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New ! Review: PhotoMotion 1.5 from GeeThree
Working with still images in video is hard, because images created on the computer are not compatible with video. A new software - PhotoMotion - seeks to solve a lot of the challenges in working with still images. This is a detailed review of how the product works. (Published: Jul. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 6, 7.x) New ! An Analogy for Video Bit-Depth
Video, generally, has two bit-depths: 8 and 10. In this short article, I provide an analogy that helps to understand what bit-depth is, why its important, and when you should consider working in 10-bit depth. (Published: Jul. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 6, 7.x) Jittery Video Playback
Here's a short article that describes what to do if you are experiencing jittery video playback. We look at what could cause it and how to fix it. (Published: Jun. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 5.0x, 5.1x, 6, 7.x) Review: PluralEyes Plug-in for Final Cut Pro
If you edit multiple cameras and spend time creating multiclips, you need to check into a new utility for Final Cut Pro called "PluralEyes." This software vastly simplifies the process of syncing and building multiclips -- especially when there are breaks in the timecode. This article shows you how to use it. (Published: Mar. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 6, 7.x) Technique: Nesting in Final Cut Pro
Nesting is the process of placing one sequence inside another sequence. There are many reasons why this technique is useful. This article highlights several of them, including ways to fix problems when your nested audio does not appear. (Published: Mar. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 4, HD, 5.0x, 5.1x, 6, 7.x) Review: Using Digital Anarchy's Beauty Box
You know the drill. The client didn't have the money for makeup when they were shooting the video, then is horrified to discover in post that their star/kid/sweetie has a humongous zit that spoils all the close-ups of the video they dumped in your lap to edit. (Published: Mar. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 6, 7.x) Updated ! Review: Imagineer Systems Mocha for Final Cut Pro
When I first discovered the motion tracking in Motion 2, I was really excited. It was fairly easy to learn, easy to use, and delivered great results. Updated with more examples and lots of reader feedback. (Published: Mar. 2010 - Updated: Mar. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 6, 7.x) Review: Sheffield Softworks Retouching Filters
Sheffield Softworks creates filters specifically designed for video retouching. They have a suite of products - Electronic Makeup Artist, Digital Coverup, and Look Sweet - which make the process of fixing your video much simpler, In this article, we take an in-depth look at each of the three, illustrate how it can best be used, and show you how to use it. (Published: Mar. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 5.1x, 6, 7.x) Viewing Video Fields
By default, Final Cut only displays one field of video - this makes images much easier to view while editing. But, sometimes, you need to see both fields. This very, very short article explains exactly what you need to know. (Published: Mar. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 4, HD, 5.0x, 5.1x, 6, 7.x) Commentary: A Love Letter to LiveType
With the release of Final Cut Studio (3), Apple signaled that LiveType was not long for this world by no longer bundling it with the suite of software. However, FCP 7 still supports LiveType files. This is a shame, as I truly like working with LiveType. This article details what makes LiveType fun to use, and features in Motion that would help us make the transition. (Published: Mar. 2010 ; LiveType v. 1.x, 2.x) | 
