How to Edit a Podcast in 5 Minutes

By Ryan Allen | March 16, 2023

Introduction: Making and Editing Podcasts It may seem like everyone has a podcast, but you shouldn’t feel the market is …

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The Best Software for Creating Motion Graphics

By Ryan Allen | March 10, 2023

When you’re putting together a video project, you want to make sure you’re using the right motion graphics software. There …

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How To Make the Most Out of Virtual Video Production

By Ryan Allen | March 8, 2023

If you’re looking to make your video project stand out, special effects can get you there. Interesting camera angles, distinctive colors …

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Royalty-Free Theremin Music and How It Can Work For You

By Ryan Allen | February 19, 2023

Introducing the Theremin Moviegoers may have been introduced to the strange and otherworldly sound of the theremin through Star Trek, or perhaps from the iconic opening sequence of Doctor Who – or so they think. But what is this bizarre instrument, how is it played, and how can filmmakers and …

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Reasons to Add Royalty Free Latin Music to Your Project

By Ryan Allen | February 12, 2023

Full of life, emotion, drama, and mystery, Latin music is an extremely popular genre around the world. The rhythms will draw you to the dance floor while the soulful vocals will make you weep. Latin music draws from an enormous wealth of different countries, cultures, and landscapes, from Spain to …

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Why Chiptune Music Doesn’t Just Belong in Video Games

By Ryan Allen | February 8, 2023

Chiptune music is one of the most distinctive and nostalgia-inducing genres of music around. It hearkens back to the sound of 8-bit arcade games and computers, conjuring up feelings of childlike wonder and fun. For example, the iconic Super Mario Bros. theme song is a chiptune track. But what people …

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How To Create an Instant Replay in Final Cut Pro X

By Ryan Allen | December 25, 2022

Did you know that the NFL’s instant replay is finally instant? Previously, instant replay was a tedious process that often involved stopping the game, getting a new angle, and then resuming the action. The instant replay was first used in a live sporting event in 1963. Today, they are a …

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5 Tips for Using Motivational Music Effectively

By Ryan Allen | November 3, 2022

The right music can help you get through — something about a soothing flow or a fast beat sets the tone for the tough season or hard task you’re facing. If you’ve got to tackle a trip to the gym or a walk around the block, for example, a playlist …

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How to Mix Down Audio in Premiere

By Ryan Allen | October 22, 2022

Adobe Premiere Pro routinely tops lists of the best editing software platforms on the market, and with good reason. Whether you’re a casual user of Premiere or a professional editor, you’ll have to agree it’s quite amazing what you can do with the simplest of home setups.  While many people …

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How to Use Chill Background Music Effectively

By Ryan Allen | September 22, 2022

Throughout film, television, commercials, video games, and any other audio or visual medium, background music is an often overlooked but critical element of any production. For producers, editors, and anyone else working on video production, the best type of background music for a video will depend on a number of …

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How To Add a Gradient to a Shape in Premiere

By Ryan Allen | August 24, 2022

Adobe Premiere Pro is a top-of-the-line video editing software program from software giant Adobe. Premiere Pro is used by hobbyists and professionals alike to edit videos into cinema-worthy spectacles. However, if you’re new to Premiere, the sheer number of features it offers can be overwhelming. For instance, learning how to …

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How to Set Up Your Recording Space Soundboard for a Deep Voice

By Ryan Allen | August 16, 2022

Setting up a soundboard — also known as a mixing board or mix console — can be intimidating. There are many settings and knobs, and multiple ports for input and output. Once you include your digital audio workstation, or DAW, into the mix it can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, it’s a …

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4 Surprise Sound Effect Techniques You Need to Take Advantage Of

By Ryan Allen | July 30, 2022

Savvy creators know that sound effects add a completely new dimension to their videos and content.  Consider some examples from favorite movies: the most memorable sound that comes to mind could be the roars of dinosaurs in Jurassic Park, courtesy of such real-life sources as mating tortoises and hissing geese.  …

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5 Tips for Setting up Contrast Lighting

By Ryan Allen | June 29, 2022

Any photographer or videographer knows that lighting can transform a subject. Indeed, you’re not photographing a subject at all. You’re photographing the light that falls on them. High-contrast lighting — that is, lighting that has a wide range of tonalities, from pitch-black to bright — can make a subject look …

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How to Set Up Your Video Editing Desk

By Ryan Allen | June 20, 2022

There’s no question that your work environment can influence your creativity. George Lucas famously lives in a low-tech Victorian house (even if admittedly he uses and has helped design state-of-the-art editing and audio mixing gear).  Videographers and video editors are famous for being choosy about their equipment and their workspaces, …

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