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by Robert Reinhardt | Streaming engineer and strategist and Streaming Media The Video Doctor columnist Robert Reinhardt of VideoRx discusses some of his favorite features of the new AJA HELO Plus Advanced Streaming and Recording Appliance in this new tutorial video. A longtime user of the original HELO in his own professional live productions, discusses the new chassis design, new layout features for picture-in-picture and more, streaming to two destinations simultaneously, new SRT support, and more.
Brightline, a leading manufacturer of lighting systems, has launched a dramatically enhanced website that includes an updated online store, easier navigation, and the latest customer feature stories - all told with eye-catching graphics.
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Posted 27 Sep 2023
by Michelle MacGregor | This quick tutorial for remote producers should enable you to bring guest presenters into vMix via vMix Call and give you the ability to talk to them, and give them the ability to talk to you, without the audience hearing. Then, when the callers go live, the bus will automatically switch and the audience will hear them but they will not hear what's going on outside of the live show.
by Shawn Lam | The Blackmagic Design Television Studio ATEM HD8 ($2,995) and HD8 ISO ($3,995) are all-in-one HD video switcher/broadcast control panels. On their own they are very capable HD video switchers suitable for studio installations and remote productions. The magic with these switchers is that when paired with other supported Blackmagic gear, they can unlock unique production workflow solutions that are easy to implement and go well beyond what you would expect a desktop video switcher to be able to do on its own.
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Posted 26 Jun 2023
by Derek Nickell | Teradek's IP Video Product Manager Derek Nickell as he gives an in-depth overview of Prism Flex's powerful streaming capabilities with Core-Teradek's cloud video management platform. Don't miss this discussion on how to reliably send low-latency 4K HDR point-to-point streams, how to enable network bonding and multi-destination streaming, the types of servers Core provides, and more.
by Shawn Lam | Blackmagic has set a new standard for an affordable and professional all-in-one HD video switcher, and the biggest consideration is which model fits your workflows.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 28 Sep 2022
by Michelle MacGregor | Are you curious as to what the AWS EC2 server is all about and what it can do for you? Let's say that your current computer setup is subpar or perhaps you need a second unit for remote production using vMix. The EC2 is a viable answer.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | In this short tutorial I'll give you an overview on Vimeo's built-in Editor tool. This feature from Vimeo allows users to give past videos a touch-up with the ability to edit, trim, and reinvent your videos.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Clear Online Video's Stjepan Alaupovic explains how to use Adobe Premiere Pro's Auto-Ducking feature to streamline the process of balancing background music with dialogue in your edited videos.
by Jan Ozer | In this Premiere Pro-based remote production tutorial, Streaming Learning Center's Jan Ozer explains how to fix backlit webcam videos when editing interviews with remote guests.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 13 Jun 2022
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Clear Online Video's Stjepan Alaupovic outlines the real-time, cloud-based review features of Adobe's recently acquired Frame.io for collaborative video teams and their clients, and explains how to use them effectively with Adobe Premiere Pro.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Clear Online Video's Stjepan Alaupovic explains how to use Vimeo Showcase to deliver a collection of videos to any audience--a great way to present a group of videos as a branded experience.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | In this quick tutorial, Stjepan Alaupovic explains how to make embeddable and shareable GIFs from your client videos using Vimeo's new GIF creation feature.
by Jan Ozer | In this tutorial, I'll show you how to publish HDR videos from your iPhone to YouTube, with an intermediate step through Adobe Premiere Pro.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 28 Mar 2022
by Shawn Lam | Blackmagic Design calls its PxP feature SuperSource and it used to only be available on their highest-end switchers, the ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K, ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K, and ATEM Constellation 8K. While much of the workflow is the same as we will discuss here, in this tutorial, we will be discussing SuperSource on the newest and more budget friendly ATEM Mini Extreme and ATEM Mini Extreme ISO video switchers.
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- by Shawn Lam -
Posted 08 Mar 2022
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial will walk you through setting up and producing a simple live event with easylive.io.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 26 Jan 2022
by Jan Ozer | In a recent survey, two-thirds of respondents said they weren't using per-title encoding, possibly because of the general perception that its challenges outweigh its benefits. In this tutorial, I'll demonstrate how simple it is to produce per-title output using AWS Elemental's Automated ABR (adaptive bitrate) function.
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Posted 27 Dec 2021
by Jan Ozer | There are many cloud-based editing solutions available, nearly too many to count. Who should consider using them and why? How can you tell them apart? That's what I'll cover in this article.
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Posted 11 Nov 2021
by Jan Ozer | In this article, I'll detail how to plan, configure, and produce a live event using Roland's two-input HDMI mixer, the V-O2HD MK II. I'll cover the high-level planning and execution issues generically, but show configuration options using the V-02HD.
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Posted 10 Nov 2021
by Jan Ozer | Streaming Learning Center's Jan Ozer explores the dazzling new Speech-to-Text feature in Adobe Premiere Pro, a powerful new tool that makes it remarkably quick and painless to create accurate transcriptions and burned-in or exported captions for your videos.
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Posted 24 Jul 2021
PianoGroove Founder Hayden Hill creates online jazz piano school and community
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Posted 20 Jul 2021
by Streaming Media Editorial Staff | Emmy Award-winning producer Ben Ratner discusses I/O interfaces and recording devices used effectively in podcast production in this clip from his podcasting tutorial at Streaming Media East Connect 2021.
VFX Savants "Hashi" and "Seth" Break Down Popular Visual Effects Shots for Artists
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Posted 25 May 2021
by Jan Ozer | I produce most of my live training with a webcam because the quality delta between a webcam and other options is negligible when presented in postage-stamp-sized videos. But what setup should you use for a really important conference or a call that will be distributed to many viewers live or on demand? That's where things get interesting.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 19 May 2021
by Jan Ozer | Your guide to the best gear, strategies, and techniques for creating video lessons for work or school
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 14 Apr 2021
by Jan Ozer | This article will discuss how to "go manual" with a professional camcorder and DSLR. This means how to set shutter speed, gain, aperture for the camcorder, and shutter speed, aperture, and ISO for the DSLR. In both cases, your guiding light will be zebra stripes, so I'll describe what they are, how they work, and how you can use them to achieve accurate exposure.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 29 Mar 2021
by Anthony Burokas | If you want to maximize your reach without overtaxing your gear, then utilizing some cloud technologies to send your one upload to multiple destinations can multiply the reach of your content.
by Jan Ozer | If you want to produce high-quality audio to go along with your video, you need to know how to connect a microphone or soundboard to your camcorder. This tutorial will show you, first for a traditional camcorder with XLR connectors and then for a DSLR with a 1/8" jack.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 03 Mar 2021
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Vimeo Record is a screen and a webcam recorder that allows users to share video messages straight from a browser. This tutorial shows how to use Vimeo Record to make remote communication as quick and easy as it is in person.
by Marc Franklin | The shift from live-switching to live-switched streaming since the pandemic started has required me to adjust my workflow to meet my clients' current demands in the most cost-efficient manner possible. In this tutorial, I'll discuss the adjustments I've made, explaining how to adapt the gear you have—with one additional minor purchase—rather than having to invest in a whole new streaming switcher.
Recreate the Legendary Protective Force Field Shield From Dune; VFX Tutorial Walks Viewers Through Process Using Tools from Red Giant in Adobe After Effects
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Posted 16 Dec 2020
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Clear Online Video's Stjepan Alaupovic provides an overview of Vimeo Create, a new mobile and desktop video production tool that enables users to create high-impact short-form videos for for distribution on social media.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Clear Online Video's Stjepan Alaupovic explores a handy new feature in Adobe Premiere Pro that leverages machine learning and AI technology to automatically detect cut points and scene changes from your original video.
