NEW Filmora9 Update
This week the folks at Wondershare release an update to their easy to use video editing software Filmora.
This is a fairly rare occurrence with them as they tend to just… Read More
Brandon Li Transitions and Sound Effects Editing Tutorial
This is absolutely my favorite type of video editing tutorial.
It has a guy that understands the process who is fully aware of the… Read More
These challenges are intended for people who are learning to program for the first time or for those returning to programming who want to start using Small Basic. Some will be easy, so… Read More
How to Talk to the Camera
If you are anything like me then you will really understand the pain that is talking to the camera!
I have never really been able to do it and despite learning and… Read More
5 Tips For Smooth Cinematic Gimbal Shots
OK, so I am leading off this weeks post with the video below because it really is one of those tutorial videos that is important.
Often these days w… Read More
How To Tell A Story
One of the most difficult concepts to explain to new editors or video makers is the concept of story.
Go to just about any website or video channel on the subject of cre… Read More
Take your Sound Design to the Next Level
A very common set of questions I get on this site and I see on many video editing forums is, “Where can I get more… (insert appropriate… Read More
The Key to Editing a Great Cinematic Sequence
One of the reasons I keep adding video tutorials from Aiden Robbins is that although he tends to cover things that are quite advanced, he goes… Read More
How to Rack Focus Your Camera Lens – 4 Methods Showing the Basics
OK so on this one let’s start with a little theory!
There are two terms used when referring to changing the foc… Read More
How to Find the Story in Anything
I wanted to kick off this week’s Friday Roundup with the video below because it covers an absolutely vital subject to making videos.
Many people star… Read More
Rough Cuts
The article linked below comes from a pro editing series but I wanted to add it this week because the basic concepts apply to any level of editing.
As I have mentioned before the… Read More
Can You Really See The Difference 1080 Vs 4k?
Last week I referred to a few articles on the subject of the latest and greatest in video making from the point of view of chasing resolutions… Read More
Free Fonts
OK so let’s kick off with some freebies!
Last week I linked to an article on how to add new fonts to your Windows system and to have those newly added fonts become availabl… Read More
Full Frame VS APS-C VS MICRO 4/3
One of the really annoying aspects of choosing a suitable video camera is that the subject is a minefield of terminology.
Unless you are prepared to do a to… Read More
Learn How to Properly Compress Your Footage
One point that seems to come up quite often around the traps is how to maintain image quality when uploading to services like YouTube and Instagr… Read More
The 61st Grammy Awards was on air this Sunday and some of the best talents in the industry were awarded the prestigious nominations. Kacey Musgraves was awarded the Album of the Year that wa… Read More
5 Audio Tricks
For the average amateur video maker probably one of the hardest things to control at the shooting stage is that of audio.
Most of the time due to equipment constraints and a… Read More
Tips For Shooting Underwater
With various action camera choices these days and access to affordable waterproof housings, underwater shooting is not the technical nightmare it used to be.
Ch… Read More
How to Use the 30° Degree Rule
There will be many times in any video shot by an amateur that you will see that something is wrong and you will have no idea what it is.
One of the most c… Read More
Side Hustle (noun), Definition: paid work
Something that brings in money, which is not your main job
A task or series of tasks that help you to earn more money, test out a new busi… Read More
Revised from last year, I thought it was a good time to share my favourite Christmas quotes!
In the Spirit of the Season, here are 50 Christmas quotes to help bring good cheer to your hea… Read More
So you walk into a sports bar, ready to watch your team, co-mingle or commiserate with fellow fans, and drink a brew. To your dismay, your acclaimed neighborhood establishment is full of sna… Read More
Online dating has been a thing for a long time. And it’s getting to be a bigger thing by the day! Studies indicate that the number of couples who meet online has nearly doubled since 2… Read More
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will still go with the decided November date for its 48th International Emmy Awards, according to the announcement made by the org… Read More
The first 1,000 people to sign up to Skillshare will get their first 2 months for free: https://skl.sh/infographics9How do insurance companies actually work and how do they make money?SUBSCR… Read More
12 Most Used Cuts & Transitions in Hollywood
So it has been quite a few weeks now since the last time I went off on a mindless rant about the use of transitions in amateur video edit… Read More
6 Ways to Draw Attention On Screen – Film Composition Techniques
There is a sort of a “secret language” that is spoken when you are shooting, editing and presenting a video… Read More
5 Skills You Need to be a Great Video Editor
I am not sure that anyone here has set out on the path of becoming a “great” video editor but I think we are all in this to at least… Read More
Microbes have been present on this planet long before any other creature showed up. From the beginning of life, the planet has been a playground for microbes from the highest of mountains to… Read More
The current year and the pandemic that it brought along with it has altered everyone’s lives in several ways. With no cure for Coronavirus yet in sight, terms like social distancing ar… Read More
How to Edit Video (Step by Step)
I meant to add this video to the Friday Roundup quite some time ago but somehow it got lost in the pile and I only rediscovered this week.
