Remote and small studios require different teleprompting. TV Technology reports on how the industry is changing.

Sometimes, Motion creates keyframes when you don't expect them. Here's why and how to get rid of them.

BorisFX updated Sapphire to version 2021.5. Here's a list of what's new.

SoftRAID now works with M1 Macs and Big Sur - but it wasn't an easy journey.

Premiere allows renaming audio or video tracks - if you know where to click.

Here's a fast way to reset a slow motion clip back to normal speed in Final Cut Pro.

PremiumBeat and Larry Jordan both have thoughts on the new M1 Macs for creatives and video editing.

Audio always seems like an afterthought in Motion. Audio clips are impossible to find and almost impossible to adjust. But, here's a trick that makes setting levels a bit easier.

Re:Vision Effects is in the process of updating current versions of their plug-ins to support M1 Macs. Here's a status report.

At the bottom right corner of the Lumetri Scopes is a small menu called "float." This controls the detail visible in the video scopes. Here's how to set it.

I found myself wondering about the data transfer rate of SxS cards, which a variety of cameras use for recording media. Here's what I learned.

In Tip #980, I showcased a new Final Cut feature: Custom Overlays. But, recently, I discovered a new use for this feature that saves time during editing.

When you start any business, you should know the legalities of the business. This article describes all of the considerations when it comes to video production and the law.

Tucked into the bottom edge of the Layers pane is an icon of two rectangles. This "scale slider" hides a useful function. Let me illustrate.

ACES is a color management system designed to be the industry standard for color. Learn more.

Philippa asks: How do I adjust the edge softness of gradients in Premiere? Well, it's pretty well hidden, but here's how.

DJI updated the popular Mavic Air 2 with a 1″ sensor and a new name. Plus, it shoots 5.4K/30 images. Learn more.

Range check is a special option in the Viewer > View menu that flags shadow or highlight levels that are "illegal" for the timeline video clip containing the playhead. Here's how to turn it on.

Filmmakers should always be striving to improve their skillset. So, fire up your favorite browser. Here are PremiumBeat's top ten favorite filmmaking news sites.

Sometimes, you don't want things to look perfect. You'd rather they look a bit more "real." Here's an effect to consider.

Trying to decide if motion capture is for you. Here are some free tools and assets to help you explore this part of the VFX industry.

I was messing with curves to create a screen shot for an ad. What I discovered, totally by accident, is that this is also a great way to create custom gradients.

"Why don't my colors look right?" The underlying assumption that they should match is a fallacy and Oliver Peters explains why in this article.

OK, this is tricky, but worth trying. Here's how to create a shape in Photoshop, fill it with moving video in Final Cut, then place it over a background.

B-roll can be just as important—or even have more impact—than A-roll when used properly. Here are some tips.

Motion handles PDFs differently from both Final Cut and Premiere. But, it still doesn't handle them well. Learn more.

Autodesk created a webpage specifically for educators providing resources for students and teachers. Here's the link.

Here's a workaround, from Lee Berger, on how to make 4 discreet XAVC audio tracks available in Premiere.

HandBrake is a free open-source video transcoder available for Linux, Mac, and Windows. Learn more.

Scott was having problems when he replaced one JPEG with another; it often altered the clip order in the timeline. The fix was simple.

The shift from digital to IP media turned into a race in 2020. Primestream just published a free, 7-page, illustrated white paper on the transition.

When you create a title template in Motion for use in either Motion or Final Cut, you are not limited to only using text. You can actually do far more.

Millions of Shutterstock users search for media daily. Tracking search terms helps spot design trends. Here are their top ten and these are amazing!

Underlying many popular transcoding or media viewer applications, like VLC Player or Handbrake, is FFmpeg. Here's some background.

One of the exciting new features in Premiere's new caption workflow is its flexibility. Let me illustrate.

The tilde key (~) has two very useful - but obscure - functions in Final Cut Pro. Let me illustrate.

The Motion Picture Association, in its annual THEME report, stated that streaming subscribers exploded in 2020 - adding more than 230 million new viewers worldwide.

Once you add lights or cameras to a Motion project, you move into 3D space. And that is a place where it is easy to get lost. Here are three shortcuts to help you find your way home.

Using machine learning to analyze millions of sample photographs, Adobe’s Super Resolution can enlarge photos without jagged edges or lost details. Learn more.

There are so many caption formats because every distributor has a different preference. Here's a list of the caption formats supported by the 2021 release of Adobe Premiere Pro.

One of the new features in the 2021 update to Premiere Pro is a faster Warp Stabilizer. Here's what you need to know.

Rick Dupea has been running his Final Cut M1 edit station for two weeks now with four monitors. Here's how he got all those monitors working.

There are many fillmaking lessons to learn from the first Mission: Impossible. Here are eight of them.

Here's a quick lighting trick to add visual interest to 3D text or a 3D object: Add a light.

"Greyhound" added 1,300 visual effects in post because the practical effects createdon set didn't work. VFXVoice has a detailed article on what they did - and, boy!, it wasn't easy.

The latest version of After Effects supports creating motion graphic templates with replaceable media. Adobe Stock now offers these templates.

The COVID-19 crisis drove digital media audiences way up, while traditional media stagnated. Here are more details from Axios.

A split edit is where the audio and video edit at different times. This workhorse of editing is easy to create - here's how.

I've been a fan of Walter Murch for many years, with the great pleasure of meeting him twice. Recently, Jourdan Aldredge wrote an article for PremiumBeat.com, on how Walter edits a film.

Have you ever noticed a small gear spinning in the lower right corner of the Viewer? Well, here's what that means.

Last week, Maxon announced it has acquired forger, professional-level sculpting workflows on mobile devices. Here are the details.

