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I was watching a…hansama (59)in #learning • last monthWhy I Started Learning Friction for 2D Animation on LinuxLearning animation does not always require expensive software or a powerful computer. I recently came across Friction , a free and open source 2D animation program that runs…hansama (59)in #editing • last monthHow Compressor and Gain Improve Your Audio in KdenliveAnother useful effect is the Compressor. A compressor reduces the difference between the loudest and quietest parts of your recording. If your voice suddenly becomes too loud or…hansama (59)in #editing • last monthClean Up Your Audio in Kdenlive Before You Start EditingGood video can survive with average visuals, but poor audio is much harder to ignore. Whenever I record voice overs or tutorials, the first thing I work on is reducing unwanted…hansama (59)in #waiv • last monthPatreon Actually Has an Audience Living Inside ItFor a while I assumed Patreon was basically a payment pipe. Creators built an audience somewhere else, YouTube, Instagram, a newsletter, and then dropped a link at the end of…hansama (59)in #learning • 2 months agoStarting Something I Actually Want to FinishI'm documenting my daily editing journey, even though there's a part of me that keeps pointing to the inevitable. That upper corner of my head that says I won't stick with this…hansama (59)in #learning • 2 months agoGetting Into the BasicsThe software I'm using is Kdenlive. I used to post a lot about it specifically, but writing about the details of one program doesn't really help anyone. So instead I'm going to…hansama (59)in #editing • 2 months agoI Tried Adobe Express's Free AI Subtitle Tool and Here's What HappenedI've been looking for free tools that can turn long videos into short form content without paying for another subscription. Adobe Express has a feature that does exactly this…hansama (59)in #editing • 2 months agoWhat A Hard Cut Actually Looks LikeThis is what a hard cut usually looks like when you break it down in editing. Two clips. You are adding the clips in the order you want to transition into, and the second clip is…hansama (59)in #editing • 2 months agoThe Subtlety Divide: Beginner Editors vs Advanced EditorsThere is a debate that keeps coming back among video editors, and it usually falls along the same line: beginners versus advanced editors. Beginners tend to show off. Flashy…hansama (59)in #editing • 2 months agoHow to Install Vosk for Speech Recognition in KdenliveKdenlive supports offline speech recognition through Vosk, making it easy to generate subtitles without leaving the editor. If Vosk is not installed, open the Speech…hansama (59)in #learning • 2 months agoVosk or Whisper: Which Speech Recognition Tool Should You Choose?Kdenlive supports both Vosk and Whisper for automatic subtitle generation, but they are designed for different needs. If speed is your priority, Vosk is usually the better…hansama (59)in #learning • 2 months ago Using Whisper for Automatic Subtitles in KdenliveWhisper is another speech recognition engine available in Kdenlive. It generally produces more accurate transcriptions, especially for difficult audio, different accents, and…hansama (59)in #learning • 2 months agoThree Ways to Add Text in KdenliveKdenlive offers several ways to create a text title, so you can use whichever method feels most convenient. The first method is to right click inside the Project Bin and…