I do a lot of speaking and consulting on video, but by far the most rewarding is teaching I’ve done almost every year since 2000 at Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts. This is the camp’s 20th Anniversary and I’ve managed …(Read the rest)
I make educational videos for computer enthusiasts on YouTube, but I have to do everything myself. Lighting, sound, script, talent, editing, posting, video description, video thumbnail, marketing… Problem is, without a crew, shots have to stay static. I can use digital zoom, but it …(Read the rest)
I am an absolute video newbie and am now filming my Church’s small service on Sundays. I have a basic camcorder, but our resources are few. There is lots of movement and many things/events happening unexpectedly that are important to capture. …(Read the rest)
I heard you on Lex and Terry and thought I’d check out your site. I just bought an HD camcorder and will be editing a 5 minute, short film. What editing software do you suggest? –Anthony Abbate There are two kinds of people …(Read the rest)
“Video is never finished. It’s just taken away.” I don’t remember where I first heard this old saying, but I wish I had said it. Do I get to take credit for it if I repeat it a lot? Probably not, …(Read the rest)
I was once taught that B-roll is best cut in 3’s, but in this piece I couldn’t get that to work with the pacing on the dialogue. Does the edit feel forced in this piece? What other “rules or tips” of …(Read the rest)
Yes, you got a new editing program that does dissolves, star-shaped wipes, spiral dissolves, clock wipes digital bouncing block transitions and more. When you watch a movie, or network TV, do you see any of those effects? No. Why not? Because …(Read the rest)
“Keep Your Video Short” is number 10 in a series of 12 video tips to improve your video instantly. When it comes to video, the old show-business expression “Always leave them wanting more” applies. Anything worth saying in video is worth saying …(Read the rest)
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