2022-12-02 05:57
How to Backup Your Filmora Software before Upgrading to a Newer Version
One of the dangers connected to major software upgrades is the possibility of losing settings, files or other assets… Read More
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Blog on how to choose the right video editing software for you plus tips and techniques on video editing. latest updates on video software.
2022-11-25 05:59
Editing 5 Creative Perspective Tricks
Forced perspective is the technique of shooting things in a way that makes them look a certain way then are revealed to be completely different to what… Read More
2022-11-18 05:54
Close-up Shots in Film — Ultimate Guide to Lighting, Framing and Editing Close-ups
In all reality the video below is probably a little beyond the scope of your average amateur video m… Read More
2022-11-11 05:38
Everything About Proxies
OK so I was never one for using proxies all that much until I started regularly working with 4K video files.
I have a pretty good computer that I bought recently wi… Read More
2022-11-04 11:05
Editing a Short Clip for Social Media – Walkthrough
This is quite a long tutorial from Gripps using Corel VideoStudio to edit a clip ultimately destined for for social media.
There is… Read More
2022-10-21 06:35
QUIT Chopping Videos Up and Use This Instead.
Back in the old days kids there were very few people shooting film because of the sheer expense and even when digital video appeared it was sti… Read More
2022-10-14 06:30
One of These Mics is Perfect for YouTube, But Which One?
One of the most common pieces of misleading information I see especially on YouTube is in an effort by some to solve audio problems… Read More
2022-10-07 05:58
Learn about Story Continuity and Make Better Videos
Excellent video this week from Kevin on an aspect of video making that is often forgotten about.
Sure we all know that the videos we prod… Read More
2022-09-30 05:41
What is a Smash Cut and Other Cut Transitions
The video below this entry gives a great overview of a subject that many amateur video makers get very wrong from the beginning.
That subject i… Read More
2022-09-23 06:16
3 New Features You Don’t Want to Miss – PowerDirector
So it’s time for the annual major update of PowerDirector from Cyberlink so as far as PowerDirector itself goes that… Read More
2022-09-16 07:08
Perfect Green Screen (Almost) Every Time
The bottom line with good looking green screen is that if you shoot it perfectly before you get to the post production stage you will have great loo… Read More
2022-09-15 09:07
Autonomous sensory meridian response or ASMR exploded in popularity over the past few years, here’s all you need to know about the medium, and how to do it yourself.
What is ASMR and H… Read More
2022-09-15 09:06
CRAZIEST RAINBOW FRIENDS ART VIDEOS EVER! (LANKYBOX REACTION!) Read More
2022-09-09 05:32
5 Editing Mistakes YouTubers Make
Some really good tips here from Maliek not just on common editing mistakes people make on YouTube but also updated information that has changed over time… Read More
2022-09-02 07:35
YouTube Videos with Higher Retention Rates
This is an excellent tutorial not just on how to structure a video for greater audience engagement but also some real tips on the secret sauce to… Read More
2022-08-26 06:40
Corel VideoStudio – Working with NewBlue Color Filters
At this point of its development Corel VideoStudio offers some pretty impressive, almost pro grade color correction and grading… Read More
2022-08-19 06:18
Pinnacle Studio 26 Update News
This week Corel announced the release of the latest version of their top of the line video editing software Pinnacle Studio 26.
The really big news about this… Read More
2022-08-12 05:52
Why Most YouTubers FAIL (but You can Succeed)
Last year I was roped in to edit together some simple YouTube videos for my wife and some of her friends.
My wife started the trend and because… Read More
2022-08-05 06:38
Sound like a PRO YouTuber on Camera
One of the most horrifying things that happens to anyone who records their own voice for any reason is that they listen back to it!
The actual horror is… Read More
2022-07-29 05:54
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 ele… Read More
2022-07-22 06:00
Logan Paul Video – Editing Breakdown
So before we get into the video below let me add my take on the whole deal.
Hillier Smith is Logan Paul’s video editor, he puts all of those… Read More
2022-07-15 04:56
Subtitles in VideoStudio Ultimate 2022
One of the first editing programs to offer a decent subtitling module was Corel VideoStudio and with a bit of tweaking over the years it has remained… Read More
2022-07-08 07:05
Tips For Making Any Audio Recording Sound Better for Free
This is a quick demo of the Studio Sound feature that comes with access to the Descript video editor and transcription software.
Ju… Read More
2022-07-01 06:14
How Long to Edit a Video?
Although this video certainly answers the question as to how long it takes to edit a video it covers a great deal more.
