Photos of imation, IBM, Sony and Maxell tapes
There’s no arguing against the fact that digital technologies have changed the landscape of shooting video. The absence of tape has led to being able to manipulate the video directly through computer software means. But the changing of the guard from analogue to digital has not changed the need...
Screen grab of a messy timeline
The timeline of any video editing program is the foundation of an edit. It’s the place where the video editor digs their hands in and gets dirty. More often than not, it’s going to be a thicket of weeds. An organized timeline helps the video editor to work efficiently...
Cameraman and DSLR with matte box
Narrative filmmaking is one of the greatest and most powerful forms of art ever invented, and it's still relatively new. And while it grew up quickly, many of the elements that make up a successful narrative film were existent in the very beginning. One need look no further than...
Closeup of a hand on a computer mouse.
Video transcoding and video encoding are often synonymous, one for the other. The difference lies in the function, or better yet, the reason why video files are converted during video editing. The large file formats of today's cameras and the multiple options for video delivery necessitate that the video...
Autodesk updates its 3d animation software
Tools for 3D animation are complex. The credits of a film featuring 3D animation are often longer than those of a regular production. There are multiple programs on the market for 3D animation, and different tasks are served better by different sets of tools.It's hard to argue that when...
Organization is to to having an efficient video editing workflow. These five tips will help you develop your own organization system.
Collage of bridal photos
Wedding videos are a staple of event videography. For an event videographer there are two commonalities in wedding videos, opportunities to earn business and tears. Well crafted wedding videos will bring tears of joy to a bride, while a poorly planned post-production process will create tears of anguish for...
Using keyboard shortcuts is a great way to speed up your editing. Learn how to set custom shortcuts to eliminate repetitive use of the menus for the commands you use the most.6 Keyboard Shortcuts You Can't Live Without
Time is money and simple keyboard shortcuts pave the way to faster editing. From navigating the timeline to adding default transitions, these six essential shortcuts will fine tune your editing skills in Premiere Pro.Article: Double Your Editing Speed
Three computer monitors lined up on a desk
Have you ever finished the final cut of a video, burned it to Blu-ray or DVD and watched it on a big screen only to see a problem that sent you right back to your editing software? Maybe the color looked washed out or part of a title was...