DIY Video Editor Blog

The Friday Roundup – Writing Scripts and Preview Lags

How To Write a Script For a YouTube Video Well we seem to be on the subject of scripts and…

The Friday Roundup – Action Cams and A.I. Translations

The Best Action Camera Of 2025 So, if you have followed this weekly blog or even taken a stroll around…

The Friday Roundup – Zoom Shots and Basic Camera Settings

How to Use a Zoom Shot - Why the Best Shots Work Zoom shots fall into a very specific category…

Mixing Resolutions and Frame Rates in Video Editing

In an ideal world you and I should be able to slap any old collection of mixed assets on the…

The Friday Roundup – Classic Fim Effects and A.I. Lip Sync

Amazing Effects in Classic Films - How Did They Pull It Off? Every now and then the guys at Film…

The Friday Roundup – Cinematic Looks and Mixed Assets

How to Build a Cinematic Look from Scratch First up I have not suddenly become so delusional as to be…

The Friday Roundup – Video Editing Mistakes & Transitions

Video Editing Mistakes That 98% of Beginners Make - Guide to Video Editing There are a number of basic mistakes…

The Friday Roundup – Video Editing Shortcuts & a Kick Transition

Do This Before Filming to Save Time Video Editing It really doesn't matter what kind of videos you are trying…

The Friday Roundup – Smartphone Tips and Short Form Videos

How to Film Yourself on a Smartphone — A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners Using your phone for shooting videos these…

The Friday Roundup – Lighting Patterns and Blurred Faces

10 Portrait Lighting Patterns OK bear with me on this one because I am going somewhere with it! One of…