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Video Express An AI Powered Video Generator Defies Imagination 2024-04-15

Video Express AI video generator is so good it defies imagintaion. Unique cutting edge features make this animation creation video app a must have. Unlock your creativity with this powerful AI driven app with tools not available in other apps. It's capabilities are truely remakable. Take a look for yourself.

Video Express Ai Banner

This well thought out AI animation creation machine is packed with features. You get:

Inside Video Express AI Video Creation App

  • Timelime editor up to 7 minutes
  • Library of royalty free Videos, Images and Music
  • Webcam, Voice and Screen recorders
  • Multiple input streams: Text, upload, images and voice
  • Text animations and effects
  • Watermark free videos
  • Chromakey and Background removal
  • AI Text to Sound Effects
  • Landscape and Vertical Full HD
  • Multiple stylistic genres
  • Fast, high speed rendering

So many features I can't possibly describe them all here. You'll just have to look for yourself. I can say the (deleted) guy selling this gem, should have asked for more money. He could have asked for much, much more. But, NO! Paul Ponna had to go and make it affordable. For now!

Video Express AI certainly deserves to be my top app of the year. I mean where else can you get top grade practically unlimited, AI video creation? You can't! But this one-time low cost deal won't last forever. Hurry up and get your subscription now...

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Rainbow On Christmas Day 2024-04-13

Rainbow On Christmas Day occurred in the Smokey Mountains over Sugar Camp Circle outside Pigeon Forge, TN. The family and I got treated to a rainbow on Christmas morning. By 2pm. it was sunny and warm and kids went swimming. I could not resist grabbing a camera and capturing this special moment. Check it out...

Rainbow on Christmas Day

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DaVinci Camera Raw Panel
In this video I used DaVinci Resolve 18 to edit and color correct the footage. With it I was able to adjust the exposure and contrast for different parts of the scene. I could have turned on auto-exposure but didn't.

Taking advantage of DaVinci Resolves non-linear color corretion capabilities I was able to pull more detail into the scene. In the sky portion of the shot I cranked down on the exposure and cranked up the contrast. I used a cross dissolve to extend the change over a second. Which is right where the camera pans from shadow to sky.

My tip is find a good colorist to grade your footage. It can mean the difference betwen getting the shot and blowing out the details. Do you need to get some footage color corrected? Contact me at...

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How to build an Upright Adirondack Chair 2024-04-11

Unboxing and assembly video showing how to assemble the C.R. Plastic Products C03 Upright Adirondack chair. As a former design engineer and draftsman I was disappointed in the quality of the provided instructions.

Poor or weak drafting skills in an assembly drawing is a pet peeve of mine. These ones were under detailed and incomplete in direction for assembly. I would have done a better job, myself. But, instead I made a video that others can study to get a better grasp on what it takes to assemble this outdoor backyard, front porch or patio Adirondack chair. Check it out...

C03 Upright Adirondack Chair Build

Website tips for this post are;

  1. In this video I used several styles of transitions. However most experts tell you, to only use 1 style of transition throughout your video. I disagree. Transitions can be dynamic, instill emotion, change a mood or indicate different times and places in the piece. Mixing transitions can be an effective way to set the mood or indicate location changes.
  2. Davinci Resolve comes with several special effects included. One is "noise reduction." With it, you can identify and remove frequencies that are noise.
  3. DaVinci Resolve Edit page

  4. Use DaVinci Resolve "color" page to color correct your footage. In this video I used natural light instead of lighting it. While I did use a UV filter, I still had various amounts of UV to deal with. To fix this I would match the RGB values with changes in gain and gamma, (mostly in the blue channel).

In this video I captured a lot of unwanted noises I was able to edit out using the "Fairlight" page. This page is specially designed to work with audio only. Having a dedicated page for audio allows for audio post instead of editing audio on a video editing page.

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Solar Ecclipse Animation By BWT Videos 2024-04-08

A phenominal celestial event occurrs on April 8 2024, a total solar ecclipse. This rare event is special because it can be seen with proper eye protection in only a localized area.

Einstien's theory of "General Relativity" can be observed during a total solar ecclipse. Where gravatational lensing of the sun warps starlight from stars that are behind it. Here is my animation of a solar ecclipse. What do you think?

Solar Ecclipse Animation

Solar Ecclipse is an animation creation by BWT Videos. Watch the moon pass in front of the sun. Animated in Camtasia Studio 2023.4.

This animation features a relatively new animation called "spotlight." With it you can vary the amount and location of a radial shadow mask. Which has the effect of the light fading from our sight, like the darkness of night. Can be used to highlight different areas of the screen. Or as a special effect, like in this video. Hope you liked it.

I thought about and researched the data for more information. And I was going the blab about how much I know about astronomy. But instead I'll just direct you to my source. Lost in Space.com...

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1 Possum On A Wooden Fence AI Animation 2024-03-30

Possum on a garden path
Hi all, Tim here with a few website tips for video creators. First, try VideoExpress.ai before the free trial period ends. I did and I think it's a keeper. Second, expect to take your video creation skills to a new level. This is a first of it's kind AI* powered video animation editor.

