DIY Video Editor Blog

Basics of Lighting: A Beginner's GuideRight now I am shooting some videos in a new space that I haven't used before.To say that I am wrestling with would be an understatement because although I am OK with lighting, it is not exactly my strong point!For some reason it always takes me forever to get it all balanced but I shall persist!Just in case you are having a … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Video Lighting Basics and Microphones

Videography Basics Everyone Needs to KnowWell maybe not "everyone needs to know" but at least a few of us!So if you are using a consumer grade camera or a smartphone to capture your footage and you are just using the auto settings then you can move along cos' there is nothing to see here!Having said that, if you are stuck in auto you are leaving a lot of quality and … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Videography Basics and Freeze Frames

12 Camera Angles to Enhance Your VideosAlmost every decision you make as a video maker will inevitably have an effect on how you audience perceives what you have created.Whether it is intentional or not there will be an effect and often it may not be exactly what you had in mind!Probably the difference between a pro and an amateur is that the pro knows what they are … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Camera Angles and Visual Effects

Sound Design in DaVinci Resolve - Beginner Crash CourseThis is a video tutorial from Jason Yadlovski who is a pro video maker but specializes in the audio side of things.He generally works in DaVinci Resolve but don't let that put you off.In this video he goes through the process of designing the sound for a sample video explaining how and why he is making the … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Sound Design & Free A.I. Music

Ultimate Guide to Capturing Cinematic Moody FootageIn the years I have been following Aidin Robbins on his journey to becoming quite a skilled video maker it has been interesting to watch his journey.Over time he has moved away from shooting pretty straight up "How to" videos to making mostly his own work.His tutorial videos are few and far between these days … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Moody Video and Live Streaming