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 […]

Glitching is the process of using digital or analog malfunctions and distortions for aesthetic purposes in your videos. Adding glitch effects is one of the most exciting ways to add high-voltage intensity and crazy vibrancy to sports, music, and action-packed or suspenseful videos. They come across as unexpected digital errors that give videos a cool […]

Maximize the “pull” potential of your event videos with Event Pop! Event Pop is a pack of 21 all-in-one event templates for Final Cut Pro.  With Event Pop, you’ll quickly make professional event videos and social media posts that emphasize your event details, help sell tickets, leave a memorable impression and tempt people to attend.  […]

Form Pop for Final Cut Pro is a pack of 23 animated and editable mockups of browsers, search engines, social media sites, email and top websites for your videos.  Form Pop also comes with animated cursor templates that move, point and click! General Workflow Here’s your game plan for using Form Pop. Trust me, it’s […]

It’s a tracking powerhouse when Final Cut Pro’s motion-tracker meets Track Pop! Together, they’re the perfect tracking tool for anything in your videos. Track Pop is a pack of 20 motion-trackable templates that work with Final Cut Pro’s built-in tracker. Its high level of animation and modern and simple styles make tracking pure bliss and […]

Our Video Producer, Dustin, discovered Dan Veaner’s YouTube channel and raved at the full range of talents on display. Dustin said, “Check out one of our customers. I don’t think he used our products for this video but it’s too awesome not to share! He is quite prolific!” Dan taught himself to play the Celtic […]

Let’s talk about transitions—the unsung heroes of video editing. These little beauties do way more than just look cool. They help shape the story, keep viewers engaged, and prevent your edit from looking like your uncle’s vacation slideshow. Seriously, a good transition is like a good handshake: confident, smooth, and not awkward. A bad one? […]

If you’ve ever made a tutorial or explainer video, you’ve probably done the frantic mouse wiggle. You know the one—where you try to point something out, and your cursor starts doing the jitterbug. Not exactly the cleanest look. Animated pointers step in as the unsung heroes of clarity. Whether you’re walking viewers through software, showcasing […]

Bubble Pop lets you add animated speech and thought bubbles to your Final Cut Pro videos—fast, fun, and with zero keyframes. Whether you’re adding a witty one-liner, an inner monologue, or some comic relief, Bubble Pop gives your footage something to say. General Workflow Here’s how to use Bubble Pop in just four easy steps: […]

Let’s face it—editing travel videos can be exhausting. You’ve got hours of beach shots, B-roll of wandering cobblestone streets, three takes of you trying to pronounce “croissant” correctly, and somehow it all has to come together into one epic video that makes your followers excited and your grandma proud. That’s where travel motion graphics come […]

You know that moment in a video when someone says, “Look right here,” and a slick arrow zips in to point at exactly the thing they’re talking about? That’s a motion-trackable graphic in action—and it’s more than just visual sprinkles on your video cupcake. These graphics help your viewers follow the action, understand the message, […]

Have you ever been watching a video—maybe a wedding highlight reel, a graduation tribute, or one of those motivational YouTube montages with slow piano music—and suddenly BAM! A single image is revealed using dozens (or hundreds!) of tiny photos? That’s an animated photo mosaic, and it’s a total show-stealer. Let’s talk about why they’re awesome, […]

Let’s be real—YouTube videos aren’t just about what you say. They’re about how you say it. And no, we’re not talking about your silky podcast voice (though congrats if you’ve got one of those). We’re talking about the stuff that pops on screen—animated buttons, lower thirds, subscribe reminders, and those fun little graphics that make […]

Ever wish you could turn your modern videos into nostalgic masterpieces that feel like they were shot on an old-school VHS camcorder? Well, you’re not alone! VCR and VHS effects are back in a big way, making waves in the video editing world. Check out this music video that highlight VCR effects: Whether you’re working […]

Let’s talk about movement. Not the deep, emotional kind. I mean literal movement—like swooping, zooming, gliding camera moves that make your videos look like they were edited by someone with a Red camera and a drone strapped to their cat. We’re talking 3D camera effects—and why they matter more than you might think. Why 3D […]

Let’s talk about something you see in a ton of videos: bullet points.  They’re like the breadcrumbs of information in a video — concise, clear, and essential for guiding your audience through key points. Whether you’re creating an educational video, a tutorial, or even a corporate presentation, bullet points are the MVPs of making complex […]