For example if your editing workflow does n… Read More
2022-06-24 05:50
How To Use MASKS when Editing Video
Given what is currently popular when it comes to videos and video editing styles there are a few things you really need to get under control if you don&r&helli…Read More
2022-06-21 13:38
On this page you will find my CyberLink PowerDirector 20 | 365 review covering what’s new and improved in this latest release plus some general overall observations.
I try to restrict… Read More
2022-06-17 06:17
Face Indexing in VideoStudio
Once you have been into video editing for any amount of time you begin to realize that there are some inherent problems with this hobby!
If you haven’t re… Read More
2022-06-14 14:00
Before I get into any kind of Pinnacle Studio 25 review fully there are a few details it is probably best to get out of the way from the beginning.
This is only the fifth time I have includ… Read More
2022-06-10 06:03
1080 VS. 6K – Can You Spot Any Difference?
There has been and continues to be quit a lot of discussion on the subject of resolutions and whether or not it is worth shooting in some of… Read More
2022-06-07 13:44
So first of all in case you haven’t read page one of this review, we probably need to clarify something when it comes to writing any Pinnacle Studio 25 review.
This is a big program… Read More
2022-06-03 03:05
STOP Editing Your Videos Slow
This is an excellent run through on the subject of workflow taking you step by step through this persons process.
You may copy some or all of these steps but i… Read More
2022-05-27 05:53
5 Tips to Make Videos Without Copying Other Creators
Although this video concerns itself more with the copying of style rather than the content itself, it is still well worth looking at.
On… Read More
2022-05-20 06:16
Gear for Outdoor Filmmaking
Over the years I have been following Aiden it has been interesting to watch as his style and professionalism have grown.
These days he is operating at a level wh… Read More
2022-05-13 07:31
5 Steps to Edit a Video – How to Edit Videos
Although this video doubles as a somewhat shameless plug for the Movavi video editing program it is still an excellent beginners tutorial… Read More
2022-05-06 07:29
Why You Need To Capture Extra Audio When Filming
OK so let’s back up a bit here because it is important.
Years ago when I purchased my first camcorder (yes you read that right “… Read More
2022-04-29 06:08
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 can… Read More
2022-04-22 05:53
Use These Camera Shots To Create A Cinematic Sequence
This is a slightly more advanced version of a very basic yet effective shot sequence which in a pinch will usually serve you well.
That… Read More
2022-04-15 06:12
How Video Music Changes Everything
One of the most oft repeated sayings in the world of video is that the most important part of video is audio!
That might also extend to saying that the mo… Read More
2022-04-11 05:59
If you are a camera operator, a videographer or a person who works with sound it’s important to recognize just how important the location of the sound is to the recording.
For this re… Read More
2022-04-08 05:35
Video Lighting Deep Dive: YouTube Lighting Setup
I don’t generally recommend a lot of courses on this website mainly because I just don’t have the time to go through them and of… Read More
2022-04-05 01:28
More on muvee Reveal Encore Styles
To really understand how this software works it is important to have an understand of what they are talking about when referring to “Styles… Read More
2022-04-01 11:25
How To Fly Drones – Beginners Guide
If you are just embarking on your adventure with using drones then this is a good place to start.
It covers the basic settings and functions of you… Read More
2022-03-26 06:40
What’s New in VideoStudio 2022
As I mentioned last week (or maybe the week before?) Corel have released this years version of VideoStudio 2022.
There is a bunch of excellent new featu… Read More
2022-03-18 06:01
3 Epic In-Camera Transitions
The rise of TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Stories and other short form video trends have in common that they are mostly carried out totally on a mobile device.
That m… Read More
2022-03-11 06:15
Improve Your Video Lighting Easily
This is quite a good video on how to utilize lighting effectively for your video projects.
It covers the basics of simply adding more available light thro… Read More
2022-03-08 02:18
Corel VideoStudio Pro 2021
So now we have covered the all the new stuff let’s get into Corel VideoStudio Pro 2021 itself and see what it offers and how it performs.
First up let&rsquo&helli…Read More
2022-03-04 05:46
Introducing Corel VideoStudio 2022
So this week marked the release of Corel VideoStudio 2022 and after having played with it for a few days now it all seems to be pretty good!
So far I am g… Read More
2022-03-01 02:15
This is my Corel VideoStudio review covering the latest versions of Corel’s popular and feature packed consumer video editing software suites.
