19 March, 2008

Mixing it up

I've posted a few video megamixes to YT (dedicated to UB40 and Raggamuffin '08) and have been thinking of doing a tutorial on how to do these in the very near future.

In the meantime I can tell you what software I used to make them.

For the music (megamixes and remixes) I use a software application called Mixmeister Fusion. The version without video mixing (although I hadn't done much of this previously which is why I didn't bother upgrading). Anyway, it's a great DJ tool that allows me to precisely line up songs and set cue points where I want them. It supports VST plug-ins and more. There's tutorials already on YT but I guess if you wanna learn how I make mixes stay tuned.

For the video editing I use a software package called Ulead Video Studio 10+. Up until now it has been a great mid-range tool for me. Most people will find it jam packed with powerful tools compared to the humble ol' Windows Movie Maker (WMM). For example in Ulead VS10+, you can do chromakeying. I used this technique with my Maori Dalek video where I took still photos of my toy 5" dalek against a green screen and replaced the green colour with various photos. In any case it's such an improvement to WMM

Anyway, stay tuned for those tutorial vids

Regards, Cliff

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