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.

How to Make a Tutorial Video: A Quick and Easy Guide

How to Make a Tutorial Video: A Quick and Easy Guide

If you’ve ever watched a video to learn how to do something—from fixing a leaky faucet to mastering new software—you’ve seen the power of a good tutorial video. These videos break down complex topics into simple, step-by-step visuals that are easy to follow and even easier to remember. Making your...

Learn How to Create Training Videos Using AI

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

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

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

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

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...

Product Updates

Release Notes: December 2023

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...

Release Notes: July 2023

Release Notes: July 2023

We're midway through the summer, let's get to some updates that occurred over the last few months.  The last release notes were from mid-April, and since then we've gone through 9 platforms updates. We added an integration with Mailerlite and also revamped our Zapier integration.  Next up for...

Spotlightr Audio Player

Spotlightr Audio Player

Did you know we do audio too? Upload your podcasts, music presentations, or audio lessons!  We currently support both .wav and .mp3 files and have an option to enable an audio player instead of using a video player.   When you upload your audio file and use the...

Release Notes: Jan 2023

Release Notes: Jan 2023

Happy New Year!  2023 is going to be fun. Spotlightr 5 is humming.  Since our last update we've been continued to tighten everything up.  Feedback from our customers has been incredibly helpful.  With your help, we've moved a couple of things around and added a bunch...