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Final Cut Pro

May 24, 2013 Author: Jonny Elwyn

In this post, we’ve rounded up the bestFREE apps and workflow tips for transcoding your AVCHD (.mts) files for video editing. Read More

April 24, 2013
3 FREE Plugins for FCPX, Premiere & After Effects
Author: Danny Greer

Check out these 3 FREE plugins that offer up useful editing utilities that will save you time in post! Works with the most popular video editing applications. Read More
April 15, 2013
Troubleshooting for Video Professionals – Six Forums You Need To Know
Author: Jonny Elwyn

Looking for answers to your video editing and video production questions? We’ve rounded up the best forum on the ‘net for troubleshooting your video projects. Bookmark these links! Read More
March 11, 2013
Adobe Prelude: Organize, Log and Rough Cut
Author: Clay Asbury

Adobe Prelude makes it easy to log your video footage, create subclips and rough out video editing sequences. See how integrating this app into your workflow can speed up post production. Read More

February 13, 2013
Music Video Color Grading Breakdown
Author: Jonny Elwyn

In this post, we break down an interesting color grading look used in a recent music video. See how to create a dynamic black and white, split channel color grade WITHOUT 3rd party video editing plugins. Read More
January 3, 2013
Enhance your Video Editing Projects with Light Leaks and Film Grain
Author: Clay Asbury

Give your video editing projects a unique retro style with this film grain and light leaks. In this post, we’ve rounded up the best third party film grain and light leaks for video editors. Read More
October 23, 2012
Final Cut Pro X Gets Major Update in Version 10.0.6
Author: Danny Greer

Apple updates Final Cut Pro X to 10.0.6 – the most significant FCPX update since it’s initial release! Find out what new improvements were added to the app…and why Apple may be once again proving their commitment to the pro video market. Read More

August 20, 2012
10 Free Apps and Plugins for Video Editors
Author: Clay Asbury

Here’s 10 FREE apps & plugins that you’ll want to have in your post production toolkit! From cool video editing transitions to a killer time management app, these FREE tools will make a better editor. Read More
August 13, 2012
Beauty Box Giveaway! Skin Retouching for Photo & Video
Author: Danny Greer

Win a copy of Beauty Box – a powerful skin smoothing and retouching app for photo and video! Read More
August 6, 2012
Editcodes – Database of Common Video Editing Errors
Author: Danny Greer

Do more video editing and less head scratching! Get down to the bottom of common video editing errors with the Editcodes app for iOS. Read More