Time flies, doesn’t it? Especially when you meet amazing people all the time. 4 Years ago, we started what would later become a well-reputed WordPress product brand. We started MyTheme… Read More
Disclaimer #1: Do it at your own risk
Upgrading the drives of a Surface Studio might not be supported. (I’ll update the post if I find out). In any case, do this procedure at your… Read More
SFX Secrets: The Graphic Match Cut
Very often when you are wandering about the internet trying to find information on editing and how to cut things together you come across the term “… 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
PowerDirector Updates to Version 16
Well the big news this week is that CyberLink have released their annual version update of their video editing software suite, PowerDirector.
This now t… Read More
How to Find Music for Videos
One question that I see coming up on a lot of the forums and user groups is the question of choosing the right music for the right video.
Too often you will see… Read More
So let’s kick off this week’s Roundup with a freebie!
This week that venerable British broadcaster the BBC lifted her skirts and showed us everything!
Well not quite because tha… Read More
This Saturday is a double whammy of Cinco de Mayo and Free Comic Book Day! Many of you may be thinking “Woohoo! Margaritas! Now what’s this about free comics and why do I care?&r… Read More
This past week the garden has been blowing up with goodies from tomatoes to beans, and I’m trying to incorporate as much as possible in our meals. We made a visit to our old neighborho… Read More
Most of the shows my son likes to watch last about 20 minutes. He gets bored pretty quickly and will usually watch just one episode before yelling “The end!” And turning it off… Read More
Making it a Story
When I was a kid, very often friends of my parents would come over to our house after they had returned from a holiday somewhere and we were all subjected to the obligator… Read More
About once or twice per week minimum I have a reader contact me about a problem they are having with editing their videos or producing a final project.
In nearly every case when this happen… Read More
Conscious Life Space
Since the turn of the century, the science of gratitude has become a topic of interest amongst neuroscientists, psychologists, and social scientists. Neuroscientists hav… Read More
IsoBuster 4.3 Release
Quite a few years ago I started a website devoted to the subject of DVDs.
At the time I had just purchased one of the Sony standard definition DVD camcorders that reco… 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
This past week we celebrated Valentine’s Day with two cute little guys and a sunset beach stroll, I won $100 gift card to Winn-Dixie from Jacksonville Mom’s Blog, we made it snow… 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
I got a little tingle of nostalgia this morning when I noticed our box of Froot Loops proclaimed it had a Spider-Man figure inside. Now that sugary morning cereal has reentered my life, I&rs… Read More
Raise your hand if you keep (or in the past, have kept) your dog on the same food because you’ve been told that constantly changing diets can cause diarrhea and dehydration in your can… Read More
Pinnacle Studio 23 Update
The first signs of us moving into the “silly season” have pretty much arrived. Last week Vegas Pro updated and this week the big news is the release of… Read More
It doesn't just feel like the cost of buying back to school supplies is going up, it really is. But by learning some savvy back to school shopping tips, you can save big this year.
The Re… Read More
Earn money by referring friends to use your favorite apps.
How do you decide which services or apps are worth using?
I don't know about you, but I rely heavily on the suggestions and experi… Read More
Many kids love animals and enjoy learning about and playing with them. If you are searching for creature-themed gifts for the kids in your life, here are 25 of the best animal-inspired gifts… Read More
Whether you want eco-friendly gift ideas for friends and family or you want to make your own home more green, this list of eco-friendly kitchen gadgets has you covered with practical and aff… Read More
What you Need to Know about White Balance
Yeah, yeah, I know your camera, phone or whatever says it has automatic white balance and you don’t need to get into all that technical stuff… Read More
An easy shrimp fried rice recipe is a must-have for every family! Expand your children's palates with our best healthy shrimp fried rice recipe!
I'm always looking to increase the variety of… Read More
Once you start blogging and learning how to create posts that make search engine bots happy, you can’t ignore all the suggestions to try Yoast. Almost every blog I read about SEO menti… Read More
Are you wondering what to put in a toddler's stocking? These popular, inexpensive toddler stocking fillers ideas will delight any 2 or 3 year old!
Whether you are buying gifts for your… Read More
I grew up on the Greek part of the island of Cyprus in the late 70s and 80s. At the time, there was just one state owned television station. It was named the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation… Read More
Cable and satellite tv can be expensive and huge drains on your monthly budget. There are several alternatives to cable and satellite tv, but it can tough to choose the best substitute for c… Read More
Who wants to spend all their free time cleaning the house? Use these time-saving house cleaning tips to get all your deep cleaning done so you can get back to what you really want to be doin… Read More
2+ Tips on How To Shoot Cinematic Interviews
Well the upside of this whole Corona thingy is that a bunch of people who I regularly refer to in these Friday Roundups are trapped at home.
The… Read More
My 20 year old son, Kaleb, recently got pulled over. Thankfully, he ended up just getting a warning. And the police officer was a nice guy who talked to him for a few minutes and even tried… Read More
Directed by Michael Showalter, The Lovebirds dropped on Netflix on May 22, starring Issa Rae as Leilani and Kumail Nanjiani as Jibran. It’s the first movie to skip the theatres and go… Read More
A Very British Image Collection
Last week the British Museum added about 1.9 million images (give or take a few thousand I guess) for public use under the Creative Commons Copyright.
What th… Read More
Introducing Pinnacle Studio 24
So the big news on a software front this week has been the release of Pinnacle Studio 24 and at first glance it is all looking pretty impressive.
The first… Read More
The Marching Band Trick to Steadier Handheld Moving Shots
This is a great demonstration video for shooting steady handheld footage.
I have read and even written a lot of tutorials on thi… Read More
CyberLink Launches PowerDirector 365 for MacOS
So the big news out of CyberLink this week was the release of their flagship video editing solution PowerDirector, in a version for Mac.
So… Read More
Wondering how to meal plan? I've got a super simple method for how to plan meals for the week (or the month!) that will help make meal planning for beginners a breeze.
**THERE'S A GIVEAW… Read More
Video Lighting Hack Using Mirrors
These are just some great tips on using cheap household mirrors to manipulate available light.
Very often at the amateur level we are lulled (coerced?)… Read More
These Valentine Cake Pops taste amazing and will be a mega-hit with everyone in the family! Make these festive & easy cake pops for your family this Valentine's Day.
I don… Read More
These Grinch Chocolate-Covered Strawberries are SO cute! The blend of fruit, chocolate, and whipped cream delivers a perfectly festive combination of red, green, and white in these adorable… Read More
After a two-year hiatus, the Chicago Air and Water Show, a beloved Chicago tradition for decades, returns to the city’s lakefront on August 20 and 21. Established in 1959 and one of th… Read More