VideoStudio has been around for quite so… Read More
2022-02-25 06:16
Filmora 11 – Wondershare Filmora Upgrade
OK, so I am a little confused at the moment although some would say for me that’s more a normal operating state than anything particular… Read More
2022-02-22 02:09
What is Premiere Elements 2021?
Adobe Premiere Elements was first released in 2004 in response to the increasing access the average consumer had at that time to digital video.
In fact, &ldq&helli…Read More
2022-02-18 06:01
7 Ways To Make Action Cameras Look Cinematic
The upside to using an action camera is that you can go just about anywhere with it and be ready to shoot at any time.
Let’s face it, thes… Read More
2022-02-15 01:54
Adobe Premiere Elements 2021 the Good the Bad and the Ugly
The Interface
What is clear in this latest version of Adobe Premiere Elements 2021 is that Adobe have finally decided on a directi… Read More
2022-02-11 05:55
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 co… Read More
2022-02-05 08:11
Keep Them Watching – Tips for Better Storytelling!
One of the keys to making videos that keep an audience engaged is the ability to incorporate “story” into the project.
O… Read More
2022-01-28 06:18
Learn How to Master KeyFraming
This is probably one of the best walk-throughs around on the subject of using keyframes in your video projects.
If you are not using keyframing you should be… Read More
2022-01-21 06:09
Wondershare Filmora 11 New Features
Recently Wondershare announced the approaching release of Filmora 11 and as part of that began making beta version available to some people.
That was a f… Read More
2022-01-18 01:54
I recently received an email from someone with some questions about DVD video discs, their files and structure and the relative safety of different methods of DVD recovery or repair.
My rep… Read More
2022-01-14 06:09
Introduction to Smart Object Tracking
OK so you may have noticed that last week there was no Friday Roundup.
In fact even though there is one this week it is looking a little thin!
The reas… Read More
2022-01-11 02:01
Answering the question as to which is the best video editing software is a difficult task given that everyone will have different requirements as to what they want that software to do.
So a… Read More
2022-01-07 06:24
When all characters in the shot you are making are within frame and the full setting of the shot is shown completely, you are taking what is known as a wide, full or long shot.
The pu… Read More
2021-12-31 05:31
What is a Jump Cut? 5 Ways to Use Jump Cuts in Video
Many years ago kids before the advent of things like YouTube the Jump Cut was quite an uncommon occurrence.
They were used very sparingl… Read More
2021-12-28 02:11
Now that we have all the shiny new stuff out of the way let’s get into CyberLink PowerDirector review for real.
Before we go any further I must make a point that you need to keep in m… Read More
2021-12-24 06:06
Why Do Editors Cut?
One of the most difficult things to learn as a video editor is also one of the most basic actions and is something that you very rarely see discussed at the beginner lev… Read More
2021-12-22 09:44
Top 5 Best FREE VIDEO EDITING Software (2021) Read More
2021-12-21 02:20
Multimedia software is often a viable alternative to a purpose built video editor especially for those whose needs are modest.
However before we go any further on this page and in the inter… Read More
2021-12-17 05:52
Is This the Future of Video Editing? Descript Video Editor
I have been watching Descript for a few months now and while it may not exactly be “The Future of Video Editing” it ma… Read More
2021-12-10 05:34
Animation, Video, and the Power of Visual Explanation
This is a great interview outlining how to make an effective “Explainer” videos.
You would think that given the sheer numbe… Read More
2021-12-04 06:49
Officer, not suspect, knocked on classroom door in video from Oxford High School shooting | ABC7 Read More
2021-12-04 06:48
? 5 BEST FREE Video Editing Software – 2021 Read More
2021-12-04 06:45
Top 5 Best FREE STOCK VIDEO Footage Websites Read More
2021-12-04 06:43
Video footage of missing person Lateche Norris Read More
2021-12-04 06:42
Video Editing for Beginners (Using Windows PC!) Read More
2021-12-03 06:57
5 Creative Ideas For Shooting Videos on Your Phone
These are some cool shooting tips for mobile footage for sure but in reality good footage is good footage regardless of the device you use… Read More
2021-12-01 11:15
Not sure how to land both commercial and creative video work? Here’s actionable advice from a filmmaker who’s been there.
Want to nab commercial film work with your creative por… Read More
2021-12-01 10:34
Reading Time: 4 minutes H.264 is one of the most widely accepted codecs by online platforms. In fact, itâ??s YouTubeâ??s suggested video codec on their recommended settings pag… Read More
2021-12-01 10:27
From video transitions to animated text and elements, check out all these free templates you can use in your next project.
