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Editing Vertical Videos in Premiere Pro

2nd June 2025 |

Learn how to professionally edit vertical videos in Adobe Premiere Pro. This tutorial covers motion graphics, framing, rotoscoping, and more. Perfect for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikToks. View Full Transcript Introduction Editing vertical videos on your phone is super convenient on the go, right? But it’s hard to get that precision with, you know, your fingertips. That’s why I prefer to edit my vertical videos in Premiere Pro—because I just get more control. But if you’re intimidated by Premiere Pro and don’t know where to start, don’t worry. You’re in the right place. In this video, I’m going to show you everything you need to know. Let’s jump on in. 🎵 [Music] Getting Started with Premiere Pro Right now, I’m inside of Premiere Pro’s vertical editing workspace. And all that means is that it puts the program monitor on the right so you can see things more clearly. If… read more

How to Export a Video from PowerPoint: A Step-by-Step Guide

23rd May 2025 |

Simon Brough|

How to Export a Video from PowerPoint: A Step-by-Step Guide Microsoft PowerPoint isn’t just for static slide presentations anymore. With built-in tools that allow for animations, transitions, voice narration, and even screen recordings, PowerPoint can now double as a simple video creation tool. Whether you’re building a tutorial, pitch deck, or training module, exporting your PowerPoint presentation as a video is a great way to make your content more accessible and engaging. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through how to export your PowerPoint presentation as a video, step by step. If you’d rather see how this is done watch this tutorial video from Jamie at Teacher’s Tech, which includes a variety of tips and tricks. Why Export to Video? Before diving into the “how,” let’s talk about the “why.” Here are a few reasons you might want to export your presentation as a video: Accessibility: Videos can… read more

10 Free Bokeh Overlay Videos

24th November 2023 |

Simon Brough|

Video Editing

A selection of beautiful bokeh light leak overlays to download for free from Adobe Stock. Perfect for Christmas holiday videos and adding a touch of glamor to your productions. Available in up to 4K resolution. The bokeh light effect is a mesmerizing and aesthetically pleasing phenomenon in photography, characterized by the out-of-focus areas in an image. Derived from the Japanese word “boke,” meaning blur or haze, bokeh is achieved when a camera lens creates a soft, defocused background, turning distant lights into beautifully blurred, glowing orbs. These free bokeh video effects from Adobe Stock will work in all major video editing software including Premiere Pro, Final Cut, After Effects, and iMovie. Bokeh overlay free downloads Click on the images to download these free bokeh light leak video clips from Adobe Stock: How to use these overlays Whilst the clips won’t have transparency you can use blending modes to make sure they combine… read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Camera Shots and Angles

22nd November 2023 |

Simon Brough|

Close-up or medium shot? High angle or POV shot? What type of camera angle is best? We break down the basic camera shot types so you can storyboard your video or animation sequence with confidence! For video makers, film directors and animators using the correct, conventional camera terminology is key to giving the impression that you know what you’re doing! One of the basics is learning how to describe the framing of your subject matter to other people. This is where you’ll want to brush up on the language (or grammar) of camera shots. Of course, you can simply disregard all of the tried and tested findings from a hundred years of cinema, and develop your own unique style of communicating! But, it’s important to know the rules before you break them. Bear in mind everyone in the television and film industry will be using the same lingo, so don’t… read more

SMPTE Color Bars

22nd November 2023 |

Simon Brough|

Video Editing

HD SMPTE Color Bars With Tone – Free Download I quickly generated this color bars test pattern for a recent video project. It may not be 100% accurate but it looks professional enough! Feel free to download it using the link at the bottom of this page. Originating in the 1970s, the SMPTE color bars is a standard test pattern, utilised by video engineers, to conform multiple sources of video content to a single specification. The pattern can also be used to calibrate chroma and luminance values on video monitors. Understanding the SMPTE Color Bars: A Guide to Video Calibration In the world of video production, quality and accuracy are paramount. Ensuring that the colors, tones, and levels in your video are calibrated correctly is crucial for delivering a professional and visually appealing product. One tool that has been a staple in video calibration for decades is the SMPTE color bars. What… read more

Applying Super 8 film effects in After Effects

21st November 2023 |

Simon Brough|

Turn your footage into 8mm film! In the realm of visual storytelling, the allure of vintage film formats endures, with 8 mm and Super 8 standing as iconic representatives of a bygone era. These compact films, once threaded through mechanical reels, capture moments with an intimate graininess that speaks to the artistry of analog recording. In this article, we look to achieve a vintage Super 8 film look using Adobe After Effects and find some handy free film overlays. But first, let’s quickly recap on the 8 mm film types. 8 mm Film: Overview: 8 mm film is a motion picture film format that is 8 millimeters wide. It was introduced by Eastman Kodak in 1932 as a more affordable and accessible alternative to expensive 16 mm and 35 mm film. Common Use: 8 mm film was popular for home movies and amateur filmmaking due to its compact size and… read more