Wirecast Pro delivers consistent high-quality video, easy operation, and concurrent streaming to multiple web and social media sites
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Posted 22 Jul 2020
by Anthony Burokas | With social distancing making in-person live production difficult-to-impossible, Anthony Burokas demonstrates how to produce a professional live show using multiple remote video feeds using vMix Call.
NDI® and a range of software-defined visual storytelling tools offered for free to all
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Posted 02 Apr 2020
Here are tools included in your Creative Cloud subscription to make it easier to connect with colleagues and customers
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Posted 01 Apr 2020
by Jan Ozer | If you've been looking for a simple and efficient way to shoot and edit video on your phone or tablet, Rush definitely fills the bill. If you're looking to start on your phone or tablet and finish up on your workstation, Rush can't be beat.
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Posted 18 Feb 2020
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Clear Online Video's Stjepan Alaupovic discusses key new developments of Adobe Stock, including an innovative reference image feature added to the search functionality.
by Paul Schmutzler | Paul Schmutzler demonstrated keying, cloning, and more using Red Giant's VFX Suite as an Adobe After Effects plugin.
by Jan Ozer | With a small piece of hardware and the right service, streaming to Facebook Live is a cinch. Here's a step-by-step guide that makes the whole process easy.
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Posted 25 Jun 2019
by Paul Schmutzler | Paul Schmutzler demonstrates how to add nighttime drama and excitement to mundane-looking daytime shots by applying and customizing effects found in Adobe Premiere Pro and BorisFX Continuum 2019.
by Jan Ozer | If you missed the last few upgrades to Wirecast, Telestream's popular Windows/Mac multicam live video production and streaming platform, you've missed a lot, as Wirecast has gained significant functionality while retaining its high degree of usability.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 21 May 2019
by Paul Schmutzler | Paul Schmutzler explains how you can take advantage of the cost and bandwidth savings of HEVC in your livestreams with the Teradek VidiU Go.
by Paul Schmutzler | Paul Schmutzler demonstrates how to stream to multiple social platforms simultaneously with the Teradek VidiU Go.
by Paul Schmutzler | Paul Schmutzler demonstrates how to deliver a solid stream from any location with the Teradek VidiU Go.
by Shawn Lam | Last year, I wrote about some of the new interactivity features that I was starting to incorporate in my webcasts on the IBM platform. In this article, I'm going to discuss ongoing issues and opportunities with the polls and registration gate, plus two new features: slides and captions.
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Posted 22 Apr 2019
by Jan Ozer | Data-driven title templates deployed in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019 are a powerful tool that will help most editors in some small ways and some editors, particularly those who produce a lot of data-driven graphics, in very big ways. In this tutorial, you'll learn what data-driven templates are, where to find some, and how to apply and customize them.
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Posted 15 Apr 2019
by Paul Schmutzler | This tutorial walks viewers through a number of cool new effects, transitions, and text animation tools in Red Giant's omnibus plugin package, and shows how to navigate and customize the preset options available with each effect.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | We recently ran into a situation where we were asked to capture a company's booth at a large industry tradeshow. At the last minute, the client asked us to create daily highlight reels featuring interviews, product demos, and customer testimonials from each day. Here are a few tips that helped us speed up the post process.
by Paul Schmutzler | Whether you want to rack-mount a unit in a studio or tuck it under a lectern, or you need multi-destination simultaneous streaming, the Monarch LCS from Matrox is a robust, flexible, and simple streaming appliance suitable for any application.
by Paul Schmutzler | In this tutorial I'll do a walkthrough of three of the new features in Premiere Pro CC 2019's Essential Graphics panel.
by Jan Ozer | The three audio problem areas I'll tackle in this entry-level tutorial are as follows: removing transient noises like pops and clicks, cleaning up pervasive background noises, punching up weak-sounding audio.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 02 Jan 2019
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Clear Online Video's Stjepan Alaupovic discusses new YouTube export options in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Clear Online Video's Stjepan Alaupovic walks users through Selective Color in the updated Lumetri color panel in Premiere Pro CC 2019.
by Jan Ozer | It's never a good sign when the first thing you do after watching the footage you just shot is to buy another piece of audio/video gear.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 13 Nov 2018
by Shawn Lam | In Part 1 of this 2-part series, Shawn Lam introduces the V-60HD and discusses its compact size, versatility, and AUX outputs.
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Posted 05 Oct 2018
by Shawn Lam | In Part 2 of this 2-part series, Shawn Lam discusses two key features of the V-60HD: Smart Tally and Auto Mixing.
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Posted 05 Oct 2018
by Steve Nathans-Kelly | In this tutorial we'll look at two effects from NewBlue Essentials as the first installment in a series on the NewBlueFX TotalFX plug-ins package.
by Steve Nathans-Kelly | This tutorial looks at two key features of the Adobe Premiere Pro Project Manager that make current projects easier to collaborate on and older projects easier to reopen and revise.
by Steve Nathans-Kelly | This tutorial demonstrates how to use Premiere Pro CC's Essential Sound Panel to automate the audio-ducking process in video projects that combine dialogue with underlying music tracks, speeding the process and potentially smoothing the mix as well.
by Paul Schmutzler | Paul Schmutzler demos the new Camera Control interface in Wirecast 9 in conjunction with PTZOptics remote cameras in live-switched worship streaming production.
by Paul Schmutzler | This article continues our series of reviews of alternative nonlinear editors from the perspective of a longtime Premiere Pro editor with a look at HitFilm Pro from FXhome.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Clear Online Video's Stjepan Alaupovic walks demonstrates how to use the new gradient tools in the Premiere Pro CC 2018 Essential Graphics panel.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | This tutorial will demonstrate an advanced method of adding a slider or jib effect to timelapse footage in Adobe After Effects CC 2014.
by Streaming Media Editorial Staff | LiveU Professional Services Engineer Sebastian Alvarez-Ring delivers a tutorial on cloud-based live titling with the LiveU Solo at Streaming Media East.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Clear Online Video's Stjepan Alaupovic demos the new shot matching tools in Adobe Premiere Pro's Color panel.
by Paul Schmutzler | In this tutorial I'll look at two new cameras from Blackmagic Design: the URSA Broadcast, a 4K camera; and the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K, which is an update to the previous URSA Mini 4.6K.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Here are some tips to help you quickly create videos that are tailored for Instagram.
by Jan Ozer | At NAB 2018, I shot 13 video interviews using my new iPhone X. In this article, I'll detail the ancillary gear that I used, and discuss the production and artistic lessons that I learned.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 01 May 2018
by Paul Schmutzler | If you're producing live events at sports venues, house of worship, or any other multi-camera shoots, the Gear 230 gives you all the features and capabilities you'll need to land jobs and satisfy your clients.
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial demonstrates how to publish a single video to multiple social media and other websites from Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Media Encoder.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 21 Mar 2018
RE:Match takes intuitive color matching to a whole new level by addressing common color problems when using multiple shots and/or multiple cameras
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Posted 07 Feb 2018
by Stjepan Alaupovic | This tutorial will give you a few practical tips on collaboration when working with Adobe Premiere Pro and Vimeo.
by Jan Ozer | Jan Ozer explores the new titling tools in Premiere Pro CC 2018, and explains how to create titles from scratch and work with title templates provided in Premiere Pro and imported from Adobe After Effects via the new Essential Graphics panel.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 17 Jan 2018
by Stjepan Alaupovic | This tutorial will take a look at how to add clickable watermarks, links, and calls-to-action to the Vimeo platform.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | This tutorial will take a look at how we can add clickable calls-to-action to the YouTube platform.
by Paul Schmutzler | In this tutorial, I'll show you how to use the Essential Graphics panel that is now built into Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, which now features the ability to download and install either paid or free motion graphics templates.
by Paul Schmutzler | PTZOptics cameras with built-in NDI support paired with the NewTek TriCaster TC1 can help you take your live-switched sports streaming work to the next level.
by Anthony Burokas | This tutorial will look at online previewing and reviewing client videos with Frame.io through the lens of a recent 29-video series my studio produced with myself, a remotely located editor, and a client reviewing the videos in development.
by Paul Schmutzler | This tutorial runs through some of the highlights from the new Red Giant Universe 2.1 plug-in package of effects and filters, working in After Effects because that's where so much ambitious title work happens.
