DIY Video Editor Blog

Descript's Big AI Feature Release: New AI Voices and MoreIf you are unfamiliar with Descript then let me give you a brief overview.Descript came out a few years ago as a semi-online video editor with a bit of a difference.A local "client software" is downloaded and installed on your computer and you work within this space to edit your videos using that "client" … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Descript Updates and Faster Editing

Best Stock Video Sites For Royalty Free Video 2023One of the easiest ways to get b-roll footage has always been to just use a stock video site and download what you need.This has become an especially attractive proposition since the introduction in many video editing software programs of automatic shot matching technology.That means your downloaded footage can … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Stock Video Sites and Movavi Updates

3 Incredible In-Camera Transitions for FilmmakersBefore anyone gets up in arms about how these are all pro tips bear with me here!One of the key skills that is not really taught anywhere for beginners is exactly where to make a cut from one shot to the next.Very often is gets down to thinking well this bit has finished so I guess it is time for the next bit!Take … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – In-Camera Transitions and Editing Tips

Glitch Transitions & How to Use Them - PowerDirectorOne thing I tend to rave on about a bit is the use of preset transitions in video projects.Most editing programs come with hundreds if not thousands of canned transitions built into the program.This gives a false impression that all you have to do is slap in a transition and Hollywood magic will ensue.At … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Transitions and Overexposed Footage

Editing Hacks YouTubers Use To Hook YouCame across this video through the week and thought it was pretty good!One of the keys to success on YouTube is watch time and holding your viewers attention is vital if you want to convert that to watch time.Depending on the type of video you are creating there is a sweet spot when it comes to editing wizzbangery that you … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – YouTube Editing Tips and Sports Highlights