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Thoughts on the New Mac Pro
An analysis of the Mac Pro “sneak peek,” with thoughts on what it means for video editors. Continue reading
Pick the Right Video Frame Rate
A commentary on how to pick the best video frame rate to shoot your project, with a look back at history. Continue reading
How To Start Your Editing Business
The seven basic ideas you need to think about before starting your own creative company. Continue reading
Larry Jordan’s Monthly Final Cut Newsletter – Dec. 2011
Welcome to the latest edition of my monthly Final Cut Studio newsletter for December, 2011. This newsletter provides tutorials, tips and other information essential to the interested user of Final Cut Pro. Continue reading
A Different Perspective On The Cloud
Jack Rickard sent me a very thoughtful analysis of why he is a fan of the Cloud that I want to share with you. Continue reading
Feedback On Final Cut Pro X
Mark Whalen sent me his thoughts on Final Cut Pro X that I wanted to share with you. Continue reading
Larry’s Thoughts On Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X was released just over 30 days ago — seems longer than that somehow… Continue reading
Technical Definition: Stuff
A quick, comprehensive definition of one of the most commonly misunderstood terms in our industry. Continue reading
A Commentary on the Importance of Training
Ben Balser, an Apple-Certified Trainer for Digital Media, sent me the following commentary on investing the time to get trained. By way of background, Ben is a long-time educator and trainer. Continue reading
How Long Does Video Tape Last?
This article grew out of newsletter discussions over the last few months and features thoughts from experienced tape editors. Continue reading
My Philosophy on Upgrades
Nothing generates mail like a new version of software. But not all software updates work the way they are advertised. In this article, I describe an update approach that you can use to make sure that when you upgrade everything on your system works properly. Continue reading
When Should You Upgrade to Final Cut Studio 2?
Deciding whether to upgrade to Final Cut Studio 2? Read this short note first. Continue reading
