Classic Course: Compound Blur
An important concept in After Effects is the idea of a “blur map”: a layer that tells you how...
ART OF THE CUT with the editors of “Yellowstone”
The TV show Yellowstone, on the Paramount Network, is directed by Taylor Sheridan. Sheridan also wrote and directed the...
AI in broadcasting: optimizing production and distribution of content
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for broadcasting applications has moved past in-lab research demonstrations and theoretical constructs, and...
Simulating Lava
Simulating Lava Build a lava particle simulation with X-Particles
How to control Avid Media Composer’s Audio Mixer in real-time with an iPad
I saw a request on Facebook or Twitter for a tutorial about the Avid Mixer. What does LIVE MODE...
RØDE SC6-L with an XLR microphone (or 2)? Yes, but with important details
I have covered the intriguing RØDE SC6-L audio interface in prior articles. The SC6-L is unique since it’s so...
ARRI Signature Prime and Mini LF Event: Sim Video, Vancouver
Come see me on June 6th at Sim Video in Vancouver, B.C., where I’ll co-present a session on ARRI...
Advanced keying with After Effects: Part 4
The point of using a chromakey plugin is to generate a matte / alpha channel based on the colour...
ART OF THE CUT with Oscar-nominated editor Martin Pensa, ACE
In 2014, Martin Pensa, ACE was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Editing for Dallas Buyers...
DaVinci Resolve on an old laptop? Alex Jordan shows us how!
Many people hear about DaVinci Resolve and its incomparable innovations for both editing and grading, but are afraid it...
