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IKAN LED Lights Review

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I have reviewed LED lights and have been very pleased with the results. In this review one of our Web Video Chef students Reeshard Scott talks about the IKAN LED IKAN ID500-V2 lights and gives a detailed review of the lights. http://youtu.be/573TAnC_wDg LED Lights What lights are you … [Read more...]

How to get videos off a DVR

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Today DVR's or Digital Video Recorders are standard in almost every home. We have replaced VCR's and sometimes DVD players with them. Much of our content we consume is digital and not on a disc or tape and in this tutorial I show you how I get footage off my DVR for educational purposes. Here is … [Read more...]

Good Microphones for Video

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Good Microphones for Videos A good microphone is essential if you're interested in producing quality videos. When I bought my first prosumer camera (a Canon XL1) back in 2000, I also bought a tripod, and a microphone. It was an Electro-Voice 635A, a classic, rugged dynamic handheld … [Read more...]

Cheap Microphone Audio Technica AT 2005

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Cheap Microphone Audio Technica AT 2005 If you're looking for a cheap or affordable yet high quality microphone, check out the Audio Technica AT 2005. The AT 2005 is a versatile mic that can work as a field handheld mic for run and gun interviews, and you can use it in the studio for voice overs, … [Read more...]

Option + Command Click in Final Cut Pro X Shortcut

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Shortcuts are very important when using any software, but it is especially with video editing software. In this tutorial I show you how to move a connected clip to another clip by using the Option + Command Click shortcut. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaQIpBlziy0 Final Cut Pro X Shortcut … [Read more...]

How I Create Videos With FCPX

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How I Create Videos with Final Cut Pro X Planning and shooting your video is one part of the production equation. But if you want to create a video that is really polished and professional, you should edit it. Editing is an art and a science. You have to have an eye for the best shots, takes, … [Read more...]

Final Cut Pro X Events and Projects Deep Dive

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When Final Cut Pro X was launched it completely changed the way projects were handled.  They introduced events which were formerly available in iMovie and linked them with projects.  In this tutorial, I cover events and projects and the root level (finder level) and where they are located along … [Read more...]

Best Camcorder Audio with Two Microphones

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Best Camcorder Audio with Two Microphones I've been on an audio kick lately and it seems that our community is getting the point. You need great audio to make a good video. To get great camcorder audio, you need a camcorder that is equipped with a mic jack (mic input) so that you can plug in an … [Read more...]

Dracast LED Lights Review for Video

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LED is becoming the most efficient light choice among photographers and video professionals. Dracast designs, engineers and manufactures its LED lights to the highest industry standards. The LED is crafted with a sturdy all-metal frame and is designed to withstand high usage.They offer both Daylight … [Read more...]

RØDE smartLav Review

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Innovation and iOS are words that are often seen together, but now add RØDE to this list with the release of smartLav. It’s a lapel microphone that makes it easy to record to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch via the headphone jack. The smartLav can be used in many productions like weddings, … [Read more...]

Livestream Broadcaster Review

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Livestream.com has created an all-in-one solution for live broadcasting. It is called the Livestream broadcaster. You are able to hook this up to any camera that has an HDMI out and start streaming wirelessly, via 4g or ethernet. Chip shares his thoughts on the product and tests it with a live … [Read more...]

Great Vlog and Smartphone Video Tips in 2013!

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Great Vlog and Smartphone Video Tips It's a new year, and we have some great vlog tips to help you producing smartphone videos in 2013. New Year's is always a good time to reflect back on the lessons learned and set goals for the days ahead. If you do nothing else this year, make a video. … [Read more...]