Larry Jordan's Newsletter

July 4, 2022

Last week, I wrote that the new proxy features in Adobe Premiere were not working properly. After conversations with the Premiere team at Adobe, we were able to find and solve the problem.

Normally, when installing software, everything installs properly. But, if you're the suspicious type, like me, you can screw it up. I screwed it up. Here's what caused the problem, how to fix it and a closer look at the new proxy features in Adobe Premiere Pro 22.5. These new proxy features are a welcome addition to Premiere.

Link: Problem Fixed: Adobe Premiere’s New Proxy Workflow

I just returned from a two week trip to Wisconsin to visit family. The highlight, aside from visiting family, was an in-depth tour of WHA-TV in Madison, PBS Wisconsin. This is where I began my career exactly 50 years ago as I headed into graduate school. The WHA of today reflects the many, many changes in our industry over the years. But the past lingers in the layout of their studios, lighting gear and grid (which was state-of-the-art at the time), and the love the staff has in creating high-quality, compelling television.

Thomas Wolfe wrote: "You can't go home again." Which is true, WHA has changed far beyond what it was when I was there. But it certainly is a great place to visit! (Thanks Michael & Matthew!)

In the news, it's July 4. Just about absolutely nothing is happening. Except...

FXFactory released two new effects packages for Final Cut Pro: Lines2, providing animated lines, hand-drawn shapes and arrow callouts; and Insta Splits, providing splits and grids to create 9:16 vertical video for Instagram, YouTube Shorts and TikTok.

Lines2 link: https://fxfactory.com/info/lines2/

Insta Splits link: https://fxfactory.com/info/xeffectsinstasplits/

Mo-Sys Engineering, a leader in virtual production and image robotics, announced two new StarTracker products together with an innovative exchange program. The introduction of StarTracker Mini will expand the Mo-Sys range, increasing its market reach to a new generation of Virtual Production creators, while StarTracker Max enables Mo-Sys to bring forward its improved camera tracking technology for professional broadcast and cinematic use.

Link: https://www.mo-sys.com/new-startracker-mini-and-startracker-max/

Ron Kesecker wrote: "I owned Accusonus ERA-D bundle (for FCP) for about one and a half years. Recently they contacted me and returned my yearly fee because Meta had bought the company... I did not see any mention of this in your newsletter (perhaps I missed it)." (Larry adds: This was a very classy thing for Accusonus to do. Thanks, Ron, for letting us know.)

It is good to be back in the office again, even though today is a holiday in the US. Just a reminder that webinars will resume next week - July 13 - exploring BorisFX Continuum. This effects package includes everything from image repair to particles and a lot of stuff in-between. It runs on Avid, Adobe and Apple NLEs and it isn't that expensive, should you decide to add it to your arsenal. Sign up and take a look at what this powerful software can do for you.

Registration link: FREE Weekly Webinar Registration

In addition to my lead story on the new enhancements to proxy media in Adobe Premiere Pro, I have a tutorial on how to create a gradual slow-down into a freeze frame in Apple Final Cut Pro. It is easy to create hold frames. It is also easy to create speed ramps. But trying to create both can be tricky. Here's how.

Link: How to Slow Video to a Still Frame in Final Cut Pro

Here's a tutorial on using Apple Compressor to view and modify technical settings for a media clip. You may not need this everyday, but it is a very useful tool to keep in your back pocket.

Link: Use Apple Compressor to Analyze Your Media

Today's holiday in the US marks the middle of summer, replete with parties, cookouts and fireworks. However, from an industry point of view, everyone has their heads down working to create or update products for the upcoming macOS Ventura releasing this fall. Which means that things are quiet now, but will get a whole lot more interesting as fall approaches.

Until next Monday, stay healthy, stay safe and edit well.