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial details how to stream video conferences using the new Rendezvous feature introduced in Telestream Wirecast 8.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 27 Sep 2017
by Anthony Burokas | The Atomos Shogun Flame has a great feature set for my DSLR-based videography, giving me many features and capabilities that my DSLR simply does not have, but which make shooting, viewing, assessing, recording, and editing, easier and better.
by Paul Schmutzler | The NewTek TriCaster TC1 has sports written all over it, featuring 4K, 60p, and built-in instant replay, all designed to give producers the latest and greatest live production tech in a compact package.
by Paul Schmutzler | In this quick tutorial I'll introduce you to the new Solo Cam app for iDevices, which makes going live with the LiveU Solo more portable and flexible than ever.
by Mike Downey | Mike Downey demonstrates how to post-produce your multicam content quickly and efficiently using Grass Valley EDIUS Pro 8 on Wirecast Gear.
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Posted 25 Jul 2017
by Paul Schmutzler | Paul Schmutzler demos and discusses the first-ever Mac version of proDAD's popular and powerful Mercalli stabilization solution.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Titler Pro 5 is a time-saving tool that produces some stunning results, with a vast array of templates and pre-built animations that can add a lot to your videos.
by Paul Schmutzler | Paul Schmutzler demonstrates quick and easy one-touch streaming to YouTube Live with the LiveU Solo.
by Jan Ozer | Over the course of this three-part tutorial series, we'll show you how to deliver Dolby Audio via HLS and play it back on any audio endpoint, including device speakers, headphones, or external sound systems via AirPlay or HDMI.
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Posted 16 Feb 2017
by Jan Ozer | Camtasia remains an indispensable tool for screencam producers. As an editor, it's ideal for beginners and even pros seeking to quickly produce simpler, business-oriented features that benefit from Camtasia's attention-grabbing effects.
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Posted 13 Feb 2017
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Clear Online Video's Stjepan Alaupovic provides tips on how to increase audience engagement through streaming to social media from your DJI Phantom drone.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | The Aero Drone LaunchPad provides filmmakers and pilots with a stable, portable platform for many popular industry drones for use in the field.
Designed for users already familiar with DaVinci Resolve, this tutorial series is a perfect add-on to Mixing Light's Resolve 12 Insights and Resolve 12 Deep Insights courses
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Posted 04 Jan 2017
by Shawn Lam | Imagine the possibilities if you could get multicamera results from a single camera that you never need to touch. You don't need to imagine any longer: With vMix, you can get a single 4K video camera to act as multiple virtual HD video cameras.
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Posted 04 Jan 2017
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Clear Online Video's Stjepan Alaupovic explains how to systemize your media wrangling and backup using Red Giant's Offload app.
by Paul Schmutzler | Combining the versatility of a ton of I/O ports and file format support, along with the security of an embedded OS and user-friendly hardware controls, the Grass Valley T2 provides you with a recipe for success.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | This tutorial demonstrates how to streamline clip length adjustments in Adobe Premiere Pro CC using the handy Rate Stretch tool.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | This tutorial will demonstrate how to use the Red Giant Instant 4K plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects to upgrade your 1080p footage in 4K projects.
by Steve Hullfish | Art of the Cut author Steve Hullfish demos how to use axle Starter for media management and metadata-enhanced proxy screening with Avid NEXIS | PRO.
by Steve Hullfish | Art of the Cut's Steve Hullfish explains how to customize your keyboard and keyboard shortcuts for smooth and streamlined editing in Avid Media Composer.
by Jan Ozer | The Matrox Monarch LCS is an inexpensive dual-input lecture capture solution with two output channels that can be independently set for recording and/or streaming.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 04 Oct 2016
by Stjepan Alaupovic | This tutorial demonstrates how to create the dreamlike infrared effect commonly used in horror films, science and military shows, thermal imaging, and even medical videos by following a few simple steps in Adobe After Effects.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | This tutorial demonstrates how to create vibrant timelapses using high-resolution images captured with DSLRs, and edited and exported with Adobe Bridge, Camera Raw, and Photoshop.
by Paul Schmutzler | Here we demonstrate Frame.io and Wipster, two new services that enable client review of video projects in progress through direct integration with Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder.
by Jan Ozer | If you frequently produce live or on-demand videos for social media sites, Livestream Mevo can help you produce more polished and engaging videos. While there are some rough edges in version 1.0, and there is a learning curve for operation, Mevo is an essential tool for any organization seeking to leverage the power of video in its social media marketing.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 06 Sep 2016
by Paul Schmutzler | Paul Schmutzler demonstrates key animation features in the new Red Giant Universe effects and transitions suite.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | While iPads may not be on the cutting edge of tech circles these days, the iPad is still a valuable video production tool. Here are five ways that we use the iPad in video shoots.
by Paul Schmutzler | This video tutorial provides a walkthrough of the PhotoMotion Speed and PhotoMotion Pro animation and 3D plug-ins for Adobe After Effects.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Clear Online Video's Stjepan Alaupovic demonstrates how to spotlight text in your projects using animated lighting effects with this simple technique in Adobe After Effects CC 2015.
by Tim Siglin | The production studio in your pocket—also known as your smartphone or tablet—has a pretty good camera, cellular data or Wi-Fi connectivity, and maybe even external microphone input and HDMI output connectors. This article will describe two different categories of live streaming from mobile devices: self-contained streaming and multidevice synchronized streaming.
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Posted 22 Jun 2016
by Stjepan Alaupovic | The wiggle effect is a common look that editors use to enhance and add some randomness to a logo, text, or graphics. This tutorial demonstrates two quick ways to accomplish this look.
by Steve Hullfish | The Avid NEXIS | PRO has all the features that Avid's big NEXIS shared storage solutions have, but scaled down for producers with smaller shops but the same need for reliability and sharing functionality that makes NEXIS popular with bigger studios.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | This tutorial demonstrates a nice way to highlight key words, titles, logos, and lower-thirds within your video graphics using a simple workflow in After Effects CC.
by Paul Schmutzler | Pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera systems are now hitting a sort of renaissance for event videography, especially in live concert, government, and worship settings. This tutorial looks at how to use a PTZ-based workflow to pull off a multicam live-switched stream with a single operator at the controls.
by Paul Schmutzler | This tutorial will demonstrate how, with just a few PTZOptics cameras and a NewTek TriCaster Mini, you can get your live event onto the internet with ease.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | This tutorial demonstrates Adobe Audition's Remix feature, which allows you to shorten the length of a music track to match the duration of your video edit.
by Steve Nathans-Kelly | Here's a look at how the Epiphan Pearl Production Switcher performed under pressure on live-switched keynotes at the Computers in Libraries 2016 conference in Washington, DC.
by Paul Schmutzler | In this tutorial we'll look at BorisFX Continuum Complete 10 (BCC 10), the latest version of Boris's popular collection of professional plug-ins from BorisFX
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial demonstrates how to boost your streaming throughput by sharing signals from up to four iPhones with the Teradek VidiU Pro via ShareLink
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Posted 05 Mar 2016
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Instagram is quickly emerging as one of the top social media video platforms in online video, and "Instagram looks" have become instantly recognizable to social media users. In this short tutorial, I'll demonstrate how you can achieve some of these stylized filtered looks in your videos by using gradients in Adobe After Effects.
by Jan Ozer | One of the most commonly reported issues Adobe Premiere Pro editors experience when working with footage captured using iPhones, screencam tools, Wirecast, and Skype is a loss of A/V sync on clips that played fine outside Premiere Pro. Here is a simple fix using a freeware tool called HandBrake that will re-sync your audio so you're ready to edit.
