6 things you need to know about motion graphics

Motion graphics can add a sense of professionalism to video productions. But, to utilize motion graphics, you first have to understand them.

This is what you need to know about motion graphics Motion graphics are used to communicate concepts in the world of video editing. Almost all video editing programs now offer a wide array of tools to generate and animate stylized clips of video with titles. To be able to utilize these tools, you have to have an understanding of motion graphics. Learn more.  Lessons from the field Video editing software: How to find your best solution Video editing software is the primary tool of the editor's trade. Moreover, just as the tools of a craftsperson fit their needs, the video editor selects their software to accomplish the task at hand. This allows editors to work efficiently and with precision. Regardless of the trade, there is deep reasoning behind the use and preference for each item in the toolbox. Of course, the selection and choice of video editing software can be a daunting task for the video editor. Yet, it doesn't need to be. You can easily identify the video editing software that best suits your needs with a little thought and a good set of carefully considered questions   Creator Handbook: 5-Minute Crafts: fun hacks and how-tos If you have ever googled "how to fix a hole in my sweater" and subsequently scrolled your social media feed, you have probably seen a video by 5-Minute Crafts because, well, algorithms. This highly successful channel posts videos that cover everything under the sun. Many of these little projects can be done in just a few minutes with basic household items.   Film lighting: 5 important aspects of any setup A lot of people mistakenly believe that shooting with a better camera will give them better footage. In reality, shooting with a top-of-the-line cinema camera often does more to reveal the flaws in your shots than it does to improve them. A film will never be as beautiful as it could be without good lighting. The biggest difference between bringing home so-so shots and fantastic footage isn't what you are shoot with; it's what you are shooting at. The best way to shoot better shots is to take greater control over the look of the things you are shooting. This means thinking less like a camera operator and more like a Director of Photography. How to set up a green screen 11 simple video editing tricks How to fake handheld camera shake in post-production Today's top stories Apple revealed a new iPad Air 5 with an M1 processor. With the M1 processor, it appears Apple has aspirations for the iPad Air 5 to compete with laptops. Reports claim Canon's planning to more than double its RF mirrorless lens lineup by 2025. Canon reportedly plans to release about 32 more lenses by then. Capture One released its 2022 development roadmap. The roadmap shows the company will continue to dedicate many resources to a multi-platform ecosystem. AMD said it would address Ryzen chip stuttering issues for Windows 10 or 11 computers. The company will release the fix in a new update. Samsung confirmed hackers obtained data security and Galaxy smartphone source code. However, Samsung promised the hack doesn't put customers' or employees' information at risk. In case you missed it Godox launches new 46-inch TL120 RGB Tube Light Osee launched the Megamon 15 HDR production monitor Lexar launches new professional 1800x memory cards ZOOM announces new flagship 32-bit float field recorder Explore upcoming events The Videomaker Community Manage your eNews subscription via the web Manage Your Email Preferences or unsubscribe. The email newsletter for video production enthusiasts brought to you by Videomaker Magazine. Videomaker eNews came to you because you signed up to receive it. For questions about this email, please contact Videomaker Inc.  645 Mangrove Ave    Chico  CA  95926  United States