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How filmmaker Andrew Reed tells the story of watchmaking one episode at a time.

Following decades of iconic work that shaped skate films, Ty Evans decided to take his talents to the air.

Go inside Forest Barkdoll-Weil's Patagonian adventure as he chases light with OWC gear. Discover his stunning photography and the demanding workflow that makes it possible.

Go behind the lens with Scott Markewitz in Mallorca and see how OWC Atlas cards, Envoy Pro FX SSDs, and ThunderBlade RAID moved dozens of terabytes of footage and photos on a three‑week deadline.

From drones to dirt bikes, see how a bold production team turned chaos into captivating storytelling at the Life Time Grand Prix off-road cycling series.

Screamboat is a terrifying new horror movie based on—a Mickey Mouse cartoon?

There is no substitute for speed and Thunderbolt 5 has it in spades.

Alison Conklin is no stranger to grief. But the photographer has embraced her craft's ability to heal by transporting the heart and mind.

What happens when your dreams come true and you find out you want more? We sit down with the director of the short film “Lost Woods” to find out.

The OWC Jellyfish Nomad is a networked attached storage solution that fits in an airplane overhead and is purpose-built for on-the-go video production teams.

Laura Pennafort didn't set out to be a filmmaker. Her love of nature had other plans.

How does a filmmaking crew capture a thrilling, 13-mile race with twists, turns, and 14,000 feet of elevation climb? A lot of work and battle tested gear.

Tour photographer Jake Chamseddine marches forward following a brush with death that changed the course of his life.

With the right dock and editing software, the iPad Pro makes for a powerful mobile editing device.

Not all cards and readers are created equal. This is the new Atlas ecosystem of SD and CFexpress cards and readers, an end-to-end solution designed for ultimate performance.

Education is at the heart of OWC.

The dongle life is a choice. Not an inevitability. Here's what you need to know to purchase a desktop dock that fits your workflow.

Need to connect your computer to shared storage, but don't have a 10GbE port? Here's what you need.

Atlantic Studios West supports music artists ranging from up-and-coming talent to multi-million-dollar artists like Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth. Because of that, Atlantic needs to move "at the speed of creativity." These are the tools that help them do just that.

A card reader can make or break the performance of your memory cards when it comes to offloading assets. Here's what you need to know.

What is 10-gigabit Ethernet and why should you make sure you have it if you’re a video editor sharing 4K video with your team? Here’s what you need to know.

Finding the right external SSD to travel with is tough for video professionals. Here's a thorough breakdown of what you need to consider.

Working with Sound Effects in DaVinci Resolve will make you ask “how did I get by before this?” Here’s how to get started.

Do you need storage but you’re not sure what kind of storage? Docktor Upgrade is here to help. Or try anyway.

Color Matching Premiere Pro doesn’t have to be difficult. In this tutorial, find out how to color match different cameras accurately and efficiently.

We go in-studio with In:Ciite Studios in Franklin, Tennessee, for an up-close look at their music and post-production workflow.

Better soil means better life and a better planet. Here’s how we’re helping bring the ground back to life.

Your memory card is a critical part of your camera gear. Here’s how to choose the best one for your needs.

Slow, Fast, Slow is a free iPhone app that improves the iPhone’s ability to shoot slow-motion footage with flexible speed ramping edits.

What’s better than apple pie? How about an apple pie with expanded storage? The Envoy Pro Elektron gets the bake test in our latest Will it Survive trial.

Making music longer or shorter to sync up with video can be painstaking editing work. But with Adobe Remix you can splice music into itself in seconds.

Just as adding multiple monitors can be a quick way to work more efficiently at your desk, adding a second computer can be equally effective in increasing productivity; especially if you have a mix of operating systems. But how can two computers share one mouse and keyboard? With Symless Synergy, any combination of Macs and PCs can share keyboards and mice. No need for expensive hardware such as a Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) switch!

Filmmakers and other video professionals have very specific needs for the external hard drives that they work with and depend on. At OWC we’ve considered everyone and every budget to create a solution that matches your post-production workflow perfectly, from vlogging all the way to commercial and studio work.

In this ghoulish “Will it Survive” edition, we pit three of our very popular OWC bus-powered drives against pumpkin guts, vampire blood, and… Pumpkin Spice Latte.

DaVinci Resolve's Cut page is the fastest way to assemble clips and is perfect for B-Roll and stock. Learn how to make the most of the Cut page.

The best external drive for photographers should de-clutter your workflow. We've got just the thing.

On-the-go filmmakers need a very specific portable external drive. And this drive ticks all the boxes.

Improve your edits and make them more professional with this simple sound editing trick.

Though known for video editing, creating and editing podcasts in DaVinci Resolve is possible thanks to a powerful built-in audio workstation.

Can the OWC Envoy Elektron Pro external hard drive survive Amsterdam's finest beer, canals and bikes? Watch and find out.

A Thunderbolt hub is a must-have for anyone who gets most of their work done on a laptop. Here's why.

