Tip #347: Codecs – Explained (Part 1)
Ever wonder what a codec is, or where the term came from? Here’s a quick explanation.
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Tip #346: Compressor is Not Faster in Catalina
Here are the results of an initial compression speed test using Apple Compressor comparing Mojave with Catalina.
Tip #286: Slicing and Dicing
In addition to the Razor tool, which cuts individual timeline clips wherever you click it, there are two keyboard shortcuts which can cut multiple clips at the same time. But they don’t behave the same way. Here’s what you need to know.
Tip #281: Enable On-Screen Image Adjustments
Premiere provides the ability to resize, move and scale elements on screen in the Program Monitor, but you need to turn this feature on. Here’s how.
Tip #280: Adjustment Layers are Magic
An Adjustment Layer is a special kind of video clip that is placed above one or more clips in the Premiere timeline to which, when you apply an effect, those effects apply to every video clip under the adjustment layer. Here’s how they work.
Tip #334: What is Continuous Playback?
Continuous playback allows you to quickly review clips in the Browser without constantly selecting them and pressing Play. Here’s how.
Tip #333: Favorites are Faster
Apple made a big deal of Favorites when Final Cut Pro X was first launched. Now, you need to know where to look to find them. But, they are absolutely worth learning, because they can make finding the right clip a lot faster. Here’s how.
Tip #332: How to Edit Export Tags
You know those project “tags” that appear on the Info screen when you Share a project? Well, not only are they displayed during export, but they are embedded in the metadata for your project on export. Here’s how to change them.
Tip #227: Place Audio Before Video in Motion Graphics
When it comes to creating animation or a motion graphic video, the hardest thing for folks new to the art is to figure out the timing. How long should a scene last? Or a piece of text hold on screen? How fast are the transitions? Here are some thoughts that can help.
Tip #175: Lighting Tricks with Your Cell Phone
A cell phone is not a light kit. But, in a pinch, these lighting tricks can salvage a shoot.