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Posted 16 Feb 2016
Topping the list of new features in PluralEyes 4.0 is the ability to sync with PluralEyes directly in Premiere Pro, without having to leave the host app, Smart Start capabilities, automatic drift correction, vertical track scaling, integration with Red Giant Offload, and more simplicity and automation than ever before
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Posted 10 Feb 2016
by Steve Nathans-Kelly | For those instances where you're tasked with integrating vertical source footage into your projects, in this Premiere Pro tutorial, I'll show you how to make the video less jarring and more watchable, and create presets from the positioning, scaling, and blurring adjustments you make to each clip so that the next time you're editing on deadline, and someone dumps a vertical clip in your lap, you can incorporate it smoothly into your timeline quickly without having to start from scratch.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | In this tutorial we'll explore how you can use Adobe Photoshop to apply a customized black-and-white filter to your footage to created a stylized effect. Although Photoshop isn't a video-first tool, it does offer some nice features that aren't available in Premiere Pro or After Effects.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | In this tutorial we'll look at using shape layers to create, customize, and animate lower-third graphics with Adobe After Effects CC 2015.
by Paul Schmutzler | Premiere Pro CC has harnessed the power of multitouch gestures for a variety of editing functions. Let's look at some of the ways you can be a more efficient editor with multitouch.
Poser Pro 11 turns a sophisticated, fully featured character animation system into a must-have productivity tool for illustrators, design houses, game developers, and more
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Posted 02 Dec 2015
by Jan Ozer | If you're looking for a portable and affordable way to add live streaming capabilities to one or more computers, the Wirecast AV.io bundle is a great option.
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Posted 28 Sep 2015
New one-touch solution allows users to capture and stream video content without a computer to a USB hard drive or SD card up to 64 GB
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Posted 16 Sep 2015
by Jan Ozer | Jan Ozer demonstrates how even the most non-technical user can pull off a live-switched stream with the Epiphan Pearl streaming appliance.
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Posted 15 Sep 2015
by Paul Schmutzler | In the new worship video workflow from Datavideo described in this article and video tutorial, with just three products, you can switch up to four HD cameras and stream to your favorite CDN, while simultaneously recording an MP4 file to a USB thumb drive or external hard drive--all for around $3,000.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | If you're already a monthly paying Creative Cloud member on a complete or single-app plan, you have access to the Adobe Typekit, a full library of fonts that you can download and sync to use with your Adobe applications. In this tutorial, I'll demonstrate how to use it with Adobe Premiere Pro.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Often as video editors, we're tasked with adding motion and life to the logos of our clients we are working with. This tutorial is going to show you a cool approach to inspire some ideas for your next project.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | I'm a big fan of Camera Raw because of its simple time-saving features. In this tutorial, I'll demonstrate how to enhance some GoPro footage with color and lens-distortion issues.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | This tutorial will describe a fog effect you can create to add some drama to your footage or alter the weather of your shot.
by Jan Ozer | With Adobe Premiere Clip, you can shoot your video with your iPhone or iPad, perform edits on that iDevice using Premiere Clip, then transfer the video and the project to the Creative Cloud and bring it into Adobe Premiere Pro on your workstation for finalization. Here's how.
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Posted 03 Aug 2015
by Stjepan Alaupovic | With the new Time Tuner feature in Premiere Pro, Adobe now makes it easy to adjust the length of a video to fit a specific requirement by adding or removing frames at scene changes, audio passages, and during periods of low visual activity.
by Jan Ozer | Tested on a recent live concert shoot and stream at Galax, Virginia's historic Rex Theater, the Teradek VidiU Mini and Ustream provided quick-and-easy setup, and nearly problem-free performance.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 27 Jul 2015
by Jan Ozer | In some scenes, particularly those with the static background, Adobe Premiere Pro CC's new Morph Cut transition will seamlessly eliminate jump cuts from your edit, but you may have to experiment to get there. This tutorial demonstrates how. Every editor who works with interviews will find this a great new tool that will make their footage look better and possibly eliminate the need to re-shoot.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 20 Jul 2015
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Adobe Stock is a massive, high-resolution stock photo, illustration, and vector library that allows for easy integration with Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, and other Adobe programs. In this tutorial we'll explore how Adobe Stock can work with Adobe Premiere Pro in our video projects.
by Jan Ozer | I perform three basic types of activities on my workstations: editing, encoding, and file analysis. With the Z840 in-house, I benchmarked performance in all three activities, comparing the results to my aging workhorse, the Z800. This 3-part article will present the results, starting with the editing tests.
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Posted 30 Jun 2015
by Jan Ozer | The new Lumetri Color panel makes it simple to correct your footage and then creatively control the color with preset looks or your own adjustments. It's one of the best new additions in the Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2015 update.
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Posted 16 Jun 2015
by Jan Ozer | If you have Camtasia for Mac 2.9 or later, a Mac running OS 10.10 or later, and an iOS device running 8.0 and later with a Lighting connector, you can record screencams of operations on your iOS device. This tutorial will show you how.
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Posted 18 May 2015
by Paul Schmutzler | In this tutorial we'll look at the newly updated slideshow production capabilities in Adobe Lightroom 6--also known as Lightroom CC, depending on whether you buy it standalone or whether you download it as part of your Creative Cloud subscription service.
by Jan Ozer | The Teradek Live:Air accepts multiple streams from different sources, and enables you mix an event, then send it to Livestream, Ustream, or any RTMP-compatible server, using only your iPad.
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Posted 11 May 2015
by Stjepan Alaupovic | For many of us who are creating business and branded videos, what a viewer does after watching our video is an essential part in our sales and marketing strategies. This tutorial demonstrates how to create a clickable call to action within our videos using Vimeo Plus or Vimeo PRO. The purpose of a marketing call to action is to provoke an immediate response from our audience.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Gradients are a popular effect used in both broadcast and online video. You can use them to isolate something in your image, or add some style to your graphics and videos. This tutorial will demonstrate how to create and apply gradients in After Effects CC 2014.
by Jan Ozer | vMix GO is an affordable, portable, SDI-based live production and recording solution that showcases the vMix 4K live production software, which, in my view, is probably the best software in the space that you've never heard of, though it is Windows-only.
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Posted 06 Apr 2015
by Paul Schmutzler | Here's a quick tutorial to show you how to get started with the new, simplified Colorista interface and quickly apply some interesting grades to create new looks in your clips.
by Jan Ozer | Here's a look at the greenscreen and virtual set capabilities of the NewTek TriCaster Mini, which make it look like you spent a fortune on your production, while costing a fraction of what you'd spend if you built out a studio, bought multiple cameras, and hired operators to use them.
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Posted 23 Mar 2015
by Stjepan Alaupovic | This tutorial demonstrates a versatile and flexible technique that will match animations between layers you choose to connect to enhance, simplify, and accelerate your animation process.
by Jan Ozer | In this tutorial, Jan Ozer demonstrates how the NewTek TriCaster Mini delivers portable, affordable, and full-featured live production to producers using HDMI cameras.
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Posted 16 Feb 2015
by Shawn Lam | Whether you need to connect multiple workstations together with shared storage or multiple storage devices to a single workstation, the ProMAX Platform Portable series has you covered.
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Posted 12 Feb 2015
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial will explore the capabilities of vMix GO, an affordable, highly functional, and easy-to-use live production system.
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Posted 22 Jan 2015
by Jan Ozer | Epiphan Pearl ($4,875 list) is a small, dual-input, touchscreen-driven video recording and streaming device for lecture or presentation capture. This tutorial details how to stream and capture a presentation with Pearl.
