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There are many different ways that you can avoid the common audio pitfalls that get us all. First, make sure you are close enough to your microphone as you don't want your microphone to not get all of your voice. You also want to make sure you test out your recording room and make sure that it fits for the tone you are looking for. Finally, if you are recording outside and it … [Read more...] about 7 Tips to Help You Avoid Common Audio Pitfalls

Recording the video lets you show off your creativity and no two recordings can ever be the same. Many enthusiasts forget post processing steps that are equally challenging, interesting and creativity demanding. For beginners, these steps often feel formidable, and the capability of software suites certainly does not alleviate the anxiety. Familiarity with what you can expect … [Read more...] about Video Editing 101: How to Edit a Video from Start to Finish

Video editing may seem like a daunting task, but if you break the process down into five smaller tasks, the result can appear much more achievable. First, you should organize all your media into the correct folders. Then, before actually editing, string your media to match where you may need it in the video, like a storyboard. You'll then start the editing process with a rough … [Read more...] about The 5 Essential Phases of Video Editing

Lower thirds are very common in many types of video production as a way to show the viewer some important information. The problem is that some attempt to do this and end up with distracting animations that take away from the experience. You want to make sure you have a smooth simple animation that is easy to read. You probably don't want something too flashy that will take … [Read more...] about How to Make Lower Thirds Like a Pro

Video editing lets you explore your creative side in many different ways, but for beginners and outsiders alike, it is an element in the process of filmmaking that is often misunderstood. Even with its creative potential, there are certain cuts every editor should be familiar with. Standard, L and J cuts are the basics cut in video editing. Jump and montage are used less often, … [Read more...] about 9 Essential Cuts Every Video Editor Needs to Know