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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]

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 […]