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 don… 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
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 wringi… Read More
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 nu… Read More
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 s… Read More
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 y… Read More
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 in… Read More
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 r… Read More
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 journ… Read More
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… Read More
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 nu… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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 spari… Read More
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 r… Read More
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… Read More
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 a… Read More
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.
Ob… 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
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, t… Read More
We’re entering the Final Stretch of State Legislative and Congressional Redistricting, though nobody can say how long this Final stretch will last.
To date, 35 States have completed… Read More
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 particu… Read More
To date, 36 States have adopted Congressional District Maps, and 37 States have adopted Legislative District Maps.
Louisiana
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D), has until March 14, to Si… Read More
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 a… Read More
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 t… Read More
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.
Tha… Read More
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 fe… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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.
T… 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
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 &ldq… Read More
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 tutori… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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 bu… Read More
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… Read More
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… 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
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 doe… 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
National fried chicken day is right around the corner, so you better get ready to jump on the bandwagon! We’ve honestly been dying to do a roundup for the best fried chicken in Chicago… Read More
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 o… Read More
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 th… 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
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 t… Read More
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 beca… Read More
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
A greasy griddle. A stack of pancakes. A hearty meal that can fill your soul and (cure your hangover). There’s nothing quite one of the best neighborhood diners in Chicago. Check out t… Read More
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 gradi… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
Market research vs UX research: What’s the difference? It’s a common question. This is especially the case amongst founders looking to explore new marke… Read More
Discovery of the element copper and its history
The name copper is derived from the Latin cuprum for Cyprus, where copper was first mined by the Romans. The English symbol Cu also comes f… Read More
The Hidden Transition Netflix Uses to Keep You Watching
It is easy to think of transitions as those prepackaged effects that come with your software that you can slap in between clips… Read More
This news article provides a roundup of the past week in tech. The highlights include an AI-generated "South Park" episode by Fable Studios, Microsoft's security breach by China-backed hacke… Read More
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“Deutsche Umw… Read More
A judge in Nevada has allowed the US government to continue capturing wild horses despite the deaths of 31 horses during the roundup. Wild horse advocates had argued that the roundup was inh… Read More