Do you need to speed up or slow down videos for your presentation? Do you need to speed up a video to show a long step-by-step process? Changing the speed of a video is a great way to take your instructional content to the next level or add an extra professional touch to your video.

Here’s something I see far too often. People that make videos for training, teaching, and communicating believe adding effects to their videos is beyond their skill set. Or, they think they’re unnecessary, frivolous decorations. That’s not so. I’ve created hundreds of tutorial videos, a

Want to create successful videos in 2020? It’s simple. You need to to engage groups of people online in ways that grab and keep their attention — and keep them coming back for more. It’s not about making flashy videos or having the most polished look.   Instead, you need to u

Whether you’re bringing in vertical footage from your phone, looking to create a unique perspective, or just want to fix a crooked clip, it’s good to know how to rotate a video. The good news is that it’s super easy to rotate a video. In fact, you can do it in under a minute. Let

Adding subtitles and captions to your videos has never been easier. And while it’s probably an additional step you’re not used to in the video creation process, captions make your videos accessible to a larger audience, give you a better ROI and get more people to start watching your v

If you’re one of the thousands of people every day looking to start making videos, you’re in luck. When we went to Video Marketing World this past year we sat down with some of the best video creators in the industry. One of my favorite interviews is with Roberto Blake, CEO and

Ready to attract more subscribers, views, and likes on YouTube? Do you want to learn to build a YouTube audience that is truly valuable? Great! Today you’ll learn seven crucial tips on how to successfully promote, share, and grow your video to build a YouTube audience that thri

These days organizations are expected to create all types of content: EmailsBlogsVideosInfographicsPresentationsPodcastsSocial media posts It’s not a matter of one solution being right and the other wrong. But when you consider what type of content to create, video should be on

Whether you’re new to creating videos or a seasoned behind the scenes professional, facing your first time in front of the camera can be scary. However, just like learning to do voice overs like a pro, a few simple tips can go a long way to making you better on camera. If you’re

Perhaps you’re new to making marketing videos or maybe you’re a seasoned veteran. Either way, it can be insightful to hear what experienced creators have learned by making video content on a regular cadence and measuring the results. We worked with Jay Baer, founder of digital marke

Almost two years ago, in August of 2017, the filming of Avengers: Endgame began. Two years later, the film released on April 26, 2019 and achieved the highest opening weekend sales for a movie ever. Even more amazing is that the film it beat for the number one spot was its own predeces

Most trainers, both formal and informal, have the same goal: to make learning that sticks. The problem with that is, well, problems. There are tons of roadblocks that come up when you’re trying to get other people to absorb information, especially if you’re not the subject

It can be tempting to just skip the screenshots and avoid making videos when it comes to user documents and other content. But when you create visual content, you make content that matters. In this video, Daniel Foster shares how easy it can be to add visuals to your documentation

It’s a classic conundrum: You need great video or tutorial content, but you’re not an expert in the field. On the other hand, your subject matter experts aren’t exactly expert video creators and you need something that looks professional. So, who should make the video? Great companie

An important part of creating good video is good audio. Not everyone will be fortunate enough to have a sound booth or an environment that is ideal for recording audio in, but you don’t have to let it ruin your videos. Let’s take a look at what you can do to make sure you

If you work in software training or support, you know how important it is to create helpful content for your users.  According to a recent TechSmith study, 53% of people reported watching two or more instructional videos per week (up 152% compared to 2013). And there are tons of

One of the challenges with any training program or other basic instruction is to make sure it achieves what it was designed for. Measurement is critical if you want to know how your video is performing. You don’t want to spend time to create something only to share your video on social

Your video received a lot of likes and views, which is wonderful, but does that really measure its success? Did you retain viewers throughout the entire video or did they get bored and stop watching? One of the best ways to quickly learn about how your viewers interact with your video i

Think of an explainer video as the modern day elevator pitch for a company’s product or service. Successful ones are concise, focused and have a very specific purpose: to communicate the value of your product in the shortest amount of time. The explainer style of video is designed to

Today, companies rely more than ever on images and videos to provide instructions and deliver information, and to communicate with customers and employees. This development is driven by the advantages of visual communication as well as the changing expectations of the market itself. A recen