Plug In for Professional Pan, Zoom and Slide Shows for Stills in Final Cut Pro

I had the opportunity to attend a Larry Jordan seminar last week, and Larry talked about a cool new plug in for Final Cut .  Geethree’s SlickFX Photomotion is a video generator plug-in that allows you to do smooth pans and zooms over stills without keyframes.  The coolest thing to me was the price (a [...]

Adobe Creative Suite Users, Free Issue of Layers Magazine

At least for now, Layers Magazine  , the how-to magazine for everything Adobe, is giving away a free issue.

Final Cut Pro Templates

It looks like it is going to have to wait until I upgrade to Final Cut Studio 2 (Yes- it is time to finally step away from Final Cut Pro 5 and Motion 2), but I am definitely going to try out these Final Cut Pro (and Motion) templates. 
For the price, they seem like a [...]

Learn Advanced Final Cut Pro Techniques from Larry Jordan in Sacramento Area

To step up my editing game, I am taking a class from Larry Jordan (subscribe to his newsletter).  August 4, in Folsom for $79.  I can think of a worse way to spend a Tuesday.

Free 50 Point Garbage Matte for Final Cut Pro

Me and the homie Alex were talking about garbage mattes the other day, and he said something about the drawbacks of the 4 and 8 point garbage mattes in Final Cut Pro.  There is a 50 point garbage matte created by a guy named Tom Henderson, and it is available for free.  If you use it, [...]

Creating DVD Chapter Markers in Final Cut Pro

I can’t believe that I have gone this long without having to make a DVD with a menu (what can I say- up until now– everything has pretty much been for the web), but I found myself needing to make a menu, and I am amazed how easy it is to make chapter markers in [...]

The Insertion of Handsome Dave: First Date

So i see you have returned for another “round” of insertion. Are you ready for true “mental” penetration?
Today’s session will be a quick reference guide for dating..places to go..things to do and say that may lead you to your dates metaphoric and literal door step..These are suggestions, they are in no way a fool proof [...]

The Insertion of Handsome Dave

Greetings to all-
I would like to introduce myself to all of those who dont yet know who i am or have
not yet felt my presence. My name is Handsome Dave. I am a Sacramento resident and have
spent most of my life here. Its a wonderful city when you know your way around and associate
with its [...]

Northern California: Video Production and Video Editing Workshops from Videomaker Magazine

It took Dumbworld awhile to realize that Videomaker Magazine  (Check out their very informative video on building an online audience through marketing and video optimization) is made in Dumbworld’s own backyard (Chico is about an hour and a half from Sacramento– not necessarily close, but I consider that the edge of the backyard). 
If you or anybody you [...]

Free Motion Graphics

Motion Loops gives away a free motion graphic every week.  Check it out.

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