Adding closed captions to your videos is beneficial because they allow your video to be consumed by a wider audience, but making them can be a huge time suck. You should be spending that time working on your next video instead.
I have been getting a lot of questions about the best way to add closed captions to YouTube videos, so in this video I walk through my preferred method and service I pay $1/minute to add closed captions.
Read MoreIn this video review I share what I like most about shooting on Sony mirrorless cameras and breakdown some of the pro features that are included (like zebras, focus peaking, etc.) that should be in similarly priced cameras from Canon.
Read MoreI don’t typically choose to review lenses because there isn’t much to talk about or show other than comparing footage shot through it and there are so many variables (like what kind of camera it is attached to or compression on said footage) that I don’t really like even doing that.
This Sony G-Master series 85mm lens is different though. It is one of the few lenses I’ve used that actually has features that change how I might film or photograph something.
Read MoreIn this video I explain which of the many adapters I recommend getting, my experience with the speed and reliability of auto-focus in both photo and video mode, and whether I even recommend keeping your Canon lenses when you make a switch to mirrorless cameras.
Read MoreIn this video review I’ll show you how to set up this “run n’ gun” rig for a DSLR or mirrorless camera, how to use a Z-Finder attachment to get a better view of your LCD screen, and what accessories I’d get with it.
Read MoreIn this video I review the Veydra 25, 35, and 50mm E mount lenses. Enjoy!
Read MoreIn today’s #AskLeb episode I answer Phil Ebiner’s question of what is the best camera for $1,000 or less.
There are just so many choices! To make it easier on myself and to be more helpful for you, I decided to break the question into three categories: vlogging, YouTubing and filmmaking.
Read MoreIn today’s #AskLeb episode we talk filming in a log (flat) picture profile and share what steps we take to ensure that our colors come out true and vibrant after the color correction phase.
We tackle this question in a tutorial style. We first cover the camera settings used while shooting in Canon Log and then go into Premiere Pro and Da Vinci Resolve to show you exactly how you can color grade your footage using LUTs.
Read MoreToday I unbox the Sony a7rii and both the 55mm f1.8 and 85mm G-Master f1.4 lenses. Let's see what these look like out of the box!
Read MoreDuring this video I talk about the shortcut keys in FCPX. I also open up the keyboard shortcut panel and show how you can browse it to learn shortcuts as well as create your own.
Read MoreI walk through the color workspace and how to do basic color correction. While high level grading is best done in secondary software, FCPX offers great basic tools and global adjustment.
Read MoreDuring this video I will demonstrate how to sync your file manually and by using tools within FCPX.
Read MoreOften times you will need to edit footage from multiple cameras and an external audio recorder. To do this, you will have to create a multicam sequence, which is easier said than done.
In this second free lesson of our full course, Learn Final Cut Pro X, I offer a tutorial in creating a multicam sequence.
I will walk you through all the steps of creating a multicam sequence, both inside Final Cut Pro X and in using the third party app Plural Eyes, so you can begin creating more complex videos.
Read MoreSometimes your footage isn't always perfect. However, if you know what you are doing in post production, you can use otherwise unusable shaky footage.
One of the better features of Final Cut Pro X is its ability to perform image stabilization to make your footage look less like a Jason Bourne movie.
In this, the first video in a five part series from inside of our new course, Learn Final Cut Pro X, I will show you how to use the stabilizer.
Read MoreI am excited to announce that we are launching our new course, Learn Final Cut Pro X, next Tuesday, May 31st! During the launch week we'll be releasing five free lessons from the course too, right here on the blog and on YouTube.
To gear up for the launch and show how FCPX shouldn't be intimidating, I will be hosting a live workshop on Friday, May 27th at 4pm Eastern / 1pm Pacific. I will go over editing a quick video from start to finish inside Final Cut Pro X, talk workflow, share an overview of using the software, and answer any of your questions.
Read MoreThe XC10 was initially panned in early reviews when it first came out because people wanted interchangeable lenses, like other DSLR or Cinema cameras from Canon, to take full advantage of the 4K sensor. In this video review of the XC10 I share how it actually is a great camera for the right situation.
Read MoreSony has a bunch of options for mirrorless cameras these days. In this video I'm going to share 14 ways the a7S Mark II is different from the a7S Mark I.
Both are great cameras, but I think the increase in price from the Mark I to the Mark II is worth the upgrade for all the reasons mentioned.
Read MoreBoth the Sony a7S II and a7R II are great options for making videos in 4K, but which is better?
In this video I compare the pro's and con's of each camera and share which is best for different situations and production needs.
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