Guides
The theory behind the tools — written for working editors, not textbooks.
What Is 23.976 fps? Why '24 fps' Video Usually Isn't
The strange history of 23.976 fps, how it differs from true 24, when the difference actually matters, and how to avoid the classic sync traps.
Video File Size Cheat Sheet: How Big Is an Hour of Footage?
Real-world file sizes for every common format — from phone video to ProRes and camera raw — plus the one formula that lets you estimate any of them yourself.
SRT vs VTT: Which Subtitle Format Do You Need?
The practical differences between SRT and WebVTT subtitle files, which platforms want which format, and how to convert between them without breaking timing.
OBS Bitrate Settings for Twitch: A Practical Guide
How to pick the right OBS bitrate for Twitch from your actual upload speed — with recommended settings for 1080p60, 936p and 720p60, and the fixes for dropped frames.
How Long Is a Script When Read Aloud? (Voice Over Timing Guide)
Words-to-minutes benchmarks for voice over, YouTube narration, commercials and audiobooks — plus the professional pacing rules that raw word counts miss.
How to Fix Out-of-Sync Subtitles (Every Cause, Every Fix)
Subtitles late, early, or drifting worse over time? Diagnose which of the three sync problems you have and fix it in minutes — no software install needed.
Drop Frame vs Non-Drop Frame Timecode, Explained Simply
Why 29.97 fps needs two kinds of timecode, how drop frame actually works, when your delivery requires it — and the one thing it never does: drop frames.
What Bitrate Should You Use for YouTube? (1080p, 1440p, 4K)
YouTube's recommended upload bitrates explained — why higher isn't better, what YouTube does to your file after upload, and the settings that actually improve quality.