look great.

FCP X: Create an Adjustment Layer

A step-by-step tutorial on creating adjustment layers in Final Cut Pro X. This is an especially good technique for applying the Broadcast Safe filter.

FCP X: Browser Overlays

A short tutorial explaining what the color lines mean in Final Cut Pro X’s Browser and how to display them.

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.