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• April 2, 2012

  10 Great Color Correction Tutorials for Final Cut Pro X

  Author: Danny Greer

  We’ve rounded up the best color correction video tutorials for Final Cut Pro X! These info-filled videos explore the basics of FCPX color correction, up through advanced color masking and grading. Take your skill level to the next level with these FCPX tutorials! Read More

• March 28, 2012

  Help! Will Final Cut Pro 7 Continue to Work in Apple’s Lion OS?

  Author: Danny Greer

  How long will you be able to run Final Cut Pro 7? Will future Apple operating system upgrades make it unusable? In this post, we take a look at FCP7 compatibility with the current Lion OS and what effect future OS updates will have on the NLE. Read More

• March 26, 2012

  Roundup of Filmmaking and Video Production Apps for Android

  Author: Danny Greer

  Explore which Android apps may helpful tools for filmmaking and video production. From data calculators, to digital slates and light meters, these Android apps for filmmaking are handy tools to have on any shoot! Read More

• March 22, 2012

  The Best Color Correction Plug-In For Final Cut Pro Is Released AFTER It’s Demise

  Author: Danny Greer

  FilmLight releases the terrific Baselight color correction plugin for Final Cut Pro 7. Is the expense of this high-end, feature filled toolkit worth it when it can only be used with an end-of-life application? Get all the info on this new color corrector for FCP. Read More

• March 13, 2012

  The Secret to Recording Clean Sound for Your Videos Using Only An iPhone

  Author: Danny Greer

  Learn how using a simple trick might increase the sound quality of your video projects. In this short video, you’ll get step-by-step instructions on how to record audio using your iPhone. It might just save your next project! Read More

• March 12, 2012

  Expand Your Editing Toolkit With TransiMatic Custom FCPX Transitions

  Author: Danny Greer

  Third-party plugin developer SquidFX knocks it out of the park with their newest release TransiMatic for FCPX. Learn how this Final Cut Pro X transition pack can add style and flair to your next video projects. Read More

• March 7, 2012

  FREE Adobe, AVID, Resolve and Final Cut Pro Training at NAB 2012

  Author: Danny Greer

  Manhattan Edit Workshop will be offering free post-production training at this year’s NAB tradeshow. Gain new tips for working in After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Resolve and AVID, and make connections with other pro editors and content creators. Read More

• March 1, 2012

  Magic Bullet Reintroduces “Denoiser” to Quickly Clean Up Footage in After Effects

  Author: Danny Greer

  Magic Bullet has recently re-introduced their popular Denoiser plugin, a great filter for reducing digital distortion in video. We bring you all the details on this new release and make suggestions for other popular digital noise reduction plugins. Read More

• February 18, 2012

  Eddie Awards should provide hints for next week’s Oscars

  Author: Ashley Kennedy

  With today’s ACE awards ready to deliver honors on outstanding film editing work done in 2011, we should get a lead on who might be a favorite at the Oscar’s looming the following week. Since the SAG and Golden Globes do not recognize Editing as a category, the next two weeks are the pinnacle for recognizing the achievements and outstanding efforts from last year. Read More