I made this short video to test the audio and video quality of the Blue Yeti microphone and the Logitech C920 webcam using Screencast-o-matic. Sometimes if you use the audio from another mic like the Blue Yeti, but record your video another source, such as I do with the Logitech C920 Webcam, there can be... Continue Reading →
My first best attempt at my YouTube channel trailer
YouTube had been nagging me forever to put a trailer on my channel so that unsubscribed viewers can get to know what my channel is about. About 4 months ago I put together the clip below. I recorded the opening of the trailer with my Logitech camera and Blue Yeti microphone. For the other video... Continue Reading →
To the hoop
Hoop Practice from Chad on Vimeo. My oldest son at basketball practice. He claims he didn't walk doing the spin move at the end. Shot with my HTC One phone and edited with iMovie on iPad.
Bringing Christmas joy to final exams
I'll be honest. I'm as tired of exams as the students are. Our library is a wreck, students are grumpy, and it's either too hot or too cold in the building. It's been a hard, hard week, but it ends tomorrow. If you're in the same boat, let this awesome video cheer you up. It... Continue Reading →
How to conduct your first video interview
This is an awesome introduction to the basics of conducting a video interview. For more helpful videos like this, check out Vimeo Video School. 10 Steps to Shooting your First DIY Interview from Vimeo Video School on Vimeo.
How to edit videos shot on your Android phone on your iPad
I have a foot in both camps. I have an Android phone, but I also have an iPad. I occasionally shoot video on my HTC Evo 3d, but video editing options on Android are pretty sparse (hence one of my reasons for choosing an iPad for a tablet). The problem is getting your video off... Continue Reading →
How to shoot video that doesn’t suck
Steve Stockman has a great book that tells you How to Shoot Video that Doesn't Suck. It's highly recommended reading, and will make your video shooting and editing a lot better. I hope to work on a more in-depth review in the future. If you're a bit impatient like me, and just want some quick... Continue Reading →