Tag: video editor
A good computer is at least as important as your camera if you are an independent shooter/editor. Shooting the video is a lot of fun, but it is in …
Sometimes, through no fault of your own, the exposure or white balance shifts during a shot. It might also just be that a proactive camera operator was jumpy on …
We are back again with yet another PC build guide for all your video editors in need of an upgrade. This time around instead of going with some pre-built …
Many people have grown to love the current iteration of Final Cut Pro X. Despite a rocky launch that turned off many FCP fans, the current version is a …
We have talked a fair bit about building your own video editing PC and which components you need to pick up. For some the idea of building your own …
Usually when you wrap up a version of your edit and are ready to export you have to either go take a break or simply wait around until your …
Plenty of different monitor options are available for video editing. You can go for a basic, high-quality display, a curved one, or even pick up a tiny TV to …
There are an almost endless number of editing tricks to learn with most having a clear goal of. simplifying or speeding up your workflow. Understanding the software better, in …
Among the most popular effects these days is the speed ramp. This refers to when you quick shift from slow motion to real-time and vice versa within a single …
iPhones and iPads have become incredible filmmaking tools. They have tons of professional-quality apps that can be incredibly helpful for nearly every step of the filmmaking process. You can …
Shooting in slow motion is a great way to capture some varied footage to play with in post-production and add a little element of higher-end productions into your project. …
When filmmakers talk about color, most often it revolves around whether or not skin tones look good. Getting them right requires a lot of know-how and experience. People will …
Grading log footage isn’t always so much fun. Think about how many camera manufacturers are spending resources to develop picture profiles that don’t need any grading, like Sony and …
Video editing demands powerful computers for streamlined performance. With 4K and greater resolutions now commonplace, those requirements continue to go up and up. This means your next computer will …
New chips, new computer, and new app updates mean that there is going to be another battle for fastest and most optimized NLE on Mac computers. This time it …
When you are shooting in some places with artificial lighting – say fluorescents or cheaper LEDs – you may see some quite annoying rolling bands in your footage. In …
Making the jump to shooting in log is a huge step in any filmmaker’s journey. It requires learning a lot about the technical aspects of video production as well …
I’ve probably said it over a dozen times at this point, but learning how to make the most of your NLE to make editing faster is something that will …
When you are working on a video edit you absolutely cannot overlook the quality of the display you are using. Making sure you are getting the right colors depends …
It has become genuinely amazing what level of video editing and production you can do from the comfort of your own home using relatively affordable tools. One such example …