News from Corel this week that they have just released a mid-version update for their end-to-end video editing software suite, VideoStudio. Most editing software makers release a major vers… Read More
So now let’s get into the nuts and bolts of VideoStudio itself and how it performs.
First up let’s establish clearly here that my computer is definitely not something designed f… Read More
Corel VideoStudio Pro X10 and VideoStudio Ultimate X10 are the latest version releases of Corel’s popular and feature packed consumer video editing software.
This product has been aro… Read More
Remove the Shake, Stabilize your Video in ProDAD Mercalli
One of the features that is often called for in these days of mostly high definition shooting is that of video stabilization.
The d… Read More
Pinnacle Studio 20 Ultimate Slow Motion Tutorial
One of the things in video editing that a lot of people have trouble wrapping their heads around is applying slow motion effects to a clip… Read More
DIY Transitions Demonstrated
One of the biggest selling points you will find at the consumer end of the video editing software market is the inclusion of a gazillion transitions.
Even poten… Read More
Corel MultiCam Capture
This is a pretty cool new plugin that Corel have “sort of” released this week… kinda.
So the video below demonstrates a product they have released… Read More
Transition Tutorial – CyberLink PowerDirector 15
One of the best ways to save a bunch of time when you are editing is to have certain defaults set up so all you have to do is point an… Read More
Codecs and Formats Explained
I have had a little outbreak around here recently of people asking for help with a certain type of problem.
I figured it was probably worthwhile to go over it i… Read More
The article linked below is not actually part of the recent blog series produced by NewBlueFX on the subject of video shooting and editing that you will find further down the page.
However… 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
The Friday Roundup may be a little thin on content this week mainly because Corel have been slamming me with stuff to cover.
Last week I featured that the new release of Pinnacle Studio 21… Read More
Using Music to Emotionally Drive your Film
One of the best ways to add that little something extra to your projects is by the use of music.
One mistake I see over and over is that people te… Read More
How To Get The Best B-ROLL
One of the great advantages we have in living in the digital age of video is that we don;t have to worry too much about the quantity of footage we take.
Battery l… Read More
Aaand we are back!
So last week I set out with all good intentions to issue the usual Friday Roundup.
Unfortunately this was all in the face of the impending Chinese New Year break that occ… Read More
These are my current (2018) choices for the best video editing software solutions at the consumer or home user level through to prosumer.
A more comprehensive review for each one can be fou… Read More
VEGAS Movie Studio 15 Released
So hot on the heels of last week’s announcement from Corel on the update of VideoStudio X10 to VideoStudio 2018 we have one from Magix as well.
They hav… Read More
How To Structure Your Videos For More Watch Time
Although the video below was intended specifically for YouTube creators I think it has a lot to offer the average person in terms of how you… 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 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
Why Everyone Should Use Video Scopes for Color Correction
So let’s stop for a minute and talk about color correction and color grading.
For many amateur editors there is a knowledge t… Read More
Corel VideoStudio 2020 Update Highlights
OK so the big news for this week has been the release of Corel VideoStudio 2020.
The nice people at Corel have sent me a copy so hopefully by early n… Read More
Soviet Montage Theory & Definition, Examples and Types of Montage
So the reality is that many of us who have become the unofficial videographer for friends and family are going to be wor… Read More
How to Nail the Pacing of your Travel Film
This is quite an in-depth look at how to control the pacing of your videos.
Although it is titled to suggest it is somewhat specific to travel… Read More
How to Edit – A Step-by-Step Video
The article I have linked to below is an absolute must for anyone new to video editing and I even think it is of value to anyone not so new!
The… Read More
Blending Modes Demonstrated
This is an excellent video from the folks at Corel not only covering what blend modes are in their product VideoStudio but what they are in general.
Of all the te… Read More
Magix Video Pro X 12
A few years back now Magix decided to stop the naming protocol of their pro video editor Video Pro X.
The logic behind this was that they were going to go over to a cons… Read More
How To Keyframe Video Exposure in Filmora X
As I have mentioned quite few times over the past few months, the ability to use keyframes in most video editors at the consumer level has bec… 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
Sometimes its not just about the video editing software you choose all by itself.
Very often the combination of software limitations and the fact that most of us are not using a computer sol… 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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