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Motion Tracking in Adobe Premiere Elements 2018

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Color Correction in Adobe Premiere Elements 2018

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Jump Start your Video Editing – SHOOT FUN / EDIT FAST CHALLENGE

The SHOOT FUN / EDIT FAST CHALLENGE is BACK! This 5-day challenge was so much fun the first time around, and I’ve been dying to bring it back! Get on the waitlist below to get notified as soon as I schedule it again! The SHOOT FUN / EDIT FAST CHALLENGE is a free 5-day online …

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Premiere Elements 2018 – How To Make A Great Family Video

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Fix Action Cam Footage and Edit GoPro Videos in Adobe Premiere Elements 2018

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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 spice up YouTube videos, GoPro Edits, family movies… but …

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5 Ways to Add Special Effects to GoPro Videos, Family Movies, and YouTube Videos

I don’t go crazy with special effects in my GoPro videos and family movies, and I keep effects to a minimum here in my YouTube channel. But I’ve been browsing some motion graphics and sound effects over on productioncrate.com… and this could be a little bit of a rabbit hole! So I want to give you …

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If I was going to buy a gimbal… which gimbal would I buy?

I am not really bothered by handheld style footage for my GoPro videos, so I never really considered purchasing a gimbal for myself. Now. Don’t get me wrong, I’d love to have one personally and of course, I’d love to have the opportunity to try out different brands and models to provide reviews here for …

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VSDC Tutorial 3 – How to add music, titles, and export videos with VSDC

In this post, you’ll find my third and final VSDC Tutorial in my getting started series! If you missed the first two, you don’t want to skip ahead! You can scoot back to Tutorial 1 or Tutorial 2 to catch up. Be sure to do that before continuing on here with today’s tutorial, otherwise, you’ll …

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VSDC Tutorial 2 – How to Trim and Split Clips with VSDC Video Editor

This week, I’m continuing my VSDC Tutorial series with the second lesson. In the very first tutorial on using VSDC’s free video editor, I showed you how to get started with a new project and how to import clips. If you missed that first VSDC tutorial, click here to scoot back there to catch it. …

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VSDC Free Video Editing Software – Beginner Editing Tutorial 1/3

If there is one question I hear all the time, it’s “what free video editing software can I use to edit my videos?” There are a handful of free video editor options out there for Mac and PC users, but one of them was recently retired by GoPro, and in its place, GoPro recommends PC …

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GoPro Editing Software – Which video editors are best for beginners?

Have you heard of my 30 Days of GoPro Series? I created it for GoPro newbies when the Hero5 Black came out, and it’s way better than a user manual! There is a video for nearly any subject, and this week the topic is GoPro editing software! So what I’m talking about is GoPro editing …

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DIY Kitchen Remodel – Meet The Most Embarrassing Kitchen Ever

Friends, Let’s just call this a Casual Saturday post because “DIY Kitchen Remodel” is a little off-topic from my typical chatter here. Back in 2015, when this blog was just starting out, my husband and I renovated our completely disgusting, embarrassing kitchen. I didn’t blog about it then for two reasons: 1) because this blog was …

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Best Computer for Video Editing

I get this question a lot: “What is the best computer for video editing?” It doesn’t matter if we’re talking YouTube videos or GoPro videos, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with computers! Processors! RAM! Memory! Gigabytes! Megahertz! Solid State Drive! RIGHT?! There are so many options from laptops to desktops and Macs to PCs, and none …

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GoPro Music Ideas – Links & Freebies for Summer 2017

One of the first things I do when edit my GoPro videos is I browse for GoPro Music ideas. I ask myself how I want my video to feel, what “vibe” I want it to have, and stuff like that. Sommetimes finding background music can take forever though! In this post, I put together some of …

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Where to Find Background Music for Video

Are you curious where you can find background music for video? If I had a nickel for every time this question has come up, I wouldn’t need to put affiliate links in this blog post! #ohsnap Anyway… whether you’re creating videos for your business, blog, or YouTube channel, or even hobby videos, GoPro videos, and …

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How To Import GoPro Clips to iMovie and Set up a Project in iMovie

In this tutorial, I’m going cover how to get started with iMovie on your Mac, including how to import GoPro clips to iMovie and how to set up a project in iMovie. This is a tutorial for anyone brand new to iMovie Editing on your Mac. Be sure to watch the tutorial video as well, …

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5+ Reasons Why Editing GoPro Videos with iMovie is a Great Idea

If you’re a Mac user, you might be wondering about editing GoPro videos with iMovie. Is it possible? Is it a good idea? Spoiler alert: the answer is YES! And in this post,  I’m going to cover 5 (plus!) reasons why I think it’s an excellent idea to edit GoPro videos with iMovie.

