5 Tips for Editing 10x Faster in Final Cut Pro X
Many people have grown to love the current iteration of Final Cut Pro X. Despite a rocky launch that turned off many FCP fans, the current version is a …
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How to Get Final Cut Running Faster
Apple software and Apple hardware tend to run like a dream without much effort. This performance boost has helped build an audience for the often maligned Final Cut Pro …
Can You Use the Cheapest 2020 13″ MacBook Pro for Video Editing?
What would it be like using the base model $1,299 13″ 1.4Ghz Quad-Core i5 MacBook Pro with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD to cut multiple streams of …
Meet the Loupedeck CT – Next Generation Compact and Ultra-Versatile Editing Console
After the huge success of the Loupedeck and Loupedeck+ editing consoles, Loupedeck are back with another enticing offer for all creative professionals working on the go. The brand new …
MacBook Pro 2018 vs MacBook Pro 2016 – Final Cut X Render Results
Earlier this year in a somewhat discreet, yet stylish manner, Apple introduced their latest 15-inch MacBook Pro while touting it as the most advanced Mac notebook ever. This time the …
Secondary Timeline Editing Tip in FCPX
Most FCPX users know well that getting to grips with the Magnetic Timeline (Primary Storyline) takes some time and effort before one can unlock its full potential. What’s more, there is …
How to Speed Up Your FCP X Video Editing Workflow
For video editors, having an efficient and speedy workflow is essential to ensure tuneful delivery of the final video output without sacrificing quality. While many novices tend to overlook …
How Fast is the Top-of-the-Line 18-Core iMac Pro?
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 …
Building a 4K Video Editing Ryzen Hackintosh On a Budget
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 …
The Complete Video Creators Bundle 2017 Starts Soon – Enter the $10K Giveaway and Win Some Amazing Gear!
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 …
Final Cut Pro X vs Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017: Which is the Best Video Editor For Your Needs?
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, …
Here’s How You Can Effortlessly Create a Split-Screen Effect in Final Cut Pro X
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 …
How to Utilize a MIDI Controller to Enhance Your Editing Workflow
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 …
Final Cut X Now Supports XAVC-L and AVC-Intra 4:4:4 Natively
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 …
Enhance Your Editing and Storytelling By Creating Split Edits
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 …
The Easiest Way to Sync Audio and Video in Premiere Pro CC and FCP-X
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 …
Final Cut X & Adobe Premiere Pro H.264 Compression Update
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 …
Colour Correction LUTs in Adobe Premiere Pro and FCP X
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 …
Popular Non-Linear Editors in 2014 Which Support 4K
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 …