Final Cut X Archive
If you are currently on the fence of shelling out the cash for a brand new iMac Pro, it’s reasonable to ask yourself which model you should buy. Other relevant questions include “What advantages are gained with a higher core count?” or “Are these possible advantages worth
While Apple’s line of mobile/desktop computers and workstations have clearly earned their place in professional editing suites, it’s clear that the products are not the most powerful and efficient on the market, nor the most economical to purchase for editing. Even with the introduction of the lower
How is that even possible, you may ask? Honestly, I don’t know, but I should admit that I’m really excited by the fact that you can edit 8K footage in real-time seamlessly on an ultra-portable laptop with such modest specs. Considering that smooth video editing of 8K
I’m sure many of you remember last year’s Complete Video Creators Bundle by 5DayDeal that took the world of aspiring filmmakers and video creators by storm. And this year, we’re super excited to announce that the biggest and most exciting education event is back again and it’s now
Beyond any doubt, these NLEs are two of the most popular and widely adopted editing platforms by professional video editors and enthusiasts alike around the world these days. But, which one of those particularly is most suitable for your personal needs and preferences? To help you sort
One of the true benefits of shooting in 4K is the ability to reframe your shots later in post. This method is extremely efficient when you apply it to 4K clips edited in a 1080p timeline. Final Cut X, for instance, provides a few excellent tools that will
Being an integral part of high-end editing and colour grading workflows, hardware control panels have been around for years. They are still extensively utilized by many seasoned professionals as extremely effective tools that provide not only efficiency and flexibility in post, but also make the life of editors
FCP X users will be more than happy and satisfied to known that the just released update of their favourite NLE now supports new additional flavours of Sony’s robust XAVC-L and the Panasonic’s AVC-Intra 4:4:4 codec, both in resolutions up to 4K. In other words, this means no longer any tedious
As with any other aspect of the creative process, being talented and passionate is unfortunately far from enough to become a true professional and be remembered as a visionary artist. These personal qualities are only the half part of the equation. Even more important is the patience and persistence requisite
As video editors, we are always challenged to find the most efficient and creative way to put together a certain story. Whether you are working with a client or on your own project, there are many tips and tricks that can be beneficial and make your life in the
A couple of months ago we covered an interesting test conducted by the US-based filmmaker Noam Kroll that shows different results while exporting H.264 files with the same settings from the Final Cut X and Premiere Pro CC.Albeit the export settings in FCP X and Premiere Pro
There is a common misunderstanding about the colour look-up tables, or in short LUTs. Many people still do believe that applying a LUT to the image is like applying another preset in your NLE. Certainly, this is not the case. What is a colour look-up table and how
A lot of things in the editing world have changed in the past few years. Final Cut 7 was a dominant and preferable piece of non-linear editing software for most of the professional Mac OS editors for a long time. On the other hand, Adobe and Avid
