Creative Notes

First Look: Final Cut Pro X 10.0.3 restores professional features; adds notable new ones

Gary Adcock — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:30:00 -0800

Industry veteran Gary Adcock outlines how the new version of Final Cut Pro X moves the app back into the professional realm.

Creative audio workarounds in iMovie for iOS

Jeff Carlson — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0800

These techniques go a long way toward making the process of working with audio easier in iMovie's mobile app.

Hands on with the DigiTech iPB-10 guitar effects pedalboard

James Galbraith — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0800

Programmable guitar pedalboard features tons of effects, lots of fun

Stellar programs for printing labels

Jay J. Nelson — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:00:00 -0800

You can use word processing tools to create address and package labels, but some of the dedicated apps for such tasks let you put some creative punch into the job.

Camcorder shooting tips for the holidays

Christopher Breen — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:00:00 -0800

Here's how to get the most from your holiday videos.

Design tips for holiday greeting cards

Lesa Snider — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:00:00 -0800

If you eschew commercial sentiment, try making your own holiday greetings. Lesa Snider walks us through the steps.