Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat is Video bitrate? Definition & Meaning Video bitrate is the amount of data processed per second in a video stream, usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps). It controls how much visual information is stored for each second of video. A higher bitrate stores more image detail, while a lower bitrate stores less data… Continue reading What Is Video Bitrate? Definition and How It Works
Video Editing & Delivery
Guide: Speed Ramping in Premiere, DaVinci Resolve & Final Cut
Reading Time: 4 minutesSpeed ramping is a video editing technique that dynamically adjusts the frame rate during a clip, creating a dramatic slow-motion or fast-forward effect. Sometimes referred to as The Matrix effect, it creates a stylistic transition between scenes and adds visual interest. This article demonstrates how to create speed-ramping effects in Premiere, Davinci, or Final Cut… Continue reading Guide: Speed Ramping in Premiere, DaVinci Resolve & Final Cut
Guide: How To Edit Slow-Motion Video (tips & tricks)
Reading Time: 7 minutesSince 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)
Apple Final Cut Pro vs. Adobe Premiere Pro: Which is Better and Why?
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis guide is written for editors choosing between Final Cut Pro (Mac-only) and Adobe Premiere Pro (Mac/Windows). Key takeaways Quick decision guide (bookmark this) If you primarily… Pick this Why Edit solo on a Mac (YouTube, docs, client work) Final Cut Pro Speed, organization, excellent Mac optimization, one-time purchase. Work cross-platform (Mac + Windows) or… Continue reading Apple Final Cut Pro vs. Adobe Premiere Pro: Which is Better and Why?
Tips on How to Take Photos With Your Video Camera For Best Results
Reading Time: 6 minutesMany digital video cameras, such as camcorders, DSLRs, and mirrorless cameras, allow you to take stills while recording motion pictures (simultaneous recording). Most cameras will interrupt recording to take a photo, but you can always grab a frame from your recording using software on your computer. That’s the short answer. How this is done and… Continue reading Tips on How to Take Photos With Your Video Camera For Best Results
How To Remove Yourself from Mirrors In Real Estate Videos & Photos
Reading Time: 6 minutesPhotos and illustrations by Otis Ryder One of the trickiest things you may find when shooting real estate videos or taking photos of a home is a pesky mirror in a small bathroom or randomly down a hallway. In this article, I’ll go over a few different techniques you can use to ensure that your… Continue reading How To Remove Yourself from Mirrors In Real Estate Videos & Photos
How To Edit Video Clips To The Beat Of Music – The Easy Way
Reading Time: 4 minutesKnowing how to edit a video to music and get a good result takes some time and practice. Here are five tips for editing video to music for non-musicians, from getting familiar with waveforms and song structures to counting beats and subdivisions. The last trick explains how to apply this knowledge and semi-automate the process… Continue reading How To Edit Video Clips To The Beat Of Music – The Easy Way
Free and Freemium Video Editors for PC, Mac, Linux, and Online
Reading Time: 8 minutesProfessional 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 Get Better Image Quality On Your YouTube Videos
Reading Time: 6 minutesUpdate: 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