The Startup Filmmaker’s Journey to Creating an Online Course.
Follow business-owner Michael as he takes you with him on his journey to create his own course. All the detail and tangible results, with real-time case study content.
Learn How to Create Training Videos Using AI
Creating training videos used to be time-consuming and expensive. Between scripting, filming, editing, and hiring voice actors or presenters, you could easily lose days or weeks getting a single video out the door. But AI tools have completely changed that. Now, you can write a script, generate a...
Top Free & Paid Courses to Learn Video Editing Online
Learning to edit videos can feel like a big leap, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right tools and a bit of guidance, you can go from curious beginner to confident creator without getting overwhelmed. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to sharpen your skills, this guide walks you...
Top 10 Good Video Editing Programs for Mac in 2026
Whether you're editing your first home video or polishing a short film, the right Mac video editor makes all the difference. In 2026, you have no shortage of tools to choose from—ranging from beginner-friendly apps like iMovie and Shotcut to advanced programs like Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere...
Best Software to Compress Video in 2026 Without Losing Quality
When you need to shrink large video files but still want them to look sharp, the right software can make all the difference. In 2026, tools like Movavi Video Converter, VEED.IO, and HandBrake help you reduce file sizes without compromising visual quality. These programs give you the flexibility to...
Top Picks: The Best and Easiest Video Editing Software for Beginners
If you're just getting into video editing, you want tools that are simple to use without sacrificing useful features. This guide walks you through the best beginner-friendly editing software, from free tools like iMovie and DaVinci Resolve to paid programs like CyberLink PowerDirector and Adobe...
How to Trim a Video: A Simple Guide for Clean, Professional Edits
Trimming a video sounds easy, until you're staring at a timeline full of footage and wondering where to begin. Whether you're cutting out dead air, tightening transitions, or shaping a story, trimming helps your video feel more intentional and polished. It’s not just about making things shorter;...
Product Updates
Release Notes: May 2024
Hello Spotlightr fam, it's time for another edition of release notes. Our last one was at the end of 2023 and at that time we were on version 5.1.54. It's been a little over 4 months since then, bringing us 14 more releases during that time. Included in those was a major release to v5.2.0 on...
Release Notes: December 2023
Time for some updates! Our last blog update was in July, so we are long overdue. Since July we've updated the Spotlightr platform 15 times (about one update per week, with some weeks skipped). We are currently on version 5.1.54. One notable update wasn't a feature, but pricing. We are always...
Spotlightr Galleries
What is a Gallery? In the most simple of terms, it's a single web page that hosts one or more videos. Imagine a set-up similar to Netflix, but for learning, presenting, and discovering. It's simple and quick to set up, but it can also give a beautiful, elegant page...
The Spotlightr Player – Design Examples
At Spotlightr we pride ourselves at being the most customizable video player available. From the branding options to player controls and features, there isn't another hosting company that can do more. We get lots of questions from people asking how the player looks. ...
Release Notes: April 2023
Happy Spring! We've spent the last few months on mostly improvements to already existing features but we did squeeze in some new stuff. Some of the new features we important, but subtle. Let's get into it. Live streaming was released to everyone on the platform. ...