It goes for ab… Read More
When we plan for a reliable financial cushion for your family, the first thought that comes to mind is of buying a term plan. Opting for term insurance from a renowned insurer simply means p… Read More
15+ Free Household Sound Effects with Room Tones
Yay! Let’s kick off with some Freebies!
The good folk over at Shutterstock are offering some free sound effects and background nois… Read More
5 Tips to Edit Videos Faster and Easier
Some good tips here on a sensible workflow for more efficient editing.
Of course there are many variations on the theme of editing workflows but there… Read More
How to Edit Daily Vlogs
You may not be going quite as crazy as trying to deliver a daily blog… or maybe you are!
Anyway the value in the video below is not so much about that but… Read More
How to Create Foley
Just briefly, Foley is the art of recreating sounds in a studio to be used later as part of a video or movie sound track.
From Wikipedia: Foley is the reproduction of… Read More
Photo: Shutterstock Live Music By Martine Ehrenclou Covid-19 crushed live music worldwide. Could it return by summer/fall 2021? It’s possible that concerts, live shows and music festi… Read More
How to Video Yourself More Professionally
Some good tips here on getting better and more professional results when filming yourself alone.
Although it is always better to have someone on… Read More
Wondering if selling feet pics is legal? People are curious about what is legal and what’s not when it comes to online activities. It can be hard to know what is and isn’t l… Read More
Color Temperature Explained – White Balance & Color Temp Fundamentals
OK so if you are anything like me and I really hope you are not, the bane of your video existence would be… Read More
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Thirty-Five Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, in 21 different States, would be Closed or completely Reconstructed, under a nearly $2 trillion Infrastructure Overhaul unveiled by Department L… Read More
The first signs of spring are just around the corner, which means a plethora of world-class events will soon be arriving on the French Riviera. This idyllic area has long been the go-to des… Read More
Generating passive income is a top priority for many people. Many investors prefer stability and income from their investments instead of price appreciation alone. That’s why income-pr… Read More
How to Quickly Create GIFs with VideoStudio
Corel VideoStudio has been able to render your final videos as GIFs for a while now.
However it like many features of video editing software c… Read More
After studying the habits of hundreds of millionaires, Tom Corley found that in July 2022, more than 65% of self-made millionaires had at least 3 streams of income. These millionaires would… Read More
5 Video Editing Mistakes YouTubers Make
Some very basic and more importantly “updated” advice from Daniel this week regarding YouTube videos.
Over the past few years certain elem… Read More
As one of the most popular beards and the shortest possible facial hair style, the 5 o’clock shadow looks epic on any man’s face.
It looks sexy and compatible with all face shap… Read More
By Maureen Meehan, via BenzingaA scroll through Spotify and Apple iTunes platforms reveals over 2,000 cannabis-related podcasts. Our friends at Benzinga decided to weed through them and pull… Read More
You can’t have the God of Thunder without an epic beard.
Thunder, lightning and a massive hammer are mere accessories that Thor sports, but he does not leave home without his stylish… Read More
Tony Stark aka Iron Man beard styles may be one of the most popular and versatile facial hairs lately.
Every man who wants to be perceived as ultra-cool, a bit tough, stylish and modern spo… Read More
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25 Best Beards
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From Magic Mike fame, Pettyfer is one of the few people who can pull off having a slightly patchy beard. H… Read More
Ways To Make Money From Home – Are you tired of the daily commute and endless hours spent in the office? Do you dream of finding ways to make money from the comfort of your own home? L… Read More
Whether you are an amateur photographer, digital blogger, or an up-rising social media manager, finding good copyright-free images can sometimes be exhausting.
With human brains processin… Read More
The commission has also sought an action taken report from the department on the matter within 30 days. (Photo: Shutterstock) The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has shared with the city go… Read More
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I have always thought about the population of earth as it points to the fact that there is a Lord who sustains all these people and creatures living at any given moment. To me, I have this u… Read More
The Most State of the Art AI Image Generators of 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) image generators have revolutionized the creative industry, allowing users to effortlessly create unique an… Read More
Chikne was booked under Indian Penal Code sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 385. (Representative Image: Shutterstock) A 40 year-old man who has more than 20 cases of extortion registered… Read More