Ben Balser - Tutorials

Ben Balser, ACT - Producer, Educator, Author, Consultant

Welcome to the "Ben's Tutorials:" Library. These tutorials offer practical training for media producers, based on actual productions, to assure you get usable information. If there is any subject or editing situation you'd like to see me add drop me a line!

Tutorial Videos

Available at Pixle Pops

The FS-4 Pro/HD
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*Focus Enhancements Site
*Firestore User Forum

The FS-100 4.0 (covers 100GB & 160GB models)
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*Focus Enhancements Site
*Firestore User Forum

DVD Studio Pro Streamlined (From Final Edit To Final Product)
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FCP Photomontage, streamline your editing (resolution, pan/zoom, keyframing, favorites, more)
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Beginning Studio Artist for Videograhers
(and other first time users)
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*Synthetik Software Site

Coming Soon:

Beggining Final Cut Pro

3D Photo Montages With Motion 3

Repairing Problem Shots In Final Cut Studio 2

Pop Drops for DVD Studio Pro

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Will be replaced with "Ben's Tutorials:" video podcast May '08 on iTunes.

FCP Compositing In 5 Minutes

Animation Effect, FCP 5.1.2+

Telephone/Radio Sound FX, SoundTrack Pro 2

P2 With Final Cut Pro 5.1.x

RT Extreme And Render Settings In FCP 6

Motion Keyframe/Match Move, Part 1

Motion Keyframe/Match Move, Part 2

Customer Feedback:

"Hi Ben, I just wanted to compliment you on your FCP Photomontage Tutorial I won at last night's user group meeting. I watched it this morning and was able to pick up a few great tips to streamline my work with FCP. It's a very well produced piece."
-KL

"I have to say the FS-100 DVD is a detailed, thorough, well paced informative tool for all of those who use or are considering a FS-100 with the HVX200."
-DS

"I've been a Final Cut Pro editor for years and still found timesaving shortcuts and tips that I never knew about. The FCP Photomontage tutorial will tighten up your edit process and simplify keyframing for you. In about 20 minutes you'll learn how to save yourself hours of editing! It's like working one-on-one with a patient instructor, as he guides you through every step!"
-LM

"Any serious HVX/Firestore user should watch this tutorial.... It will quickly bring you up to speed on the latest revisions and workflow for P2 and FS-100...."
-KM

"Just went through the FCP Photomontage tutorial. Very good! What I appreciated most is, while I know all the features used, it gave me a great insight into workflow and efficiency. The world seems to be flooded with tutorials rehashing what the user manuals tell us. Following a real life project that brings it all together is invaluable."
-JG