Apple is Still Going Pro, from Hardware to Pro App Updates [Editorial]

There’s an oft-repeated conventional wisdom about Apple that I think is just plain wrong, and it goes something like this: The success of the iPhone and iPad means that Apple is now a consumer company, and doesn’t care about pros. Now, let’s parse the above statement and say Apple sometimes makes decisions pro audiences don’t […]

Timecode Sync, Without Clapperboards, in a Clever iPad Hack

Clapperboards, clumsy hand claps, footage with screwed-up timecode and so on… wouldn’t it be nice to sync video directly without a clapboard, dropping timecode right into the timeline? Deepvisual sends this quick video showing off this clever technique. (Here, it’s Final Cut Pro 7, but FCP X and other video editors will work, too – […]

Peter Kirn - June 7, 2013

Final Cut Pro X 10.0.3 Adds Missing Multicamera, Sync, File Management and Migration Features

To skip to the punchline: Final Cut Pro X appears to at last do multi-camera editing, and do it right, as seen in the video posted by our friend Nilay at The Verge. To anyone who read deep conspiracy theories into the release of Final Cut Pro X, perhaps it’s time for a gentle reminder. […]

Peter Kirn - February 2, 2012

French Rock Band Makes Steve Jobs Tribute From His Words

Peter Kirn - October 25, 2011

Between iMovie and Pro Apps, Premiere Elements 10 as Budget Buy: Macworld Review

Peter Kirn - September 23, 2011

Compressor, Another Apple App Worth Buying at $50, Even Without Final Cut

Peter Kirn - July 12, 2011

Final Cut Pro X: Macworld Review, Information and Resources, Free Tutorials

Peter Kirn - June 29, 2011

Boing Boing, Web Video Makers Preview New Final Cut Studio

Peter Kirn - July 26, 2009

Highlights: What’s New in Final Cut Studio?

Peter Kirn - July 23, 2009

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