Finding shapes for your design projects doesn't always require opening your wallet and browsing 3rd party libraries. Toby Pitman shows the way to a creative, DIY path using InDesign.
Cloud based backup services for musicians have come and gone over the past few years. So how is Gobbler different from the rest? GW Childs keeps his feet on the ground and head in the clouds.
Creating a club edit or a radio edit of your finished track inevitably involves some artistic compromise. Gary Hiebner shows some practical steps involved in creating radio edits in Logic Pro.
Maschine comes packed with a very comprehensive library of sounds, but if want more beats and instruments then NI's expansion packs for Maschine are a great option. Mo Volans delves in.
In this MPV Free Stuff, Peter Schwartz has conjured up a Logic Pro environment to give you unparalleled control over EastWest's Play Instrument. Read on for full instructions and download link.
You may have heard the saying: Video is two-thirds audio. The same idea can be applied to interactive animations made in Flash, too. David Smith sounds out the audio side in Adobe Flash CS5.
Propellerhead is famous for their popular and great-sounding music software. So when they announced a new audio interface, Balance, Mo Volans wasted no time in putting it through its paces.
Auditions, as its name suggests, allow you to effortlessly try out different clips at points in your project to see which suits best. David Smith explains why it is a big deal.
Once you're done working on your music in Reason 6 it's time to export the song, or even export parts of the project so it can be mixed by someone else. Hollin Jones runs through all the options.
A thin, weak kick drum can single-handedly undermine the impact of a decent mix. GW Childs ditches his diet in a bid to fatten up his kick drum using Ableton's compressor and reverb plugins.
It doesn't take long to create some truly interesting and immersive liquid backgrounds using shape layers in Adobe After Effects. Toby Pitman dives in.
Using keyboard shortcuts can save you lots of time over trawling through menus with your mouse. Cubase 6 takes efficiency to the next level; Macros that combine multiple shortcuts in one keystroke.
Spry Accordions are a delightful way in which to deliver large amounts of information in a confined space. They are also a lot of fun for users if you use them in a clever way. David Smith shows how.
So you've imported your clips into iMovie but how do you turn the raw footage into a compelling story? iMovie's storyboard feature complete with animatics makes it easy and Mike Watkinson reveals how.
Even guitar playing pros can come unstuck when faced with playing a challenging riff or two. Toby Pitman explains how going back to basic practice exercises can get you shredding again in no time.
Ben Balser is one of the most well-respected & knowledgable Final Cut trainers. He has provided consultancy & training for editors in the biggest media networks in the US & has now joined macProVideo!
Becoming familiar with essential productivity tips & keyboard shortcuts will make life easier in any application you use, and especially in After Effects. Richard Lainhart shares 5 essential AE tips.
Green-screening just got a whole lot easier in Final Cut Pro X. Iain Anderson, expert Final Cut Trainer, shows how to make the new keyer in FCP X and Motion 5 work for you.
GarageBand for iPad has some useful additions over its Mac-based sibling. One of these, Smart Instruments, enables anyone, regardless of musical ability, to play an instrument. Hollin Jones explores.
For anyone who has ever attempted to create Graphics in Photoshop intended to be edited into a video sequence and delivered via a TV screen or monitor, the results can be very disappointing.