I’m new to YouTube and want to make tech tutorial videos, but right now I have zero editing skills. I’m hoping to use tools that are beginner-friendly for screen recording, captions, voice-overs, and adding stock visuals.

Ideally, I’m also looking for affordable options with AI to simplify editing. Any recommendations for professional-looking tutorials would be appreciated. Thanks for the hel

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I'm an indie Mac developer and I was curious about what pros might think about a mac app that I'm working on that converts MOV, MP4, MKV(it uses Handbrake and ffmpeg under the hood). Here are short demos of the convert feature and stitch feature for an example of what it looks like.

Convert:

https://pixeldrain.com/u/j1U1HFpx

Stitch:

https://pixeldrain.com/u/f2yfjiSb

Hey everyone,

I’m planning to get into streaming starting in 2026. I’ve had a few offers to stream international table tennis tournaments, and I want to make sure I prepare the right setup.

For a start, I’d like to run with 2 cameras (one wide shot and one close-up) and then expand later if things go well. My main goal is to have a professional and reliable stream that can handle live sports without lag or poor quality.

I’d love to hear your advice on:

What kind of cameras are best for sports streaming (good quality but not overkill for a starting setup).

Other essential gear I shouldn’t overlook (capture cards, mixers, mics, lights, tripods, streaming PC/laptop, etc.).

A rough cost estimate for a solid entry-level but professional setup.

Any recommendations from people who have streamed tournaments/events before.

Thanks in advance — really excited to step into the streaming world and want to make sure I budget properly before 2026.

I shot a practice interview of myself outdoors on my Sony camera. The outdoor condition during my practice shoot was sunny and cloudy. Also, the clouds kept passing over the sun and covering it in and off.

After going to edit in post. I noticed some footage was brighter and darker then the other. Some clips the was out, or it it was covered by the sun. Is there a way to work with this and have consistent looking footage?

Camera setting Manual SLOG-3 Exposed to the right 1.7 (kept changing since I was shooting outdoors Stayed in my native ISO range of 800-3200 My aperture was about 4-5(can’t recall right now)

Usually I work on small scale videos: either I'm the only one shooting or it's little footage so usually I just import everything and then pick whatever clip I want to use

Now I'm setting up a project for a festival and its a LOT of footage.

How do you usually deal with this? Do you just import everything and then browse through your software or do you prefer culling some videos and doing preselection?

Pros and cons of each?

Thanks

A well-executed corporate video can be the difference between brand obscurity and market dominance. A corporate video production company transforms business ideas into compelling visual stories.

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So I've been getting into video editing lately, and honestly, the scripting part always feels like a brick wall. I found this AI tool called AIpai and decided to mess around with it. It’s not just a one-click thing, which is cool—it's more like a creative partner you can talk to. I just threw a random idea at it, like "a short film about a digital nomad," and it actually helped me brainstorm and structure the whole project.'m curious what you guys think about using AI for the beginning stages of a project. Is it more of a helpful shortcut or a crutch?

Set and filmed in Essex, Scuffs is directed by Sydney Curtis and produced by the two of us. Alongside this short, a feature-length script is currently being written, and this project will act as our calling card to show potential producers what the feature can become.

Scuffs tells a grounded, emotionally raw story about a man named Dixon, who seeks revenge on his much older brothers by infiltrating their businesses and destroying them from the inside.

On the surface, Dixon is the kind of man everyone admires: confident, funny, good-looking, and well-liked. But beneath the charm lies grief, trauma, and a relentless hunger for revenge.

When Dixon was a boy, his brothers disinherited him and his mother, leaving them penniless. This cruel betrayal led to his mother’s suicide. Years later, Dixon returns to the UK from Africa, determined to claim what’s his. He finds work in his brother’s scaffolding company, where he begins to dismantle their empire from within.

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Hey Video Production people out there! So here's the scenario - you're doing live video production for corporate events and you're patching a bunch of video and computer sources into your video switcher. Your video switcher is 100% SDI in and out, but your sources are all over the place, both HDMI and SDI. What I've been doing, and what I see all over the country is folks just laying out a ton of Decimator Design MD-HX's, or DAC-70's or similar cross converters. It all works great, but it's a mess! Does anyone know of something cleaner, like a clean rack mounted 8x8, or 16x16 HDMI-SDI cross converter patch bay? One singular power supply with just HDMI and SDI in and outs. If anyone has some insight on this, I would would really appreciate it.

