The power of space compression in visual storytelling

Have you ever wondered why the moon looks bigger near the horizon than it does high in the sky? It's not actually bigger; it's an illusion created by space compression. In this video, you'll learn what space compression is, how different focal lengths affect the perception of depth and distance in a video, and how you can use space compression to enhance your visual storytelling. Whether you want to create intimacy, openness, vulnerability, or tension, space compression can help you achieve the desired emotional effect. You'll also see some examples of how famous movies use space compression to create memorable scenes. Watch this video and discover the power of space compression in visual storytelling.

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Lessons from the field

What is parallel editing?

Parallel editing is an editing style you've no doubt encountered but possibly never identified. When you have two or more actions taking place in different locations simultaneously, and you intercut between them, you have employed parallel editing. When using this method, the locations and actions are compared and contrasted. The result provides a level of insight that the audience normally wouldn't perceive. Parallel editing is most effective when the two actions or scenes relate to one another and play off of each other.

In this article, we will take a look at parallel editing and discuss what it is and how it's used in cinema. Read more.

Creator Handbook: How the YouTube algorithm works in 2024

To widen their chances of receiving attention on the platform, creators must work with the YouTube algorithm. That is the simple reality of YouTube. However, there is a certain mystery surrounding how the algorithm actually works.

Let's look into how the YouTube algorithm decides whether your latest video will reach the eyes and ears of thousands of potential fans, subscribers and customers, or be doomed to gather dust on the digital shelf along with millions of others. We'll start at a high level, analyzing the primary goals of the YouTube algorithm. Then we'll zoom into the finer details of the metrics and mechanics behind it, so you can make the algorithm work for you to take advantage of the potentially unlimited reach that YouTube can offer. Read more.

How and why transcoding helps the editing process

"Let's shoot HD. No, let's shoot 4K. No, let's shoot 8K. Cool. Sounds like a plan." Everybody is now super excited, except you, the editor. You are afraid that your computer will not be able to handle this footage, but you do not want to say anything. How do you solve this problem? TRANSCODE. Let us go over what transcoding is, the different types of codecs, and how to edit on lo-res footage, then re-link to hi-res.

In a race for quality, cameras are holding more and more data. But technology is so developed; you can edit major projects right from your laptop. I have edited music videos for major artists like Big Sean and Bon Jovi, and it is always surreal to see them go from my laptop to TV. But my biggest fear was having clients come over, and I get exposed by my computer lagging. Here is how you solve this issue. Read more.

From A to Z: What you need to know about video editing

TikTok is taking on YouTube. The platform is testing a horizontal full-screen mode for videos.
The Vision Pro will allow Zoom users to video call using digital avatars. The people receiving the call will see the Vision Pro user's hand movements and facial expressions as if they aren't wearing it.
A Sony Xperia 1 VI leak suggests a major camera upgrade for the smartphone. There could also be a big zoom upgrade.
OM System revealed two new Micro Four Thirds lenses. The two new lenses are the OM System 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II and the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS.
OM System also announced the OM System OM-1 Mark II. It's the direct successor to the OM System OM-1.