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Filmora Review 2017 – New Features in Filmora 8.0

I’ve been playing around with the new Filmora 8.0 updates and let me tell you… this is some slick video editing software, especially for GoPro users! Filmora recently launched the 8.0 version of their video editor for Mac and PC and I partnered with Wondershare to show off the latest updates to their editor! Want …

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How to Save in iMovie (Simple Steps Export your Video In iMovie)

Creating a video using iMovie is a relatively process once you get started, but if you’re wondering how to save in iMovie or how to save your iMovie project, things get a little bit confusing. You’ve set up your iMovie project, done some video editing, and now you’re wondering how to save a video in …

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Premiere Pro to Instagram Stories – How To Export

I am in love with Instagram’s Stories feature, but it is a challenge to figure out how to upload pre-recorded, edited content. Have you ever noticed that high-profile Instagram accounts like @garyvee and @gopro upload a mix of “on the fly” and pre-produced, edited clips to Instagram Stories?

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Spooky Video Edits: Creepy Tricks for Premiere Pro and Filmora

I don’t really watch horror movies or scary movies, but every once and a while I see videos or commercials and I wonder “how did they do those spooky video edits it like that?!”. In this week’s video, Let me show you some tricks in Premiere Pro and some cool stuff in Filmora, too.  

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Adobe Premiere Pro vs Premiere Elements – What’s the Difference?

I have both Adobe Premiere Pro and Premiere Elements, and I’ve used both. As you (probably) know, I’m all about teaching you how to create and edit videos… so I like to explore and learn the what video editing options are out there. So, Premiere Pro vs Premiere Elements – what’s the difference?

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Casey Neistat Style Tips for GoPro Videos and Family Movies

In my GoPro Enthusiasts Facebook Group, we had a quick discussion on how we appreciate the “Casey Neistat style” of shooting and editing videos. Usually, my weekly videos are more of the “how-to” variety, but this week I changed things up a bit by doing more of a “vlog” style video… with a how-to twist.

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Export GoPro Videos in Premiere Pro

If you’ve spent some time in Premiere Pro, editing GoPro videos and getting things just the way you want them, then at some point, you might want to export your GoPro videos in Premiere Pro as well. That way you can share then with the world! And Premiere Pro is pretty flexible, but with that …

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Remove GoPro Fisheye in Adobe Premiere Pro PLUS Basic Effects

Did you know that you can remove GoPro fisheye in Adobe Premiere Pro?  Today, we’re going to cover some of the very basic editing functions of Premiere Pro, as well as applying the lens correction preset to your GoPro videos so that you can get rid of your fisheye effect.

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Convert GoPro Videos for Premiere Pro – Is It Necessary?

Do you have to convert your GoPro files before editing them, or can you just use your videos straight from the camera? That seems to be the mystery of the day! And I’ll be honest… I have never converted GoPro clips before editing in Premiere Pro, but since I see this question pop up a lot, …

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Premiere Pro for GoPro Editing – Yes or No?

Are you ready to graduate from GoPro Studio or your intro-level GoPro video editing software? I use Premiere Pro for GoPro editing as well as all of my blog videos. It’s my video editor of choice, so it’s high time that I create a series of tutorials and getting started videos for my fellow GoPro …

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Splice Video Editor by GoPro – Video Editing App

Last week, I showed you how to use the Quik app that GoPro acquired (it used to be called Replay) that automatically edits video footage from your phone or your GoPro and it does it all right in the mobile app on your phone. Splice is a little bit different… actually, it’s A LOT different …

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How To Edit Videos on your iPhone or iPad with GoPro’s Quik App

GoPro introduced their new “mobile creative suite” recently, which consists of two apps that they recently acquired. The new GoPro Quik app (formerly called Replay) automatically turns your photos and clips into fully-edited, fun to watch movies with music, transitions, and graphics… all on your iPhone or Android device.

