The Compound Clip Conundrum
Handles? We don't need no stinkin' handles! That's what a compound clip in Final Cut Pro X might say...
Blackmagic’s “Slow-Motion” Feature
Right now, the only two Blackmagic cameras that shoot high frame-rates are the URSA and the Studio Cameras. Until...
Sync-N-Link X for Final Cut Pro X
Why would you want a separate app to sync audio and video clips? This week on MacBreak Studio, Sam...
Cinematography of Inglourious Basterds
A week or so ago I posted a cinematography breakdown of Roger Deakins work in Prisoners. This week I'm...
A Little (Big) Avid Media Composer & Final Cut Pro X Trimming Demonstration
Ever since the release of Final Cut Pro X there’s been a lot of discussion around FCPX’s trimming capabilities....
The Magic of Hard Links
What exactly are “hard links” anyway? A better question might be “why are they useful?” – which is exactly...
Motion Graphics for Business – Part 1: Inspirational Films
The New Year is traditionally a time for lists, and as many of the articles I published during 2014...
Grading with Resolve
My friend Gary Yost has been enjoying learning Resolve. He recently graded a short project I directed, shot, and...
Media Composer 101 – Advanced – Creating SD DVD’s from HD, 2K & 4K Projects part 1
In this week's Media Composer 101 tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe will show you how to create SD screening DVD's...
Filming smooth driving footage on a tight budget
Last August I had the opportunity to DP a documentary feature film directed by my good friend Kendal Miller....