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How to Resize Videos (Changing Width & Height) in Premiere Pro

There are multiple methods for resizing videos on your timeline, which I’ll cover in this article. Note that resizing videos can affect the image quality, so you must choose the right way depending on your video resolution. I’ll also cover changing aspect ratios, down- and upscaling videos, and even how to create a resizing preset.… Continue reading How to Resize Videos (Changing Width & Height) in Premiere Pro

How To Crop A Video On Android And iPhone (illustrated guide)

Here’s how to crop video on an iPhone (using the Camera Roll), on Android (using Google Photos), and in the free video editing app Capcut (Android and iOS). How To Crop Video On An iPhone Using Camera Roll If you only want to crop and export a video, it is straightforward with an iPhone. Using… Continue reading How To Crop A Video On Android And iPhone (illustrated guide)

6 Vlog Background Ideas For Your YouTube Videos

A nice backdrop helps set the tone, add context to your story, and make your videos look more professional. Here are six vlog background ideas for your YouTube videos. 1. Solid Backdrops A solid backdrop is one of the most common background options that can help increase your videos’ production value and professionalism. This category… Continue reading 6 Vlog Background Ideas For Your YouTube Videos

Video Editing Online Courses: Master The Basics

You can watch many tutorials on video editing for free on YouTube. Here, you can see a list of free Premiere Pro tutorials. If you want to take a more structured approach, some great paid courses are available online, which I’ll cover in this article. I’ve included courses for multiple video editing software. So whether… Continue reading Video Editing Online Courses: Master The Basics

Guide: How To Edit Slow-Motion Video (tips & tricks)

Since it’s paramount that you record your footage at a certain frame rate for the type of slow-motion look you want, you need to make sure you get it right on set. For a recap on how to shoot slow-motion footage, check out our Beginner’s Guide to Slow-Motion Footage. Setting the Frame Rate The trick… Continue reading Guide: How To Edit Slow-Motion Video (tips & tricks)

40 Video Company Owners Answer: “What I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Video Production Business”

Establishing a successful video production business is no walk in the park. Getting new clients can be hard, and nurturing the relationship with the former clients is important. And then there are all the questions about purchasing or renting gear, bookkeeping, scaling your business and more. Much more. So I decided to reach out to… Continue reading 40 Video Company Owners Answer: “What I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Video Production Business”

What Ring Light Do YouTubers Use? Buyer’s Guide.

Good lighting separates a good, professional-looking YouTube video from a bad one. And it’s what separates a good photo from a bad-looking one. And a ring light can get you good results fast. They’re easy to set up and fairly inexpensive, especially when you compare them to more elaborate lighting setups requiring more than one… Continue reading What Ring Light Do YouTubers Use? Buyer’s Guide.

Free and Freemium Video Editors for PC, Mac, Linux, and Online

Professional video editing software programs can be prohibitively expensive for most, especially those just starting in film and video production. So, I decided to look into what was available regarding free professional video editing alternatives. Here’s what I found and what I recommend based on my research: 1. Lightworks (PC, Mac, Linux) Lightworks is a… Continue reading Free and Freemium Video Editors for PC, Mac, Linux, and Online

How to make a lightsaber and X-wing scene in After Effects

Some of the names on this page are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm (Disney), of which I’m in no way affiliated. They are used here under Fair Use for educational purposes. You can’t claim to be a filmmaker if you haven’t tried to make a scene with a lightsaber at some point! The lightsaber has become… Continue reading How to make a lightsaber and X-wing scene in After Effects

How To Get Better Image Quality On Your YouTube Videos

Update: After I initially wrote this article, YouTube included a new codec called AV1 (aka AV01) AV1 is not to be confused with the old AVC1 I wrote about in the article. AV1 offers better quality than VP09 – even at lower bit rates. It doesn’t look like you can force YouTube to play your videos… Continue reading How To Get Better Image Quality On Your YouTube Videos