DIY Video Editor Blog

5 Steps to Setup Your Video Editing SoftwareThese days just about all video editing software has to try and play the game of being all things to all people.That's why when you open any video editor a whole bunch of default settings have already been applied.In reality they are actually being "most things" to "most people!"Those default settings comes from user … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Editing Software Setups and YouTube Tips

Boost Your On-camera Confidence with These 10 TipsI am not sure I know anyone that really loves to be in front of the camera presenting video and to be honest I personally hate it.Unfortunately if I do have to do it, that hatred comes across!So if you are struggling with this here are some tips to help you overcome the nerves and look relaxed… or at least fake it … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Confidence On Camera and Frame Rates

How to Capture Surreal FootageOK so this is probably going to hit at the outer reaches of your average beginner videographer but I thought it was well worth including for this week.Aidin is a gifted video creator and has been putting out great content for years now despite his young age.You may find what he is teaching here to be a little out of your comfort zone … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Capturing Surreal Footage and Y2K Looks

5 Filmmaking Tips you Wish you Knew BeforeThis is a great tips video from the guys at Cinecom showing some really cool tips and techniques that you may not have been aware of.If you go through them and understand the effect each is having on the audience it will really educate you on a few things especially if you video has moments where the look or feel seems … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Video Tips and Spider-Man Effects

Tutorials: Slow Shutter Effect and Color Correction Like Wong Kar WaiMost video editing programs these days come packed with a whole bunch of effects, filters and tools that you can use to create the look and feel of your videos.One mistake I think a lot of people make is that they tend to look at an effect in their project, not really like it then quickly move to … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Tailored Effects and Audio Tips