Setup a Fast Video Editing Archive Server in 10 Minutes (Mac + Linux/Samba)
Connect an external hard drive to an Ubuntu server, format it, and share it over Samba so you can archive video projects from your Mac at full gigabit speed.
Video Editing
Final Cut Pro workflows, plugins, sound and ways to edit faster.
Captionator for Final Cut Pro: What the Styles Look Like Before You Buy
I bought Captionator for Final Cut Pro and could not preview its caption styles, so I transcribed a sample project with every one. Here is what I found.
Epidemic Sound in Final Cut Pro: Build Your Own Sound Library
How I organize Epidemic Sound music and effects in folders and link them into Final Cut Pro with an alias.
Beyond the Void: 5 Professional Secrets to Mastering the Infinite Black Backdrop
Achieving a “pure” black background in product videography is the hallmark of a high-end commercial aesthetic, yet it remains one of the most frustrating challenges for emerging cinematographers. There is nothing more distracting than seeing light bouncing off what should be a void, resulting in a “grayish,” blotchy, or noisy mess. The goal is to … Read more
Epidemic Sound macOS App: Setup and a Final Cut Pro Workflow
How I set up the Epidemic Sound app on a Mac, where downloads go, and how I use it as a floating window over Final Cut Pro.
Epidemic Sound After 3 Months: What I Use It For and Where It Falls Short
Three months of using Epidemic Sound for my channel and client work: stems, AI search, sound effects, licensing and the AI voiceover.