Video editing is a high-demand skill right now. The rise of video and social media marketing means that there’s never been a better time to learn how to edit videos for yourself — and, fortunately, it’s simple to learn how to do. If you understand a few simple principles of vide

What are some of the best techniques to promote a book? In addition to writing a press release and presenting at a local meetup, there’s one strategy that is oftentimes overlooked by authors and publishers: creating a book trailer. So, what is a book trailer exactly? And why do y

These days, almost everybody has a profile on LinkedIn, but only some of us publish videos there, and think about it as a great platform to apply their video marketing strategy. Social videos are everywhere, but some platforms started supporting videos later than others. In this regard

In collaboration with Shutterstock. Using royalty-free footage is an easy way to create stunning videos without a film crew. But how can you find the perfect video clips in the least amount of time? And most importantly, how can you customize this stock footage to make it truly yours?

Do you want to make more videos for your brand or company? I bet you do. These days, the question is not why companies should create more videos but rather — why haven’t you started yet. But I can also imagine how difficult it might seem to start with video marketing and especial

Creating a video can be an expensive proposition, but it doesn’t have to be. Over the years, video-making tools have become more and more accessible to the average marketer and small business owner, and now just about anybody can launch their own video marketing campaign. An inexpensiv

People create thousands (if not millions) of presentations every day. Presentations for work, school, community… you name it. In fact, according to one source, there are 30 million PowerPoint presentations given every day. 30 million, Karl! Presentations are a great way not only to co

Whether you’ve just started making videos or you’ve been video marketing for years, coming up with great video titles can be the trickiest part of the whole process. A video’s title is more than just a minor detail or an afterthought – it’s a major factor in whether people decide to cl

A human face is the most attractive thing you could show in a video. That’s why it is important to know how to show it properly in the video. And this blog post is exactly about that – how to frame a video with a talking head. Our friends from FirstCut explain how to show human faces b

Originally published on July 4, 2017. Update on November 9, 2020. So, here it is: you spent countless hours on research, drank a dozen cups of coffee, edited like crazy – and finally put together your killer blog post that you know your audience will love. What comes next? We ho

You finally decided to jump on the Facebook video train to enhance your social media marketing strategy. Rightfully so! Social media posts with videos boost views by 48%. Facebook also reported that 75 million people visit their own video platform—Facebook Watch—every day, so it defini

Want to create a polished, professional video that impresses your audience? It’s easier than you might think. Achieving a professional look is more about your technique than your tools, so you don’t need to drop a fortune on expensive equipment – chances are good that you can make grea

Building a connection with your audience can be a nuanced endeavor, especially when you’re foraying into the world of videos and find transcriptions tricky. As it turns out, people consume 16 hours of online video content every week. And most people watch these videos with the sou

While most of us are familiar with screenshots, how many know how to record video on a computer or phone screen? You may need to capture your screen for work or a school presentation, or record a tutorial for your YouTube channel. Be it Windows, Mac, iPhone, or Android, we’ve got you c

Speeding up or slowing down a video shouldn’t be a challenge. While these are simple changes that could significantly boost your videos’ performance, the questions remain: how to speed up a video and how to slow down a video? Well, we’re here to help. But before we tell you how to add

Oh, images! Those fantastic stills make a valuable content format across social. And, hey, they may not be as engaging as videos, but you need them to make terrific thumbnails and other social media promotion graphics that netizens crave. Now, when it comes to learning the basics of ima

When it comes to a brand’s video production, a green screen is pretty much an essential tool. While it’s quite popular in filmmaking, you’d find a lot of YouTubers, gamers, and social media influencers opting for a green screen to change their background. After all, i

Repurposing content is one thing that’s never going to grow old. While you can easily repurpose your videos (including live streams), how about creating video from the text? Well, guess what? Getting video from text is easier than ever. Thanks to Wave.video’s AI-powered tex

According to Shutterstock, Instagram’s advertising revenue has increased dramatically in the past few years, totaling about 26 billion in 2021, and it is expected to be 33 billion in 2022, which is four times more than in 2018. This makes Instagram one of the top platforms for marketing

Video is becoming more popular. As a result, there is an increase in the number of people who want to edit their first video. After shooting your video, it is common to have many video files that you need to merge into one. In this article, we’ll cover some easy and fast ways to combine