NEWS - December 13, 2021
A frequent question I'm getting these days is: "Should I upgrade to Monterey?" The short answer is: Yes, but not right now. Apple is working on a .1 update to Monterey. Once that ships - and seems stable - would be good time to upgrade.

I have one system in my office that is running Monterey, but I'm not using it for anything important. Instead, I use it to see what software works and what doesn't. I'll upgrade my main editing system about two weeks after the .1 update to Monterey ships, unless something important breaks in the update. I'm not feeling in any rush to upgrade; I have too many deadlines to meet. I'll let you know when I do and how it goes.

My lead story is a look at "The Secret to Setting Skin Colors Accurately." Whether you edit using Premiere, Final Cut, Resolve or some other video editor, the video scopes tell the story as to whether skin colors are accurate. This tutorial tells you what you need to know to make your on-camera talent look their best.


In the news:

FXFactory released the Editor Starter Kit. This is a "powerful mix of titles, overlays, split-screen and stylization templates to help editors get the job done." It runs exclusively on Final Cut Pro.


1Password released a interesting report on computer security. Basically, far too many of us are sick of computer security and that's making things worse. The report is a ten-page PDF and the Executive Summary tells the story in a page.


Avid announced that their "MediaCentral panel now includes support for Adobe Photoshop and After Effects.... Adobe Photoshop and After Effects users can store their photos, clips, graphical elements and other content for access anywhere, anytime on the open Avid MediaCentral platform."


ACDSee launched Gemstone, photo editing software for Windows. It support RAW files, multiple documents open at once and image layers. It also pairs with ACDSee Photo Studio Home 2022 and their Digital Asset Manager.


Peach, a video advertising workflow and delivery system, announced a platform integration with Frame.io. Peach manages the world’s advertising content. Peach’s integration with Frame.io aims to speed up the activation process by automating cumbersome manual work, enabling brands to generate greater ROI from their advertising content. 
My webinar this week - Explore the Color Page in DaVinci Resolve - provides an overview of how the Color page works. Resolve, I've discovered, takes a different approach to color - both in its node-based controls and the tools it provides to alter the colors of your images. In this overview, I'll show how to use XML to move projects from Premiere Pro or Final Cut into Resolve, then provide a tour of key Color features. This session won't make you a colorist, but it will make you a lot more comfortable experimenting with the color power of Resolve in your own projects. Registration is FREE!


In case you missed it, my last webinar covered the new Cut page in Resolve. This is an editing interface designed for projects that need to be done RIGHT NOW! The webinar is available in our store and our Video Training Library. SAVE 50% on store downloads. This is a VERY popular title!


A few weeks ago, I purchased an Elgato Stream Deck. This small hardware interface allows instant access to keyboard shortcuts and macro processing in a very elegant package. It is especially useful when you are creating live streams and need the audience to see one thing while something else happens in the background. Here's my review.


Sometimes change happens quickly and for no good reason. Other times, change doesn't happen - and for no good reason. Either way, we need to cope. What makes coping worthwhile is that we are the folks responsible for helping everyone else understand what's going on. That's pretty cool when you think about it.

Until next week, continue coping. And edit well.
TUTORIALS & REVIEWS
» The Secret to Setting Skin Colors Accurately (Tutorial)
  » An illustrated tutorial on how to use scopes to spot and fix problems.

» First Look: Elgato Stream Deck (Product Review)
  » An external keyboard designed to trigger keyboard shortcuts.

» What to Do When Your Mac Slows Down (Tutorial)
  » This looks at how media, the OS, software & hardware affect performance.
Explore the Color Page in DaVinci Resolve
This provides an overview of color grading in DaVinci Resolve, starting with exporting projects from both Premiere and Final Cut. Then, I'll show how to bring the final results back.

Everything you need - all in one place!
Explore the New Cut Page in DaVinci Resolve 17

Blackmagic Design introduced the Cut page, an interface designed for high-speed, fast-turnaround editing. In this webinar, learn how to import, edit, and trim media; along with adding transitions and effects.

Everything you need - all in one place!
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