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  • MPEG Streamclip

    MPEG Streamclip is a simple video player, editor, and video converter for Windows or Mac computers. You can open most video formats, set basic “In” and “Out” points, and them trim the video to the length that you desire. Once you have the trimmed video, you can save to numerous formats. MPEG Streamclip supports MPEG…

  • Audacity

    Audacity is a free audio editor that can be used on Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems. By itself, Audacity can record, edit and save uncompressed audio files, as well as add special effects. You can also convert sound files to MP3 format for use on web pages, to create podcasts, or to play on…

  • Handbrake

    HandBrake is a free, open-source program that will take files from an unencrypted DVD, as well as other high quality video sources, and convert them into mpeg4 (h.264) videos. The “h.264” version of mpeg4 is of very high quality and lower bit-rates. In other words, you can start with a DVD movie that is 4GB…

  • Capture a Still Frame from a Video Using VLC

    Ingredients 1 – Computer (Mac or Windows) 1 – VLC Software 1 – Video File (anything that VLC can open) Directions Navigate to the video file on your hard drive. Right click on the file and select Open with… and select VLC. Alternatively you can open VLC and from the File Menu choose Open File……

  • Adding Custom Artwork to an Album in iTunes

    Ingredients 1 – Computer (Mac or PC) 1 – iTunes Software Directions Using your internet browser of choice, navigate to the image you would like to choose. Right click on the picture and select Copy Image. Open iTunes and navigate to the album you are adding the cover art to. Right click on the album…

  • Create a Freeze Frame in iMovie

    Ingredients: 1 – Computer (Mac OS) 1 – Apple’s iMovie program 1 – Video clip(s) that you want to get a freeze frame from Directions Open iMovie Go to File → New Movie, or click the New (+) button and choose Movie Select a Theme (to keep it simple choose No Theme), then click the…

  • Recording Voiceovers in iMovie

    Ingredients: 1 – Computer (Mac OS) 1 – Apple’s iMovie program 1 – Video clips that need a Voiceover (narration) recording Directions Open iMovie Go to File → New Movie, or click the New (+) button and choose Movie Select a Theme (to keep it simple choose No Theme), then click the Create, and give…

  • Download YouTube Videos with 4K Video Downloader

    Ingredients 1 – Computer (Mac or PC) 1 – Web Browser 1 – 4K Video Downloader Software (available at http://www.4kdownload.com) Directions Navigate your browser to the YouTube video you would like to download. Copy the video URL (either by copying from the address bar, or by using the Share button). Open the 4K Video Downloader…

  • Creating a Camera Archive in Final Cut Pro X

    Ingredients 1 – Computer (Mac) 1 – Video Camera with SD Card, or USB cable connection 1 – Final Cut Pro X Software Directions Open Final Cut Pro X Insert the SD Card from the video camera into the computer’s SD Card Reader. Alternatively, you can connect the USB cable from your camcorder to your…

  • Green Screen Enhancements in iMovie

    Ingredients 1 – Computer (Mac only) 1 – iMovie software 1 – green screen clip 1 – background image Directions NOTE This is a continuation of the Green Screen Effect in iMovie. You’ll need to complete that recipe before you attempt this one. In the adjustment panel, where previously we had selected Fit to have…