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Looking Back At NAB 2012
A look back at The Buzz coverage of the 2012 NAB Show – what worked, what didn’t, and what we’d change.
First Look: Adobe Prelude CS6
Adobe Prelude CS6 is designed to speed the review, ingest, logging, selection, and export of tapeless media. This is a first-look at the new software.
FCP X: Adding Keywords Manually
In FCP 7, we organized our files using folders and file names. In Final Cut Pro X, we organize files using keywords. There are two ways to apply keywords: automatically and manually. Here’s an article that describes how to apply keywords automatically. However, most often, we need to organize our clips manually as we figure [...]
Using the Activity Monitor
The Activity Monitor in OS X is one of those unsung utilities that I find indispensable. It allows you to look inside five key areas of your computer to tell you what’s going on. Best of all, you can’t hurt anything using it – because its simply a monitor.
Merging Audio and Video Clips
Is it possible to permanently link video and audio clips together? Larry teaches you how to create a Merged clip.
Transcoding HDV to ProRes
What is the best version of ProRes to use for HDV?
Picking The Right ProRes For Canon 7D Video
Which version of ProRes should you select in Log and Transfer for a Canon 7D? Which is better for the Canon 7d format?
Creating Log DPX Files
Compressor automatically generates log DPX files. Is there a way to create linear DPX files?
Changing the Reel ID in Final Cut Pro
Troubles with logging? Check the Reel column in the browser.
Questions on Capturing
Larry answers some questions regarding the different codecs that Final Cut Express captures vs. Final Cut Pro, as well as fielding a question on audio waveforms.
FCP X: Native vs. Optimize vs. Proxy Media
There’s a lot of confusion about the three different media types in Final Cut Pro X: native, optimized, and proxy. This article explains what you need to know.
FCP 7: Where To Put Scratch Disks
Using multiple drives for media is an EXCELLENT technique. Final Cut fully supports it.
