DIY Video Editor Blog

Whip Pan Seamlessly Between Shots - FilmoraPro OK it has probably been a few weeks at least since I posted a "How to" video on whip pans so here we go! The following tutorial is shown by using FilmoraPro but as is the case most of the time, the brand of software is pretty much irrelevant. You can actually achieve a decent whip pan in camera if you set your mind to it but … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Whip Pans, Travel Videos and Motion Tracking

How to Use the 30° Degree Rule There will be many times in any video shot by an amateur that you will see that something is wrong and you will have no idea what it is. One of the most common ones is that in shooting the video the shooter has broken the 30° rule. Of course if you don't know what that is in the first place then you are probably going to break it! So to get … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – The 30° Degree Rule, Shutterstock Elements and More

Why Everyone Should Use Video Scopes for Color Correction So let's stop for a minute and talk about color correction and color grading. For many amateur editors there is a knowledge that you can do so much to improve the quality of the video images you are getting in your projects. There is also the knowledge that these days most fully loaded editors will offer color control … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Video Scopes, Camera Moves and Stop Motion

Subscriber Green Screen Review With Tips and TricksFor anyone wanting to really get their green screen production under control there is a bog post on this site I added years ago with a video that covers everything. When I say everything I really mean it!Effective green screen starts at the shooting stage and if you can get that aspect of the process tamed the rest is … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Green Screen, YouTube News and Some Blackmagic

Tips For Shooting UnderwaterWith various action camera choices these days and access to affordable waterproof housings, underwater shooting is not the technical nightmare it used to be.Check out the video below for some excellent and practical tips on planning and pulling off an underwater shoot.How to Shoot in Daylight Without Lights or ReflectorsThis is what … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Shooting Underwater, Action Cams and Transitions