tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17633445274866242202024-02-19T15:02:55.724+01:00MediaTechTipsSome tips on hardware, software, website design apps, filming and photography, especially Final Cut Pro X.DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-35760288428232111732023-03-13T15:53:00.004+01:002023-03-13T16:01:48.859+01:00BLOGGER embedding PowerPoint or Word as pdf through Canva<p> All the instructions are contained below, including screenshots from when I made this post...</p><p><div style="position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;
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DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-26524289000651278422020-11-25T05:09:00.001+01:002020-11-25T05:11:50.566+01:00Switching between Premiere FCPX Resolve using XML fileI don't use either so can't confirm that this is as simple as using the XML file - you'd certainly need to be keeping all files on the same drive, as XML is just a spreadsheet LINKING to files and noting edits. There would be issues with fonts/FX not in the other software? Anyway...<div><a href="https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/xml-files-premiere-fcpx-davinci/">https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/xml-files-premiere-fcpx-davinci/</a><br></div><div><br></div><div>I do note that for FCPX to Premiere you need to pay for additional software. But if you're using Adobe you're obviously happy to continually shell out more and more each year, unlike the simple lifetime purchase of FCPX - cheaper AND bundled with Logic, Motion etc if bought with a new Mac from an Apple store.</div>DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-28288444288398596352020-11-22T09:54:00.001+01:002020-11-22T09:54:02.087+01:00TOUCHSCREEN MACBOOKYou can now use an iPad to achieve this, with the new OS bringing iOS functionality to the desktop OS.<div><br></div><div>This is a USBC 13/15" screen - see <span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/bensin/2020/07/23/this-portable-display-brings-touchscreen-functionality-to-macbooks/">https://www.forbes.com/sites/bensin/2020/07/23/this-portable-display-brings-touchscreen-functionality-to-macbooks/</a></span></div>DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-985242896338527362020-09-11T08:30:00.001+02:002020-09-11T08:30:09.164+02:00BLOGGER new way to embed videos<p>Who knows how such data-driven giants can make such dumb, careless decisions, but they've made a right mess of the Blogger interface.</p><p>The old, simple method of pasting an embed code, checking just ONCE...EVER that <i>interpret HTML </i>is selected in <i>OPTIONS </i>has been mysteriously ditched - and you can't change the default to just display HTML.</p><p>So, I've figured out a way to do it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Always do --- + <i>return </i>+ ---, to paste into the blank line</p><p>type H + return a few times</p><p>Now, change the view from <i>compose </i>to <i>HTML </i>(the icon on the very left)</p><p>Look for the H's (you'll see <i>br </i>or <i>p </i>tags after them.</p><p>Paste your embed code in before the 1st H (as in my screenshot)</p><p>Switch back to compose mode + hit <i>preview </i>to check.</p><p>It should work...</p><p>Delete the H's!</p><p>Now say rude things about Google!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFRUiNbBjP40xGju_maDQHSsBA_0LUZ6o9VR8WRzaKFqSVAVRPspUHAGImEqftjo18DPh0bG8Eyobkp2xVPaXiDO59efV0mVat3j5aD4vpeUew3mqpK3VW4hANQoXYEOAzKQQWSi0UENA/s500/Blogger+NEW+embed+method.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="221" data-original-width="500" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFRUiNbBjP40xGju_maDQHSsBA_0LUZ6o9VR8WRzaKFqSVAVRPspUHAGImEqftjo18DPh0bG8Eyobkp2xVPaXiDO59efV0mVat3j5aD4vpeUew3mqpK3VW4hANQoXYEOAzKQQWSi0UENA/w500-h220/Blogger+NEW+embed+method.PNG" width="500" /></a></div><br /><p>---</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8yXSVgCQ9Y4" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>H</p><p>H</p><p>H</p><p>---</p>DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-52601082495433925242020-03-21T10:31:00.001+01:002020-03-21T10:31:37.838+01:00CONVERGENCE future is now: wipe moving objects with FCPX plug-inIt's 20 years since I oversaw my 1st student coursework assignment, having created some ... interesting productions myself with fellow PGCE (teaching degree) students with a big old VHS camera and an agonisingly slow post-production digitisation process.<div><br></div><div>As much as I've been teaching on the concept of convergence for a lot of that time, I'm truly astonished at what popped up on my Google news feed this morning. This is an incredible example of where we're at with convergence, which is not just the barriers between industries crumbling but equally the gap between professional and consumer/prosumer technology radically narrowing.