Diana's Top 10 Final Cut Pro 7 Features #5: Speed Changes By Diana Weynand
Whether or not you have used the Final Cut Pro speed functions, you're sure to love the new speed changes. Simple-yet elegant and powerful. You will be able to change speed in your clips easily and with a lot of flexibility.
...Read More »
AVCHD Essentials: get, play, edit and convert AVCHD video on Mac By WIKI
AVCHD is a high definition (HD) digital video camera recorder format recording 1080i and 720p signals onto MiniDVD discs, MiniDV tape, Hard Drive, and digital camera Memory Cards. AVCHD recordings made on MiniDVD discs can be played back on some Blu-ray disc players, however, AVCHD with a .M2TS and .MTS file extension can not be played back on standard DVD players and most portable players. This tutorial will explain how to get AVCHD video off HD camcorder to Mac, how to play, edit and convert AVCHD video on Mac, including Snow Leopard.
...Read More »
Diana's Top 10 Final Cut Pro 7 Features #7 - Improved Markers By Diana Weynand
You know those little post-it note pads that come in multiple colors? Ok, admit it now. Do you ever color-code your notes? Maybe yellow notes are financial, pink ones are hot to-do items. Well with Final Cut Pro 7, you can now use color to label your markers in a very similar way. There are several other marker improvements as well.
...Read More »
Adding Audio Hardware Meters to Sony Vegas Pro By Jeffrey P. Fisher
There's no doubt that watching volume levels with your audio- and video-centric projects is important. The digital audio world has a top limit --- 0 dBFS --- that you can't exceed. But screen real estate is often at a premium when working in the Vegas NLE. Sure you can pop the Audio Mixer and/or Mixing Console over to a secondary monitor, but that's often filled up with audio/video effects, waveform/vectorscope monitor, and even full-screen previews.
...Read More »
Diana's Top 10 FCP 7 Features #8 - iChat Theater Preview By Diana Weynand
In the past, if you wanted to share some portion of your work with another set of eyes, it was a somewhat time-consuming business of exporting a QuickTime file or transferring a sequence or a portion of a sequence to another drive or server for someone else to access. That's no longer the case. Welcome to iChat Theater Preview-the quick and easy way to share and discuss your sequence with someone down the hall or around the world in real time.
...Read More »
Diana's Top 10 Final Cut Pro 7 Features #9 - The Timecode Viewer By Diana Weynand
Look at the image below. Something new has been added in FCP 7. It's the Timecode Viewer, a floating time code window, which will really come in handy as you share your screen or sequence with others. And taking notes by jotting down time code as you view your footage has never been easier.
...Read More »
Diana's Top 10 FCP 7 Features: #10 - Color Coding Tabs By Diana Weynand
The ability to utilize the operating system's color-coding capabilities for organizing and easily identifying bins, clips and sequences has been a standard feature in earlier versions of the software. However, Final Cut Pro 7 now raises the bar by implementing the color-coding of bins, clips and sequences to their respective tabs in the Timeline, Canvas and Browser windows.
...Read More »
Working with QuickTime X By Matthew David
Snow Leopard, Apple's sixth release of OS X, includes a dramatic upgrade to QuickTime. In one swift move, Apple jumped from QuickTime 7 to X. In this article you will find out why Snow Leopard is worth the upgrade just for QuickTime X, what new features abound throughout QuickTime and how you can take advantage of them.