The OWC Envoy Pro Elektron is the best external drive for musicians. Here's why.

Yes, it is possible to run a post-production outfit from a cloud storage platform like Dropbox. Here's how to set it up.

Don't choose an external hard drive based on size alone. These are the factors to consider to find the right drive for your needs.

Dynamic Linking saves time by connecting a timeline or composition from After Effects and dropping it into Premiere Pro. Here's how.

Which external hard drive is the best for your professional needs? We've got the answers right here.

Wondering what jellyfish have to do with video editing? Here are the quick details on the OWC Jellyfish and whether it's right for you.

In the latest entry to our intro to GarageBand, we cover how to quickly and easily produce drums and beats and edit recordings using Quantize and Velocity.

Looking to speed up editing in Premiere Pro? Properly organizing your files structure and folders can help you become more efficient. Here’s how.

Want new Mac speed without buying a new Mac? Consider the eGPU! What is an eGPU? We've got the answer and more right here.

What is Network Attached Storage? Will a NAS solve your big data nightmare when editing video? We've got all the answers you need.

Looking to speed up your video editing? Navigate your timeline faster by adding notes to Premiere Pro footage markers. Here's how.

The best SSD is the one you don't have to pamper. OWC external, rugged SSDs are built for anything. Let us prove it to you.

You don’t have to be a Motion master to add great animated graphics to your videos. Apple's Keynote is the easiest way to create animations for FREE for use in Final Cut, Premiere and any other editor.

Ever wonder how to record a digital piano on a Mac? Here's how to connect a keyboard with GarageBand, record and edit your performance.

Need to find specific file types like all the ProRes files on a particular media drive? The Finder's "Smart Folder" feature makes it easy. Here's how to set it up.

At Cine Gear Expo 2022, we decided to grill attendees on their external storage needs. Questions only true filmmakers can answer.

Proper file management for video editing ensures efficiency. Learn how to build a project template that allows for easy archival and retrieval.

Need help with recording and editing guitar performance in GarageBand? This getting started guide takes you step by step.

The key to becoming a pro video editor lies in mastering the many keyboard shortcuts of Premiere Pro. These are the 10 hotkeys you need.

Learn how to use Final Cut Pro's new Voice Isolation feature to ensure clear dialog in extremely noisy situations.

Though all USB-C and Thunderbolt ports and cables look the same, they are not. Here's what you need to know about these standards and their capabilities.

You probably don't know some of these cool Premiere Pro keyboard shortcuts. We're going to take a look at what they are and how to use them.

LumaFusion brings professional video editing to the iPad. Learn how to import media and start editing your projects.

We're going to show you a couple of simple yet useful tools and tricks that will help you level up your Premiere Pro editing skills.

Using Apple's Final Cut Pro is the fastest way to produce professional videos. Here's how to get started with a quick and easy video.

Understand the 8 benefits of a shared storage system and learn how a NAS can improve team productivity and collaboration.

Creating subtitles in Premiere Pro is now easier than ever. You can also create and edit captions—adding quality to your film.

Jellyfish and Thunderbay devices should be used with a well-designed archiving strategy to help keep them from filling up prematurely.

Looking to learn more about color grading your film? Here’s how to easily add Premiere Pro LUTs.

Find out how to Write Apple ProRes on Windows PCs using Adobe Creative Cloud and Avid Media Composer. Encode and decode ProRes on Windows.

Transferring video files from your Android to Mac or iPhone to Windows? Snapdrop to the rescue. A fantastic Airdrop alternative.

In 2022, video feels more important than ever before. Whether it’s the saturation of content across social media or the fact that YouTube is the second-most visited website behind Google, there’s no denying that video is the most powerful format when it comes to delivering your point, message, or story. Video editing makes it possible to tell that story, and the pro tips for video editors you’ll find in this post will help get you started.

Experience all that your iPad Pro has to offer, by having all of the right accessories.

iPhone HDR headaches? This tech tip helps you understand HDR from the iPhone and–how to fix it when it goes wrong.

This is all about drive format and, mainly, why ExFat is not your friend.

Split your music back to some basic stems—via Spleeter.

Learn about 3 ways that OWC's Thunderbolt 4 docks and hubs can help power your performance.

Photopea and Pixlr give Adobe Photoshop-esque capabilities for zero cost all in a browser window.

In this video we talk about video codecs, how they affect video editing workflows, and how to choose the right one for your team or project.

I'm going to show you how to shrink your video and guarantee its quality using Handbrake's Constant Encoding.

This installment covers how to promote your travel vlog. From social sharing to audience engagement, we cover it all.

Starting a travel channel on YouTube? Read this for everything you need to know on how to setup your travel vlog channel. Part 2 in a series.

Want to know how to shoot a travel vlog? We talk you through everything from planning ahead of your trip to shooting and editing your travel films.

The Mac is a powerful tool for digital creators, especially video editors. Editing, sound mixing, visual and color effects work can all be done on your Mac.