Is this the end?

Written by Mark Spencer

January 9, 2025

With the recent release of Google’s Gemini 2.0 and it’s ability to both watch your screen and talk with...

Review: iFootage Shark Slider Nano II

Written by Mark Spencer

December 19, 2024

When the Shark Slider Nano II was introduced in October, I ordered it the day it launched (which was...

Combining Video & Generative AI in Photoshop

Written by Mark Spencer

September 20, 2023

Now that Generative AI in Photoshop has moved out of beta and into the current shipping version, here’s a...

Foolproof Archiving for Final Cut Pro Libraries

Written by Mark Spencer

March 9, 2023

Once you’ve completed a Final Cut Pro project, how can you safely tuck away, making it as small as...

Color Grading in Final Cut Pro with the Monogram Creative Console

Written by Mark Spencer

January 16, 2023

I’ve avoided control surfaces for years. I’m not sure why: part of it has to do with the fact...

Better Dialogue Edits with L & J Cuts in Final Cut Pro

Written by Mark Spencer

March 11, 2022

This week on MacBreak Studio, Steve shows us how to use L & J cuts to tighten up and...

Faster Editing in Final Cut Pro with “Press & Hold”

Written by Mark Spencer

January 20, 2022

Experienced editors know the value of minimizing clicking and keystrokes: they can edit faster and focus more on crafting...

Creating a Background in Motion

Written by Mark Spencer

December 16, 2021

Last month I taught several sessions at the Final Cut Pro Global Summit. In between my sessions, I checked...

Final Cut Pro 10.6 New Features

Written by Mark Spencer

October 18, 2021

Full dot releases for both Final Cut Pro and Motion today with a few new and interesting features. First,...

Matching Microphones in Final Cut Pro

Written by Mark Spencer

September 9, 2021

When I shoot MacBreak Studio, I use two microphones: one for the on-camera portion, and one for the user...