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Posted 06 Jan 2015
by Philip Hinkle | The new version of proDAD's popular video stabilization solution, Mercalli V4 SAL + works really well, and has grown into more than just a stabilizer, adding CMOS correction to remove the jello, wobble, and skew distortions caused by modern CMOS sensor cameras. Essentially it is two products in one.
by Anthony Burokas | This article is designed to help you avoid some of the many pitfalls that you can fall into when doing audio mixing for live production.
by Paul Schmutzler | How to use the Ambience Match natural sound-matching feature in iZotope RX4 Advanced to fix uneven ambient audio across multiple clips and scenes, using examples from Jason Prisk's new indie film, Crimes and Mister Meanors.
New version of Telestream's screencasting and video editing software for Mac, ScreenFlow 5.0 adds several new features including direct recording from iOS devices, enhanced ease of use, improved media management, and new publishing capabilities
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Posted 28 Oct 2014
by Stjepan Alaupovic | This tutorial will show you how to create jib/slider movement by using 2K footage in your 1080p Adobe Premiere Pro CC project.
by Paul Schmutzler | In this walkthrough of the latest version of iZotope's powerful audio repair tool, RX4 Advanced, we'll explore the RX4 interface and workflow, and use some of its key capabilities to clean up some persistent hum as it effects both dialogue and music.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | In this tutorial, we explore how to add depth and visual interest to your videos by applying 3D properties in Adobe After Effects and leveraging the additional pixel real estate in 4K footage used for 1080p HD projects.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | While there are many built-in transitions available within Adobe After Affects and Premiere Pro, there may come a time where you want to organically create something to switch from one piece of video to another. This tutorial will demonstrate 3 ways to do this in After Effects.
RE:Match for Vegas Pro supports many more features, settings and options than those available with Vegas Pro's built-in Color Match.
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Posted 17 Sep 2014
by Stjepan Alaupovic | While animating a client's logo can be a time-consuming process, it adds more production value and life to your video projects. This tutorial will demonstrate how to create dynamic logo animations using Adobe After Effects CC and Adobe Illustrator.
by Shawn Lam | Some video switchers have built-in scan converters for converting VGA signals to an internal standard that you can use in your live production workflow. If you don't have that, then you're going to need a converter like the Grass Valley ADVC-G1 that can convert that VGA to your output. In this tutorial we'll explore how the ADVC-G1 works and how you can incorporate it into your workflow.
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Posted 02 Sep 2014
by Stjepan Alaupovic | Here's a look at 15 keyboard shortcuts that will enhance the efficiency of your After Effects workflow.
Dashwood Smooth Skin can automatically track and apply virtual makeup to faces in a scene without any keyframing or interruption to the background
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Posted 12 Aug 2014
by Stjepan Alaupovic | This tutorial will show you a quick way to create an animated lens flare effect that can enhance your transitions, lower-thirds, and more using Adobe After Effects CC 2014.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | This tutorial explores how to add another dimension to your text and titles using some basic 3D capabilities in Adobe After Effects.
by Shawn Lam | In this tutorial we'll explore the robust audio and video mixing, switching, and live-delivery feature set of Roland's versatile next-generation 4-input VR-3EX, HDMI-capable A/V mixer.
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Posted 17 Jul 2014
by Stjepan Alaupovic | By using adjustment layers in Adobe After Effects, you can easily create a variety of looks for your videos and share and compare them with clients
by Shawn Lam | Shawn Lam guides readers/viewers through a simple, powerful, and versatile live-switched production and streaming workflow with Roland's VR-50HD all-in-one multi-format AV mixer.
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Posted 24 Jun 2014
by Paul Schmutzler | A key concern for any producer is to ensure that the work you produce will play back on as many platforms (online, mobile, broadcast) as possible. Until recently, delivering content in digital cinema environments was the exclusive province of high-end facilities with specialized equipment. But with the release of Adobe Media Encoder CC 2014 and its Wraptor DCP plug-in, DCP has become just another export option, putting digital cinema delivery well within the reach of any Adobe CC user. Here's how you can add it to your offerings when your clients or projects demand it.
by Jan Ozer | New After Effects features include additional keying effects, Kuler integration, and the ability to create live text templates and to share masks with Premiere Pro; Photoshop gets more powerful Smart Objects, Improved Layer Comps and Content-Aware technology, Blur Gallery motion effects, and a Focus Mask
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Posted 18 Jun 2014
Canon's new educational resources include an XA25/XA20 camcorder video tutorial series and an easy-to-use Field of View Comparator tool
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Posted 27 May 2014
by Steve Hullfish | This tutorial demonstrates how to leverage Avid's powerful and efficient color correction by working in Color Correction mode, which allows you quick access to its color grading features but keeps them out of the way while you're editing.
by Jan Ozer | In this tutorial, we'll demonstrate how to use the Teradek StreamReader plug-in to stream directly to Telestream Wirecast and NewTek TriCaster.
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Posted 06 May 2014
by Stjepan Alaupovic | This tutorial demonstrates how to use an After Effects alpha matte to make your video "shine through" your text.
by Stjepan Alaupovic | While After Effects may be daunting for some Premiere Pro editors, here is an easy-to-follow workflow that can enliven your text and titles with pre-built animations found in Adobe Bridge, applied in a few simple steps in After Effects, and imported directly into your Premiere Pro timeline.
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial provides a quick overview of how to mix multiple cameras, graphic overlays, and other media in the new version of Livestream Studio, as well as how to record isolated video program feeds, and configure your stream and send it out via Livestream or other RTMP-compatible streaming providers.
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Posted 02 Apr 2014
by Jan Ozer | Today Adobe announced updates to all Creative Cloud video apps that will debut at NAB. Here are details on the updates, plus a video tutorial on four key new features in Premiere Pro CC: Master Clips, Live Text, Masking and Tracking, and new 4K format support.
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Posted 02 Apr 2014
by Mark Alamares | Looking for practical, hands-on advice on to how to create a cost-effective, portable, multi-camera streaming system that you can use even when on location with limited internet and power options? Here, Mobeon's Mark Alamares describes a range of solutions that can bring greater agility and portability to your live streaming kit at a manageable cost.
by Mike Downey | Here's a look inside EDIUS Pro 7's MultiCam Mode, exploring how it streamlines editing up to 16 cameras, and leaves plenty of room for adjustments and tweaks after you make your initial cuts.
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Posted 26 Mar 2014
by Stjepan Alaupovic | iShowU, a Mac-based screencam app from ShinyWhiteBox.com, is quick, easy-to-use, and inexpensive; here's a look at how to use it to produce pro screencams that you can import into Adobe Premiere Pro CC to integrate into your video projects.
by Jan Ozer | Livestream Studio HD51, the latest production switcher from Livestream, adds HDMI as an available input, and packs several key features recently added to Livestream's Studio software including PiP and the ability to input remote desktops from other Windows computers and live Livestream feeds as video sources.
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Posted 19 Mar 2014
by Mike Downey | One of the great things about Grass Valley EDIUS 7 is its ability to take footage in multiple codecs and frame rates, place them on the same timeline, and edit and play them in real time. In this tutorial, we'll explore how to leverage this feature in your projects.
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Posted 11 Mar 2014
by Stjepan Alaupovic | In this tutorial, we'll look at how to create screencams with TechSmith Camtasia, and then import them into Adobe Premiere Pro to incorporate them into your existing Premiere Pro projects to create professional-quality instructional videos that seamlessly combine screencams and HD footage.
Data Pop Free offers four eye-catching title options: Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Ring Chart and Number Chart. All are highly customizable, giving users options such as graph colors, graph size, graph position, text colors, text styles, background colors and background opacity, depending on the choice of template
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Posted 05 Mar 2014
by Jan Ozer | Here are three quick tips that will streamline your titling workflow in Premiere Pro when you create styles you like and want to use them consistently without reinventing them each time.
