When I started learning video editing nearly 15 years ago, it was anything but easy. I bought Final Cut Pro X for £200, which felt like a huge investment at the time. The software was powerful, but the learning curve was steep. I struggled my way through menus, timelines, and Read more…
At Comsteria, we know video is one of the most effective ways to share your message. When you work with us on long-term projects, we get to know your organisation inside out. This means we can create videos that truly connect with your audience and help you communicate complex ideas Read more…
“No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.” Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt’s words still stand as sound advice for powerful communication in the 21st century. If you what you say is to have any impact, you need to understand what your audience needs from Read more…
Whether you’re making bitesize vertical video for IG Reels or TikTok or longer landscape videos for YouTube and Facebook, it’s possible to edit the whole thing on your phone. But there are so many editors available it can be hard to pick the right one for your needs. I’ve narrowed Read more…
Join Comsteria’s Colin Kelly on Thursday 30 August 2021 from 2pm-4pm (UK) for a live webinar to help your business get started with live streaming. It’s down to earth, jargon free and will provide equipment advice for any budget. Whatever sector your business is in, and no matter how simple Read more…
In this week’s Smartphone Video Show Emma and I discuss the options you have when creating a video for your business but you don’t want to appear in it. Stock footage..animation…voiceovers and much more. It’s all here and you’ll be amazed at how quick, easy and affordable it is.
Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts are having a big impact on the way we consume video content. They are an obvious content option for influencers, creators and younger users – but can they be used by small businesses, communications professionals and so called ‘B2B’ or ‘serious’ businesses? We think Read more…
I’ve been experimenting with Instagram Reels lately and I love it! I think you will too. My series giving tips for how to appear relaxed on camera was really easy to create and has had plenty of engagement. Although I created them for Reels I’ve now also used the videos on YouTube , IGTV Read more…
I’m quite fussy about the video editing apps I recommend. There are so many of them in the app store or at Google Play but there aren’t many that I use in my smartphone video training. For years the only free app I recommended was iMovie. But now I would Read more…
If you want to make video content regularly on your phone, it’s helpful to have your kit set up and ready to roll at all times. It will save you time and increase your productivity. But in a small office space tripods and light stands take up room. You have to Read more…