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Audio popping happens when a sound sample's beginning or end doesn't happen when the sound wave crosses the zero line. They can be very distracting to have in your final project. However, they can also be tricky to fix, requiring a lot of small adjustments that many don't want to make. You can make the audio pop vanish by adding a short linear fade that goes in or out to … [Read more...] about Why Does Audio Pop & How to Fix It Fast

When you are starting out on YouTube, you will want to make sure you have covered all the basics. The basics are everything from the lighting to the sound, you want to make sure that you have good lighting quality so you have a clear picture as well as sound quality. Good light quality is difficult to come by, which is why there are some good tips here for people who have a … [Read more...] about Setting up Lighting for YouTube: The Beginner’s Guide

Streaming on YouTube takes a bit of planning ahead of time, you don't want to start the live video and not have anything planned. It's not like you can cut and go back and do it again, a live stream has to be done right the first time. For this reason, it's important to have what you need jotted down. You will also want to make sure you have the proper settings established as … [Read more...] about The Ins and Outs of Streaming on YouTube Live

Video montages combine quick cuts and affecting music to tell a fast story. You can use them to tell a complete affecting story, speed up time, and more. Here are some examples of great video montages so you can get ideas. To create your own video montage, you should choose your music carefully, avoid dialogue and focus on the feelings instead, and stay within 5 minutes … [Read more...] about How to Create a Video Montage

The NFS60 challenge invites you to make a short film of just one minute long. A minute is enough time to tell a compelling story, and to showcase your storytelling techniques. Consider opening right onto the conflict to hook your audience, and maybe tell a story about first love, meetings, or even life or death. Use montages and quick cuts to speed up the story. Here are some … [Read more...] about How to Make a Dynamic 60-Second Short Film