Video Editing
The latest video editing and post-production tips, tricks, and tutorials. Applications covered include DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut, and Blender.
How to Create Continuity When Using Stock Footage
Creating continuity is a vital aspect of video production. Here are three ideas to help build continuity when using stock.
Beware the Pitfalls of Video Editing with Temp Music
Editing with a popular track as your temporary music bed can create a lot of unnecessary heartache for you and your team. Here’s what you need to …
How to Create Custom Lower Thirds in Final Cut Pro X
In this tutorial, you’re going to learn how to create simple custom lower thirds in Final Cut Pro X. Follow these steps to create your own lower …
How to Be a Video Editor that Directors Want to Work With
Getting repeat business from film directors is pleasant. But, what do directors actually want from reliable video editors? Here are nine tips.
What Is RAM, How Much Do You Need, and Which One Should You Buy
System memory, or RAM, can have the most impact on video editing software, and it’s one of the easiest, most affordable upgrades you can make. See why.
How to Take Control of Transitions in Final Cut Pro X
In Final Cut Pro X, Apple has changed the ways you can access and add video transition to your projects. In this post, we’ll explore the different …
How to Render and Export in After Effects
When you’re just getting started in After Effects, the program can be daunting. Here’s a quick guide to exporting your project.
How to Sync Video with Professional Audio in Final Cut Pro X
With the explosion of the DSLR camera revolution, the workflow of separately recording professional audio has become very common—due to the relatively poor sound recording capabilities of …
How to Composite Shots Together to Pull Off HDR
Let’s look at how to successfully pull off the HDR look by shooting multiple clips, then piecing them together in post-production.
Basic Screen Replacements (with Reflections) in Adobe After Effects
In this tutorial, we’ll take a look at one of the most common VFX techniques — the screen replacement. Let’s see how it’s done in After Effects.
Essential Gear You Need to Start Your Own Production Company
From 4K cameras and gimbals to editing software and computers, let’s look at the essential gear you’ll need to start your own video production company.
A Quick Guide to Showing Text Messages on Screen
With text message integration onto the big screen becoming the big norm these days, here are a few ways filmmakers can make this a little more interesting.