Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use a quality, professional non-linear editing system. Consider the point of your clip. Trim the video to be as short as possible without losing quality. Make all transitions as smooth as possible. Remember the rule of thirds, especially when titling. Balance color, sound, and music. Keep editing in mind next time you go shoot a clip.

Answer: Non-Linear Editing (NLE) is just a fancy way to say you're no longer editing rolls of film by hand. That said, the term has come to mean mostly high-end, quality video editing software with robust features and controls. Common options include the following:   DaVinci Resolve — A new, free, and open-source video editing program. It may keep changing, but the price is enough to make it worth trying.  Adobe Premier — One of the classics, Premier works well on Mac and PC. If you use other Adobe products, like Photoshop, you may find Premier easy and intuitive to get used to.  Final Cut X Pro — This specific version of Final Cut was considered the industry standard for a long time, though it has gotten weaker with updates. Very popular for Mac computers.  Avid — The standard of many professional film editors, Avid has all the functionality of its competitors and an interface made to work on the project with a large team. Knowing the reason for the clip's existence will help you determine which parts of the clip are okay to keep and which parts need to go. You'll also want to consider the clip's current strengths and weaknesses. Strengths should be highlighted, and weaknesses should be masked or cut outright. If the shot, moment, or image isn't adding anything to the story, ditch it. For good video clips, every single frame needs to seem intentional. If you're only using one continuous camera feed, you can still mask over mistakes or slow moments with well-placed text or music. Flashy, obnoxious transitions are the hallmark of many poor editors. Ditch the snazzy flashbulb and stick to simple fades, dissolves, and hard cuts (no transition at all) when switching between clips. If you want to use a fancy effect, use it to transition in and out of the clip at the very beginning and end. Never use the novelty cuts and transitions—they just take focus away from your clip. The rule of thirds comes from photography, and is used to compose great frames for film or photos: mentally divide the frame with two horizontal lines and two vertical lines, so you have nine even boxes on your image. The rule of thirds states, simply, that the best images place items on these lines. When titling or adjusting the image, try to line up your text, the horizon, and special effects with these imaginary guidelines. Some video-recording hardware, such as smartphones, have a "Grid" option which places a three-by-three grid of squares over the camera interface. The purpose of a good editor is to disappear, and this is doubly true for a short video clip. Use a basic color correcter, like your program's "color balance" effect (they all have one), to make the footage smooth and attractive, lower the volume on the music so that you can still hear the camera audio, and make sure that, when played together, the sound is not too loud.  Remember, you want people focused on content, not why the music is too loud. Just like video, audio needs to be faded in and out to sound natural. If you're only recording simple, one-take clips, then this doesn't need to apply; for all other shoots, knowing that you'll be editing a video later should make you a much more diligent camera person. Some things to consider include the following:  Always shoot 5 seconds of nothing before and after shot (also known as "run-in" and "run-out" footage). This gives you crucial editing footage to splice with other shots. Take a few shots of "coverage," or the setting around you, to which you can cut in order to hide any mistakes in the footage. Never skimp on audio; use a dedicated microphone instead of a camera microphone, and consider mastering the audio separately.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use a DEET-based chemical repellent. Apply a Picaridin-based repellent. Spray permethrin repellent on clothing.

Answer: DEET (N, N-diethyl-meta-tolumide) is the most effective chemical ingredient for repelling bugs. Apply bug repellent containing DEET to all exposed areas of skin before going outside. Be sure to reapply the repellent according to the product's label's instructions.   Make sure not to use DEET-based repellents when wearing sunglasses or plastic eyeglass lenses, as the chemical can dissolve plastics and some synthetic materials.  A few studies have suggested there can be adverse side effects to DEET. DEET-containing repellents have however been approved by the EPA and the Center for Disease Control as safe for long-term human use when used according to the label instructions. Picaridin is a synthetic compound derived from plant extract. It is man-made like DEET, but a compound rather than a chemical.  Picaridin has not been as widely tested as DEET, but current studies show it to be just as effective, and it is not harmful to any materials. Many of the major bug repellent producers, such as Cutter, carry repellents based on Picaridin. Permethrin is both a repellent and insecticide, meaning that has the ability to kill bugs on contact as well as repel them by scent. It is recommended by the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) for use on clothing, shoes, bed nets, and camping gear.  Spray only on fabrics and do not spray on clothing while you're wearing it. Use only repellents and permethrin-based products that have specific instructions for treating clothing.  After an item has been sprayed with a product containing permethrin, the fabric will repel insects through several washings.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Know your rights. Encourage the student body to stand against bullying. Join the school’s anti-violence program.

Answer: Remember that everyone in school has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, free from bullying, harassment, discrimination, and violence, so as to facilitate and harness the learning process. Encourage them to visit areas in school that are not regularly monitored by staff. Get everyone that is being targeted and go tell the principal. Enlisting the help from other students is a good way of changing the culture of the school to relinquish bullying behavior. If your school doesn’t have one, start one. Get involved and reach out to school leaders. Start by working together with parents and school staff to implementing policies and procedures against harassment and discrimination.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Drink a glass of water before you go to bed. Sleep for 7-8 hours a night with your head raised. Eat a low-sodium diet. Stop smoking. Reduce how much alcohol you drink. Exercise regularly.

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Drinking water can actually prevent fluid building up around your eyes. One 8 ounce (230 g) glass before bed could help stop bags from appearing in the morning when you wake up. Puffy eyes often appear when you haven’t gotten enough sleep. To reduce eye bags as you rest, sleep on your back with your head propped up on a pillow. Keep your head elevated all night. Salt can cause your body to hold more water. This, in turn, can cause swelling or puffiness around your eyes. Reducing salt in your diet may be able to stop eye bags before they even start.  Cook your own food instead of eating out or buying prepared dishes. This will allow you to control exactly how much salt you add to your food. If you do order out, avoid adding extra salt to the dish. Avoid fried food, prepackaged snacks, canned soups, sauces, and processed meats like ham or bacon. These are all usually high in sodium. Look for low-sodium options when shopping, such as unsalted pretzels, low sodium soups, or sodium-free salad dressings. Smoke from cigarettes can irritate your eyes and cause swelling. If you smoke, now is the best time to quit. In addition to preventing eye bags, you’ll also improve your general health and reduce your risk of developing wrinkles. Talk to your doctor if you want to quit smoking. They may be able to give you a prescription to reduce cravings or help you create a plan to quit. An occasional drink or night out won’t hurt your skin in the long run, but too much drinking can cause dehydration. Dehydration can increase swelling and puffiness around the eyes. Aim to drink no more than 1 drink a day on average.  If you have a few drinks, drink plenty of water the next day to counteract the effects. Mixed drinks might also contain salt, which can make your eyes look puffy. Exercising can reduce swelling in your body and improve circulation, which will make your eyes look less puffy. If you’re not able to exercise regularly, try doing some yoga instead.