</div><div><br></div><div>For $30 (on offer from $50) you can do in Final Cut what very recently would have required a highly-paid team of VFX specialists working for days to do ... You can remove moving objects from a scene!!!</div><div><br></div><div>I haven't tried it out yet - to test for example if it works with wobbly camera shots or short takes (logically it needs the background it will use to be visible for at least 1 frame) - but definitely intend to buy it.</div><div><br></div><div>I'm not easily impressed but this is a genuine jaw-dropping moment. A decade ago my classes were just transitioning from iMovie to Final Cut Express 4 before we finally got the budget to move to Final Cut Pro X. Those licenses are still in place back in my previous school in England - I make no apology for highlighting that a purchase of Final Cut is a one-off lifetime payment, with two big updates/upgrades every year (in contrast to the Adobe Premiere subscription model). I've fought for and gotten Final Cut/Macs installed in several schools now, and would do so again if I started afresh somewhere else.</div><div><br></div><div>The power the student of 2020 and beyond has in their hands is absolutely incredible - I hope to see many more fantastic uses of it!!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>https://youtu.be/vWqe3iePbzM<br></div><div>The website link is in the video description</div>DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-80630026344884453192020-03-19T07:25:00.001+01:002020-03-19T07:25:54.173+01:00FCPX Sharing full Library using CompressorThus technique definitely isn't for all! It's quite complex (though the video is a very clear step by step) AND requires the additional programme Compressor to work.<div><br></div><div>Ideally you can build and share a main Library first, then share additional clips as they come in, keeping file names and tags identical so that project files (the tiny XML files) can be shared via email. But this is an alternative if there's going to be gap in meeting up. The idea is to radically reduce (to 20%) the file size of the source video clips for easy online sharing. Once complete, a shared project file can be re-linked to the original full size media.</div><div><br></div><div>https://youtu.be/iyos9dP4eL0<br></div><div><br></div>DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-14319763674141816122020-02-18T07:43:00.001+01:002020-02-18T07:43:54.519+01:00FCPX AUDIO LEVELLING built-in compressorThis might still need initial manual levelling where you've got multiple voices, the demo looks at just one (you can always Google on that, keywords FCPX audio compressor multiple voices).<div><br></div><div>But it's a promisingly simple technique if you reduce the video to written notes!!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>BEST COMPRESSOR SETTINGS FOR VOICE | A Full FCPX …: https://youtu.be/72rtkuk9Gb0<br></div>DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-12709928628571415002020-02-15T08:58:00.001+01:002020-02-15T08:58:31.028+01:00CONVERGENCE iPad iPhone rough cut to FCPX with LumiaThis could be pretty handy for those of you tied into the iOS platform with your iPhones and iPads. I'm not into either, but it seems the LumaFusion editing software now has a port to FCPX feature, ie you can edit on your phone or iPad then move the project and whole library over to a Mac to polish it up in Final Cut. Nifty<div><br></div><div>Hands-on: LumaFusion FCPXML Final Cut Pro X expor…: https://youtu.be/8yJ7n_NsCvk<br></div>DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-32605253102850517972020-01-11T05:30:00.001+01:002020-01-11T05:30:12.347+01:00GETTING GOOGLE EARTH MAP VIDEOIzzy Video is one of the major software tutorial sites out there, a particularly user-friendly one if you want to learn s new one (eg Motion) or delve deeper into FCPX.<div><br></div><div>This tut is a handy one, very usable in coursework film, video and vodcast - or just for 'home videos'. I cut an occasional video as a present for Xmas or birthday, something unique (and lasting!) rather than more landfill, maybe something you'll try at some point. Either way, this is worth a look. And btw, it seems Google Earth Pro is free (from a search, I haven't installed it yet)</div><div><br></div><div>Final Cut Pro Technique: How to Get Video from Go…: https://youtu.be/_lAPjn3obz4<br></div>DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-90304139891073208892020-01-09T04:59:00.001+01:002020-01-09T04:59:36.935+01:00FCPX masking and colour glowI'm not so keen on the 2nd of 3 FX this guy picks out, but this is a nice video for a quickfire intro to masking, which is a really powerful tool.