BlackMagic design actually did it!
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BlackMagic design actually did it!

There have been many attempts to create a real video editor for iOS devices and many failures but BlackMagic Design may have finally dialed in the right mix of iOS and magic to make it happen with their recent release of DaVinci Resolve for the iPad. Real editing tools including collaborative elements in an iPad.

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How to Start Creating Content on TikTok
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How to Start Creating Content on TikTok

It’s all about entertainment. While the majority of videos on this platform are humorous, educational, or fun, there are also other ways to use the platform. For example, you can collaborate with influencers and produce videos related to special occasions. You can also use filters and augmented reality lenses to add some fun to your videos. If you want to promote a brand, you can upload custom filters.

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Hollyland’s COSMO C1 is a Game Changer for Wireless Video Live Streaming
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Hollyland’s COSMO C1 is a Game Changer for Wireless Video Live Streaming

COSMO C1’s boosted signal strength and superior anti-interference capability in the 5.1GHz-5.8GHz spectrum guarantee buttery-smooth video transmission, even in complex environments. The COSMO C1 is also the first in its field to integrate UVC (USB Video Capture) technology, COSMO C1 offers a whole simplified solution to stream and cloud-share your video works.

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6 Essential Steps to Writing a Video Marketing Plan
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6 Essential Steps to Writing a Video Marketing Plan

According to a recent study, 54% of people want marketers to create more videos, with video expected to make up 82% of online traffic by 2022. Whether your interests lie in video editing, production, filmmaking, or video art, learning to write a video marketing plan can only benefit you. Let’s take a look at how to do that with these six essential steps.

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Win $600 & Wireless Video Gear for Sharing Your film & Photo projects
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Win $600 & Wireless Video Gear for Sharing Your film & Photo projects

Hollyland, an international leader in wireless video technology, launched a new challenge today asking you to share your creative video and photography projects for a chance to win up to $600 and an awesome gear package! All you have to do to enter is create a 30-second video or photoset to show off your innovative application of wireless video transmission. Upload it to your YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram, and click the button below to submit.

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The Most Affordable RAW Cinema Camera
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The Most Affordable RAW Cinema Camera

You may be asking yourself why is Stream Semester still talking about a mid-tier camera from 2012? We are going to let you in on one of the best-kept cinematography secrets of the last few years. The Canon EOS M, with the latest version of Magic Lantern, transforms this unassuming little camera into a fully capable cinema camera. It is on par with the Black Magic Pocket Cinema cameras in many regards with a little know-how. The best part is that you can get this camera for under $200.

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Blackmagic Design: ATEM Mini Extreme Review
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Blackmagic Design: ATEM Mini Extreme Review

The Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme… I don’t even know where to start with it. I really do feel a sense of separation since I packed it up to send back to Blackmagic Design. I got to test the new device for two weeks and due to rain and other cancellations, I was only able to use it for two live broadcasts but I was in love well before that!

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Did We Just Find The Best Free Daw?
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Did We Just Find The Best Free Daw?

We have been on the search to find the perfect Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) for beginning audio engineers, musicians, filmmakers, and enthusiasts. The search is finally over. The software is called Waveform Free by Tracktion. This software has blown us away on so many levels. Let’s dive in and discover what makes this DAW our favorite program for recording and editing audio. 

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Ready For Your Close-Up? How To Look Great On Camera
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Ready For Your Close-Up? How To Look Great On Camera

The bright lights of the stage when the curtain goes up are not the same as the light that turns on when your HD webcam tells you your event has begun and that other people are now watching. It is as different an experience for you as it is for your audience. But following some basic steps can make the digital stage as rewarding as the theatre you stood upon a year ago.

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How Video Teachers Define Industry Standard Equipment
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How Video Teachers Define Industry Standard Equipment

The following message is a call to arms for video production educators throughout the world. It may be a wake-up call for some. It may be a shot in the arm for others. It may upset some yet put some at ease. The following message is to be used as the surfboard to help you crest the wave of 2021 and beyond because frankly —nothing will ever be the same for you. 

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7 Easy-to-Follow Steps for Writing a Video Script
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7 Easy-to-Follow Steps for Writing a Video Script

Writing a video script that will meet your goals and convey your vision into reality is a challenging process. What can ease up is that the whole process is a step-by-step organization that will eliminate the stress and help you take on this assignment strategically.

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How To Make the Fake Blood From The Evil Dead!</em>
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How To Make the Fake Blood From The Evil Dead!

The Evil Dead is one of the best horror films of the 20th century. It is iconic, campy, and filled with blood. The 1981 American supernatural classic was written and directed by Sam Raimi and it stars the most famous B movie actor of all time --Bruce Campbell. If you are interested in making a short horror movie this is a great place to start. Bruce Campbell spills it all and shows us how to make his infamous fake blood that actually shows up well on camera.

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