Avid Import Caption Data
For Avid SubCap Import Caption Data to work, the data file has to be perfectly correct. I wanted to document the process to help anyone else looking to import caption data using the Avid SubCap effect.
Video editing monitor upgrade
Upgrading to a new Mac Studio, I found that Sequoia OS was not compatible with my older monitor, so it was time for a video editing monitor upgrade.
Video editing workstation upgrade
This year felt like the right time for me to invest in a video editing workstation upgrade. I’ve been using a Mac Pro (Late 2013) ‘trash can’ and HD monitors for the last twelve years. Apart from one hardware update, it has all and continues to work flawlessly.
Social media videographer
As an experienced freelance video production professional, my skill set includes working as a social media videographer for my clients. Utilising my extensive videography skills, I am adept at crafting various styles of content to help tell engaging stories for my clients’ social media channels.
Actor showreel editing tips
As an experienced BBC-trained video editor, I am frequently commissioned for my actor showreel editing services. In this blog article, I offer some tips to help make the process more efficient and affordable for anyone needing a showreel professionally edited.
Questions about video editing
A university media student contacted me to ask a series of questions about video editing. Below are the questions, along with my answers, which I hope might help anyone interested in developing a career in video editing.
Video editing tips
You may want to explore some of these video editing tips to improve your video editing or video editing session. They are based on my experience gained working as a BBC video editor and freelance video editor. I edit using the Avid Media Composer software.
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…
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…
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…
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?…
Content creation services
Our talented and friendly content creative services offer expert skills and technical knowledge to realise your content creation goals. We produce, film and edit high-quality live-action video content, create bespoke graphic design, shoot photographic images and compose original music and sound. Creative promotion We can…
Smartphone filming tips
To provide some technical help when filming smartphones and other mobile devices like tablets, I’ve compiled a list of smartphone filming tips. During a recent commission, these smartphone filming tips came in very useful in supporting a group of 15 young actors who were collaborating…
Lockdown music video production
Even in isolation or lockdown, a music video production can still be created by collaborating with other musicians and artists that are not with you. Using a recent music video that I edited together as a case study, I explain some tips about what to…
Lighting for filming
Considering, measuring and controlling the lighting when filming any kind of video will help ensure you record the best quality visuals possible. Here I write a brief overview of the basic concept of using light which, with your camera selected to manual mode, can help…
Videography lighting kit
When starting out as a video production freelancer buying videography lighting kit will be an essential consideration. In this blog post, I explain some of the factors and decisions I took when purchasing my lights and lighting kit. Buying your first lights The very first…
Announcing new stock video feature
My portfolio of stock video footage will be an evolving feature of my website. During my freelance work as a cameraman, filmmaker and videographer I enjoy capturing many stunning visuals and beautiful moments. I will be constantly adding some of my favourite images to this…
Avid conform
This blog post details a recent Avid Conform case study. The project to be conformed was a series of short films destined for online use. A significant challenge of this project, presented in post-production, was the massive amount of the large raster media involved. Avid…
Skills needed for filmmaking
What are the skills needed for filmmaking? The art and craft of working as a freelance filmmaker can be regarded as an essential modern-day craft skill. Every industry, business and professional now requires films and videos to help with their bespoke communication and promotion. There’s…
Behind the scenes videographer
Working as a freelance cameraman and editor my commissions include working as a behind the scenes videographer. This enables me to provide engaging, fast-paced and short-form content of different durations that can be shared on all social media channels. ‘Behind-the-scenes’ video footage is a great way…
Editing subtitles
Subtitles are used in a wide range of people and are particularly useful when viewing on a variety of devices, particularly when ‘on the move’ or in noisy locations. There is now an increasing trend to add subtitles to the production of a video or…
Remote video editing
Remote video editing is a service I offer from my base in Vauxhall, Central London. I am frequently receiving requests by email to estimate a quote for promotional videos, short films and different kinds of video editing work. Usually, this initial enquiry provides a brief…
Talking as a freelance guest speaker
With many years of video production experience, I’m occasionally asked to speak as a freelance guest speaker. In this post, I detail one recent speech. Invitation to speak as a freelance guest speaker My friend, film studies lecturer Marko Waschke, recently asked me if I…
Editing a promotional compilation video
In this blog article, I explain the process of editing a promotional video. Recently, I received a request by email to tender a quote for editing a promotional video. This initial enquiry provided a brief outline of the client’s requirements together with what production details…
Julian Langham Videographer for Video Production in the UK and abroad.
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