<div><br></div><div>I used it a lot in the Xmas video, a 10 hour total edit, so it's a very achievable effect. Indeed, I'd never used it myself until I googled on the bus back from Avignon in September, trying to figure out how to layer inside the curved archways of the ancient viaduct there. I also used it in the Not Ones final video to layer on the Scoble Scale clips.</div><div><br></div><div>What I also like about this video is the guy's thought process - he knows a hell of a lot more than me about FCPX but we both look at videos and ponder how to reverse engineer some of the FX we see: try to work out how we might achieve this in FCPX, regardless of what suite was used for that video. I find that a great way to strengthen my familiarity with FCPX and editing techniques more generally. In this video he noticed that the 2nd effect (all 3 are taken from an actual music video) definitely comes from FCPX.</div><div><br></div><div>Have a gander for yourself...</div><div><br></div><div>https://youtu.be/vZUvzh42qH0<br></div>DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-29652598972915863892019-10-28T08:31:00.001+01:002019-10-28T08:31:25.910+01:00FCPX 3 music vid techniques also good for horrorhttps://youtu.be/Rem-qu_5rgI<div><br></div><div>Some great shortcuts and additional tips also in this vid. 11mins long but even just watch and try the 1st one and you're getting these. This really does highlight the media c-word (yes, convergence!) in full effect - it's incredible what you can achieve now with FCPX and some imagination!</div>DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-28025567109494790022019-10-07T06:44:00.001+02:002019-10-07T06:44:21.294+02:00MAC Finder shortcutshttps://www.makeuseof.com/tag/finder-keyboard-shortcuts-cheat-sheet-mac/DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-14395441990093435812019-10-07T06:39:00.001+02:002019-10-07T06:39:30.371+02:00MAC creating flexible APFS container on hard drives<p dir="ltr">This is a useful idea to consider, for example to store all your FCPX Libraries. The native Mac file format, APFS (used to be HFS) is much faster than Windows-friendly compromises like exFAT.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This approach would see you split your HDD so you keep BOTH file formats. The container concept varies from a partition in that its size is flexible.<br></p>
<p dir="ltr">https://www.imore.com/how-add-volume-apfs-container-and-why-you-would-want</p>
DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-6706441704071204732019-08-30T07:39:00.001+02:002019-08-30T07:39:40.229+02:00EDITING ON THE ROAD<p dir="ltr">This looks like an interesting series to follow - not so much the programmes being produced as the backstory to how a couple are filming and editing a series with their Mac editing setup in a trailer, and part powered by solar panels.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I'm seeing more and more often veteran editors proclaim FCPX for its clip/library management system. It's clearly rebounded from the huge tactical errors of the initial dumbed down FCPX displacement of Final Cut Pro 7, which many still clung to a decade after it was outmoded.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The story here may seem outlandish - 48TB of hard drive space! - but it isn't really. I'd estimate I've got about 40TB of HDDs myself (though I've mostly given up on the USB2 drives as just too slow).</p>
<p dir="ltr">Anyway, may be of interest to some of <u>you</u><br></p>
<p dir="ltr">http://www.fcp.co/final-cut-pro/articles/2203-1-year-30-000-km-on-the-road-with-fcpx-part-1</p>
DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-52790927774603977362019-08-20T08:04:00.001+02:002019-08-20T08:04:35.566+02:00Filmmaker explains switch from Avid, Premiere to FCPXhttps://nofilmschool.com/switched-final-cut-pro-x-after-25-yearsDBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-62542031504790825782019-08-19T14:59:00.000+02:002019-08-19T14:59:02.856+02:00MACBOOK BUYING GUIDE 2019I've done more detailed posts (including flagging up the 2nd hand market), but here's a simple summary<br />
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<u><strong>It ISN'T necessary to buy one</strong></u>, you have plentiful access to the Media Macs, but of course it will be helpful.</div>
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Try to buy in a country with Apple stores (as opposed to resellers like Linehart) so you can get the software bundle (FCPX + more) at a bargain price. Only available at the point you buy a Mac, NOT afterwards, and NOT from resellers, just Apple directly. Which is why I bought a mac Mini last Xmas when in the UK. See <a href="https://mediatechtips.blogspot.com/2018/11/software-bundle-final-cut-logic-pro-etc.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://mediatechtips.blogspot.com/2018/11/software-bundle-final-cut-logic-pro-etc.html">this post</a>.</div>
