Larry Jordan's Newsletter

Nov. 7, 2022

Life finally slowed down enough around here that I got caught up on my editing. So, this week, I have five new video tutorials for you. As well, I have part 2 of my three-part series reviewing a workgroup Synology server.

To start, here's a video tutorial from one of my more popular recent webinars:

Link: An Overview of Animating Text Using Apple Keynote

My next webinar is this Wednesday: Ask Larry Anything! (Details below.)

Link: Register: Larry's FREE Weekly Webinar

In the news:

Apple released macOS 13.0 - Ventura. Early reports are either that it is working great - or that things broke. No surprises there. I'm looking forward to upgrading - but not until at least the 13.1 version is released.

Philip Hodgetts, CEO of Lumberjack System, recently created a comparison between six different text-based video editors. (His is Builder.) This is software that edits video by editing text transcripts. I found his table very interesting.

Link: Text-Based Video Editing Software Comparison

Conrad Clemson, CEO of EditShare, wrote a blog with his reactions to IBC and the current state of our disheveled industry. Key quote: "[We live in difficult times. However,] "I see a real opportunity for our industry.... Business models are changing from perpetual to recurring models. The industry is moving towards the cloud. As an industry, we need more innovation, more automation, and more simplification. Maybe this is an unpopular opinion, but I’m also hoping to see a little less of vendors beating down on price and more examples of innovation that helps creators do what they’re really great at: Making more cool movies, TV, and content." Read his entire editorial here.

Link: https://editshare.com/ceo-perspective-what-we-noticed-at-ibc-2022/

JVC announced their latest PTZ (Point-Tilt-Zoom) camera series is now shipping. The KY-PZ510 supports 4K, 60 fps, smart tracking, SRT streaming and NDI signal transmission.

Link: http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/features.jsp?model_id=MDL102650

By the way, if you've read my Power Tips book, please add your review on Amazon. I would be grateful and other readers will appreciate your thoughts.

The reaction to my latest book: "Final Cut Pro Power Tips" is so positive that Mike Horton asked me to present my Top Secret FCP Highlights at the upcoming LA Creative Pro User Group in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 30. I'll also give away two copies during Mike's "World Famous Raffle" at the event. Learn more.

Link: http://www.lafcpug.org/user_schedule.html

Webinars are back this Wednesday with another "Ask Larry Anything!" As the release of major new features from both Apple and Adobe slows down for the holiday season, I like the variety of these Ask Larry sessions. Recent questions center on system configuration, performance and optimization. Email me your questions - so I have time to put together a demo - and we'll find answers together this Wednesday. Registration is free - see you there!

Link: Larry's FREE Weekly Webinar Registration

Last week, I started a three-part series reviewing a new Synology workgroup server. Why THREE parts, you ask? Because a server, unlike external storage, does not live by itself. It is part of a larger network environment. If the network - or the devices on it - are slow, even the fastest server can't perform well. I've already learned that I set up my first server incorrectly. With this review, I'm learning all kinds of good stuff that I look forward to sharing with you.

Part 1: How to Improve the Speed of a Local-Area Network

Part 2 (NEW): Product Review: Synology 1522+ Workgroup Server – Hardware

Part 3 (Next week): Configure a Synology Server for Performance

I FINALLY managed to get my recent "Ask Larry Anything!" webinar edited. This included lots of questions on system configuration, optimization, storage, vertical video, editing and much more. Even better, it's on sale for 60% off!

Link: Webinar 340: Ask Larry Anything!

One of the tasks that fell by the wayside recently was creating short video tutorials. Last week, I got caught up and have five new tutorials covering Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Keynote and storage.

Link: An Overview of Animating Text Using Apple Keynote

Link: How to Import Only a Section of a Video Clip Into Final Cut Pro

Link: Maximize Video Editing Performance By Optimizing SSDs & RAIDs

Link: Read Video Scopes and Adjust Skin Tones in Adobe Premiere Pro

Link: How to Access All Audio Channels in a Premiere Pro Multicam Edit

We are nearing the holiday season, where life shifts focus from business to family. We aren't there quite yet - still a few weeks of business to get through. But, with the cooler days of fall upon us, the feeling of holidays drawing nigh is in the air.

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