Thanks!!

I studied directing in uni and been working in post production but really wanna get back into directing. I’ve done a few branded content and videography gigs and for the past year been wanting to start my own video production company, hoping to do things I love and somehow direct as well.

Just wondering if anyone’s been in a similar situation? Seems to me having a business is more of a producer thing and I wanna somehow connect having a business and making money and being creative as well together.

I’m just starting out in video editing and really want to learn how to make professional-looking shorts, something like the high-engagement content you see on TikTok and Instagram.

Right now I'm testing a few different options:

• Pippit - really useful for turning product links into video drafts with AI-generated scripts and automatic highlight detection
• CapVibe AI - auto-creates short videos and adds TikTok style subtitles
• Some other free tools for basic editing

But I'm worried I might be leaning too much on automation and not actually learning core editing skills. With tools like Pippit, I can create decent video drafts quickly, but I'm concerned this might prevent me from learning proper editing fundamentals.

Has anyone else felt this way starting out? Do you think it's better to:

• Stick with AI-assisted tools like Pippit that help with initial drafting but still allow for manual editing?
• Or jump into more "complex" software (like DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Rush) even with the steeper learning curve?

I want to build a strong foundation in editing, not just become good at using automated tools. Would love your advice, especially if you've been in a similar spot.

Thanks in advance!

I recorded a video on my canon R6 with a shotgun mic. Transferred the video to my phone to edit and post on social media. No problem.

When i tried to upload to reels on IG, the audio was completely out of sync. Very noticeably so.

However in my gallery and video editing apps on my phone. No sync issue. Uploaded to YouTube. No sync issues.

I recorded two other videos in the exact manner with my exact camera settings last week. Zero issues.

Tried editing on my desktop (filmora 13. I know. Filmora sucks). Out of sync.

What is happening?!

I'm learning how to make cool shorts like the popular ones on TikTok. CapCut seems great but the paywall blocked me away. Not ready to invest anything yet so I'm practicing with free tools, like CapVibe AI. It can auto create short videos and add tiktok style subtitles, but most things are done by it and I can't really learn editing skills. Is it a good thing or I should just turn to a "complex" one to learn editing?

I am shooting an ad for my business and it requires safety gear. Is there an optimal color(aside from green) to make the gear so that it can be removed from the final shot?

What software (paid or free) removes these objects and does it autofill that space? The entire time I will be moving.

Any advice is welcome this is most likely my favorite idea yet

Hi everyone,

I’m a professional photographer with many years of experience in still photography, and I’m gradually transitioning more into video. I’ll be shooting a DJ set at a festival soon and would really appreciate some advice.

I’ll be using a Sony A7 IV with a 50mm f/1.8 lens and just purchased a DJI RONIN-SC gimbal. The set starts at 2:00 am and lasts about two hours. Here are my questions:

1. Camera settings: What settings would you recommend for shooting in this kind of low-light, high-contrast, festival environment? Which settings should I pay the closest attention to? What format to choose?

2. Video strategy: The DJ wants me to film the entire set in one go for a YouTube release. I believe that this isn't a one person job if to be done properly. I suggested instead focusing on a 5 - 15 minute main video, plus shorts for social media and stills. What would you recommend for capturing the full experience without overdoing it?

3. Pricing & contracts: How much do you typically charge for this kind of job, including editing? What do you usually include in contracts regarding copyright, usage rights, and sharing?

4. Lighting: Should I set up a separate constant light on the DJ’s face to make sure they don’t get lost amid lasers, strobes, and stage effects?

Additionally, I’d love advice on:

Lens choices: Would a 50mm be too limiting for this setup? Should I consider a wide or zoom lens alongside it? I'm planning on purchasing 24-70mm 2.8 lens.

Laser & stage light safety: How do you protect your sensor when filming intense laser shows?

Gimbal workflow: Any tips for moving around?

