How to EQ Voice Properly
One of the most difficult things in video editing to master is not actually the video stuff itself.
The place most people struggle is with audio and especially speaking voices.
Obviously it is better to record voices in a place that is free from external sound and in a way that maximizes the effect of your million dollar microphone!
However in reality there aren’t too many of us in that boat.
Apart from basic noise reduction done in whatever audio editing software you are using your next super tool is the EQ.
Adjusting EQ can really get you some serious bang for your buck in raising quality BUT!
You have to have some of the basics under your belt to get there.
Here are some basics but it is improtant to pay particular attention to the frequency ranges that are explained.
Once you get a good grasp on what part of the voical sounds are occurring at what frequencies it becomes much easier to focus adjustments that make a positive changes.
How to Shoot and Edit Videos from Different Cameras
One of the easiest ways to add a more professional touch to your videos is to use footage from different sources of the same event.
These days it is quite cheap to set up a two camera shoot for a talking head video and for events sometimes it seems that everyone has footage!
On top of that most video editing software can easily handle footage from multiple sources and even some have dedicated modules for doing this.
There are however some pitfalls that you may encounter along the way.
One of these is how and when to cut from one angle to the next and another is knowing how to keep all your assets organized on the timeline.
Multicam editing can be a little complex at times so here are some tips for getting the job done.
Background Through Text Effect
A lot of people tend to overlook Blend modes because more often than not they are buried deep in the interface no matter what editing software you are using.
Check the video below for a demonstration of how simple and effective they can be.
In most cases pulling off an effect like this would involve masking or keying out a color or some complete complication.
But if you use a Blend mode it’s just a few clicks and you are done.
How to Edit Gaming Videos – PowerDirector
There are a couple of basic problems you need to overcome when it comes to editing gaming videos.
The first is that captured footage of the actual gaming can run for extensive amounts of time so learning how to cut it down to something watchable is a skill you need to develop.
The second is learning how to present the video in a way that is as engaging or even more engaging than actually playing the game itself!
Here are some tips on how to get it right done in PowerDirector.
DaVinci Resolve Audio Sync Tutorial
This is a great tool within the DaVinci Resolve interface you may not be aware of.
Let’s face it there are probably hundreds of things in the Resolve interface none of us are aware of!
This is just a two step process to let Resolve automatically sync up audio tracks without you having to lift a finger.
Filmora 13 Basic Animation Tutorial For Beginners (Including Graph Editor)
So with the release of Filmora 13 there was an addition to the keyframing features that went largely unnoticed or at least un-marketed!
One of the problems I see often when video editing software updates is that all the flashing, spinning, swirling wizzbang features are presented front and center.
In the meantime a lot of really solid improvements are ignored because they are either technical or will not seem cool unless you know exactly what they are.
One such feature is what Filmora are calling the Graph Editor or Keyframe Curves which is an added layer of control over keyframing.
Now of course when I use the term graph editor or keyframe curves no-one is really getting too excited over that!
So rather than me bang on about what it is and how it works here are a couple of videos to give you an idea.
And here’s another video from the guys at Filmora on the same subject:
Mastering Keyframe Curves: Understanding Position Keyframes
Real Time Bass Bump Effect in Filmora
This is a simple effect that when used judiciously can add some great interest in the right places.
Shown being done in Filmora here but just about any video editing software can pull this one off if you know how… and now you know how!
New AI Stock Speakers – Descript
One of the cool features in Descript is the tool that allows you to use “A.I. stock speakers” in your projects.
The feature is a wide range of A.I. voices you can use to “read” out loud any script you add to the Descript interface.
There are a few ways you can use them such as having the speaker replace your voice if you don’t like yourself talking!
Also you can upload a video, add the script then have the A.I. narrate for you.
An added bonus to this is that you can train the A.I. on your own voice so that the A.I. can narrate as you without you having to be you! Confused!
5 Huge Mistakes New New Editors Make (And How to Avoid Them) – DaVinci Resolve
Although this video is aimed somewhat at users of DaVinci Resolve the lessons to be learned are pretty universal.
The old saying of the most important part of video being audio still rings true and probably always will.
Of course most editing software these days offers a bunch of tools to clean up your audio and add background music.
However that’s really only the beginning of the story.
Sound design should be a vital part of your editing process but if you look around the usual places you will not really see it presented front and center.
The real problem presented by poor sound design or lack of it is that your audience will not be able to work out what the problem is with your video.
They will be aware that something is wrong but will almost never be able to pinpoint exactly what it is that is wrong.
If you really want to lift your projects to the next level then grab a coffee (or tea or whatever!), sit back and check this video out.
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