...Read More »
Sony Vegas Pro Split Screen Previews By Jeffrey P. Fisher
Every software application seems to have at least one tool that is both a blessing and curse. For many NLEs it's a ripple edit mode that is one part super-terrific and other part the dastardly evil-doer that wreaks havoc on your timeline.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Tricaster Studio: Administration mode By Faraz Ahmed
In this clip, host Faraz Ahmed covers administrative duties to keep your Tricaster Studio running at optimum performance and trouble free. He goes over some of the administrative settings in Tricaster Studio, via admin mode. He shows where you reset the configurations, defrag the hard drive, delete existing videos, and restart in 16:9 mode. He also explains when to access these settings and when you should or shouldn't use them.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Tricaster Studio: Edit Media Tab By Faraz Ahmed
In this clip, host Faraz Ahmed covers the Edit Media Tab in Tricaster Studio. The Edit Media Tab is a full featured non linear editor. It completes the Tricaster Studio, making it a true studio in a box. He goes over the features of the Edit Media Tab, which is great to make intros that you'll play in the Live Production Mode, or you've taken something from the Live Production mode that you've put together and want to make some tweaks to it.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Episode and Episode Pro: QuickTime By Nate Caplin
In this clip, host Nate Caplin talks about QuickTime and MPEG-4. The settings are under the H.264 folder, and he discusses the video codecs available. He adds source files and takes a detailed look at the video compression settings available for MPEG-4 files and details the difference between the older MPEG-4 and h.264. He also covers the audio settings as well as defines hint tracks, options under the h.264 codec, and the choices available.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Sorenson Squeeze 4.5: Workflow automation By Nate Caplin
In this clip, host Nate Caplin discusses workflow automation, that is, setting up and working with larger and more complex batches in the batch window, using watch folders, and using the feature to create optional tasks.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Episode and Episode Pro: Output Format Web By Nate Caplin
In this clip, host Nate Caplin discusses output formats, what to offer based on the expectations of your audience. He details some websites that employ the various video formats supported by Episode; Flash, Windows Media, and QuickTime. He details the benefits of each format, and what user requirements would be. He also discusses video streaming versus progressive download videos versus real time streaming. He then focuses on Web delivery download formats.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Sorenson Squeeze 4.5: Filters By Nate Caplin
In this clip, host Nate Caplin discusses filters, a way to improve the quality of your output video, independent of the format and compression settings that you select. He shows how to set up filters to address specific issues with your source videos and then use them in combination with any particular format or compression setting.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Episode and Episode Pro: Windows Media By Nate Caplin
In this clip, host Nate Caplin discusses Windows Media. He details where the Windows media settings for Web are located in Episode Pro. He discusses constant versus variable bitrates, output formats, codecs, when to use what codecs and formats, and so on. He also covers Microsoft Silverlight and how it works, and how it allows custom interactivity and playback skins. You don't need to encode your video differently to play back video in Silverlight.
...Read More »
How to Play MTS on Mac for free or Convert MTS Videos to DVD on Mac for watching on TV By WIKI
I. What is MTS File ? MTS format is a high-definition MPEG, AVC, H.264 transport stream video file format which commonly used by HD camcorders such as Sony, Canon, Panasonic. .MTS files are used primarily with Sony hardware. Camcorders make use of MTS in the form of AVCHD, a recording format made specifically for camcorders. Some camcorder models from Canon also use MTS files. These files are also present on Blu-ray disc compilations, therefore they are capable of storing quite a large amount of information and data tracks.
...Read More »
Basic Training for Final Cut Studio 2: Compressor By Tom Wolsky
In this clip, host Tom Wolsky discusses the two things you should do before you export your projects out to tape. One is to render out your material and the other is to mix down your audio regardless of the number of tracks. He goes through the export function, and discusses the various export formats available in Final Cut Pro. He discusses the reference movie options as well as the Make Movie self contained option, and QuickTime conversion. He covers Compression in detail as well.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Episode and Episode Pro: Flash video By Nate Caplin
In this clip, host Nate Caplin discusses the Flash compression settings in Episode Pro. He details what the file formats are for Flash--SWF, and FLV, and details the difference between the two as well as the newer Flash players. He looks at the settings in detail of Flash 8, discusses the Flash output format, video and audio codecs, source files, and more.
...Read More »
Basic Training for Final Cut Studio 2: Optimizing your system By Tom Wolsky
In this clip, host Tom Wolsky details how to set up your Mac to efficiently work in Final Cut Pro. He shows how to make changes in the system preferences, how to turn off Dashboard and Expose, switch off the mouse button, and how to setup the keyboard and mouse. He also discusses F keys for those working on a MacBook Pro.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Episode and Episode Pro: Video and audio preprocessing By Nate Caplin
In this clip, you will learn how to use filters intelligently in Episode. Host Nate Caplin takes a look at video and audio preprocessing, a key aspect in getting quality output. He takes a look at some of the sample files and opens a few to show how you can apply Episode Pro filters to tweak clips that have artifacts and other issues. He shows how to apply compression settings as well.
