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Video editing tips

Video editing tips on improving a video edit Before you start editing or once you have edited your film or video, you may want to explore some of these video editing tips on improving a video edit or video editing session. This guide offers some…

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How to become a video editor

Frequently, I am contacted by people requesting my advice on how to become a video editor. In this blog article, I offer my perspective, based on my own experience of training in this skill, and some tips on how you can work towards becoming a…

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Hard drive data recovery

Hard drive data recovery from external drives is part of my role as a freelance video editor. External hard drives External hard drive disks (HDDs) generally connect to computers or compatible devices via Thunderbolt, USB or FireWire connections. They are used to store computer data…

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Editing filmed interviews

As a freelance video editor, I am frequently commissioned to work on editing filmed interviews. I also film a wide variety of interviews and panel debate-style projects. My productions have ranged from filming and sound recording single interviews to ten-person panel debates. Editing filmed interviews…

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Editing compilation videos – helpful tips

Editing compilation videos is an established part of my work as a freelance video editor. Clients may wish to include some of their own clips of user-generated content (UGC) together with any filming I may carry out for their projects. What is a compilation video?…

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Understanding business video production

Having spent over 15 years in the field of business video production I have all the experience necessary to help my clients understand what is required for their video production process. Working as a self-shooting video producer, I direct, film and edit all types of…

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Streaming video production: How it works

Streaming video production has become an essential method of communication with a wider audience. My production services include delivery of online video streaming with broadcast television standards and values gained during my years of BBC training and by utilising my broadcasting, post-production and editing skills…

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Practising macro videography

Macro videography is the art of filming tiny things or larger subjects in close-up detail. As I’ve always had an interest in macro visuals, I decided to dedicate some time to explore macro videography and learn new skills from the experience. Macro filming case study…