Since famous individual, multiple-person, and family vlogs such as iJustine and SHAYTARDS began surfacing on YouTube in the year 2009 and earlier, vlogging has become an internet phenomenon. A vlog is a video blog, mostly about a person’s daily life – but you can’t become a vlogging sensation by just randomly posting stuff on YouTube! … Read more
A slideshow is a series of images, sometimes featuring text, that is meant to be projected onto a flat surface for group viewing. The most common type of slideshow today is the computer slideshow, a common component in lectures and speeches. Read the steps below to learn how to make your own computer slideshow. Using … Read more
In some research papers, you may want to reference a video. While you’ll typically provide the same information, the format differs depending on whether you’re using the American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago/Turabian, or Modern Language Association (MLA) citation method. Within each style, the format also may vary slightly depending on the type of video it … Read more
The DAV format is an encrypted type of video file created by most security video recorders, like CCTV (closed circuit television) cameras. It cannot be opened on traditional media players, computers, or mobiles devices, and cannot be edited using video editing applications for security purposes. Though it’s a little difficult to access, opening a DAV … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to join two or more video clips together. You can do this using free software on both Windows and Mac computers. On Windows Transfer your video clips to your computer If your video clips are on a smartphone, you’ll need to transfer them to your computer before you can splice … Read more
Video blogging, or Vlogging, as it has come to be known, can be an extremely daunting project for the inexperienced. However, with a bit of practice and a few pointers, you can be vlogging like a pro. Steps Decide what you will be blogging about. Will you simply be ranting? Or, do you have a … Read more
You can easily convert an AVI video file to an MP4 if you’re having trouble playing it on your Mac’s QuickTime player. There are a couple of programs you can use for this—we’ll walk you through two of the most popular, HandBrake and Free MP4 Converter. Using Free MP4 Converter Open the App Store. The … Read more
Editing is a key skill in video production that can make or break the overall quality of a video. However, editing is a relatively simple process to understand. Once you have learned the basics you’ll be able to use your new skills to significantly raise the quality of your videos. Most of all, experimentation is … Read more
Nearly all modern devices record in HD (High Definition), so knowing how to render your recorded videos in HD is essential if you want them to look good when uploaded online or played on your TV. Sony Vegas allows you to quickly select from a variety of presets that make rendering in HD a snap. … Read more
If you are looking for an inexpensive, easy-to-learn, and fast way to edit your videos, you might want to consider using Blender. Although it is better known for its modeling and animation capabilities, Blender also has a built-in video editor. Using it to edit your videos is not as intimidating as it might appear at … Read more
Do you need to save a still image from a video on your computer? You can easily get a still image of a video using the screen capture feature. You can also use the Game Bar on Windows, or the Screen Capture menu on macOS Mojave or later. This minHour teaches you how to save … Read more
If you want your video to make a splash on Instagram, adding captions is a must. Not only do they make your content more accessible to viewers who are Deaf or hard of hearing, but studies show that the average person prefers watching subtitled videos so they can keep the sound off. In this article, … Read more
The frame rate of a video is how many frames-per-second (FPS) a video has. The more FPS, the smoother the motion in the video. A video with a lower frame rate, especially below 20 FPS, will appear choppy. You can adjust the frame rate in either direction to get the desired effect and file size … Read more
Making a looping video directly on your iPhone is simple! And there are a few ways to go about it. The Slideshow feature in the Photos apps can repeat a set of videos. You can set a video to loop in a Pages document. Or, use iMovie to create and export a looping video. Also, … Read more
Are you looking for a free video editing tool? This minHour will teach you how to edit videos using the free mobile app, CapCut. Many people use the app to edit videos for TikTok, but the opportunities are endless! We will outline most of the more popular and essential features. These range from basic editing … Read more
If you want to shoot video of a party, event, or concert, it’s best to go into it with some kind of plan. Where will you take your video? How much? What will you do with it afterwards? Make sure your great shots don’t just stay stuck on your camera by learning to finish them … Read more
Do you want to credit those who were involved in your movie? You’ll want to make your credits visually appealing so your audience will want to stay in their seats and watch all the rolling text! Plus, adding beginning and end titles to your movies gives them an air of professionalism. This minHour article will … Read more
So you are all set to edit a video, amazing! If you are thinking how to change the speed of the video and render it at the same speed, you’ve reached the right place. Sony Vegas Pro has an amazing feature using which you change the speed of the video just by doing some very … Read more
Anime music videos (AMV) contains animation clips with an audio track. These are fan-made videos that are all over the Internet, such as YouTube. Trying to make an AMV but just not finding the right clips? Well, this should help with that and more! Steps Pick a show. It doesn’t really matter as long as … Read more
AVI (or Audio Video Interleave) is a very popular file format for storing digital video. It’s also one of the trickiest to open and play with your media player software. Learning how to play AVI files is a matter of learning a little about them and following a few troubleshooting steps. Steps Familiarize yourself with … Read more