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This One Change Fixed Five Things In My Real LifeIt's the little details that make all the difference when it comes to presenting on camera.You may be technically getting everything right but for some unknown reason you are not getting the retention and engagement you are expecting.After all, you are doing everything right... right?Well that's the thing with … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Audience Retention and Engagement Tips

How Professionals Edit Videos - Workflow Best PracticesWhether you're editing in DaVinci Resolve or any other video editing software, there is a certain sequence that should remain consistent in any editing project.Keep in mind that the rather comprehensive tutorial below although executed in DaVinci Resolve, applies to any video editing software and just about any … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Workflow Best Practices and YouTube Tips

3 Major Hacks to Talk Naturally In Front Of The CameraOne of the best ways to deliver a talking head video to your audience is by using a teleprompter.It cuts back on the nervousness associated with delivering your dialogue whilst allowing you to make solid eye contact with the person you are talking to and there's no arguing the effectiveness of that.Having said … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – And All You Gotta Do is… Act Naturally!

This One Change Makes You The Easiest Thing To Look At On ScreenThis is a great tips video from Chris Goor again covering something a lot of people tend to miss in their videos.The basic concept is that if you or your subject have a tendency to blend in with the background, the viewer will quickly lose focus on you or the subject.It's not a factor that you can … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – How to Stand Out and Instagram Edits

How to Use YouTube Studio in 2026! (Complete Guide)It's been a while since I included a tutorial on the YouTube Studio interface so here we go!As with most things on YouTube the platform and it's constituent parts are constantly undergoing development and the studio section is no exception.So if you are new to distributing your videos on YouTube or even are an old … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – YouTube Studio and Auto Reframing