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Posted 04 Mar 2014
by Glen Elliott | In our first tutorial on the recently released FCP 10.1, we look at the new Libraries feature, which enhances project and media organization and eases the adjustment for editors transitioning from FCP 7.
by Paul Schmutzler | G-Tech's G-Dock ev with Thunderbolt delivers high-performance portable, expandable RAID storage tailor-made for the video production market, and accessorizes well with MacBook Pros, iMacs, and other Thunderbolt-compatible systems.
by Jan Ozer | Squeeze offers great single- and multiple-file encoding performance, excellent quality, and a range of features that other encoders in its class simply can't match. Here's a look at how Squeeze works and how to leverage some of its key features.
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Posted 19 Feb 2014
Created exclusively for use with Final Cut Pro X, Horizon Fixer is the solution for replicating a beautiful horizon in post without the fear of it appearing crooked or unnatural
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Posted 18 Feb 2014
by Jan Ozer | We've all had the misfortune of recording clipped, distorted audio from a signal that's too hot, resulting in time-consuming retakes or total disaster if the audio is from a live event. The Declip feature in iZotope RX3 can reduce that disaster to a quick and easy fix.
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Posted 18 Feb 2014
by Jan Ozer | This video tutorial demonstrates how to restore muffled sections of spoken audio using the Multiband Compressor in Adobe Premiere Pro CC or Adobe Audition.
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Posted 28 Jan 2014
by Jan Ozer | This video tutorial demonstrates how to use and leverage 3 key new features in Adobe Media Encoder CC: Lumetri Looks support, and image, text, and timecode overlay.
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Posted 16 Jan 2014
by Jan Ozer | StreamVu is a simple, inexpensive and well-featured service, and Matrox Monarch HD is the only hardware encoder that can produce one stream for live distribution and the other for archiving. In combination, they make an ideal solution for your live and on-demand video production requirements.
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Posted 06 Jan 2014
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial demonstrates how to apply an effect to a portion of a video image while leaving the rest of the clip untouched, and how to track that portion of the image throughout the duration of the clip, using the Track Matte effect in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
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Posted 26 Dec 2013
by Jan Ozer | With Wirecast 5, Telestream has significantly improved usability with a redesigned interface, beneficially expanded the product's input capabilities, and upgraded the product's plumbing with features like x.264 encoding and HD-SDI output via Blackmagic Design Intensity or DeckLink cards. Learn more in this video tutorial that guides you through the new release.
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Posted 17 Dec 2013
by Paul Schmutzler | Recent upgrades to Adobe CC make it easy to apply graded looks in Adobe Premiere Pro CC and match shots with different color temperatures via seamless roundtripping between Premiere Pro CC and SpeedGrade CC.
Hi-Tech from Luca Visual FX has over 30 customizable effects to suit the needs of every editor
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Posted 20 Nov 2013
by Jan Ozer | Matrox's new Monarch HD is a portable live encoder that can send a stream to your streaming server and also record a master-quality copy to a network drive, or local USB or SD storage.
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Posted 15 Nov 2013
by Glen Elliott | This tutorial on Apple Final Cut Pro X takes a closer look at color correction in the Inspector, exploring the Balance Color, Match Color, and Color Mask and Shape Mask features.
by Jan Ozer | Repetitive tasks are part of video editing, but they don't have to be tedious in Adobe Premiere Pro CC if you use one of the multiple techniques described in this tutorial.
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Posted 23 Oct 2013
by Paul Schmutzler | If you've ever needed to record a screen with full motion to illustrate a method or process, then Camtasia may fill that gap.
by Jan Ozer | In this final round between audio editing champs iZotope RX 3 and Adobe Audition CC, we compare the two audio editors in noise reduction and reverb/echo reduction.
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Posted 14 Oct 2013
by Jan Ozer | In this first installment of a two-part series, Jan Ozer compares the declipping and crackle and pop-removal features in iZotope's new RX 3 pro audio editor to the parallel features in Adobe Audition CC.
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Posted 12 Oct 2013
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial explores the workflow and application of the DVEO Magnus Anytime family of products, which combine high-density H.264 encoding and an integrated streaming server for multiple screen delivery both inside and outside your firewall.
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Posted 09 Oct 2013
by Glen Elliott | This tutorial on Apple Final Cut Pro X inspects the Video Inspector, a context-sensitive area of the FCP X interface that allows you to change settings of various filters and settings, and focuses on making basic but effective color adjustments.
by Jan Ozer | Any time you produce a webinar that's got PowerPoint and a talking-head video, it's helpful to present them in the same video frame. This tutorial explains how to composite these two sources in Telestream Wirecast.
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Posted 02 Oct 2013
by Jan Ozer | In the final installment of our two-part series on how to create broadcast-quality live productions with the NewTek TriCaster TC40, Jan Ozer demonstrates how to mix and stream your show.
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Posted 30 Sep 2013
by Jan Ozer | In performance testing, the JVC GY-HM650 produced exceptionally sharp quality. It offers very good manual controls and outstanding auto-mode performance, and shoots very well-balanced pictures in a range of lighting conditions.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 16 Sep 2013
by David McKnight | David McKnight demonstrates a quick, easy way to generate sharp-looking titles for your Vegas Pro projects that requires no additional plugins.
by Jan Ozer | In two tutorials Jan Ozer will show you how to create broadcast-quality live productions with the NewTek TriCaster TC40. In this first installment, you'll learn how to select and configure the inputs. In the second, you'll learn how to mix and stream the show itself.
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Posted 25 Aug 2013
by Paul Schmutzler | Exploring 3 new key features in Audition CC, the newest version of Adobe's professional audio editing application: Sound Removal for eliminating hums and other variable-frequency unwanted noises, the Loudness Radar Meter for matching and adhering to broadcast volume standards, and Automatic Speech Alignment for ADR.
by Glen Elliott | In this video tutorial Glen Elliott of Cord3Films looks at FCP X's Timeline Index which provides innovative options for viewing, navigating, and searching your projects, including three different types of timeline markers and the ability to create a navigable To Do list of editing notes that's indispensable for collaborative workflows.
Accessible in the Transitions, Generators and Titles browsers under the SUGARfx Swoosh category or under the "Swoosh" keyword in the Themes browser, Swoosh is an easy to use, versatile template that brings a cohesive graphic look to any project
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Posted 14 Aug 2013
Luminaire is a set of six matte-controllable and completely customizable lighting effect plugins, developed exclusively for Final Cut Pro X
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Posted 14 Aug 2013
by Steve Nathans-Kelly | Here we'll look at how to make simple logo-based animated intros that won't set the world on fire, but will add a little branding kick to your videos using Photoshop and your NLE, without requiring you to hire a graphics expert or master After Effects or LightWave.
Designed exclusively for Final Cut Pro X, Text Panels is a great set of title and lower thirds effects that are sure to bring a new element of life to footage
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Posted 07 Aug 2013
by Glen Elliott | In this tutorial, Cord3Films' Glen Elliott demonstrates how to mix audio from multiple off-camera sources in a multicam edit in Apple Final Cut Pro X.
by Glen Elliott | In part 2 of our series on multicam editing in Final Cut Pro X, Glen Elliott explains how you can accelerate and streamline the multicam-syncing process in Red Giant's PluralEyes 3.
by Jan Ozer | Here's a quick tutorial for Premiere Pro CC users on how to migrate encoding presets that you created to customize and streamline encodes in Adobe Media Encoder CS5/6 into Adobe Media Encoder CC so you can pick up right where you left off.
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Posted 08 Jul 2013
by Jan Ozer | If you ever find yourself having to render multiple sequences from Premiere Pro, there's an easier way to do it than by using the Premiere Pro Export control. This tutorial will explain the easier and more efficient way using Adobe Media Encoder.
