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The final stretch… My Advanced Final Cut Pro X course is almost done!

Izzy — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:52:35 +0000

I’m in the final stretch. It’s almost done. My Advanced Final Cut Pro X training is so close to being finished, I can barely stand it. How long until it’s done? It’s a matter of a few days at this point. I think probably early next week. I’ll send more details soon… In the meantime, [...]

Video Lighting in Small Spaces

Izzy — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:36:31 +0000

Do you want high quality video lighting, but you’re limited to a small space? This is a very common struggle for video shooters. A formal studio can be expensive to rent (or build). Also it can be inconvenient because it requires you to travel to it and maybe schedule it ahead of time. If you’re [...]

The Close-Up – Izzy Video 210

Izzy — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:01:05 +0000

The close-up is the most important shot to master. Whether you’re shooting cine-style video, corporate video, family video, or really any kind of video. In this new tutorial, I’ll show you: Several different types of close-ups, along with their names and how you can frame for them Tips on when you might use them Extra [...]

The Ken Burns Effect in Final Cut Pro X – Izzy Video 209

Izzy — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:31:45 +0000

Ready for another in-depth Final Cut Pro X tutorial video? This one digs deep into using the Ken Burns effect to add motion to photos. It’s easier than ever to do this because of the built-in tools inside Final Cut Pro X. And since so many people make photo slideshows (also sometimes called photo montages) [...]

Create Still Images in Final Cut Pro X – Izzy Video 208

Izzy — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:07:07 +0000

Here’s a Final Cut Pro X tutorial video you might find helpful… Once again it’s based on a common question I get about still frames and photos. Some of the things I demonstrate in this new video: How to create a still frame How to create a still image (different thing) How to create custom [...]