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New ! Using EDLs with Tapeless Media
Most of the time, we edit using the final image quality from our cameras. But, in the case of HD-CAM SR, that may not be possible, as those video files are HUGE! In this article, a reader asks how to use EDLs when trying to capture tapeless media. Depending upon how the off-line, low-resolution images were created, this story has either a happy, or very sad, ending. You can read the options here. (Published: Jul. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 7.x) Review: Data Robotics Drobo Elite
Data Robotics released a new storage unit: the Drobo Elite. In this detailed product review, we examine how it works, how well it works, how fast it works, and what its limitations are. (Published: Jun. 2010) A Fiber Option Connection Built-Into Every Mac
You may not know it, but there's a fiber optic audio connection built into every Mac. This article describes what it is, where it is, and how to use it. (Published: Jun. 2010) Embedding Metadata in H.264 Video
This article is based on research done by William Aleman, who sent instructions and links on how to embed metadata into H.264 files. Some interesting reading! (Published: May 2010 ; Compressor v. 3.0x, 3.5x) Product Review: Data Robotics Drobo S
Data Robotics makes a family of RAID products that can be very useful in a video capture and editing environment. This is a review of their latest unit - the Drobo S - which directly attaches to the computer via FireWire. I find these units to be especially useful on set when shooting tapeless media. (Published: May 2010) Canon DSLR Questions
There are lots of questions about using DSLR cameras for video. In this article, we summarize some of the benefits and limitations, as well as add lots of feedback from readers. (Published: May 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 6, 7.x) Converting NTSC to PAL or PAL to NTSC
UK-based editor, Ben King, contributed a series of thoughts on the best options to consider when you need to convert NTSC video to PAL, or PAL to NTSC. This short article is a quick discussion of your options, along with suggestions on where to go for more information. (Published: Mar. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 5.1x, 6, 7.x) Dealing with Dropped Frames in Final Cut Pro
Barring a hardware problem, dropped frames are almost always caused by a hard disk that's too slow. But what if the problem is with your render files? In this article we provide some ideas to try as well as references to more detailed articles that can walk you through almost any problem. (Published: Mar. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 4, HD, 5.0x, 5.1x, 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) Figuring Out Video Field Order, Frames, and Interlacing
Video is hard enough to understand. Throw in fields, frames, field order, and interlacing and it's enough to make you cry. In this article, I explain what you need to know to successfully navigate around the land mines. (Published: Mar. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 4, HD, 5.0x, 5.1x, 6, 7.x) | 
