We have a winner! The listeners have spoken and they’ve chosen the music which will be the theme tune for this podcast. And while we’re talking about music, let’s broaden that out to include sound in general… …in my opinion, the sound quality of a video is as important, if not, more important than the ... Read more

Thinking of using your favourite track as backing music for your video? You might want to think again – at least if you want to avoid a costly legal battle. Don’t despair, though – there’s plenty of great music around you can use without falling foul of the law – and a lot of it ... Read more

This one is specifically for folks who record their video on their smartphones – so, if you use a compact camera or full-on DSLR, you can sit this one out if you prefer. But, if you do, you’ll always have that nagging feeling at the back of your mind … …you’ll forever ask yourself “What ... Read more

Sometimes we look at a photograph, or a scene in a movie and it seems to stand out… …to have a certain something. In today’s non-techie tip, we’re going to take a look at a very simple trick which will help your images and video scenes stand out, too. And, once you learn this trick, ... Read more

Pretty much everyone these days has the equipment they need to make great video sitting right there in their pocket or purse. It’s small, compact and lightweight – but it can also wobble and shake a lot, which kinda defeats the object of all those tech guys working hard to give us such great image ... Read more

While it’s important for you to feel good about being on camera – and that’s what we discussed in the last two episodes – it’s also important to remember that, for most of the time at least, you are not the only thing your viewer will be able to see. If, however, you are the ... Read more

Picking up from the last show, in this episode we’re discussing other realisations that should help you get more comfortable on-camera. And, if you feel more comfortable on camera, you’re likely to make more videos. And, if you make more videos, you’ll get better at it. And, if you get better at it, you’ll feel ... Read more

Do you feel uncomfortable on camera? If you do, you’re a long way from being alone! Most folks feel exactly the same way. The problem is, that discomfort can get in the way of you creating videos – in fact it can even prevent you from getting started. So, how about we do something about ... Read more

This is the first episode in a brand new show of non-techie, jargon-free quick tips on how to make better video. Whether you’re a complete novice wanting to learn how, or you’re already making videos and want to improve, if you want someone to teach you how to make better videos… …and to do all ... Read more