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Choosing the right music for your video
January 23, 2017 | 1This must be the place where you need to start thinking about your video’s soundtrack. Don’t stop believin' and read our tips on how to pick your music! -
Weekend Challenge: 20 Steps III
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Vary your video composition: 10 types of camera shots
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Weekend Challenge: the 2016 memory bank
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Let there be lights: how to perfect your office lighting
December 12, 2016 | 15Don’t let overhead fluorescents get you down! Give your video a polished look with these office lighting tips.