We live at a time in which the digital sensor of even the most average entry-level prosumer camera is capable of producing images of truly outstanding quality, especially if compared with si… Read More
WordPress.com offer lots of lovely goodies that you will find are missing on a WordPress.org blog.
This is particularly important if you have been used to all the facilities a WordPress.com… Read More
Did you know that one of the first things people notice about you is your smile? Not only is good oral hygiene important for the health of your teeth and gums, studies show that oral hy… Read More
Is the lack of comments on my blog because readers are actually prevented from commenting in the first place?
This is quite a big deal. In my mind, the process needs so be ma… Read More
This simple post is going to walk through the very basics of getting trace events to appear in Application Insights from Azure Service Fabric using EventFlow. First, let’s discuss the… Read More
Introducing Pinnacle Studio 21 Ultimate
This week Corel announced the latest release of Pinnacle Studio 21 so it was with the usual “new release” mixed feelings that I got hold… Read More
MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 2018
This week Magix put out a new teaser video for Movie Edit Pro under the title of Movie Edit Pro 2018.
The reason they did this is because since they have dropped t… Read More
On this page and the next you will find my CyberLink PowerDirector 16 review in all its long and rambling glory.
As much as possible in this review I have tried to restrict myself to just c… Read More
Your beauty tools’ job is to make you look beautiful, but they are very prone to getting dirty. Skin, hair, grime, bacteria and other nasties will all cling to your brushes, tweezers… Read More
Handling Criticism
One of the unavoidable side effects of creating video projects and having other people view them is that you open yourself to criticism.
How you handle that criticis… Read More
5 Ways to BREAK THE RULES of Filmmaking
I am sure most people who have done at least a little research into shooting and editing their videos would have come across a number of very basic r… Read More
5 Tips For Filming at Night
Given the fact that most people shooting video at the consumer level of the market are going to be doing so on the basis of auto settings in their devices, shoot… Read More
Shoot Great Video with Any Camera
A few years back the guys at DigitalRev TV on YouTube were continuing their series on getting pro photographers to create images using nasty cheap cameras… Read More
You’re here because you’re looking for the best Braun electric shaver, right? But why Braun? It’s #1 electric shavers brand in the world, but is it worth it?Shaving and tri… Read More
Pro, Prosumer, Consumer?
Over the past 15 years or so in the field of digital video the separation between professional cameras and editing software and their consumer level equivalents has… Read More
MAKING VIDEOS – Could this be the Basic of all Basics?
Get ready folks but it’s only fair to warn you that I am about to embark on a longish ranty kind of blurb here in support… Read More
Adobe Premiere Elements 2019 Update
Well the bad news for me this week is that Adobe have released the new version of Premiere Pro 2019.
I say “bad news” because that means I ha… Read More
FREE Filmora Meme Maker + iPhone XS giveaway!
Filmora just announced a new feature on their website offering the ability to instantly create your own memes in image, GIF or video formats an… Read More
You Think You Know HISTOGRAMS?
Most of the fully loaded video editing solutions at the consumer end of the market these days come with some pretty good color correction and color grading to… Read More
Firstly I’d say that 60 seconds is a little misleading. It’s 60 per area, so once you’ve treated all of the areas suggested, you’re really looking at 20 minutes… Read More
Ccleaner Updates
Ever since I have been using computers for video editing… which come to think of it has been a long time now, I have had a copy of Ccleaner running regularly on thos… Read More
Skin Tightening Mask for Mature Skin
I had hopes for this mask, but not high ones. I’ve used My Perfect Eyes, and in fact, I still have half a bottle in my bathroom cupboard. That&r… Read More
How to get Pro Video Out of Your GoPro or Osmo Action Cam
I wanted to kick off this week’s Friday Roundup with a couple of tutorials on the subject of shooting videos.
It is pretty ob… Read More
Cinematic Gimbal Moves With Your Smartphone
This is a kind of review/promo for the Zhiyun Phone Gimbal which is OK I guess but the important part is not really the gimbal itself or the phon… Read More
So we’re all agreed that free, fast wi-fi and power points in handy locations are a essential in a luxury hotel room – and we all like soft, fluffy bathrobes (even if we don&rsqu… Read More
With the lead-up to Christmas, I always end up taking forever to write up my Black Friday beauty box. You may remember a few years ago I finally wrote my 2016 Black Friday box review…… Read More
In Camera Transitions: A Masterclass
The first video below on the subject of in camera transitions was put together as a master class on the subject.
As well as being a complete dissertation… Read More
Fly Fishing for Pollock – The best shore fishing in Scotland
by Stewart Collingswood
I’ve been fishing in Scotland for most of my life and guiding anglers for the last 15 years… Read More
Back when I purchased the OnePlus Bullets Wireless V1, people christened me crazy. “Why would you spend upwards of 4000 INR on a pair of Bluetooth earphones when you can buy better wir… Read More
Using Your Webcam like a Pro
Recently there has been quite jump in the number of people using webcams as their primary means of creating videos as well as getting work done remotely.
So much… Read More
As they Reopen after Lockdown, many Restaurants are firing up their Barbecues. Diners appreciate Food Grilled over glowing Charcoal Embers, but the Neighbor's often do not. Pollution Levels… Read More
6 Mistakes Beginner Filmmakers Make
Although aimed at budding filmmakers this one has some (slightly) more advanced tips most of us can take advantage of.
They open up with a discussion… Read More
Introduction to Grayling Fishing in Scotland
In Scotland, we have 30,000 lochs filled with wild brown trout and hundreds of salmon rivers, including The River Spey, River Tay, River Tweed, a… Read More
By ALadyofLeisure.com guest writer, food and drink journalist Stuart Peskett
To say that the UK restaurant industry is in trouble is putting it mildly. Lockdowns due to the pandemic have see… Read More
What’s New in VideoStudio 2021
Just released this week was the annual full upgrade to Corel VideoStudio Pro 2021.
As is usually the case I will be updating my review of the program… 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
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 sud… Read More
A common myth in the SEO industry is that you must be publishing ‘x’ amount of content on your website regularly to rank well over time. It’s true that by providing your ta… Read More
If you're a coffee lover and you're looking for the best home coffee machine to buy in Australia, then this is the article for you. We'll take a look at some of the top models on the market… Read More
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 do… Read More
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… Read More
Just because there is a cost of living crisis doesn’t mean we still can’t have fun! We need to be able to enjoy each other’s company and spend quality time with one another… Read More