Video Editing Archive
Editing video is inarguably one of the most resource-intensive activities that can be performed on a computer. With all the media files, tools and assets that are involved along the way, it’s paramount to have a machine that’s fast enough to process all your footage, while striking
No matter what video project you’re working on, your goal as an editor is to move as quickly and efficiently as possible through your timeline while maintaining a high level of quality at the same time. A popular method of improving your editing workflow is by investing
When it comes to handheld shooting and the associated visual aesthetics, many people tend to believe that there’s nothing fancy nor spectacular referring to this particular style of shooting. Nevertheless, there are still ways to create more dynamic-looking shots in post-production and spice up your footage with
There’s no denying that editing video could be an incredibly time-consuming process. With all the cuts you have to make on a regular basis, time goes by fast, and despite the number of countless hours spent, sometimes you might still have only finished editing a third or
The latest Media Composer 2018.9 introduces DNxUncompressed, a visually lossless DNx format with 32-bit float support for effects and color processing. Avid video editors can now pull 16-bit or higher-quality files onto the timeline and maintain full quality and bit depth of the source media throughout entire
If you’ve ever tried to film commercial fluorescent bulbs or neon signs, you’ll know that one of the most frustrating aspects of these lights is the potential for you to produce footage full of flicker. The issue can get even worse if you tend to shoot slow-motion video in
As of now, support for the Canon EOS C200 Cinema Raw Light footage is still limited in a way. Adobe, for instance, has implemented the functionality in Premiere Pro CC just recently with one of the software’s latest iterations (12.1.0 Build 186). Due to the lack of
The masking tool – initially found in After Effects – is still one of the most powerful and versatile assets available in Premiere Pro CC. Having the ability to isolate areas of your footage has aided post-production workflows, unlocking more advanced color grading practices and making simple
Over the years, DaVinci Resolve has evolved into both a powerful color grading application and feature-packed NLE with all the bells and whistles one might ever need. In fact, the software has matured to the point where some Final Cut and Premiere Pro users have switched to
The use of external GPUs (or eGPUs) has been making waves for a multitude of computer enthusiasts and content creators alike. By attaching an external graphics card to your Mac, you can achieve improved editing efficiency and rendering performance through the additionally provided GPU-acceleration. Unfortunately, traditional methods
Neat Video plugin has been around for ages widely known as one of the best cross-platform noise reduction plugins used extensively by a multitude of video editors all over the world. Beyond any doubt, it can drastically reduce the amount of unwanted noise in your footage, whether you’re
Unless you’ve been living under a rock in the past few weeks, odds are you’ve already heard about the latest Instagram video sharing service – Instagram TV. One of the unique aspects of this social media platform is the fact that all content is published and viewed
For video editors, having an efficient and speedy workflow is essential to ensure tuneful delivery of the final video output without sacrificing quality. While many novices tend to overlook this aspect of the creative process, software developers of NLEs such as Final Cut Pro X have strategically
Less than three months ago, Apple had stunned the filmmaking community with the introduction of their latest proprietary codec ProRes RAW, promising to deliver the flexibility of Raw while keeping file sizes as low as possible. Although the codec’s availability is still limited to a narrow selection
When it comes to editing and color grading your footage, having a professional-grade monitor is absolutely a must, especially if you want to view and deliver your content in the best way possible – colored seamlessly so that it can look perfect on virtually any screen. Besides
Whether it be in the comforts of your editing suite or somewhere in the field, powerful workstations are always required to perform multiple intensive production tasks ranging from real-time video editing, advanced color grading, pre-vis renders for visual effects, footage ingestion, monitoring, transcoding and everything in between. While
There’s no denying that a lot of effort is required to take a travel/montage video from good to great. Besides having well-composed shots and a killer soundtrack, transitions between cuts are another essential element that can elevate the production value of your edits and make them stand out
Now that it’s 2018, we’ve already reached a tipping point where the advancements in hardware technologies made possible the existence of extremely powerful laptops that can handle even the most demanding video editing tasks. Of course, there are specific requirements referring to clock speeds, core counts, performance
Gimbal stabilizers are typically regarded as one of the most intuitive pieces of film equipment these days. Through the seamless integration of different hardware and software technologies, there’s no denying that these devices are much easier to setup than traditional counterbalance-based stabilizers. Despite the simplicity of using
Let’s face it – looking for a monitor could be a serious struggle even for some of the highly experienced creative professionals out there, and for a reason. Not only must the display be capable of accurate color reproduction and provide a multitude of premium features, but