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Posted 08 Jul 2013
by Jan Ozer | In this tutorial you'll learn how to create and edit industry-standard closed captions for video using the new closed-captioning capabilities in the just-released Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 03 Jul 2013
by Glen Elliott | Our Final Cut Pro X tutorial series continues with the first installment of a 3-part series on multicam editing in FCP X, addressing the basics like creating a multicam clip and cutting and switching audio and video using the Angle Editor.
by Jan Ozer | Whether you're capturing lectures, presentations, or multiple camera concerts, Cbox is a simple, affordable, and flexible solution that's definitely worth a look.
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Posted 18 Jun 2013
by Glen Elliott | Working with compound clips in FCP X is similar to nesting sequences in Final Cut Pro 7. Once you understand how it works, and how changes to compound clips can ripple across projects, it's a powerful feature that you'll find yourself using more and more.
The K2 Dyno Replay System is a comprehensive set of live production replay tools that are seamlessly integrated for use in file-based production environments such as sports and other live events
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Posted 15 May 2013
by Glen Elliott | In this tutorial, we'll look at several ways you can use connected storylines to enhance your FCP X edits and mix in cutaways and creative shots in a quick and efficient way.
Ripple Timelines from Ripple Traning is a collection of eight transition effects that create graphical timelines for videos
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Posted 30 Apr 2013
by Jan Ozer | In this article we'll walk through the process of connecting a camcorder to an external microphone or soundboard for optimum, clean, balanced audio capture--critical skills for any videographer or online video producer doing corporate video or live events.
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Posted 03 Apr 2013
by Glen Elliott | This tutorial explores advanced editing techniques in FCP X including back-timing your edits, replacing edits and auditioning, top-and-tail editing, extend edits, trim-to-selection edits, keyboard trimming, and the Precision Editor.
Stupid Raisins' Panel Pop allows editors to simply drag and drop effects in Final Cut Pro X for seamless fluidity throughout their entire show
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Posted 13 Mar 2013
by Glen Elliott | The magnetic timeline is one of the major revolutionary changes in Apple Final Cut Pro X, and one of the areas editors struggle with when they're coming from track-based NLEs. In this tutorial we'll break it down and show you how to make it work for you.
A plugin package from idustrial revolution, XEffects Camera Transitions offers 28 different effects that reproduce still and movie camera film effects as well as still and movie projector effects
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Posted 06 Mar 2013
by Glen Elliott | In this first installment of our new tutorial series, Glen Elliott demystifies Final Cut Pro X, illustrates its core functions, and focuses on one of the most powerful new features for organizing, accelerating, and streamlining your edits: metadata keyword tagging.
by Jan Ozer | Background noise and pops and clicks in audio are an unfortunate fact of life for many productions. In this tutorial we'll explore some fixes you can try in Final Cut Pro X.
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Posted 13 Feb 2013
by Jan Ozer | Two types of noises degrade the audio you shoot with your video: random noises like microphone clicks and pops, and consistent noises like white noise or air conditioning hum. This tutorial demonstrates how to remove both of them in Adobe Audition CS6.
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Posted 04 Feb 2013
Bounce Transitions lets editors quickly bounce footage on and off the screen using realistic motion algorithms for natural bounce or spring movement. Nattress Shatter Transitions create dynamic transitions based on either breaking apart the outgoing video or bringing together the incoming video.
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Posted 30 Jan 2013
by Jan Ozer | One of the most convenient new features in Final Cut Pro 10.0.6 is the ability to quickly and easily export to a single destination, or a bundle of destinations, that contain multiple outputs. In this tutorial, you learn how to create a single destination and a bundle of destinations.
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Posted 18 Jan 2013
An effects package designed exclusively for use in Final Cut Pro X, Borders offers 27 great preset border effects, broken into two groups: basic borders and indented corners
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Posted 16 Jan 2013
by David McKnight | A new year, a new and inviting collection of video utilities from NewBlueFX, one of the leading players in the video plug-in game. In this article, we'll look at their sixth volume of plug-ins billed as "essential." Are they? Read on to find out.
Impackt from Luca Visual FX is a collection of over 30 stylish transitions that provide editors with a wide range of dynamic and striking effects
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Posted 09 Jan 2013
Latest release from Digital Tutors features a powerful lineup of tutorials that artists and members can use to create seamless and stunning work
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Posted 03 Jan 2013
by Steve Nathans-Kelly | One-on-one interviews shot with two cameras pack a lot more punch than single-camera interviews, simply because they allow you to cut from two-shots of both participants to one-shots focused on the interviewee without distracting and unprofessional-looking zooms. So, how do you get that two-camera look when you've only got one camera available? This tutorial explains how, using Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 for the edit.
PiPinator brings the power of menu-driven animation and a wealth of useful features exclusively to Final Cut Pro X editors, who can create elegant and original composites without the need for keyframing
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Posted 21 Dec 2012
With a total of 23 different block layouts already animated, Block Pop comes with 745 presets for FCP X editors to choose from
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Posted 18 Dec 2012
by David McKnight | Vegas Pro 12, the new version of Sony's flagship NLE that debuted a few weeks ago, boasts several new features for online video production pros including simplified color matching, advanced mask creation and manipulation, and increased 64-bit support, while shipping as part of a new suite that includes Sound Forge Pro 10 and the HitFilm 2 Ultimate effects package.
by Jan Ozer | With only 250 incandescent or daylight-balanced lights, the Adorama Flashpoint 500C feels like a niche product suitable primarily for producers who need to support both incandescent and daylight-balanced light in single light. Given the improved mounting options and fit and finish, Jan Ozer reports that he'd buy it in a heartbeat if it offered all daylight-balanced bulbs.
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Posted 12 Dec 2012
by Jan Ozer | If you're in the market for a portable video encoder/transmitter, you should consider the LiveGear Airstream from Vislink. It's mobile and easy to use, and it employs predictive forward error correction and adaptive bitrate H.264 encoding to reliably deliver top-quality video over broadband cellular networks.
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- by Jan Ozer -
Posted 07 Dec 2012
The Simplifilm Flowtility motion graphics library is a collection of animated objects and images that will help ScreenFlow users create more dynamic and engaging ScreenFlow videos
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Posted 28 Nov 2012
by Jan Ozer | In this tutorial, Jan Ozer demonstrates how you can use the Neat Video plug-in to remove noise from video, improving output quality for all outputs.
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Posted 13 Nov 2012
by Jan Ozer | In this tutorial you'll learn how to maximize the brightness and contrast of your video in Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 using the Brightness, Contrast, and Gamma Correction controls for effective and balanced adjustments.
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Posted 23 Oct 2012
Nostalgia offers Final Cut Pro X editors a package of effects and generators that add an authentic vintage look to any project. Three different customizable elements include retro color effects, lens flares and vintage slide vignettes
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Posted 23 Oct 2012
XEffects 3D Transitions brings 24 compelling effects to any project, using effects such as camera moves, lighting, depth of field and more to add to the realism of the animation
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Posted 10 Oct 2012
New system integrates Telestream ScreenFlow software in complete solution for authoring, selling, delivering and presenting software training content
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Posted 08 Oct 2012
by Jan Ozer | The histogram and the waveform in Apple Final Cut Pro X are effective, easy-to-master tools that provide the clear input you need to diagnose and fix the contrast issues in your video simply and intelligently. In this video tutorial, video editing and encoding expert Jan Ozer explains how they work.
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Posted 03 Oct 2012
by Jan Ozer | Video encoding and editing expert Jan Ozer provides three useful tips that will enhance your workflow and get you out of some editing jams in your Adobe Premiere Pro projects: editing audio without unlinking; Fill Left and Fill Right to create stereo audio; and creating nested sequences for smoother edits and creating reusable set pieces in your projects.