...Read More »
Complete training for Edius 4.5: Filters, keyers, and titlers By Michael Downey
In this video, host Michael Downey takes a look at filters, keyers, and titlers, showing how to use them to make your videos look the way you want. He explains what a keyer is and shows how to get to the keyer in the Edius interface. He details what a filter is and how it affects the clip, and a titler enables you to add titles to your clip.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Edius 4.5: Editing By Michael Downey
In this video, host Michael Downey goes through the basics of editing, from capturing video from your cameras to editing and trimming. He details the interface, shows how to control a deck, rewind, fast forward, and reverse. He also shows how to use the J,K, and L keys in doing so. He shows how to use the Capture button, how to save and name a file, and so on.
...Read More »
Complete Training for NewTek SpeedEDIT: Outputting the finished project By Faraz Ahmed
In this video, host Faraz Ahmed discusses outputting your projects to tape and to different file formats. He shows the Speededit tools needed to complete the output process. He shows the most reliable way to output back to tape. The process is identical in DV and HDV with the exception that HDV is 16:9. Speed Edit does not care what the format is, at it will scale accordingly.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Boris Red 4: Creating the transition By Steve Oakley
In this video, host Steve Oakley shows how to create a transition in Red in Premiere Pro. He shows how to drag Red into the Timeline and then goes into the effects control window to show how to get inside the Red user interface. He then shows how to build the transition in Red.
...Read More »
Complete Training for NewTek SpeedEDIT: Lower Thirds By Faraz Ahmed
In this video, host Faraz Ahmed shows how to add a lower third in Speededit. He details this from going to the window to add media via the effects>titles and also shows how to choose lower thirds templates to add to the timeline.
...Read More »
Sony Vegas Pro Production Assistant Secrets By Jeffrey P. Fisher
The Sony Vegas Pro Production Assistant (PA) is a separate plug-in that adds powerful functionality to their NLE. The plug-in streamlines your workflow by automating several common tasks so you can focus on the more creative aspects of your editing work. This tutorial looks at a few techniques that will get you up and running fast.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Boris Red 4: Red's Theory of Operation By Steve Oakley
In this video, host Steve Oakley discusses Red's theory of operation. He talks about how Red works versus other compositing applications. While some may try to use Red just like After Effects, because they share common elements, they may find themselves frustrated in this approach. Red is centered more around the control window.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Boris Continuum Complete: Common parameters and suggested workflow By James Rankin
Boris Continuum Complete 4 contains more than 160 filters that work directly in After Effects and Premiere Pro, BCC works in the effects control window using the standard After Effects Workflow. In this video, host James Rankin covers the common parameters and the suggested workflow for BCC in After Effects and Premiere Pro.
...Read More »
Setting up a Qmaster Cluster in Final Cut Studio's Compressor 3.x By Heath McKnight
Since I work on a Mac laptop featuring an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, I need to take full advantage of that dual-core processing action when it comes to using Final Cut Studio's Compressor 3.x. I didn't realize that without setting up a Qmaster Cluster, I'm not taking full advantage of all processors available to me, even in a networked scenario.
...Read More »
Create and Burn Blu-ray Discs Using Final Cut Pro 6, Adobe Encore CS4 and OWC Mercury Pro BD/DVD/CD Burner By Heath McKnight
One of the biggest complaints for Final Cut Pro (FCP) editors is the inability to create and burn Blu-ray Discs (BDs) with Macs. Windows apps seem to have all the fun with built-in BD creation/burning software (like Sony Vegas Pro and others). This article aims to help you create those BDs using FCP, Adobe Encore CS4 for Mac, and the excellent Other World Computing Mercury Pro BD/DVD/CD Burner.
...Read More »
Broadcasting MPEG-4 (h.264) video through Flash 10 By Matthew David
The new standard for video and audio is fast becoming MPEG-4, technically known as H.264. To acknowledge support for this new standard, Adobe's Flash Player is now supporting MPEG encoded video. MPEG-4 support was introduced with Flash Player 9, third release. It is recommended, however, that you restrict MPEG-4 support to just Flash Player 10 and later.
...Read More »
Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 Essential Training: Organizing your assets By Antony Bolante
Now that you've imported the footage that you want to work on in your project, now is the time to organize it. In this clip, Lynda.com host Antony Bolante discusses how to organize your media so that you can work more efficiently and avoid wasting time hunting for the items that you want.