Thanks in advance for any guidance!

Help can't decide, I’m a very technical person and the advanced features of the 6K pro do interest me, but as a one man shooter the Canon just seems easier. BTW 99% of everything that I do is social media and website video content for my existing graphic design customers. I have worked in commercial video and television in my younger years driving 1 inch tape machines, however there’s a part of me that goes 99% of everything I produce will only be seen on YouTube and sometimes trade shows and it is an accessory to their existing website or social media. so just get it done without trying so hard, what are your thoughts?

Canon XA75
+ Point-and-shoot,
+ Auto focus,
+ XLR inputs,
- OK 4K quality
- only 25 FPS
- Fixed lense

BM 6K Pro
+ Very capable,
+ Very high quality
- Requires lots of accessories,
- Complicated,
- More colour grading

I tested a few options over the last month and figured that drawing them by hand seems like the option that suits me the most, but I still would like to hear some of your recommendations to make sure I didn't miss something.

Working on an "multiple timeline"-based project rn so if anyone got a good program to help with that I'd be glad too!

When calculating a line budget for a larger commercial? Do you put markup in the line items for labor? Or do you just have that in the production management?

Typically I add the just put in my anticipated cost but a colleague suggesting that we should have mark up for the company.

I’m a personal trainer running my own social media pages to get more clients. I post workout tips, form corrections, and motivational clips. Tutorial videos are boring, you know. But it’s a constant struggle to keep the content looking fresh without spending hours editing.

I wasn't really looking for a fancy topic; I just wanted my videos to look professional. I’ve noticed that on social media, crisp, high-quality videos tend to perform better — but filming in a busy gym with mixed lighting makes it tricky to get that “pro look.”

For those who’ve been doing this longer: what’s your best tip for making social media videos look clean and professional without crazy gear?

Hi all, sorry if this topic is not allowed. Basically I'm looking for a service that will enhance my 1080p footage, not necessarily to 4k, more like just make it look sharper and more crisp. I'm shooting videos at 24fps for cinematic look with proper shutterspeed.

I'm using a T3i which is real old now for video. I learned that mirrorless cameras look sharper because some components are closer in proximity, dont remember what exactly. I'm wondering if I can run my footage through some AI stuff to just kind of sharpen everything, even if it stays at 1080p.

I know there are all these apps that upscale to 4k and convert fps to 60fps or slow motion even, but what about just making something sharper in a "smart" way?

Also the camera I like is the a7sii but yeah I'm not about to drop a couple Gs on it cuz I do this for hobby.

I’m not great at recording my own voice and honestly don’t have the gear for it. But I still want my videos to have a clean, professional-sounding voiceover. Is there a quick way to paste my script somewhere and get an audio file that sounds good?

I’m a musician and would like to get a cheap ($50-250) video camera to set on a tripod and record my concerts. It needs to have 3+ hours of continuous recording capability without auto-shutoffs, overheating, or running out of battery, and preferably hold up halfway decent in low-light environments. The frame rate and resolution don’t need to be anything too high, just enough to see what’s going on clearly, as the audio quality is far more important in music recording. I have a separate high quality microphone I’ll be using in concert with the camera and will splice the microphone’s audio to the video footage later, so the camera’s audio quality is irrelevant.

Basically, I just need long continuous recording length, cheap yet reliable build (so it lasts for years of use), and passable video quality (though it can be lower than 1080p to fit the other criteria). I’m down to find things used if that’s the way to stay within the budget while getting the best cam for the job. Any suggestions?

I want to get the NEEWER MM02 Dual Channel Microphone Audio Mixer Adapter with 3.5mm TRS Cable to be able to record more then 2 people at the same time. I would to use two different transmitters that have two lag mics each. Is this a good splitter?

I’ve been curious about how AI-generated sound effects could fit into a professional post-production workflow. For example, being able to describe a sound and have it created instantly could save a lot of time compared to digging through massive SFX libraries.

I’m wondering: Have you tried any tools that do this? How well do they match the creative vision you have in mind? Do you see them replacing parts of your traditional SFX library search, or are they just a fun extra for now?

Would love to hear how (or if) this tech is making its way into your day-to-day work.