If you saw the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest last weekend, you'll undoubtedly have been stunned by the entry from Austria's Conchita (the eventual winner) for her motion graphics... and song of course!
If 4K is the best resolution to shoot in, shouldn't we all be using it? Iain Anderson explores the ins and outs of how important resolution is for different purposes.
Final Cut Pro X 10.1's Jump Cut retiming effect is a bit of a mouthful, but it's easier to understand and apply than you might think. And likelihood is, once you get it, you'll want to use it!
If you have the need for more speed in FCP X in real time, read this second part of insightful tests by Iain Anderson comparing major Mac models across a number of FCP X tasks.
Now we're not saying your drum patterns aren't interesting... but, here's a way to breathe new life into them using Step Mode in Logic Pro's Ultrabeat drum synth/sample plug-in powerhouse.
Final Cut Pro X 10.1 has brought some innovative new features to the table which weren't there before... namely those which deal with archiving and backup strategies as Iain Anderson explains.
If you want to be organized when it comes to media management, Final Cut Pro X is probably the best video editing software available. Ben Balser shows how FCPX can share your metadata too.
One of the less well documented features in Logic Pro X's Drummer is Articulation ID. In this tutorial-article, Toby Pitman explores it in depth, looking at its benefits and ways it can be improved.
In part 3 of this three-part series on Apple's Compressor, Ben Balser takes a closer look at how the Groups and Droplets area can have a positive impact on your video compressing needs.
In part 2 of this three-part series on Apple's Compressor, Ben Balser explores how to work with Compressor 4.1's Destinations and Locations to make your video compression tasks easier.
In the first of this three-part series on Apple's Compressor, Ben Balser explores how Compressor 4.1's custom settings work and how you can make them work for you!
Avoid using repetitive scenes and cuts in Final Cut Pro X by utilizing Media Ratings. This handy tutorial is brought to you by master FCP X trainer, Ben Balser.
If you have the need for more speed in your FCP editing and rendering work, read this insightful real-world test by Iain Anderson comparing major Mac models across a number of FCP X tasks.
Don't sit back and dream of faster encoding on your Final Cut Pro X / Compressor video setup... make it happen! Iain Anderson is here to help you achieve what you thought was impossible...
Here's a quick, yet very useful tip, for those budding authors and publishers out there working with Apple's iBooks Author. Mike Watkinson shows how to effectively spread an image across two pages.
Hi-tech gadgets and services are so ingrained into our daily lives it can be tough to take a break from them when traveling. Iain Anderson explores how to integrate tech into your travel experience.
Fancy yourself as a bit of a Sherlock when it comes to re-connecting missing samples in Logic Pro X's EXS24? Well, take a break from the sleuthing and let Joe Albano show you an easier way!
Are you about to move / copy your Final Cut Pro X events or projects? Then stop right there!! We suggest you read this incredibly useful article by Apple Certified FCP X Trainer, Ben Balser, first.
The latest version of Apple Pages is everywhere! Whether on Mac, iPad, iPhone or even using a cloud version (without an Apple device) you can make excellent documents. Here's how it works.
Managing your media is probably half the battle when editing video. In this enlightening tutorial, Ben Balser examines the power added to the Consolidate command in Final Cut Pro X 10.1.
