Lawrence Benedict

The Demise of Final Cut Pro 7 and What Now Fills the Void.

lbenedict — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:15:00 GMT

I thought it would be a nice historical record to retain what I have written over the past few years, mainly about Final Cut Pro 7, and my Editing Instruction so you can still read up on it throughout these blog entries. What is written directly below...

Swordplay or Playing with Swords

lbenedict — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 14:43:00 GMT

It's been pointed out to me that169 days have past since my last blog entry. Woof, I've had a busy summer! But boy, have I collected up a lot to say. :)

I am continuing my Final Cut Pro 7 instruction in Los Angeles at least through Jan 1, when

My Final Cut Pro 7 Instruction

lbenedict — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:54:00 GMT

Actually, the "why" should come before the "what..."
Why:
Apple created a consumer friendly editing system from their basic iMovie application that they named Final Cut Pro X. They eliminated many of the tools that professional post produ

Final Cut Pro 7 Instruction, Yes 7 :)

lbenedict — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:17:00 GMT

Recently, I have been receiving more and more calls for Final Cut Pro Studio instruction. Since the advent of Final Cut X, it appears that the Final Cut Pro we all know and love is still required by many post houses in Los Angeles and elsewhere.
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Title Page of Your Screenplay

lbenedict — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:28:00 GMT

While everyone who writes a screenplay, quickly discovers how obsessive the industry is about proper formatting, it takes a little longer to realize that the proper formatting of your title page, alone, can determine whether your story gets read or rej

A little housekeeping and AVID TUTORING

lbenedict — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:51:44 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I apologize to all my friends who have been sending me emails. It appears that emails from Asia have been ending up in my spam folder, and there are a ton there now I need to translate.

I speak only English and French,

A Word about Final Cut X and some 1-Second Solutions in Final Cut Pro

lbenedict — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:11:00 GMT

Well, now I've had a chance to get some hands-on experience with Final Cut X, i am once again surprised by the emotional reactions by some editors to innovation.

Final Cut Pro X is fun. It's different and many menus, while there, are hidden so

Final Cut Pro Tip Number Two

lbenedict — Sun, 15 May 2011 18:49:53 GMT

Well, A tip a week just isn't possible but I'll try to add to them as often as I can. Every two or three weeks seems like about it. :)

Without further ado, Tip Number Two.

Everyone is familiar with "CUT" "COPY" and "PASTE,...

Final Cut Pro Tip of the Week

lbenedict — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:34:00 GMT

Final Cut Pro Tip of the Week:

One of the most exciting features of Final Cut Pro (as well as Avid) editing are the "JKL" keys. Invented by Avid, they were adopted by Final Cut after an outcry by editors at an early demonstration of Final Cut.

My Final Cut Pro Editing Instruction in Los Angeles

lbenedict — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:24:00 GMT

For those of you who don't know, I am an Apple Certified Final Cut Pro Trainer (notice the keyboard at the top of my page)?

Anyway, I've been teaching both Avid and Final Cut for years and advertising it around L.A. I offer one-day crash cours