Light Your Scenes Without Breaking the Bank: DIY Lighting Hacks
One of the things I have always looked out for over the years has been ways to substitute video equipment cheaply rather than paying for pro or dedicated stuff.
I have noticed that a light marked as being for photography or video will be inevitably more expensive than exactly the same light marked for domestic use!
So in the article linked below there are some great suggestions for D.I.Y. hacks to replace otherwise expensive dedicated video equipment.
Keyframes with Audio in VideoStudio
Easily the oldest piece of video editing software I have on my computer is VideoStudio from Corel although now Corel is called Alludo.
I originally bought it way back in the day when it was first produced by the now defunct Ulead.
Basically I cut my teeth in the world of video editing on this software and have kept it updated and in use ever since.
It is a very simply presented piece of kit maintaining a very user friendly interface over the years but that also hides a very sophisticated set of tools and control available behind the scenes.
Here’s a little walk-through of some of the audio controls inside VideoStudio.
What’s New in Filmora 13.4: Improved Audio Tools and Subtitle Features
Filmora 13.4 was released recently although in the interests of transparency it was actually 13.4.1.
By the time you are reading this we are already at 13.4.5 or at least that’s where I am!
Wondershare are pretty relentless when it comes to updating!
Anyway you can see the new features in the video below and in this update it is mainly new features and enhancements to the audio modules.
5 Common Beginner Editing Mistakes in PowerDirector
When you are starting off in any video editing software it can all get a bit nerve wracking especially as you move further and further into your edit.
It can get to a point where you become afraid that you are going to lose your work so far if you mess something up.
Nearly all video editing software has built-in tools to avoid this allowing you to back out of your poor choices and return to where you were with no loss.
Here are some common errors you can make in PowerDirector with instructions as to how you can get back to base.
How to Add Particles and Objects to Titles
The titling section of CyberLink PowerDirector is probably one of the most comprehensive around at the consumer or prosumer level.
The possibilities are endless but even beyond that you can combine effects and assets from other parts of the program into your titles as well. check it out in the video below.
Best Budget Camera Phones For Video (2024) – Xiaomi, Samsung, iPhone & More!
I always lead off references to videos like the one below with my usual disclaimer.
I do not have the time, resources or knowledge to do camera or even phone camera reviews.
These are saturated markets and I wouldn’t even know where to begin to tackle that subject.
I do however have a handful of creators I tend to go to for resources on this kind of thing so here’s one for you to check out.
10 FAIRLIGHT Updates in DaVinci Resolve 19
The recent update of DaVinci Resolve to version 19 is a few weeks old now and as is their habit this one is still being referred to as a “Beta” version.
I personally haven’t updated my version yet as I tend to let the dust settle on most software before updating.
There have been numerous videos on YouTube covering what has been added or changed in the new version however no-one I am aware of has covered the Fairlight changes specifically.
So in the video below you can see what has been going on in there.
Amazing Effects in Classic Films – How Did They Pull It Off?
I always find it interesting to go back and find out how various effects were achieved in films.
The video below is part of a series from the guys at Film Riot where they analyse and deconstruct how effects that you are probably familiar with were pulled off.
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