Tutorials & DIY

Walkthroughs for creative software, videography, photography, & homemade gear.

Use a Gimbal to Make Stunning Macro Videos (Feat. Moza Air 2)

15 Apr, 2019 in Cameras Gear Reviews & Comparisons / Tutorials & DIY

Tutorial on using gimbals to automate camera movements for closeup product shots & tips for 1:1 macro video. Plus a partial review of the Moza Air 2.

Remove Skin Pores, Dust, & Noise caused by CLARITY in Photoshop

7 Feb, 2019 in Tutorials & DIY

Photoshop tutorial to reduce the visibility of pores on faces and remove dust and noise from images after applying the clarity effect in Lightroom.

Turn Images & Shapes into Masks in Premiere Pro

23 Jan, 2019 in Tutorials & DIY

Tutorial on making complex masks by using Track Matte & Image Matte Keys in Adobe Premiere Pro and any image or shape with a transparent background.

Fix Audio Sync Drift in Your Videos Using Adobe Premiere & Audition

29 Dec, 2018 in Audio & Streaming / Tutorials & DIY

Tutorial for fixing audio drift in videos when syncing audio recorded on an external recorder. E.g. If your audio goes out of sync by the end of your edit.

20,000 Subscribers! / How I Make My Videos & Microphone Giveaway

5 Dec, 2018 in Tutorials & DIY / Vlogs & Channel Updates

To thank you for helping me reach 20K, I’m giving away two Deity microphones and covering my most requested video topic: How I Make My Videos.

PROOF: Sony Face Detection AF Working with 4K HDMI (Atomos Ninja V)

17 Nov, 2018 in Tests & Experiments / Tutorials & DIY

Demonstration and setup guide for getting Face Detection Autofocus working on 4K over HDMI for Sony cameras like the Sony a7 III using Atomos Ninja V.

Camera HDMI Settings Guide & Known Issues [Incl. 4K Bugs on Sony]

16 Nov, 2018 in Nerdy Explanations / Tests & Experiments / Tutorials & DIY

Video guide to configuring HDMI settings on a hybrid camera including clean 4K ouput, external recording, HDMI Info. Display, & Sony’s face detect AF bug.

AWESOME Video Autofocus Trick for SONY Cameras (a7 III, a7R III, & a9 Settings)

21 Jul, 2018 in Tests & Experiments / Tutorials & DIY

Settings guide to get the Sony a7 III to AF Lock while in video manual focus like the GH5. Quickly switch from autofocus (AF-C) to MF using the AEL button.

How to Record Discord & Skype Conversations

6 May, 2018 in Audio & Streaming / Tutorials & DIY

Tutorial on recording audio from Discord & Skype conversations for video voice-overs, podcasts, streams, let’s plays, etc. using free OBS Studio quickly & easily.

Make Your VOCALS POP over Background Music in ONE STEP!

1 Apr, 2018 in Audio & Streaming / Tutorials & DIY

Learn how to make your vocals and voice-overs stand out from the background music in this Premiere Pro tutorial. Get excellent audio separation and quality while keeping the steady theme the background music provides to your video and without losing your voice in a muddy mess.

Use YOUR HANDWRITING for Vlog Titles & Video Text the EASY WAY – No Write-On Effect or Keyframes

22 Mar, 2018 in Tutorials & DIY

Learn how to add custom handwritten titles and text to your videos using your own handwriting instead of some overused font with write-on effects. Don’t waste time keyframing an animation when you can do it in one step with a tablet or smartphone using free apps and an optional stylus.

Basic Audio Effects & Transitions Guide in Premiere Pro – Better Sound & Voices for YouTube Videos

10 Mar, 2018 in Audio & Streaming / Tutorials & DIY

Beginner’s guide to audio effects like compressors, parametric equalizers, and adaptive noise reduction & transitions like constant power using Premiere Pro to clean up and improve your sound and voices in YouTube videos by normalizing the volume, remove background noise, etc.