X-Ray Video Hacks, Mic Secrets & Stunning Star Pics Await!

I’ve been having a blast testing gadgets, crafting cool video effects, and even chasing stars with my phone—and I’m excited to share it all with you! This week, you’ll find my latest product reviews, a fun X-ray effect tutorial, and a guide to capturing the night sky. Let’s get started!

How to Create an X-Ray Effect with Your Phone (CapCut Tutorial)

Want your phone to “see” through objects like a sci-fi gadget? Here’s a quick CapCut trick:

Fill your phone screen with a solid green color.
Record yourself “scanning” a box with the green screen displayed.
Remove the box, place an object in the same spot, and record a few seconds without moving the camera.
Open CapCut, start a new project, and import your recording.
Move the timeline to where the scan ends, then split the clip.
Select the scanning clip, tap “Overlay,” and go to “Remove BG > Chroma Key.”
Use the color picker to select green, confirm, and trim the clips to sync perfectly.

Result: A seamless “see-through” effect!
Want the green screen file? Reply with “green,” and I’ll send you the link!
Watch the full tutorial: https://youtube.com/shorts/Fy3AkKQgmTA?si=49Fm6YLddUG8C3HB

How to Use a Wireless Microphone with Your Android Phone

I’ve been testing the Hollyland Lark M2S wireless mic—designed for creators who want clear audio and a mic that is easy to hide. Here’s how it works:

Plug the Type-C receiver into your phone’s USB-C port.
Take out a wireless mic—it connects automatically (no Bluetooth, no app!).
Clip it to your shirt, small circle facing out, and keep it within 6 inches of your mouth for crisp sound.

Bonus Features:
- Charge your phone while recording.
- Press the orange button to cut background noise.

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See it in action: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrianvideoimage/video/7476021471286955272

How I Captured Stars and Planets with My Samsung Phone

I finally nailed astrophotography with my Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra! Here’s how:

Open the camera app, go to “More > Expert Raw” (update if needed).
Tap the Astrophotography icon (constellation symbol).
Enable “Show in Sky Guide” and set Capture Time to “Short.”
Mount your phone on a tripod, aim at a star or planet, and hit the shutter.
Wait a few seconds—bam, a stellar shot!

Editing Tweaks:

Exposure: -50
Highlights: +100
Sharpness: +50
This darkens the sky and makes stars pop!

Shot on Feb 28, 2025, 10:30 PM, northeastern Singapore—perfect timing with the planets aligned!
Got your own night sky pics? Reply and share!

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Got questions or ideas? Hit reply—I’d love to chat. Until next time, keep creating and exploring!

~ Adrian Lee @adrianvideoimage
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Macbook Air M1 Case

I bought a transparent case for my MacBook Air M1 . It came with a free screen protector, a keyboard cover, and some rubber plugs to cover the ports. Check it out! https://youtu.be/d-wALSd3nn8 I didn't expect the rubber plugs. It was a nice surprise. The case fits snuggly, with access to all the ports. The keyboard cover is almost invisible to the eye. I have no intention to use the screen protector. Why? I need to see the true color of the display for my YouTube videos. ~ Adrian Lee @Adrian Video Image The video was recorded on iPhone 12 Pro Max with Filmic Pro app in 4K 60fps and edited with Capcut.

Sony Vegas Pro 8 Tutorial - Multicamera Editing

Sony Vegas Pro 8 makes it easier to edit videos from different cameras right from the timeline. You can capture and edit video for a single scene from 2 or more cameras or for a single scene shot a few times with one camera. Here is a tutorial of a Multicamera Edit of a drama I shot. The drama was acted out four times to the public and being a non-profit organization, the client have budget only for one videographer. For each of the 4 acts, the camcorder (Sony HDR-FX7 High Definition Camcorder) was placed at 4 different positions and shot in various angles. Multicamera edit is accomplished in only 8 steps with the Sony Vegas Pro 8. Step #1: Capture Multicamera Video Clips Use the normal Sony Vegas Video Capture function to capture recordings from each camera. Give each capture filename a unique name. Enable scene detection before capturing so that each segment is captured as a separate clip. Step #2 : Layout Video Clips on Timeline Drag and drop video clips over each other on the...

FCPX - The storage device "Macintosh HD" is almost full

The message "The storage device Macintosh HD is almost full" appeared when I was editing a video with Final Cut Pro X on my new Apple Macbook Air M1. Final Cut Pro Taking up Too Much Space My Macbook Air M1 had only 256GB of storage onboard. My raw footage was only about 9GB. The biggest file was the FCPX project files itself at about 140GB! How did 9GB become 140GB? There is not enough disk space for my Final Cut Pro. Why Is Final Cut Pro Taking up So Much Storage Final Cut Pro renders files in high-quality media so that we can playback our edits smoothly direct from the timeline. It creates multiple HUGE high-quality files of our footage in the background. It is a good thing, so as to maintain high-quality final edited video, BUT not a good thing for a laptop with only 256GB. How to Clear Disk Space on Final Cut Pro The question is how to delete the rendered files in FCPX? 1. Select the library in FCPX... 2. Go to Files > Delete Generated L...

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