...Read More »
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Diana's Top 10 Final Cut Pro 7 Features #5: Speed Changes
Whether or not you have used the Final Cut Pro speed functions, you're sure to love the new speed changes. Simple-yet elegant and powerful. You will be able to change speed in your clips easily and with a lot of flexibility.
...Read More »
AVCHD Essentials: get, play, edit and convert AVCHD video on Mac
AVCHD is a high definition (HD) digital video camera recorder format recording 1080i and 720p signals onto MiniDVD discs, MiniDV tape, Hard Drive, and digital camera Memory Cards. AVCHD recordings made on MiniDVD discs can be played back on some Blu-ray disc players, however, AVCHD with a .M2TS and .MTS file extension can not be played back on standard DVD players and most portable players. This tutorial will explain how to get AVCHD video off HD camcorder to Mac, how to play, edit and convert AVCHD video on Mac, including Snow Leopard.
...Read More »
Diana's Top 10 Final Cut Pro 7 Features #7 - Improved Markers
You know those little post-it note pads that come in multiple colors? Ok, admit it now. Do you ever color-code your notes? Maybe yellow notes are financial, pink ones are hot to-do items. Well with Final Cut Pro 7, you can now use color to label your markers in a very similar way. There are several other marker improvements as well.
...Read More »
Adding Audio Hardware Meters to Sony Vegas Pro
There's no doubt that watching volume levels with your audio- and video-centric projects is important. The digital audio world has a top limit --- 0 dBFS --- that you can't exceed. But screen real estate is often at a premium when working in the Vegas NLE. Sure you can pop the Audio Mixer and/or Mixing Console over to a secondary monitor, but that's often filled up with audio/video effects, waveform/vectorscope monitor, and even full-screen previews.
...Read More »
Diana's Top 10 FCP 7 Features #8 - iChat Theater Preview
In the past, if you wanted to share some portion of your work with another set of eyes, it was a somewhat time-consuming business of exporting a QuickTime file or transferring a sequence or a portion of a sequence to another drive or server for someone else to access. That's no longer the case. Welcome to iChat Theater Preview-the quick and easy way to share and discuss your sequence with someone down the hall or around the world in real time.
...Read More »
Get AVCHD M2TS and burn M2TS to DVD on the Mac
The .m2ts(AVCHD H.264,VC-1, MPEG-2 HD) file format is given to video/audio files created by certain Sony Camcorder models. How to Burn M2TS to dvd on Mac?
...Read More »
Creating Effective Reflections in Sony Vegas Pro
Here's how to add a mirror reflection that makes your titles and logos stand out. It's quick and easy inside Sony Vegas Pro and it looks great.
...Read More »
Diana's Top 10 Final Cut Pro 7 Features #9 - The Timecode Viewer
Look at the image below. Something new has been added in FCP 7. It's the Timecode Viewer, a floating time code window, which will really come in handy as you share your screen or sequence with others. And taking notes by jotting down time code as you view your footage has never been easier.
...Read More »
Diana's Top 10 FCP 7 Features: #10 - Color Coding Tabs
The ability to utilize the operating system's color-coding capabilities for organizing and easily identifying bins, clips and sequences has been a standard feature in earlier versions of the software. However, Final Cut Pro 7 now raises the bar by implementing the color-coding of bins, clips and sequences to their respective tabs in the Timeline, Canvas and Browser windows.
...Read More »
Working with QuickTime X
Snow Leopard, Apple's sixth release of OS X, includes a dramatic upgrade to QuickTime. In one swift move, Apple jumped from QuickTime 7 to X. In this article you will find out why Snow Leopard is worth the upgrade just for QuickTime X, what new features abound throughout QuickTime and how you can take advantage of them.
