Three Common Mistakes Newbie Video Editors Should Avoid When Starting Out
OK, so you just got the footage from a client, you sit down in front of the computer, dump the media, import the clips in your NLE’s Media Browser and …
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Tips and Tricks on Filming a Realistic Punch in the Face for a Fight Scene
Proper lenses, camera angles, lighting, video editing, sound design, makeup effects, camera shakes – all these elements could be equally important when you want to produce a realistic fight scene …
Five Creative In-Camera Transitions to Enhance Your Edits
There are many creative techniques that can help you in your endeavor to enhance the visual aesthetics of your videos one of which undoubtedly being in-camera transitions. What’s great …
That’s How You Can Create a Slick Walk By Transition in Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Another creative way to enhance the standard wipe effect in Adobe Premiere Pro CC is by creating a custom mask transition while using an actual object that literally wipes …
Seven Essential Plugins for Final Cut Pro X
Those of you predominantly working with Final Cut Pro X know well how powerful and efficient the software could be even when running on an entry-level Mac. Unfortunately, the …
Filming High-Quality YouTube Videos on a $100 Budget
Producing high-quality video content these days while working on a shoestring budget could be more feasible than you think. If you are considering the opportunity to start your own …
Get Perfectly Smooth Slow Motion in Premiere Pro CC Using This Simple Workflow
I was a bit surprised to know that some video editors still struggle with finding the optimal approach when it comes to pulling off perfectly smooth and seamless slow-motion …
Use These Practical Tips and Tricks to Improve the Pacing of Your Video Edits
As any other aspect of filmmaking, video editing can be extremely challenging and very exciting both at the same time. Finding the right pacing of every edit, in particular, is …
How to Expand the Storage Capacity of Your Laptop without Using Any External Drives at All
With the advent of 4K acquisition and broad adoption of different system-intensive Raw video formats, demands for more storage space are constantly growing especially when it comes to producing high-quality …
Five Easy and Simple Camera Hacks That You Can Do in Less Than a Minute
Have you ever wondered how you can add some extra punch to your videos with a few random household items? Well, believe it or not, you can do wonders with …
Use a Mirror to Get the Perfect Overhead Tabletop Shot for Your Productions
There are many tips and tricks that can save you a lot of time and aggravation on set as the simplest ones are usually the most effective. For instance, you …
Creating an Epic Sky Transition in Premiere Pro CC
Gone are the days when Premiere Pro was just a basic video editor with a bunch of pre-made effects and transitions, and some simple color grading tools on top. …
A Dirt Cheap DIY Battery Mount Plate For Your URSA Mini 4.6K Camera
I’m not quite sure whether it would be a good idea to get a dirt cheap V-Mount battery plate costing just $10 to $15, especially after you have already …
Five Must-Know, Time-Saving Filmmaking Tips and Tricks
There are so many obstacles that indie filmmakers working on a shoestring budget need to tackle on a day-to-day basis. Fortunately, most of these situations tend to stimulate our …
How to Quickly Attach Objects to Different Surfaces and Planes in Adobe After Effects CC
This is probably one of the coolest and easiest post-production tricks you can do in After Effects CC, especially when you need to deal with a clip with some …
Tips and Tricks on Flying a Drone in Cold Weather
Flying a drone in icy-cold weather could be much more challenging and riskier than it may initially seem. Taking off in weather conditions below the freezing point means significantly …
Use This Method to Automatically Transcribe Your Videos for Free
Transcribing videos can be incredibly tedious and intimidating process (especially on the day before Christmas) that can not only eat up your time and kill your productivity but also cost …
5 Creative Techniques to Light a Scene with Mirrors
Have you ever wondered whether you could utilize a mirror to light your scenes on set? Actually, it could be your best ally on a variety of outdoor situations, especially when you’re …
How To Get Paid Work as an Independent Filmmaker and Video Content Creator Who’s Just Starting Out
Finding paid gigs as a video producer in this highly competitive marketplace could be a bit intimidating, especially for those fellow filmmakers who are just starting out and lack the confidence …
7 Tips and Tricks for Creating Better Travel Videos
Have you ever taken a video during one of your travels and realized that some moments are better captured on videos than photos? After all, videos are more dynamic, …