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Its widely assumed Apple will release a 16" MBPro in the same chassis/frame size as the current 15" in Sept/Oct 2019. Apparently with a redesigned keyboard (a common MBP fault recently). See Techradar for good mac updates + reviews.</div>
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<strong>AIR OR PRO?</strong></div>
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If possible avoid Air; much less powerful (but is still a decent computer)</div>
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Mac Mini (I have one) + iMac are arguably better value; you pay a premium for portability</div>
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<strong>13" OR 15" ... or 16"</strong></div>
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15" is heavier + pricier, but its simply easier to work with more screen space. I've edited a 90min doc on my 2011 13" MBP - perfectly workable, but if I could've afforded it, I'd have had a 15". If possible, have a go editing on both, get a feel for the difference, even if just in a shop.</div>
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See what i said above about the new 16".</div>
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<strong>UPGRADES</strong></div>
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Yes, horrifically expensive, but they'll make it work well for longer, + quicker when editing</div>
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Try to avoid the 128GB HDD (even with software only, that'll be hard to avoid running out) - see <a data-cke-saved-href="https://mediatechtips.blogspot.com/2019/07/buying-macs-coping-with-128gb-hard-drive.html" href="https://mediatechtips.blogspot.com/2019/07/buying-macs-coping-with-128gb-hard-drive.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://mediatechtips.blogspot.com/2019/07/buying-macs-coping-with-128gb-hard-drive.html">this post</a></div>
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If possible, go for higher CPU + graphics options (BUT later you can add an EGPU, plug-in graphics card)</div>
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<strong>APPLE CARE</strong></div>
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You'd be foolish not to max this out. Macs typically last for years.</div>
DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-60707456313442754922019-07-17T10:22:00.001+02:002019-07-17T10:22:17.728+02:00FCPX free plug-in bundle<p dir="ltr">Until now a $180 bundle this has some great retro features + split screen + counter + more...<br></p>
<p dir="ltr">https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/07/17/digital-heaven-makes-all-fcpx-plug-ins-available-for-free/</p>
DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-47113508260677281132019-07-15T18:51:00.001+02:002019-08-19T14:17:24.658+02:00BUYING MACS Coping with 128GB hard drive<div dir="ltr">
I did a detailed breakdown quite a while ago on buying Macs - my core points still apply, prioroy, in order, RAM (16GB+), CPU, graphics card. These days an eGPU (external graphics) can extend your Macs lifespan a few years down the line.</div>
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If you do buy a Mac with the lousy 128GB hard drive some start from, this is a great article for how to cope with that.</div>
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Of course, if you're a Media student here you'll get a loan of a fast 2TB portable drive, a basic requirement for this!</div>
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<b><a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/07/15/how-to-cope-with-just-a-128gb-ssd-on-your-mac-mini-or-macbook">https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/07/15/how-to-cope-with-just-a-128gb-ssd-on-your-mac-mini-or-macbook</a></b></div>
DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-29022807261455977422019-07-03T09:35:00.001+02:002019-07-03T09:35:47.532+02:00MAC APPS Pock puts Dock in touch barhttps://www.cultofmac.com/635714/pock-puts-your-macs-dock-in-the-touch-bar/DBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01644270972807155523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763344527486624220.post-74952883974351440002019-06-22T07:12:00.001+02:002019-06-22T07:12:23.078+02:00FCPX Chrome killing performance?<p dir="ltr">As the article notes, it's likely that a fix will be quickly issued buy until then it's worth being aware of <u>this</u><br></p>
<p dir="ltr">http://www.iphonehacks.com/2019/06/google-chrome-final-cut-pro-x-slow-down-crash.html</p>
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