Videography and Video Editing - Any pros with tips?

Bryan Kortez · 11 Jun 2015 at 23:36

I am looking to get into videography and video editing as a bit of a hobby and make some basic videos for youtube etc. Can anyone provide me with some tips that might help a beginner?

Bryan Kortez · 12 Jun 2015 at 00:09

I have got an older macbook pro that I use for basic things, but think it may struggle with video editing as its only a 2.26Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, 8gb 1333Mhz DDR3 Ram and a 120gb SSD.

My main PC has the Nvidea Geforce capture software which seems to work pretty well, so I could record some footage and give it a try.

How long did it take you to get your head around the software and start getting acceptable videos?

Bryan Kortez · 12 Jun 2015 at 00:11

Also, did you find it awkward at all talking over your videos?

I question my sanity at times, and I find the idea of sitting in a room talking to yourself a bit strange ha.

Bryan Kortez · 12 Jun 2015 at 13:56

Tried to install the final cut pro demo on my mac, but I think it's to old as it says it wont install on the machine.

Any idea what the lights are called with the big white sheets in front of them to create even light? Might see if I can find a DIY to make one, and finish some pictures off of my prodigy build.