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All About Frame Rates for Shooting and Editing Video

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Here's pretty much everything you need to know about frames rates when it comes to both shooting and editing videos.Fortunately these days the whole argument for various frame rates being used for different purposes has settled down into an uneasy truce.Having said that it is still a subject worth understanding and getting right every time.The Evolution of Frame … [Read more...] about All About Frame Rates for Shooting and Editing Video

Common Video Editing Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

50's retro woman wondering why her videos are bad.

Video editing can be an art, a science, a combination of both and when you add modern computer technology into the mix… and endless source of frustration!Aside from the technological side of things when you are a beginner, pitfalls lurk at every corner waiting to undermine even the most carefully planned projects.Recognizing some of the most common mistakes and knowing … [Read more...] about Common Video Editing Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Shooting and Editing “Talking Head” or Interview Videos

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A "talking head" or interview video involves videoing a person speaking either directly to the camera or to an interviewer.Because this is usually shot somewhat closeup to the subject there are certain technical details that have to be taken into consideration.Once the shooting has been done the final step is then editing that footage into a coherent and engaging video … [Read more...] about Shooting and Editing “Talking Head” or Interview Videos

Tips for Recording Yourself on Video

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Recording yourself on video can be a daunting task on a number of fronts especially if you're new to the world of video content creation.It doesn't really matter whether you're doing it to create a vlog, a tutorial or some other type of presentation there are several factors to consider to ensure that your videos look and sound professional.So here are some things you … [Read more...] about Tips for Recording Yourself on Video

Why is Video Editing So Computer Resource Intensive?

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Why Video Editing Demands So Much From Your ComputerIf you've ever tried editing video on an older or underpowered computer you know the frustration of laggy playback, slow renders and frequent crashes or freezes.Video editing, especially when working with modern codecs and high resolutions, puts tremendous strain on your system's processor, memory, and storage.So … [Read more...] about Why is Video Editing So Computer Resource Intensive?

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