...Read More »
Sony Vegas Pro Split Screen Previews
Every software application seems to have at least one tool that is both a blessing and curse. For many NLEs it's a ripple edit mode that is one part super-terrific and other part the dastardly evil-doer that wreaks havoc on your timeline.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Tricaster Studio: Administration mode
In this clip, host Faraz Ahmed covers administrative duties to keep your Tricaster Studio running at optimum performance and trouble free. He goes over some of the administrative settings in Tricaster Studio, via admin mode. He shows where you reset the configurations, defrag the hard drive, delete existing videos, and restart in 16:9 mode. He also explains when to access these settings and when you should or shouldn't use them.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Tricaster Studio: Edit Media Tab
In this clip, host Faraz Ahmed covers the Edit Media Tab in Tricaster Studio. The Edit Media Tab is a full featured non linear editor. It completes the Tricaster Studio, making it a true studio in a box. He goes over the features of the Edit Media Tab, which is great to make intros that you'll play in the Live Production Mode, or you've taken something from the Live Production mode that you've put together and want to make some tweaks to it.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Episode and Episode Pro: QuickTime
In this clip, host Nate Caplin talks about QuickTime and MPEG-4. The settings are under the H.264 folder, and he discusses the video codecs available. He adds source files and takes a detailed look at the video compression settings available for MPEG-4 files and details the difference between the older MPEG-4 and h.264. He also covers the audio settings as well as defines hint tracks, options under the h.264 codec, and the choices available.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Sorenson Squeeze 4.5: Workflow automation
In this clip, host Nate Caplin discusses workflow automation, that is, setting up and working with larger and more complex batches in the batch window, using watch folders, and using the feature to create optional tasks.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Episode and Episode Pro: Output Format Web
In this clip, host Nate Caplin discusses output formats, what to offer based on the expectations of your audience. He details some websites that employ the various video formats supported by Episode; Flash, Windows Media, and QuickTime. He details the benefits of each format, and what user requirements would be. He also discusses video streaming versus progressive download videos versus real time streaming. He then focuses on Web delivery download formats.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Sorenson Squeeze 4.5: Filters
In this clip, host Nate Caplin discusses filters, a way to improve the quality of your output video, independent of the format and compression settings that you select. He shows how to set up filters to address specific issues with your source videos and then use them in combination with any particular format or compression setting.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Episode and Episode Pro: Windows Media
In this clip, host Nate Caplin discusses Windows Media. He details where the Windows media settings for Web are located in Episode Pro. He discusses constant versus variable bitrates, output formats, codecs, when to use what codecs and formats, and so on. He also covers Microsoft Silverlight and how it works, and how it allows custom interactivity and playback skins. You don't need to encode your video differently to play back video in Silverlight.
...Read More »
How to Play MTS on Mac for free or Convert MTS Videos to DVD on Mac for watching on TV
I. What is MTS File ? MTS format is a high-definition MPEG, AVC, H.264 transport stream video file format which commonly used by HD camcorders such as Sony, Canon, Panasonic. .MTS files are used primarily with Sony hardware. Camcorders make use of MTS in the form of AVCHD, a recording format made specifically for camcorders. Some camcorder models from Canon also use MTS files. These files are also present on Blu-ray disc compilations, therefore they are capable of storing quite a large amount of information and data tracks.
...Read More »
Basic Training for Final Cut Studio 2: Compressor
In this clip, host Tom Wolsky discusses the two things you should do before you export your projects out to tape. One is to render out your material and the other is to mix down your audio regardless of the number of tracks. He goes through the export function, and discusses the various export formats available in Final Cut Pro. He discusses the reference movie options as well as the Make Movie self contained option, and QuickTime conversion. He covers Compression in detail as well.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Episode and Episode Pro: Flash video
In this clip, host Nate Caplin discusses the Flash compression settings in Episode Pro. He details what the file formats are for Flash--SWF, and FLV, and details the difference between the two as well as the newer Flash players. He looks at the settings in detail of Flash 8, discusses the Flash output format, video and audio codecs, source files, and more.
...Read More »
Basic Training for Final Cut Studio 2: Optimizing your system
In this clip, host Tom Wolsky details how to set up your Mac to efficiently work in Final Cut Pro. He shows how to make changes in the system preferences, how to turn off Dashboard and Expose, switch off the mouse button, and how to setup the keyboard and mouse. He also discusses F keys for those working on a MacBook Pro.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Episode and Episode Pro: Video and audio preprocessing
In this clip, you will learn how to use filters intelligently in Episode. Host Nate Caplin takes a look at video and audio preprocessing, a key aspect in getting quality output. He takes a look at some of the sample files and opens a few to show how you can apply Episode Pro filters to tweak clips that have artifacts and other issues. He shows how to apply compression settings as well.