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How To Fix Shaky Footage (GoPro Studio Hack)

Normally, I wouldn’t be too concerned with shaky GoPro video footage, because… it’s a GoPro! It’s ok to be shaky because you’re probably using it for something really cool. But in my case, I had a 30-second time lapse of a sunrise from a cruise ship. So there is some shakiness happening in the clouds, on …

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Prevent Boring GoPro Videos – How To Tell A Story With Your Videos

I know pretty much nothing about actually making movies, let alone captivating movies that tell timeless stories. But I have seen tons of boring GoPro videos and family movies, and I don’t think I need a film degree to decide that they’re boring. There’s a pretty easy fix if you think your own GoPro videos …

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Custom Thumbnails, Annotations, and Cards OH MY! YouTube Tips & Tricks Part 2

In celebration of my YouTube channel rolling over 1000 subscribers, I have devoted blog posts and videos to how to get your GoPro videos (or any kind of video) found and watched on YouTube. This is part two! And we’re talking custom thumbnails, plus annotations (huh?) and YouTube cards (double huh?).

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How to Save a Still Image in GoPro Studio

Hey look at that, this is my 50th post! Last week I showed you how to import still photos into GoPro Studio without it getting all weird and thinking you’re trying to create a Time Lapse movie. GoPro Studio can be wonky like that. Well this week, let’s do the opposite. Let’s save a still photo …

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3 Mistakes That Make Your Videos Look SUPER Cheesy

Oh boy. Now, I’m not one to criticize your personal home movies or rad GoPro videos. So, why start now? Well, because I want people to enjoy watching your videos. Your family, friends, random strangers on the internet (example: me) – videos are fun to watch, and usually the moments worth capturing in video are …

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GoPro Studio Slow Motion – Slow Mo “Sick” GoPro Edits

Slow Motion can sometimes seem like a requirement in GoPro videos. Right? Chances are, if you use a GoPro, you’re capturing something pretty sick. Or, maybe just your family doing fun stuff (in my case). Either way, your footage is probably pretty cool, and to make it even cooler, let’s play with some of the functions of …

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GoPro Studio Bugs? SQUASH ‘EM!

GoPro Studio is the free video editing software that GoPro puts out. It’s very beginner, and GoPro is always making updates to it (that’s a good thing!). But I always get questions about why it crashes, or why it doesn’t do what it’s supposed to do. And I see tons of comments around the web …

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3 Mistakes I Used to Make when I first Started Editing Home Movies

I want to tell you what I was doing wrong when I first started editing home vidoes and why it was taking me forever. FOR. EVER. First of all, I was getting bogged down in the details of the software, instead of just using the basic editing techniques that all editing platforms have. I was trying to …

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Premiere Elements 13 – First Look at Adobe Premiere Elements

In last week’s post, we had a little talk about GoPro Studio and just one of its limitations. For editing family videos and home movies, you will probably want a piece of software that is a little more robust, without going full pro. Take a look at Adobe Premiere Elements 13 with me, as I …

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Notice anything… different around here?

GoProMom is now VidProMom! If you follow me on social media, hint hint: [et_social_follow icon_style=”slide” icon_shape=”rounded” icons_location=”top” col_number=”auto” outer_color=”dark” network_names=”true”] You might have noticed that I switched my usernames from gopromom to vidpromom with little or no explanation. I waited until I could get my YouTube switched over and my domain name and website migrated as well …

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Create a Time Lapse in GoPro Studio (REALLY EASY!)

Time lapses are great in GoPro videos and family movies! And creating a time lapse in GoPro Studio incredibly easy. Seriously, it’s like magic! Time Lapse in GoPro Studio When you import still images meant for a time lapse, GoPro Studio reads the timestamp on each photo and knows to group the photos together into one …

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Should I start a YouTube channel for my kids to create their own videos?

This is something I’ve been contemplating a lot lately. My oldest daughter, who is eight years old, sees me creating videos for my own blog and youtube channel, and she started to show interest in what I’m doing. So I kind of poked around to see what she would think about being in a video on …

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