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Check out my new Final Cut Pro X tutorial! The rest of this site contains more than 150 video tutorials on topics such as video lighting, audio for video, using a video camera, editing in Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express, and more.

Key Frames and Animation In Final Cut Pro X – Izzy Video 192

Key frames in Final Cut Pro X

In this new 13 minute video tutorial, I demonstrate how to use key frames and animation in Final Cut Pro X. Whether you’re trying to animate moving objects or effect parameters, this tutorial should help.

I demonstrate how to create and delete key frames, how to adjust animation curves, how to use the new video animation editor, and much more. I hope you find it helpful!

This is a members-only video tutorial. If you’re not already a member, you can learn about a membership here.

July 28, 2011
Filed under: Final Cut Pro X — Izzy @ 6:36 am

Meet the Shooter: An Audio Interview with Art Adams, Director of Photography

Do you want to learn how a Director of Photography thinks? Want to know how they approach a scene, make decisions on lights, or tackle difficult problems on set? One of the best ways to find out is by talking to one.

Once again I have something new to share with you. I recorded this audio interview with Art Adams, a knowledgeable Director of Photography. He’s brilliant and willing to share valuable information.

If you have any interest in lighting, composition, working on set, moving the camera, and the cine side to video, I highly recommend you give this a listen: (more…)

July 13, 2011
Filed under: Meet the Shooter — Izzy @ 7:12 am

Izzy Video 191 – Advanced Color Correction Technique: Using a Shape Mask in Final Cut Pro X

Screeshot of Izzy's Final Cut Pro X Shape Mask Color Correction Tutorial

For July’s first members-only video, I published a tutorial that demonstrates another advanced color correction technique in Final Cut Pro X. This one shows how to isolate a portion of your color correction using a shape mask.

Members can find this tutorial posted in the member’s area.

If you’re not a member, you can learn how to become an Izzy Video Member here.

If you’re a member who needs to renew, use the Manage Account link (which is the same as the one at the top of this page), and then the “Add/Renew” option.

Finally, a friendly reminder that if you haven’t seen my new free Final Cut Pro X tutorial, you might want to check it out.

July 12, 2011
Filed under: Izzy Video News — Izzy @ 12:15 pm

Video Cameras on Helicopters and Radio-Controlled Aircraft – Free Webinar

Last night we held this free webinar on the subject of mounting video cameras on radio-controlled aircraft such as helicopters and quadcopters. This is the recording, and I’m posting it here in its entirety for free.

Enjoy!

Note: I added a short video to the front of the webinar to give some context…

P.S.> Thanks to my dad, Jerry Hyman, for answering so many of our questions.

July 8, 2011
Filed under: Aerial Videography — Tags: , , — Izzy @ 9:21 am