In this next video I used the "Create a video from a prompt" option and started with the prompt "1 possum on a wooden fence." Then repeated the prompt and changed the location. I.e. "1 possum on a garden path," "1 possum on flowery field," and "1 possum on a river bank" Check out this AI generated animation I created with VideoExpress...

1 Possum On A Wooden Fence

Website tips for this post are:
  • AI video animation creation now available, by the master AI creator, Paul Ponna. I expected the earlybird price to be about $199. But, Paul released it at only $179 with NO upsells, add-ons, or one time offers. Comes with tutorials and online training.
  • AI prompt to video animation generation exhibits the same drawbacks as most AI prompt generated AI image generators. It doesn't know exactly what you mean, trys to interpret what you want, gets confused and starts hallucinating. Then AI can go sideways and produce a lot of errors.

    On the other hand the images it produces are highly detailed, which is a huge improvement. You can add your own details in the prompt to further refine a scene. However, too many details confuses the language model and can produce unexpected results. Like the conjoined twin possums, in this video. Or, the 6 toed possum. Or the color of the character changing from brown to white and grey.

    In this video for instance, the AI generator started creating multiple characters when I specifically prompted for only 1 in each scene. And even though I instructed it to reuse the same character in each scene the charater's coloration and markings change significantly.

  • VideoExpress has a basic timeline video editor, built in content management system and is integrated with many popular content providers. Making this app an AI powered, content generation machine.

My initial review of this app is positive. Even though I find AI video generation somewhat early in it's evolution. I am pleased with the capability and completeness of this app's functionality. VideoExpress is a best websie tool, IMO.

I am not an affiliate of, or employed by Paul Ponna. If you purchase this product I will NOT benefit from it in any way. How's that for a disclaimer. All access deal ends soon. Want to learn more about AI animation? See this page...

* AI = Artificial Intelligence

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VideoExpress Opens New AI Video Generator 2024-03-23

Cat on a wooden fence
Picked up a subscription to VideoExpress by Paul Ponna. And the AI world just went to a new level with VideoExpress, A new AI powered animation generation machine.

This new application is feature packed. You can generate video content from a prompt, an image or upload your own. It has a timeline video editor and is integrated with stock media libraries.

I am just learning the platform myself so I am not an expert (yet) but this app is a keeper. It is (for now) a one-time fee, all access, feature rich, no upsell or no add-ons, AI powered content creation application.

VideoExpress is one of the best online content creation apps, I have seen in a while. No offense to other application builders, but Paul Ponna proves once again why he is the top application builder, IMO. Thanks Paul Ponna and Sid Diwar for this app, it made my day! And future. Watch this video...

About Cat And Squirell Animation

Okay, okay, I know. Needs improvement. Haha! Boy oh boy, I'll say. This is one sophisticated video app. When I first introduced myself to VideoExpress I thought WOW, animation creation with a simple prompt. I say "make me an animation about ...," and it happens.

So I tried it. Not so fast, cowboy, you need to learn how to do it first. Like a little kid on the big kid's playground, you need to learn the ropes first. Thankfully, Paul Ponna supplies that too. Complete with instructions on how to use the app, and a series of training sessions coming up.

The video above is the result of my first attempt, at Video Express. This app has many features worth noting. They are:

  • Ai powered, cloud based animation cretaion tools.
  • Fast render time
  • Huge content library interfaced into media management
  • Screen recording and webcam integration
  • Low one time entrance fee (for a while anyway)
  • Landscape and Vertical aspect ratios
  • State of the art Text to Speech generator
  • Multi-layer timeline video editor
  • Built in Content management system

This one is big folks. A real game changer. It takes a bit of learning to use but in the end it is an imagination projection machine. But you still have to be good at video editing...

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About Us Becomes About BWT: Why I Did It 2024-03-17

Tim Koen
How important is a website's "About" page. I learned, it is one of the top 5 must have pages on a website. Which are "Home, Contact, Policy, About and Site Map." After that can be other tier 2 pages, like Categories, Blog and FAQ pages. Today we are going to discus the "About" page. Here's a concise summary of the significance (provided by "Copilot") of an "About Me" page for your website:

The "About Me" page is a crucial component of your online presence. It has these significant virtues.

About Me Page Virtues

  • Introduction: It serves as a virtual introduction, allowing visitors to learn about who you are and what you do. Here's why it matters:
  • Professional Branding: Your "About Me" page promotes your professional brand by showcasing your expertise and unique qualities.
  • Personal Connection: Visitors seek a personal connection. An engaging "About Me" page helps establish that connection.
  • Authority and Credibility: Sharing your background and accomplishments positions you as an authority in your field.
  • Contact Information: Including your contact details allows interested parties to reach out easily.
  • Social Proof: Highlight testimonials, awards, or achievements to reinforce your expertise.
  • Humanize Your Brand: Share a bit about your personality and values to make your brand relatable.

Remember to keep your "About Me" page up-to-date and reflective of your current status and goals.

It's a dynamic space that evolves as you do! For inspiration, check out this example of well-crafted "About Me" page, BWT's...

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