...Read More »
Complete training for Edius 4.5: Filters, keyers, and titlers
In this video, host Michael Downey takes a look at filters, keyers, and titlers, showing how to use them to make your videos look the way you want. He explains what a keyer is and shows how to get to the keyer in the Edius interface. He details what a filter is and how it affects the clip, and a titler enables you to add titles to your clip.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Edius 4.5: Editing
In this video, host Michael Downey goes through the basics of editing, from capturing video from your cameras to editing and trimming. He details the interface, shows how to control a deck, rewind, fast forward, and reverse. He also shows how to use the J,K, and L keys in doing so. He shows how to use the Capture button, how to save and name a file, and so on.
...Read More »
Complete Training for NewTek SpeedEDIT: Outputting the finished project
In this video, host Faraz Ahmed discusses outputting your projects to tape and to different file formats. He shows the Speededit tools needed to complete the output process. He shows the most reliable way to output back to tape. The process is identical in DV and HDV with the exception that HDV is 16:9. Speed Edit does not care what the format is, at it will scale accordingly.
...Read More »
Basic Training for Adobe OnLocation: The workspace
In this video, host Tim Kolb discusses what OnLocation is and how it works in the edit suite. He showcases the studio shot clock, timecode, vectorscope, and waveform monitor.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Boris Red 4: Creating the transition
In this video, host Steve Oakley shows how to create a transition in Red in Premiere Pro. He shows how to drag Red into the Timeline and then goes into the effects control window to show how to get inside the Red user interface. He then shows how to build the transition in Red.
...Read More »
Complete Training for NewTek SpeedEDIT: Lower Thirds
In this video, host Faraz Ahmed shows how to add a lower third in Speededit. He details this from going to the window to add media via the effects>titles and also shows how to choose lower thirds templates to add to the timeline.
...Read More »
Sony Vegas Pro Production Assistant Secrets
The Sony Vegas Pro Production Assistant (PA) is a separate plug-in that adds powerful functionality to their NLE. The plug-in streamlines your workflow by automating several common tasks so you can focus on the more creative aspects of your editing work. This tutorial looks at a few techniques that will get you up and running fast.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Boris Red 4: Red's Theory of Operation
In this video, host Steve Oakley discusses Red's theory of operation. He talks about how Red works versus other compositing applications. While some may try to use Red just like After Effects, because they share common elements, they may find themselves frustrated in this approach. Red is centered more around the control window.
...Read More »
Complete Training for Boris Continuum Complete: Common parameters and suggested workflow
Boris Continuum Complete 4 contains more than 160 filters that work directly in After Effects and Premiere Pro, BCC works in the effects control window using the standard After Effects Workflow. In this video, host James Rankin covers the common parameters and the suggested workflow for BCC in After Effects and Premiere Pro.
...Read More »
Setting up a Qmaster Cluster in Final Cut Studio's Compressor 3.x
Since I work on a Mac laptop featuring an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, I need to take full advantage of that dual-core processing action when it comes to using Final Cut Studio's Compressor 3.x. I didn't realize that without setting up a Qmaster Cluster, I'm not taking full advantage of all processors available to me, even in a networked scenario.
...Read More »
Create and Burn Blu-ray Discs Using Final Cut Pro 6, Adobe Encore CS4 and OWC Mercury Pro BD/DVD/CD Burner
One of the biggest complaints for Final Cut Pro (FCP) editors is the inability to create and burn Blu-ray Discs (BDs) with Macs. Windows apps seem to have all the fun with built-in BD creation/burning software (like Sony Vegas Pro and others). This article aims to help you create those BDs using FCP, Adobe Encore CS4 for Mac, and the excellent Other World Computing Mercury Pro BD/DVD/CD Burner.
...Read More »
Broadcasting MPEG-4 (h.264) video through Flash 10
The new standard for video and audio is fast becoming MPEG-4, technically known as H.264. To acknowledge support for this new standard, Adobe's Flash Player is now supporting MPEG encoded video. MPEG-4 support was introduced with Flash Player 9, third release. It is recommended, however, that you restrict MPEG-4 support to just Flash Player 10 and later.
...Read More »
Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 Essential Training: Organizing your assets
Now that you've imported the footage that you want to work on in your project, now is the time to organize it. In this clip, Lynda.com host Antony Bolante discusses how to organize your media so that you can work more efficiently and avoid wasting time hunting for the items that you want.
...Read More »
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