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  When I tell someone that I have a YouTube Channel I get one of two responses. Really, that's cool where can I find it? Or, there is no way I would put myself online like that for the world to make fun of.  Now, most people would absolutely love to be able to create videos and photographs from nothing. Maybe not to put online, but just be able to do it. It really isn't all that hard to take a picture or video from a phone that everyone has in their pockets. But, to be able to edit, upload, label, tag, monitor, and keep going each week is a different story. So, should you start a YouTube channel in 2020? I would have to say yes. If you have a passion to create and want the world to know it then by all means create, create, and then create. Just do it! What are you waiting for? Sign into your google account, go to YouTube, click on your account, and hit create channel. Start small and work your way up. Don't worry about zero view, zero subscribers, and negative comments. Tim

Why is it that people are always comparing iPads to laptops, iPads to Surface Pros, iPads to MacBooks, and so on. Each of these are completely amazing devices that can do basically the same things. Well maybe you can’t code on an iPad yet that I know of.  The iPad can not be compared to a Surface Pro because they run different operating systems. The Surface Pro is probably the best tablet computer for Widows systems. It works well with your Windows needs. This is a full fledged Windows operating computer that has enough power for most peoples needs. The Surface Pro comes with intel core i5 or i7. It starts with 8GB of ram and goes up to 16GB. The Surface Go too is a great device that can do any task that a mid ranged Windows laptop can do as well.  The iPad Pro on the other hand is just as powerful and excellent. With Apples A12Z chip and 6GB of Ram this tablet is sleek and fast. This device is totally replacing some peoples MacBooks and yes even iMacs. The iPad Pro has come a long

Using LumaFusion to edit you videos can be an amazing experience. Just sit back and think of the way video used to be edited. Literally sitting in a room and cutting actual film and overlaying real film for effects. Then using computers and software like Adobe Premiere Pro and Apple iMovie or Final Cut Pro X. Now here we are today using LumaFusion on a mobile device and realizing that this editor is just as powerful as any desk top editing software.  In this video I will teach you how to use LumaFusion on your iPad. I cover every single step from importing, green screen, music, titles, and exporting. This software is a great alternative to Final Cut or Premiere Pro but not a full on replacement. The fact that Premiere Pro and Final Cut have After Effects and Motion makes a bit of a difference. But still yet, do not be fooled by the price and the fact that this is mobile software. LumaFusion is a beast to work with and can cut through even 4K footage with ease.   

  Apple Motion is the Apple alternative to Adobe After Effects. At a one price cost of $50 this software packs a punch. With built in effects as well as the ability to design your own effects and titles the $50 price tag is well worth it. This software has motion tracking, camera angles, lighting effects, filters, overlays, and more. Watch the video above to learn your first effect and go from there. If you get into the software and navigate around for a bit then you will be a wiz in no time.  After you get used to the software, you can use this to create stunning effects and titles to up your video editing game. Although this is no replacement for Adobe After Effects, this software is much cheaper and one price. It can also do most of the things After Effects can do with no problem. Try it out and I am sure you’ll enjoy the program as well as the price. 

  This is the best beginners guide to FCPX that I know how to make. I cover from importing to exporting and the basic features in between. Although I don’t cover music, masking, plug-ins, and other advanced features this is good enough to get even the most green user up and running. I hope you learn and create. Thank you for watching. 

 In this video I will show you a step by step process to create a free stop motion animation or film. These steps require three apps from the App Store. You will need iMovie, SketchBook, and Photoshop Mix. All three apps are free as I mentioned and are required to make this work for an animation. By using the Sketchbook and Photoshop Mix app you can add a green screen effect even if you don’t own a green screen. This is a fun way to pass time and be creative. Let your imagination go with this and create something great. 

  I made a purchase about 6 months ago and needed to share my findings with the world. Since I had filled up a 32 gig thumb drive with my YouTube videos I decided to go looking for a larger capacity way to file my videos. Walking the isles of my local Wal-Marts electronic section and then heading over to Target I found tons of external HDDs that I knew nothing about. Asking an employee about their recommendation is not always the safe way to go since many retail stores just shove employees where they’re needed with no knowledge about the product they stock. That’s when it hit me to go to Amazon and search the endless pages of the internet for the best way to store video files.  After a few moments of looking I found the Seagate Portable 1TB External HDD for $46 and free shipping. Still not sure what I was exactly looking at I decided to read the product description and customer reviews. It said fast writing speed, compatible with MacOS, and portable with the right price tag. If you are