Tuesday, Nov 10th, 2009

Larry Jordan is now at macProVideo.com! We are extremely pleased to release a first title by Mr. Jordan called Final Cut 302: Picking the Right HD Video Format.

Learn the real truth behind the inner workings of HD Video. Along the way, you'll discover which format of HD Video is right for your production workflow ...

If you've just come to HD Video editing, there's a whole world of new questions and concerns that are entering your mind. What resolution should I shoot at? What HD format is the best for video editing? How can I conserve file size while keeping the highest quality video on my hard drives?

These are important questions for any HD Video editor, so in this 60 minute tutorial by veteran educator Larry Jordan, you'll learn how to pick your way through the HD mine field.

The tutorial starts with an overview of HD video and a detailed explanation of how Hard disk transfer speeds can effect your video production workflow. You'll next explore common HD video formats to discover which format is right for you.

The tutorial moves on to show how video compression works with HD video before getting into the really technical details including a comprehensive exploration of 8- and 16-bit video and the real meaning of "color space" (essential knowledge for anyone who intends to color correct video).

The tutorial ends with a comprehensive exploration of Image Size, Color Space, and other important HD stuff.