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  • How to Create Video Transitions for Web Video in Your Browser
    A demonstration of how web-based media creators can add elaborate transition effects beyond the simple cut, mimicking what might have previously required Final Cut or After Effects.
    Brian Chirls 4 min read August 4, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Simplifying HTML5 Video Compression
    HTML5 video export settings to maximize compatibility across the most popular browsers.
    POV Staff 2 min read April 12, 2013 Documentary News Comments
  • Lightworks Looks to Grab a Tier of New Editors With Its PC-Based NLE
    In the weeks since the non-linear editor Lightworks V11 was made available for download, the product has earned its share of likers and dislikers. Lightshare shares its plans for the product with blogger Edward J. Delaney.
    Edward J. Delaney 4 min read June 20, 2012 Documentary News Comments
  • Awaiting the Official Release of Lightworks, a $60 PC-Based Non-Linear Editor
    Has Apple's shift to Final Cut Pro X, and the dissatisfaction of a legion of editors, created a market opening for this PC-based nonlinear editing system?
    Edward J. Delaney 3 min read May 17, 2012 Documentary News Comments
  • Pros Leave FCPX – Where Are They Heading?
    The 'X' in Final Cut Pro was supposed to mean '10,' but it seems as if for a lot of professional editors, it's become the equivalent of 'NOT.'
    Edward J. Delaney 4 min read November 23, 2011 Documentary News Comments
  • Final Cut Pro X: Filmmakers Remain Skeptical
    We asked you, our blog-reading filmmakers, for thoughts about Final Cut Pro X, the latest edition of Apple's popular editing software, and how you're making the decision to upgrade, switch or stick with what you've got.
    Alva French 3 min read August 31, 2011 Documentary News Comments
  • To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade?: Final Cut Pro X
    With the release of Apple's Final Cut Pro X, editors and production houses are weighing in on their editing software options.
    Alva French 2 min read July 12, 2011 Documentary News Comments