Looking for a budget microphone to start making videos? Perhaps the microphone I mention in this video below might be just for you. tldw - too long, didn’t watch. The microphone is cardiod i.e. directional, with adequate side and rear noise rejection can be plugged in to smartphone, dslr, and audio recorder doesn’t require any battery I tested the microphone in windy conditions in the video below. ...
Whether you enjoy editing videos, or dread the process, this video here will give you some insights to editing. It will help save you a ton of time. Click on the link to get my complete video editing notes to help you be effective as a beginner. ...
Do you want to make videos, but feel nervous when you are in front of a camera? These 5 tips will help you be comfortable and more effective when making videos. Get my additional notes on how to be comfortable on camera.
If you are new to making videos, there are common mistakes that everyone makes. This video shows you what are those and how to avoid them. I have a video recording checklist that I use can quickly run through each point before I hit record. If you like to have the checklist, click the link here. ...
Shotcut Version 18.03 has some new features. In this video, I cover what is new in this version. Although I’ve been testing another free video editor, Shotcut is still my go to video editor. I haven’t used the new video editor enough to create a review video. Check out my post here to know if Shotcut is suitable for you. ...
I’ve been thinking about this on and off for some time. Am I too dependent on Google? Are you too dependent on Google. Why you should be concerned Before looking at individual applications you use, I’m sure you know by now, an entire industry of Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing worth billions each year came as a result of who Google picks to be on the front page. ...
Today, I received an email from YouTube with the message below. As you can see, my entire YT account will be demonetized within 30 days, unless I meet the new criteria set. The new criteria is 4,000 hours of watchtime within the past 12 months and 1,000 subscribers. I have more than sufficient watchtime, but didn’t build up enough subscribers. I’m so sad, I want to cry. Just kidding. ...
Quite often, as I create videos, invariably, there is the beginning or end section that is not used. It could be me adjusting the software, or me pressing the record button on my camera and then I position myself. These sections take up space on my hard drive. I found that I can trim of such sections with re-encoding my video clips. This is important because re-encoding takes time and reduces the quality of the video. This short video shows you how to use Avidemux. ...
Why use video converters? Obviously you want your videos in a different format than those created with your video camera. Besides converting videos to another format, you can also use a video converter to make your video file size smaller, for the purpose of archiving them. A third reason is to change video frame rates, so that videos from your smartphone can be easier to edit. Watch the video below for the reasons, and also what I think could be possibly the 2 best free video converters available. ...
Shotcut video editor does not use a “media bin” like most video editors. It uses the folders on your computer to keep the files organized. So, I suggest a bit of planning to make sure that locating media files is easy not only for the edits now, but if you want to re-edits some projects, you can find your files easily. I hope this video helps you manage your media files better. If you want more lessons on using Shotcut, my Shotcut Tutorials may be just for you. Over 40+ videos at only $29/-. ...