DIY Video Editor Blog

What is new in Filmora 13Wondershare have released the new version of Filmora 13 into the wild this week with a bunch of new features.In this version there are a few more A.I. driven tools plus a couple of other upgrades.Some of the A.I features are not really contained within the software itself but are gateways to other online A.I. services such as Chat GPT making … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Filmora Updates & PowerDirector Tips

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