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How to Build a Cinematic Look from ScratchFirst up I have not suddenly become so delusional as to be thinking that I or anyone reading this post will be replicating this video exactly!Having said that there is an important lighting point to learn in it that has served me very well in the past.That key tip is for when it comes to using screens for lighting.Very … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Cinematic Looks and Mixed Assets

Video Editing Mistakes That 98% of Beginners Make - Guide to Video EditingThere are a number of basic mistakes video editors new to the subject tend to make.In this YouTube tutorial the guys from Movavi focus is on some of those mistakes and how to avoid them.They emphasize the importance of maintaining a strong narrative, cautioning against prioritizing visual … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Video Editing Mistakes & Transitions

Do This Before Filming to Save Time Video EditingIt really doesn't matter what kind of videos you are trying to create or at what level you are creating them.The tips in the video below are essential if you want to make the whole process easier and retain your sanity.This video is a bit of a deep dive into a number of tips you will see all around the usual … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Video Editing Shortcuts & a Kick Transition

How to Film Yourself on a Smartphone — A Step-by-Step Guide for BeginnersUsing your phone for shooting videos these days is hardly a rare occurrence!For all the endless videos on YouTube talking about high end equipment it is interesting to note that some of the biggest channels are stll just using phones.This is even more so on platforms like TikTok and … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Smartphone Tips and Short Form Videos

10 Portrait Lighting PatternsOK bear with me on this one because I am going somewhere with it!One of the first things you are probably going to notice if you start shooting video in a more controlled indoor environment is that the lighting gets kinda tricky.Suddenly those overhead lights seem to be working against you and your subject is starting to look a little… … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Lighting Patterns and Blurred Faces