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Posted 26 Sep 2012
by David McKnight | NewBlueFX ColorFast is a new color correction, color grading, and color enhancement plug-in for Vegas, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Avid, and EDIUS. In this video review/tutorial, we'll work with a piece of footage from a recent project that calls for all three kinds of color adjustment, and show how to accomplish each task in ColorFast.
by Benjamin Chateauvert | WeVideo is a cloud-based NLE that allows video editors to upload media files and edit them collaboratively or individually from any computer with a viable broadband connection, for HD export and sharing to YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Twitter. But is it powerful and versatile enough for professional editors?
by Luisa Winters | Adobe Premiere Pro Instructor extraordinaire Luisa Winters explains how to use the new and enhanced Multi-Camera Monitor for quick and efficient multicam edits in Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 in this video and text tutorial.
by David McKnight | Sony SpectraLayers is a dynamic new audio editing tool for Mac and Windows users that might be best described as "Photoshop for Audio," featuring the ability to isolate and edit individual layers of a mixed track using frequency analysis. In this video review, David McKnight explains how it works and what it offers post-production pros with complex audio issues to resolve.
Enables editors to highlight specific parts of footage with animated checklist plugin for describing images on the screen, and Glossy Shapes plugin for adding arrows, mouse pointers, stars, think bubbles, and more
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Posted 25 Jul 2012
Manifesto allows users to easily add static and roll/crawl titles to projects without the need to keyframe. Editors can customize the title animation, as well as fonts, colors and more
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Posted 18 Jul 2012
by Philip Hinkle | In this new video tutorial, award-winning videographer and longtime video editing instructor Philip Hinkle provides an in-depth look at key new features proDAD's latest release, Heroglyph V4, a robust solution for video producers looking to produce creative and attention-grabbing titles, trailers, and video walls.
by Philip Hinkle | DSLRs produce cinematic-looking video that exceeds the capabilities of most video cameras, but they lack the professional audio connections and controls that come standard on traditional pro camcorders. Which means anyone shooting pro video with DSLRs needs to develop workarounds. Here are some tips on getting great audio on a budget with a DSLR production workflow.
by David McKnight | David McKnight explores the range of features in NewBlueFX Titler Pro that allow editors to produce creative titling effects, animations, and extrusions along the 3D plane using both manual controls and a host of preset styles and templates.
ReelSmart Motion Blur delivers more natural-looking motion blurs to edited footage; DE:Noise addresses frame-level noise, blotches, and defects in FCP and Motion sequences
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Posted 26 Jun 2012
by Jan Ozer | This tutorial describes how to install and configure ViewCast's dual-channel Osprey 820e card ($1,795 MSRP; as low as $1,400 street) into a Windows system for driving two cameras within Telestream Wirecast, and discusses the board's highly functional set of utilities and SimulStream feature, which allows it to feed audio and video streams to more than one encoding application.
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Posted 18 Jun 2012
by Jan Ozer | This is the first of a three-part tutorial on using Wirecast to mix two streams of video and other disk-based content. In this first tutorial, I'll describe how to install and configure two Blackmagic Design Intensity Pro cards into an HP Z600 for switching with Wirecast.
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Posted 11 Jun 2012
by Jan Ozer | The new version of Adobe Media Encoder, included in the just-released CS6 collection as well as as a standalone product, offers significant improvements in usability and performance, as well as new features. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Posted 06 Jun 2012
by David McKnight | In this fifth tutorial in our six-part series on Sony Vegas Pro 11, we're going to talk about the Render dialog box. Every project you work on, whether it's delivered on the web, or even on DVD or Blu-ray Disc, has to go through a rendering stage, so you'll find yourself getting quite familiar with it as you do more project. In Vegas Pro 11, Sony has added some new features to the Render dialog, and they've totally revamped the way that it works.
Designed by SUGARfx exclusively for Final Cut Pro X, Rolling Credits offers a wide variety of movie credits to match your movie's unique character
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Posted 30 May 2012
Makeup Artist plug-ins are designed to smooth and improve your talent's skin tone after he or she has left the shoot
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Posted 23 May 2012
Pan and Zoom is supported in Final Cut Pro 6, 7 and X, Final Cut Express 4, Motion 3, 4 and 5 and Adobe After Effects CS4, CS5, CS5.5 and CS6
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Posted 16 May 2012
by David McKnight | The new mixer layout in Sony Vegas Pro 11 makes editing audio for video in Vegas feel like you're using a pro hardware mixer. Vegas instructor David McKnight explains how it's done.
Vintage plug-in allows editors to give a vintage, 20th century film look to their footage by mathematically recreating the conditions of the original physical process through three different techniques: Technicolor 2 Strip, Technicolor 3 Strip and Multicolor
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Posted 02 May 2012
by Jan Ozer | When Apple originally released Final Cut Pro 10, the biggest deficit for Pro users was the lack of multicam. With the 10.0.3 release, Apple has addressed this with a highly functional and easy-to-use multicam feature, which Jan Ozer explains in this tutorial.
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Posted 24 Apr 2012
For the highest quality stabilization results, you need stabilization software that is customized for the camera's specific sensor settings
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Posted 23 Apr 2012
New additions to FxFactory offerings allows FCP, Motion, and AE editors to sweeten the look of any footage by brightening dark images, fine-tuning saturation and desaturation, polishing, and more
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Posted 11 Apr 2012
by David McKnight | Sony Vegas instructor David McKnight continues his video tutorial series with a look at Vegas' new GPU Assist feature, which enables Vegas editors to leverage the processing power of supported NVIDIA and AMD video cards to get full-frame previews of loaded timelines and accelerate rendering with many popular codecs.
Nattress Film Transitions users can easily add dynamic transition effects to footage, simulating burning film, jumpy splicing, overexposure, and optical dissolves for a unique look
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Posted 04 Apr 2012
Designed by the SUGARfx broadcast team for Final Cut Pro X, Punchline delivers 32 high definition, professional looking effects, all customizable and easy to adjust, right within FCP X
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Posted 29 Mar 2012
Users can add split screens to any project by simply dragging and dropping inside FCP X. New users can purchase SplitScreen X for $49 USD for a limited time, regularly $75 USD.
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Posted 21 Mar 2012
by David McKnight | Sync Linking is a cool new feature in Sony Vegas Pro 11 that allows you to group clips of events and move and control them in the timeline with a single Master clip, while still being able to fine-tune subordinate clips within the group.
by David McKnight | In this tutorial you'll learn how to make the most of Vegas's new by-parameter keyframing capabilities for effects plug-ins that ship with Vegas Pro 11 using the new Sony Text & Titles plug-in as an example.
Viewfinder HUD includes three filters--Binoculars, Target, and Viewfinder OSD--and is compatible with Final Cut Pro, Motion, and After Effects
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Posted 19 Feb 2012
by Jan Ozer | Recently I had to shoot two greenscreen intros for some screencam tutorials, and it took three hours to produce them. So, just to have ammunition for higher fees next time, I figured I would detail the gear I had to set up and configure to get the job done.
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Posted 15 Feb 2012
by Jan Ozer | If you're a streaming producer you have to know how to produce H.264 for both Flash distribution and for mobile devices. Fortunately, Adobe Media Encoder makes this simple with multiple presets for desktop and mobile players which I'll show you how to find and customize in this tutorial.
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Posted 15 Feb 2012
by Jan Ozer | When you compress video for the web, the video can darken and colors can become muted. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to correct color and adjust brightness and color saturation with Adobe Premiere Pro's Fast Color Corrector.
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Posted 15 Feb 2012
by Jan Ozer | The Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder (FMLE) works on both Windows and Mac computers and is free. Though you'll need a bit heftier of a computer to run FMLE than some other software encoders, you'll be rewarded by a high-quality, consistent video stream. In this tutorial, I'll walk you through the steps of producing a live event with FMLE.
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Posted 13 Feb 2012
Levels and Curves Filter Pack allows users to color grade in film-log space
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Posted 25 Jan 2012
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