Video Editing Software made easy…ish
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 but not using a script will likely come off as more natural and relatable.
You also should try to keep your videos short because they are easier to follow and digest. Finally if you can’t a…
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It’s Not How You Start It’s How You Finish!
So far we have covered the perils of searching out information online in order to make a reasoned choice of camera.
Bear in mind that just because you have your marketing and sales amour on it is probably best that you refrain from stepping into the ring just yet!
Yes you have great defense but that’s only half the equation, you…
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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 as consumer level video editing software, Pinnacle is by far the closest to a pro editor you will get.
This thing is an absolute beast when it comes to features and fine control and…
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Sensors
The sensor in the camera converts the light that comes in through the lens opening into a tiny electrical charge much in the same way as in a solar panel.
It then processes that tiny charge into an electronic signal that is accepted and digitally converted by the internal software of the camera (the Firmware) into a final image.
That final image is then stored on a…
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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 Jump Cuts and how to keep the eyes aligned to avoid distraction.
It’s a great tip in itself and makes a huge difference to how your audience perceives your videos.
How to…
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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 dark shadows can be the difference between a great picture and a terrible one.
You also can download apps on your phone to change the exposure of a picture which your smartphone camera…
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Optical vs. Digital Zoom
There are two types of zoom capability offered by digital cameras.
The first is digital zoom and is something you need to be aware of so that you are never tempted to use it!
Digital zoom is simply the internal software of your device taking the image after it has been captured on the sensor and expanding it.
This invariably leads to a dramatic loss…
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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 think can’t do it.
Also there is an excellent keyframing and masking section at the beginning of this one showing how you can think outside the box and get a good result if you understand…
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Camera Mounts
Different makes and models of camera will offer different features for mounting things on to the camera or for mounting the camera on to things!
Unless you are absolutely certain you will never use a tripod or any kind of stabilizing device when shooting it is vital that you make sure there is a standard tripod mount on the camera.
These mounts are not just…
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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 about it being spyware now.
The TLDR version is as follows.
Audacity was bought by a company called Muse Group.
In a pretty ham-fisted way they announced their intention to add telemetry…
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