Quick Video Tips

Even though it is only a temp track, you should still produce something that will be worthwhile. When you are given a deadline, you might be tempted to throw something together with a track that you like, edit it a bit, and submit it. If your client falls in love with the track that you didn't put your heart into, then you will have to produce content like that again and … [Read more...] about Beware the Pitfalls of Video Editing with Temp Music

There are many different ways that you can avoid the common audio pitfalls that get us all. First, make sure you are close enough to your microphone as you don't want your microphone to not get all of your voice. You also want to make sure you test out your recording room and make sure that it fits for the tone you are looking for. Finally, if you are recording outside and it … [Read more...] about 7 Tips to Help You Avoid Common Audio Pitfalls

Recording the video lets you show off your creativity and no two recordings can ever be the same. Many enthusiasts forget post processing steps that are equally challenging, interesting and creativity demanding. For beginners, these steps often feel formidable, and the capability of software suites certainly does not alleviate the anxiety. Familiarity with what you can expect … [Read more...] about Video Editing 101: How to Edit a Video from Start to Finish

Video editing may seem like a daunting task, but if you break the process down into five smaller tasks, the result can appear much more achievable. First, you should organize all your media into the correct folders. Then, before actually editing, string your media to match where you may need it in the video, like a storyboard. You'll then start the editing process with a rough … [Read more...] about The 5 Essential Phases of Video Editing

Lower thirds are very common in many types of video production as a way to show the viewer some important information. The problem is that some attempt to do this and end up with distracting animations that take away from the experience. You want to make sure you have a smooth simple animation that is easy to read. You probably don't want something too flashy that will take … [Read more...] about How to Make Lower Thirds Like a Pro