How To Build Your Own Video Editing PC One of the most common causes of problems with any video editing regardless of the software being used is a lack of computer resources being available.In probably 90% of the cases where readers have contacted me with editing problems the culprit turns out to be the computer and not the software.Editing with the H.264 codec (which … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Computer Resources, Choosing a Camera and Masks
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This is where you will find my weekly roundup covering all the latest news, tips, tutorials and releases in the world of shooting, editing and producing video.
The Friday Roundup – Travel Video Cliches, Camera Shootouts and Ken Burns
8 CAMERA SHOWDOWN - Can You Tell The Difference? I never really get too much into the wacky world of comparing cameras for video or trying to keep up with the latest and greatest in the subject. I just don't have the time or resources to do that and when you combine that with my natural laziness... well you know. Anyway one thing I really get tired of are those circular … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Travel Video Cliches, Camera Shootouts and Ken Burns
The Friday Roundup – Smash Cuts, Sequences and Isolated Vocals
Using Smash Cuts for Dramatic or Comedic Moments Rather than just endlessly use pre-packaged vanilla transitions or simple straight cuts why not branch out a little! In previous posts I have covered using audio along with straight cuts to create bespoke transitions but there are many, many other things you can do. One of those is the smash cut. On the surface this is a simple … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Smash Cuts, Sequences and Isolated Vocals
The Friday Roundup – Handheld vs. Stabilized, Sam Kolder Effects
Handheld Shooting vs. StabilizedThis is a very good article outlining the different effect you are going to create from an audience perspective when you are using stabilized or handheld shooting.It is good info to know even if you are not necessarily going to be setting up to shoot in a pro manner.As an added bonus the article uses the opening Steadicam sequence … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Handheld vs. Stabilized, Sam Kolder Effects
The Friday Roundup – 360 Video, a Cheap Camera Challenge and more!
Cheap Camera ChallengeOK so the rule is that the best camera for taking videos is the one you have and the best video editing software is the one you have.The world is saturated with endless marketing that repeatedly conveys the message that the problem is that you don't have this or that latest thing.This is patently false. Full stop end of rant.Over the years … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – 360 Video, a Cheap Camera Challenge and more!