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New ! Interlacing vs. Deinterlacing
Interlacing, deinterlacing, progressive -- three very confusing terms to many people. This article explains what they are, when you use them, what to do when you see them, and why you should care -- not, in many case, not care at all. (Published: Aug. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 5.0x, 5.1x, 6, 7.x)

New ! Audio Mixing to Improve the Clarity of Speech
One of the signs of getting older is that our hearing is not as sharp as it once was. So one of the things I do in my mixes is to be sure that I make things as clear and easy to understand as possible. This article walks you thru the specific steps you can take in Soundtrack Pro to make your audio as clear and distinct as possible. (Published: Aug. 2010 ; Soundtrack Pro v. 1.x, 2.x, 3.x)

New ! Audio Mixing to Improve the Clarity of Speech
One of the signs of getting older is that our hearing is not as sharp as it once was. So one of the things I do in my mixes is to be sure that I make things as clear and easy to understand as possible. This article walks you thru the specific steps you can take in Soundtrack Pro to make your audio as clear and distinct as possible. (Published: Aug. 2010 ; Soundtrack Pro v. 1.x, 2.x, 3.x)

New ! Positioning Text in Final Cut Pro
What's the best way to position text in Final Cut Pro, and why does the position shift as you change justification? This short article explains the why and how. (Published: Aug. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 4, HD, 5.0x, 5.1x, 6, 7.x)

New ! Color Shifts with Still Images
Have you ever created a still image, only to see the color or gray scale shift when you imported it into Final Cut Pro? This article explains what's going on and how you fix it. (Published: Aug. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 4, HD, 5.0x, 5.1x, 6, 7.x)

New ! Export Keynote Slides for Video
Keynote is a very fast way to create bullet slide and animated text for video. However, when it comes time to export your images, this article explains how to do it fast and with the best quality. (Published: Aug. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 5.1x, 6, 7.x)

Review: PhotoMotion 1.5 from GeeThree
Working with still images in video is hard, because images created on the computer are not compatible with video. A new software - PhotoMotion - seeks to solve a lot of the challenges in working with still images. This is a detailed review of how the product works. (Published: Jul. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 6, 7.x)

An Analogy for Video Bit-Depth
Video, generally, has two bit-depths: 8 and 10. In this short article, I provide an analogy that helps to understand what bit-depth is, why its important, and when you should consider working in 10-bit depth. (Published: Jul. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 6, 7.x)

Jittery Video Playback
Here's a short article that describes what to do if you are experiencing jittery video playback. We look at what could cause it and how to fix it. (Published: Jun. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 5.0x, 5.1x, 6, 7.x)

Review: PluralEyes Plug-in for Final Cut Pro
If you edit multiple cameras and spend time creating multiclips, you need to check into a new utility for Final Cut Pro called "PluralEyes." This software vastly simplifies the process of syncing and building multiclips -- especially when there are breaks in the timecode. This article shows you how to use it. (Published: Mar. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 6, 7.x)