Nancy Forner ACE, one of the editors of the popular CW series The Vampire Diaries, takes readers inside the show's editing choices, pacing and style. Also featured, is Yuri Neyman ASC and his exploration of the roots of cinematography in art.

In this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how easy it is to get up and running with PSD files in Motion 5, and also shows you why using Behaviors is a better way of working than working with keyframes.

In this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you the great new "Import PSD files" feature inside of FCPX, and answers a viewers question about extending still images the length of your timelines.

Finally it's here! FCP X has included a multi-camera workflow in its 10.0.3 update. Andy Neil will take you through the INs and OUTs of this amazing new feature in a two-part tutorial (there's THAT much to show).

The "Tilt Shift Effect" or "Toy Town Look" is fantastic fun to play with. Using Final Cut and Motion you can quickly create the effect and give an amazing intro to any promotion. The tutorial requires no additional Plug-ins.

FCP X can't create a custom resolution timeline... or can it? I'll show you how to create custom resolution timelines quickly in Final Cut Pro X.

I know iMovie is not the sharpest tool in the box but sometimes we need to use a quick way of making a little promo on a budget. With Apple computer shipping with iMovie 11, it's becoming used more and more.

Within the last year, ARRI, Panavision and Aaton have all ceased production of their film cameras to focus exclusively on the design and manufacture of digital cameras. Somewhere in the world, right now, someone is holding the last movie film camera ever

In our next lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how to create not only 3D extruded text using the replicator, but also gives you a sneak peak at how to extrude and animate logos to add to your productions.

In our wrap up of Chapter 1, we learn that "Exporting" is a way of the past in Motion 5. Now, it's all about Sharing. Users of FCP7 will be familiar with Sharing, a great way to not only export your work, but do it in the background, so you can

In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe goes through all the techniques taught so far to show you how to create a basic lower third.

In part one of the two part look at Text, Kevin P McAuliffe gives you an overview of all the great things that you can do with Text inside of Apple's Motion.

In part two of this tutorial, Andy Neil continues to explain secondary storylines, connected clips, and compound clips and how they are best used in your project. Along with it are some tricks to keep organized and move quickly when you're editing.

This issue features articles from Kevin Blank; the COW's visit to IBC in Amsterdam; filming 'Ghost of Goodnight Lane'; a look at HBO's digital future; Douglas Trumbull; and a moving tribute to Steve Jobs.

In this In and Out tutorial, Andy Neil shows off FCPX's Replace Edit feature: one that's quite a bit different from previous versions.

In the next lesson in our introductory look at Apple's Motion 5, Kevin P McAuliffe goes through how to keyframe, and then shows you how Behaviors will make your animating life a lot easier.

In the next part at our introductory look at Apple's Motion 5, we take a look at a great "not so hidden" feature in Motion 5, and that's the Heads Up Display (HUD).

Final Cut Pro X has some amazing tools for organizing even large projects. Andy Neil shows you how to get the most out of your Event Browser and Library in this first tutorial series for FCPX.

Learn how to create your own effects for Final Cut Pro X with this primer on Effects publishing for Motion 5. (This tutorial works only with Motion 5 and Final Cut Pro X. Will not work with earlier versions of Motion or Final Cut.)

Garageband is an extremely affordable and powerful music creation tool. In this tutorial we explore the basics of working with movies, loops, exporting, and FCP X.

In Part-2 of this three part investigative series, Contributing Editor and Final Cut Pro forum leader David Roth Weiss and his guest David H. Lawrence look even deeper into Final Cut Pro X as he reveals more of what's under the hood.

DSLR video training with Robbie Carman and Rich Harrington: This episode features loading footage into Final Cut Pro using the log and transfer plug-in created for Canon DSLRs and FCP.

Sometimes deciding on the right look for a shot can be time consuming. Adding effects, rendering, then deciding to check out another effect can take minutes, or even hours.....

Match EQ is a welcome addition to the audio functionality in Final Cut Pro X. Adopted from Logic Pro, this tool is as easy to use as it is powerful. While Soundtrack Pro provided a similar function, this new implementation has more options.

One of the biggest concerns in FCPX is the ability to take projects with you on the go with you. Well, in this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you that with a little forward thinking, taking projects with you is no problem at all!

Another big concern with FCPX is whether or not it's easy to work with Keyframes. In this tutorial, you will see that working with Keyframes is easier than it has ever been!

After a day of reading the forums, tweeting, and scanning the blogosphere, two COW leaders had a lot to talk about. Rich and Walter are not casual Final Cut Pro users...

The Creative COW Master Series is pleased to introduce internationally known trainer, Richard Harrington as your guide into the powerful world of automating Photoshop.

Host Walter Biscardi, Jr. talks a little Apple Green, hands out a 'special' tip of the day, puts a period on NAB 2007 with special guest Shane Ross and tosses out the first Question of the Day. See http://blogs.creativecow.net/node/177 for more.

Walter Biscardi reports from the floor of NAB 2007 about the release of Final Cut Studio 2 and other Apple news.