Shaun had a problem importing a Teams .mp4 file. Audio kept disappearing. Then, he discovered the easy fix.

There are a gazillion codecs out there. WebM is one of the newer ones. Is it better than MP4?

Last week, Apple released Final Cut Pro 10.5.2. This is principally a bug fix release. Here's what's new.

Not all of us work in broadcast, but many of us have seen projects canceled when an initial showing didn't generate immediate success.

Depth of field (focus) can be added to any camera in Motion; though it is off by default. Here's how to turn it on and adjust it.

Replacing an undercast or overexposed sky is one of those techniques that, if your client sees you doing it once, they’ll want it every time! Luckily, there are plenty of tools built-in to DaVinci Resolve that make replacing a sky a breeze. Here's a tutorial.

According to the latest beta builds, WebM is coming to Apple Safari. Learn more.

Here's a fast way to improve the look of a cloud-filled sky, using a simple gradient and a blend mode in Premiere.

You've seen it from time to time, the mysterious red box in Final Cut's Viewer. What the heck is it?

Tanya Jones has written an excellent - and short - essay on the challenges of diversity on a film set. There's good and bad - and reasons for hope. Learn more.

One of the most powerful, but little known, features in Apple Motion are its lights. These can benefit video clips in ways you might not expect.

MotionArray.com recently published more free After Effects tutorials on their website, with a special focus on text and typography.

ProRes RAW can be edited in Final Cut, Premiere and Media Composer. But, not Resolve. However, there's a workaround.

This was a tricky problem. What happens when caption timecode doesn't match sequence timecode? The answer is: Nothing - or - a LOT!

There's an option in Final Cut Pro's Editing Preferences called "Reference Waveforms." What are these things?

To make Frame.io's newly launched "Camera to Cloud" service work requires a combination of hardware. Here are details.

The default light in Motion is "ambient." But there is much more flexibility when you add custom lights. Here are the four types.

Unreal Engine is now creating photorealistic environments for media production on set. Actors see what they are doing without waiting for post. VFX Pros share their opinions on what's next.

When compressing H.264 media, the profile you pick determines what you get. Here's what the profile options mean.

Both H-264 and HEVC support 10-bit media, but only if you get the settings right. Here's what you need to know.

Berta asks: "Using FCP X, can I save my library and project files to one external drive while using a second external drive for media?" Here's the answer.

Shure asked the FCC to overturn its decision and dedicate a UHF channel to wireless mics. Or else there may not be any space left for productions.

This in depth bundle of training videos, hosted by Larry Jordan, covers everything you need to know to make the most of this powerful motion graphics program.

Mank co-producer and VFX Producer Peter Mavromates shares his thoughts on creating the visual effects in "Mank."

intoPIX announced the launch of its JPEG XS Plugin for Adobe Premiere for video editing and live streaming. Learn more.

There's a fast way to change Motion settings in the Program Monitor. Here's a trick that prevents changing the wrong one.

Most of us know that the audio meters measure the volume of our sound. But here are some facts about the audio meters you may not know.

SAG-AFTRA, PGA and JPC agree to resume media production in LA starting Feb. 1. Here are the details.

Reflections in Motion are off by default. Here's how to enable them.

Red Giant, now a part of Maxon, announced "Demystifying Post-Production: Shooting for the Grade." Free color training sessions in February.

Here's a quick update on Adobe Premiere Pro's support for Big Sur and M1 Macs.

Adobe announced new features in the latest releases of Premiere and After Effects. Here are the details.

Normally, when we need a dissolve in Final Cut, we type Cmd+T, adjust the timing and move on. However, there is a wealth of creative options if you know where to look.

For those interested in careers as documentarians, you’ll need to get used to filming undercover and undetected. Here are some tips.

Normally, you set essential project properties when you create a project using the Project Browser. But, what happens if you need to change project settings after the project is created?

If there’s a buzz phrase right now in visual effects, it’s “machine learning.” VFXVoice interviewed the experts to learn more.

Al asks: "I'm running 10.8.5 and have the Adobe CS6 suite. Can I use Adobe Media Encoder to convert my video to 64-bit so it’s usable on the newer Macs?"

The Timeline Wrench icon provides many ways to customize the timeline in Premiere. Here are your options.

When you want to change the speed of a clip, the Blade Speed option is a really good place to start.

Nearly every new camera has the ability to film in 4K (even action cameras and phones!). So, this poses a question, “Should anybody be filming in 1080p anymore?” The answer is surprising.

Motion doesn't support texture mapping on objects, BUT, there's a clever work-around you can use for 3D objects that delivers a similar result.

In 1982, Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner set a distinctive tone for the look and feel of many sci-fi future film noirs to come. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how the effects were created.

Last week, Streambox introduced Spectra, a high-performance streaming virtual media encoder. Now, remote editors can access high-quality images without proxies.

Motion keyframes in Adobe Premiere Pro support changing the speed of movement as you approach or leave the keyframes. Here's how.

It's a small thing - but this new feature in the 10.5 update to Final Cut Pro can improve the look of your clips in the timeline; especially if you are editing on a very large screen.

New tech is great. But it is still the person behind the camera that makes a difference. Here are 15 composition techniques that can improve any story.

One of the missing features in Motion that bothers me most is a lack of video scopes. Still, we can maximize the quality of our images without relying on scopes using Levels. Here's how.

Filmworkz launches a new website and new pricing for six color grading tools. Learn more.

The Flip Over transition in Adobe Premiere has several hidden settings that can make this transition more interesting. Learn more.

In the past, when we needed to render or export a file, the software in the NLE did all the work. This worked, but took a long time. Now, we are moving to CPU- and GPU-accelerated encoding. Here's what you need to know.