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How to Use an Effect as a Transition and Combine Effects in PowerDirectorMy favorite line in this tutorial is that you don't need a transition (noun) to transition (verb)!One of the problems with video editing terminology is that very often it is not defined comprehensively at the time it is being used and transitions are a great example of this.If you simply cut … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Effects as Transitions and Talking Head Tips

This One Move Makes You Look Natural on CameraIf you are anything like me then what happens when you practice presenting a video to the camera, you look natural, approachable and someone worth listening to.However the second you get in front of the camera, or at least the you become aware the camera is now recording, it all goes to hell in a handbasket!From that … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – On Camera Tips & Video Upgrades

Why You Don't Like Yourself on CameraFor every new content creator or person making videos that will require them to either be on-camera or recorded on audio, the is one unifying and horrifying point that we all go through.I do NOT look like that or I do NOT sound like that or... both!There are specific reasons that occurs and a large part of coming to grips with it … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Why You Don’t Like Yourself on Camera

After Filming 1,000s of Presenters - The Confident Ones All Did This.Some people seem to be able to get in front of a camera or phone, hit the record button and off they go!Smooth, effortless, totally engaging all with the ability to maintain the presence of mind to deliver the message clearly.I am not one of those people and in fact I have come across very few of … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Onscreen Confidence and Teleprompters

Edit Videos Like ChatGPT with AI - PowerDirectorThis is to me, a very welcome development in the way A.I has been gradually worked into the average video editing workflow.It is interesting to see how all of this has evolved over time beginning with automation seemingly being the ultimate goal.It appeared as though the vision was that ultimately the A.I. would be … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – At Last! A.I. for Editing You Can Actually Use!