Are you involved in creative tasks that cause you to rely on accurate screen calibration? Iain Anderson is here to dispel the myths and fill you in with secret tips and tricks.
We're not accusing cameramen of having shaky hands or being unstable... but sometimes video footage needs some extra help! In this tutorial, Iain Anderson shows off FCP X's new stabilization engine.
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.
There's a multitude of formats to choose from before you even start shooting video with your camera. So, which is best for your needs? RAW? ProRes/DNxHD? Iain Anderson breaks it down for us.
Ever wanted to capture the world from above? What about the gear you'd need? And how about the law and Aerial videography and photography? Ben Balser covers this and more in this fascinating read.
Winter holidays are a great time to take stock of all areas of your life, including your digital life. In this helpful article, Matt Vanacoro explores how to clean up and archive your precious files.
One of the major new features in Final Cut Pro X 10.1 are the new libraries. For media management this is a game changer. Ben Balser takes a deeper look in Part 2 of this 2-part tutorial.
One of the major new features in Final Cut Pro X 10.1 are the new libraries. For media management this is a game changer. Ben Balser takes a deeper look in the first of this 2-part tutorial.
Wishing for quicker and easier ways to retime your video clips and effects? Of course you do! And Final Cut Pro X 10.1 delivers in style as Ben Balser demonstrates in this tutorial.
The rise of digital cameras and editing suites means we're creating more video footage (& files) than ever before! Here's how to organise your precious shots & assets for FCP X users.
You may have heard it's possible for Logic Pro X to read FCPXML! Ben Balser explores the best ways possible to create a successful workflow between Apple's pro video and audio workstations.
Are your Final Cut Pro X projects shuddering to a halt? Perhaps slowing down to a snail's pace? Iain Anderson is here to help you speed 'em up and get your projects purring again with these tips.
Floor reflections. You've undoubtedly seen them In all types of interactive media. Ben Balser takes to the floor to show you how to give it reflective qualities in Apple's Motion 5.
Dead pixels can be the bane of photographers. If they're hard to see it's not a problem, but how can you solve them when they're noticeable? Iain Anderson finds FCP X and Motion can remove them!
So, you've got 48 hours to write, shoot, edit and format a film... sounds like a job for Final Cut Pro X!! Ben Balser shares his experience using FCPX during the 48 Hour Film Project in 2013.
Video editors and artists can never have access to too many effects! And despite there being many included in Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5 enables you to create your own custom ones. Here's ten for you!
Shooting with a Blackmagic cinema camera? Want to understand differences between Film and Video modes and make your footage look its best using Coremelt effects? You've come to the right place!
For video creatives there's nothing worse than relying on a sluggish computer before making great ideas a reality. Ben Balser advises on the hardware to assure quick and stable performance for FCP X.
So, you want to roundtrip between Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X? Good news: Logic Pro X now reads and writes FCPXML. Ben Balser shows three ways to get both these apps talking to each other.
Editing video doesn't have to be a chore. Ben Balser, Final Cut Pro expert and trainer, guides us through the process with essential shortcuts and techniques for remembering them.
What is the "annoying orange effect"? Think giant orange with a face drawn on and the mouth area talking. And yes, you too can do this in Motion!! Ben Balser to the rescue.
