DIY Video Editor Blog

Master the Basics: The Secret to Becoming a Better Video EditorGenerally speaking Daniel Batal is one of my "go to" guys for video editing in DaVinci Resolve.However this week he put out something a little different and very much well worth taking the time to watch.Before I go any further let's get something clear here.This is a livestream and it goes for just … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Video Editing Basics & A.I. Video Generators

Why You Need to Cut Audio Before Picture - Trailer Editing TutorialMovie trailers are by definition just short form content so it makes sense to look at them as if they are just he #shorts, Reels, Stories or whatever of the professional movie world.In fact I guess they are the original short form videos and unlike our short content they enjoy a few advantages that we … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Editing Trailers and Android Editing Tips

Microsoft Clipchamp Tutorial for Beginners - A Complete GuideI very often get people asking me to recommend a video editing program that would be suitable for those with very basic requirements.I have to admit I keep forgetting about Clipchamp!If you are very new to editing or want to see what editing is like then Clipchamp is absolutely a program you should check … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Clipchamp and Product Videos

Using a Teleprompter in your ProductionThis video is basically an introduction to what a teleprompter is, how it works and why you may want to use one.In most of the talking head or dialogue to camera projects I work on I always use a teleprompter for the person presenting.Some of the people I work with are quite experienced so they use the prompt as sort of visual … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Teleprompters and Production Design

Highlighted Subtitles with Magix Video Deluxe 2026One of the video editing software programs I have recommended for quite a while now has been the one from Magix.Over the years it has had a few different names mainly because Magix purchased other software along the way and were trying to maintain connection to those they had absorbed.For example it was Magix Movie … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Animated Subtitles and a Guide to Editing