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Hello and Welcome to the DIY Video Editor

These days most of us have access to at least some kind of handheld video recording device whether it be one dedicated to the task or simply the ability to capture video on a mobile phone.

Some of you may want to produce simple home movies, some of you may be thinking of yourselves as future YouTube video stars and others may be just looking for a place to start learning how to edit your videos a little more professionally.

Unfortunately most of the available information on shooting better videos, editing your videos effectively, choosing the right software, handling audio and all the parts that make up this subject are spread out all over the place.

Here at the DIY Video Editor I have tried to isolate the basics and provide a starting point for anyone wanting to get into video production as a hobby, as a path to a more professional end or simply as a a family duty!

You can get to everything through the menu system on the right and just hit the Contact button in the sidebar Menu of every page to ask me anything, or if you prefer just Comment on a Post and I’ll try to help out as best I can.

 

Recent Posts

Tips for Replicating Evening Light Indoors on a Budget

Evening light can really step up the production value of a low budget film or short. We can replicate this type of lighting even though we might be shooting in the morning indoors. On a low budget we don’t want to try to emulate and emanate actual lights if we don’t have to. Instead we […]

How To Look Your Best On A Webcam Video Call

As the world continues to work from home and have video conferences, it’s important for you to look professional to the rest of your team. You should first stick to one spot in your house during video calls instead of moving around. The area should have adequate lighting, and preferably not near a window since […]

The Friday Roundup – Hollywood Transitions, Musical Pace and Camera Angles

12 Most Used Cuts & Transitions in Hollywood So it has been quite a few weeks now since the last time I went off on a mindless rant about the use of transitions in amateur video editing. Because I really can’t help myself, here we go again! Every video editing software program that you will […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Frame Rates

Frame rate is a term used to describe frames per second, referring to how many frames make up a moving image of a film. The standard FPS is 24, and that is how many movies are filmed but not always. Depending on the Medium or different region this can differ. Directors also may want to […]