Ashley Kennedy
Final Cut Pro X Shortcuts – The Big Cheat Sheet
Editing efficiency and speed come from mastering major keyboard shortcuts, without relying upon user interface buttons and commands. Use this master cheat sheet to help ingrain the …
How to Insert Video Inside a Title in Avid Media Composer
Inserting video inside of titles in Avid Media Composer is a cinch, and can add pizazz to any project. Check out this tutorial for this fun technique!
Quick Tip: Clean House by Clearing Your Render Files in Final Cut Pro X!
With the introduction of background rendering, Final Cut Pro X is an efficient, but potentially space-clogging program. So, every few weeks or so, it’s a good idea …
Video Tutorial: How to Audition Clips in Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X’s new Audition feature allows you to easily try out multiple clips while you’re deciding on how you’d like to execute the edit. It’s …
Video Tutorial: Creating Lower Thirds with AutoTitler in Avid Marquee
Create hundreds of titles in just moments by tapping into the extreme power of Avid Marquee’s AutoTitler. Using just a simple title template and an external text …
Top and Tail Editing Now Available in Final Cut Pro X
In the past, one feature that many Avid editors have missed when moving to Final Cut Pro is the lack of one-button Top and Tail editing. Top …
Nesting Clips using the Compound Clip Command in Final Cut Pro X
Learn how to nest clips in Final Cut Pro X using the Compound Clip command, as well as how to step inside compound clips to make changes …
Audio Keyframing Tips in Avid Media Composer
Keyframing audio—otherwise known as rubber banding—is a fairly standard procedure in Avid Media Composer, as it allows you to easily raise and lower your audio levels within …
Video Tutorial: How to Mark and Edit Clips in FCP X
The arrival of FCP X has brought about massive changes in editing on the Final Cut platform. Even the simplest of procedures, like marking clips and editing …
Organizing your clips in FCP X: Part 2
Don’t let needless searching for clips slow you down! Master the intuitive organization and searching features in Final Cut Pro X. In this two-part tutorial, we’ll take …
Organizing your clips in FCP X: Part 1
Don’t let needless searching for clips slow you down! Master the intuitive organization and searching features in Final Cut Pro X. In this two-part tutorial, we’ll take …
Using the Automatic Color Correction Tools in Avid Media Composer
Avid Media Composer contains many complex manual color correction tools that require deep knowledge of various video scopes and proper color correction workflow. It also contains several …