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What GoPro Should I Buy?? GoPro Comparison 2018
I see this question a lot: what GoPro should I buy? I do have some opinions on the topic of GoPro comparisons given GoPro releases a new model every year! Looking to make your first GoPro purchase? Or perhaps you're ready to upgrade... but the camera lineup currently...
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Premiere Elements 2018 – How To Make A Great Family Video
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GoPro Hero 2018 – Pros, Cons, and Quality Comparison
It looks like the new GoPro Hero 2018 camera is a budget-friendly action camera with some of the same capabilities as the Hero5 and Hero6 models. But is it too good to be true? I'll be honest with you: the release of the new GoPro Hero 2018 a couple of weeks ago...
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How to Organize Video Files
When I started creating videos for fun, how to organize video files was the furthest thing from my mind. But now that I've been using the same "system" for years, I think my way is the fast and easy way to organize video footage for editing. (some links in this post...
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How to Edit Videos – Video Editing for Beginners
Many people realize they want or need to learn how to edit videos when they notice they have videos or clips they need to combine or merge. While video editing is a really broad topic, this post is strictly for beginners who aren't sure how to edit videos or where to...
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GoPro for Kids and other Kids Camera Options
A GoPro for kids... is there such a thing? There are several reasons why a GoPro camera makes an excellent family camera, but does it make a good kids camera? (The links in this post are affiliate links, and VidProMom will be compensated when you make a purchase by...
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Fix Action Cam Footage and Edit GoPro Videos in Adobe Premiere Elements 2018
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Jump Start your Video Editing – SHOOT FUN / EDIT FAST CHALLENGE
I am beeeeeyond excited about what's happening here at VidProMom HQ. On March 12th, 2018, I am kicking off a week-long challenge to help you (yes, YOU!) jumpstart your video editing! During this week-long event, you will... >> Learn where to start if you've NEVER...
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3 Most Popular GoPro Accessories Kits
A GoPro accessories kit is usually a tempting purchase for any new GoPro owner, but which ones are the most popular and how do they stack up? Yes yes, I know, we all love GoPro accessories. Us GoPro enthusiasts can quickly spend more than the cost of the GoPro camera...
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iPhone Tips for Better Videos (without extra apps and gear)
Did you know there are secret settings on your iPhone that can improve your videos? In this post, I show you my favorite iPhone tips for better videos, without extra apps and gear. You know I'm all for using whatever video camera you have, and a lot of times, that...
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Epidemic Sound – Good YouTube Background Music
YouTube background music isn't hard to find, but Epidemic Sound makes it easy and affordable to find the best background music for your project. Every epic video needs an epic background music track, am I right? Adding good background music is an easy, fun way to...
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GoPro vs DSLR vs iPhone – When and Why I use my Hero 5, Canon 70D, and iPhone X
GoPro vs DSLR vs iPhone is what goes through my head anytime we leave the house to do something fun! Although I ask myself "which camera should I take" every time we go do something fun as a family, this is also a question that comes up from my readers and viewers. I...
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Does Magnolia Market Live Up to the Hype? My Visit to The Magnolia Market Silos in Waco, TX
Magnolia Market is one of those places I've seen on TV but never really expected to see in person. We made a stop to the Magnolia Market Silos in Waco, TX in January 2018 and this is my review of the experience. I will be honest with y'all: I am not a die-hard fan of...
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Why do Videos Look Bad on Facebook?
Why do videos look bad on Facebook, to begin with? It's all about compression, but let's look more into ways to improve Facebook video quality. So you upload your crystal clear, beautiful videos to Facebook... and they look like garbage compared to what they look like...
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GoPro Split Files? Why are my GoPro Files Broken Up?!
All GoPro cameras split long video files on the memory card by doing something called chaptering. As annoying as this is, there is a good reason why your GoPro video files are broken up. Long GoPro Files Broken Up If you record a long session on your GoPro (let's say...
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GoPro Drone Grounded For Good and other GoPro News
There was a lot of GoPro news floating around last week: an announcement about the GoPro drone program, new pricing on the Hero6, and a news release on GoPro's latest “project”. So I’ve got good news and bad news…
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What are LRV and THM Files on my GoPro?
Ever take a look at the files on your GoPro memory card and wonder what the LRV and THM files are for? There is a simple explanation, and this post will clear up the confusion for you! What are LRV and THM Files? They show up on your GoPro's memory card... THM and...
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Meredith Marsh is a blogger and YouTuber on a mission to encourage and provide resources for video hobbyists and GoPro Enthusiasts. Through weekly YouTube videos, blog posts, downloadable guides, and step-by-step online courses, Meredith teaches “non-techy” people how to capture the best of every-day moments and create fun-to-watch videos that can be shared with friends, family, and future generations.