Hi! This is Dylan from Stupid Raisins. In this video I’m going to show you how to do the picture in picture effect in Final Cut Pro. This is a really cool way to show two or more videos at the same time and will make your videos look more professional and polished. In this […]

Hi! This is Dylan from Stupid Raisins. In this video I will show you how to export your video project to mp4 in Final Cut Pro so it’s ready for YouTube or any other video sharing site. Now, if you’re like me, you want your videos looking as good as possible before uploading them online. […]

Hi! This is Dylan from Stupid Raisins. In this video I’m going to show you how to compress a video in Final Cut Pro so that it’s smaller in size without sacrificing quality and easier to upload and share online to sites like YouTube. Now, if you’re like me, you probably have a computer full […]

Hi! This is Dylan from Stupid Raisins. In this video I’m going to show you how to quickly and easily straighten a video in Final Cut Pro. This is a great technique to use if your footage isn’t quite level or if you want to change the orientation of your shot. So whether you’re new […]

Hi! This is Dylan from Stupid Raisins. In this video I will show you how to make a mask in Final Cut Pro. A mask isolates a specific area of the frame. You can use masks to remove a background, cut out a person or face or apply an effect to a specific area.  There […]

Hi! This is Dylan from Stupid Raisins. In this video I’m going to show you how to get Final Cut Pro for free. Now, I know what you’re thinking – “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” or you’re just going to show me a pirated version. But trust me, this is a legitimate […]

I’m sure you’ve been on the receiving and editing side of grainy videos. I know they’re widespread, especially when you’re filming using an iPhone, under low light, an older camera, or a low-budget rig. A grainy video is often caused by underexposed footage, damaged footage, sensor noise, digital compression, messed up camera settings, or struggles […]

In Final Cut Pro, you can use different backgrounds to make your video look better. There are solid colors and textures that you can use as effects, title backdrops or regular clips. You can change the background color of your video in Final Cut Pro. This can be done to make your video look more […]

Hello-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooooooooo (cavernous sound), Raisin Haters!  Today’s blog talks about one of the peskiest issues of audio editing: echo. A sound that repeats because of reflection or reverberation is called an echo and is from the Greek word, ekho, meaning “sound.” Echo and other sound-related concerns are bad for business because your audience will turn away […]

What’s the first major rule for posting videos online besides ensuring there’s a cat in it?? It’s making sure your videos are properly and perfectly formatted so your audience can watch comfortably while enjoying your videos. Yes, for their maximum viewing pleasure! Sticking to required video formats and keeping up-to-date with specific video dimensions for […]