The post Over 200 FREE Motion Graphics Templates and Assets for Pr… Read More
2021-11-26 05:28
Finding Your Groove with YouTube and Video Creation
This is a livestream recorded last week with a pretty successful YouTuber called Sean Cannell.
In it he outlines briefly his own journey… Read More
2021-11-19 05:53
6 Habits for Creativity
Sometimes it is better to get on to a kind of treadmill of production which allows for greater productivity with your projects.
Having an unchanging routine can real… Read More
2021-11-12 05:36
How to Promote YouTube Videos for Free and Boost Channel Growth
Sheer size and overcrowding on YouTube make it a very difficult platform to get started with especially overcoming that initi… Read More
2021-11-05 05:26
An Overview of the Pinnacle Studio Audio Editor
When it comes to video editing software these days it is very difficult to separate and evaluate them against each other.
For example if you… Read More
2021-10-29 05:45
How to Make YouTube Videos Without Showing Your Face
The video below is not so much a tutorial on actually creating videos that don’t show you face but more a very large range of sugg… Read More
2021-10-22 07:12
Audio Production Mastery Tips
If you have an hour to spare and want to get some great actionable tips on audio in general then this is the video for you!
Everything audio from soup to nuts… Read More
2021-10-20 05:46
In his summary of cutting-edge technologies for live production and streaming, Adrian Pennington looks at the newest features in Wirecast 9, including paired encoding to Facebook Li… Read More
2021-10-15 08:23
Filmora is BROKEN!… (again?… not really)
OK so there’s been a bit of hoohah this week with the release of Wondershare Filmora X to version 10.7.
There has been wringing… Read More
2021-10-08 05:38
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 ha… Read More
2021-10-06 06:23
IPTV stands for “internet protocol television.” Check out this article that has everything you need to know about IPTV.
What is IPTV? The future of television is now Read More
2021-10-01 05:56
How To Make YouTube Video Intro Correctly
When a user on YouTube does a search for something there is a whole "process" that has led them to that point.
They have identified a problem or th… Read More
2021-09-17 06:47
Full Cinematic Sound Design Process
Yes this is done in Premiere Pro and no don't really expect any of my readers to be operating at this level BUT!
Worth watching to see how it is done and… Read More
2021-09-10 05:36
How to Make YouTube Shorts - CyberLink PowerDirector 19
This is a workflow done in PowerDirector showing how to convert or prepare a video to be uploaded as a YouTube Short.
What you can se… Read More
2021-09-07 08:17
Business author and consultant Jonathan Halls believes a successful instructional video is one that makes the viewer confident enough to put the information to use.
This requires asking you… Read More
2021-09-03 05:30
Eye Zoom Transition Effect - Wondershare Filmora X
Another great example of how you can pull off what is a reasonably complex effect in a fairly simple video editing program like Filmora.
I… Read More
2021-08-27 05:48
7 Habits You Must Develop as a Video Editor
Right now I seem to have become the "go to guy" for my wife and a few of her cohorts when it comes to video editing.
They have all suddenly decid… Read More
2021-08-20 05:50
How To Talk To The Camera - 7 Pro Tips
As a person who absolutely hates being in front of the camera I need all the help I can get when it comes to that activity.
It is easily in my top fiv… Read More
2021-08-17 11:32
Ashley Chiasson is very experienced in creating tutorial videos and has shared some tips you can use to improve as well.
When it comes to using a script it ultimately is up to the creator b… Read More
2021-08-13 05:52
Pinnacle Studio Update
Big news this week from Corel with the release of Pinnacle Studio version 25.
First of all let's all understand that when it comes to what we would generally refer to… Read More
2021-08-06 06:11
Video Editing Mistakes 90% of YouTubers Make
Some excellent yet very basic editing tips here especially for videos aimed at a YouTube audience.
Pay particular attention to the section on Ju… Read More
2021-08-03 19:27
There are many ways that you can create a cinematic picture while using a cheap camera or even a smart phone.
One of the most important aspects of photography is lighting.
Bright lights or… Read More
2021-07-30 06:11
Video Editing Tips & Tricks!
There are some great points in this video where particular effects are deconstructed then put back together again using software that many people might thin… Read More
2021-07-23 05:51
BEWARE! Audacity Is Now Spyware!... or maybe not.
As a user of Audacity for many of my audio editing needs I was a tad concerned to start seeing alarming videos and article being posted abo… Read More
2021-07-16 06:15
How To Plan A YouTube Video - A Pre Production Process
Over the past month or so I have been helping a friend get started on YouTube by doing most of the video editing for her until she fin… Read More
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