I apparently can’t understand terribly basic things. I tried an editing software today. One of those pricy ones that is supposedly user-friendly and has a gazillion features. So easy, everyone can use it. I am definitely not “everyone.” Total fail.
I tried the free trial, which gave me access to every feature and the tutorials. Fat lot of good that did. An hour or so later, I had managed to create a short clip with a really cool fog overlay and some spooky music. However, I couldn’t figure out how to add to it, how to use more edits, or even how to download the goddamn thing to my computer. I tried, but it kept downloading some other file. I’m not saying this was terrible software; I am simply saying I suck at doing the most basic things. Today was a shining example of just how horribly off the rails I can travel.
So, if the pricey stuff didn’t work for me, what shall I do? Funny you should ask. (Okay, you didn’t ask. I did. Stay with me.) I tried an app on my phone that was recommended by an acquaintance on Instagram. It was free. It was easy to use. I made a short video clip. Successfully. Looky:
Not too shabby for a free app, huh? This is just a test promo. I can do better. I just wanted to see what the app had to offer, and if it was something I could figure out how to use. I’d call this a success. I’ve always said, if it’s free it’s for me! Now I can start working on some book promos. Brace yourselves, my lovelies.
That’s all I have for now. Still writing, still doing cemetery photography, starting to work on promo materials. Hopefully, I will have plenty to post for you soon. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to this blog so you don’t miss anything. And you can follow me on a few of the ol’ socials.
Until next time…
Dancing Among the Remains 