Kieron Byatt

Howdy, partner. The name's Kieron. I'm an English-Australian journalist and writer based in Melbourne, Australia. I have over 17 years of experience in journalism, copywriting, and content creation in the media, publishing, and technology industries. I'm an all-rounder reporter but my deepest niches are entertainment, lifestyle, news, pop culture, and sports. I've worked at Microsoft, ABC (Australia), PaperCut Software, The Brag Media, Supanova Entertainment, Comic Book Resources, and Schwartz Media. My bylines include The Guardian, DJ Booth, The Source, Tone Deaf, Kill Your Darlings, Going Down Swinging, Overland, Verandah, Voiceworks, and others. I'm available to work freelance as a journalist, editor, and writer. Get in touch if you'd like to discuss rates and services.

Microsoft

In 2024 I joined Microsoft as an SEO Content Writer for the Clipchamp video editor in the Microsoft 365 suite. Within the Marketing SEO team, I write copy and create content for blog articles, help articles, and landing pages.

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How to preview videos in full screen mode | Clipchamp Blog

Heads up! The screenshots in this article are from Clipchamp for personal accounts. The same principles apply to Clipchamp for work and school accounts. Instantly watch your video back without disrupting your editing workflow with full screen preview. Full screen mode is when you collapse video editing tools like the editing timeline and toolbar to preview your video in a larger size that fills your entire monitor or screen. Previewing your video in a wider format allows you to immerse yoursel...
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How to split videos online for free | Clipchamp Blog

Heads up! The screenshots in this article are from Clipchamp for personal accounts. The same principles apply to Clipchamp for work and school accounts. Edit excess video footage with ease for any style of content. Effortlessly cut and trim uploaded or recorded videos, from vlogs to work slideshow presentations with the free video splitter. Separate videos into multiple parts in a single click to meet video length requirements or add clarity to your content. You can also automatically detect a...
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How to resize a video for Instagram | Clipchamp Blog

Heads up! The screenshots in this article are from Clipchamp for personal accounts. The same principles apply to Clipchamp for work and school accounts. Instantly repurpose any video for free to suit Instagram specifications with no downloads required. Say hello to hassle-free video resizing and goodbye to awkward black borders, scaling problems, and poor video quality. All you have to do is import a video, select an Instagram aspect ratio preset, and then save in HD video resolution. Effortl...
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How to speed up video editing with gap removal | Clipchamp Blog

Heads up! The screenshots in this article are from Clipchamp for personal accounts. The same principles apply to Clipchamp for work and school accounts. Simplify your video editing by identifying and removing blank spaces with automatic gap removal. Gaps can unintentionally appear on the timeline while editing a video. Sometimes, visual gaps go unnoticed until your audience is watching a blank screen or experiencing an awkward silence. The gap removal tool automatically scans and highlights sm...
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How to crop a video or image online | Clipchamp Blog

Heads up! The screenshots in this article are from Clipchamp for personal accounts. The same principles apply to Clipchamp for work and school accounts. Crop visuals to fit any video size perfectly. Resize your videos and images manually or automatically so the dimensions are just right for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms. You can even remove unwanted background footage, watermarks, and black borders, all without sacrificing video quality or warping the aspect ratio. Learn how...
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How to convert MOV to MP4 videos for free | Clipchamp Blog

Heads up! The screenshots in this article are from Clipchamp for personal accounts. The same principles apply to Clipchamp for work and school accounts. Change your footage to a compatible video format without becoming a coding expert. Convert MOV files into high-quality MP4 videos, like a pro, directly from your web browser. Just upload your video and automatically export in a smaller and more common file type. MP4 is the most widely-used video format, and the preferred extension for YouTube...
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How to use the AI video editor in Clipchamp | Clipchamp Blog

Heads up! The screenshots in this article are from Clipchamp for personal accounts. The same principles apply to Clipchamp for work and school accounts. Unleash your inner director by using the AI video editor to easily create engaging short videos in seconds. The AI video generator helps you make videos faster and batch-create multiple versions for different platforms. Upload photos and videos then let AI do the hard work for you. Auto compose scans your media and efficiently builds a profess...
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How to navigate Clipchamp editing tools — beginners guide | Clipchamp Blog

Heads up! The screenshots in this article are from Clipchamp for personal accounts. The same principles apply to Clipchamp for work and school accounts. If you're new to Microsoft Clipchamp or looking for a quick refresher, you’re in the right place. Consider this your go-to guide for navigating the video editor interface with ease. In just a few minutes, familiarize yourself with the video editor layout, including the toolbar, property panel, floating toolbar, and timeline so you can edit vid...
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How to make a highlight video Reel | Clipchamp Blog

Heads up! The screenshots in this article are from Clipchamp for personal accounts. The same principles apply to Clipchamp for work and school accounts. From birthday celebrations and life events to iconic sporting wins, relive your favorite moments and post them on social media as exciting highlight videos. Easily combine photos into a slideshow video or turn video clips into a captivating montage. Make videos stand out on the feed with AI enhancements, special effects, and background music....
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How to create voiceovers with the online voice recorder | Clipchamp Blog

Heads up! The screenshots in this article are from Clipchamp for personal accounts. The same principles apply to Clipchamp for work and school accounts. Record authentic and professional voiceovers straight with the free online voice recorder. Effortlessly narrate product demos, slideshow presentations, podcasts, or TikTok videos without leaving your web browser. Polish your voiceover with beginner-friendly editing features like trim, speed controller, and volume booster. You can also quickly...
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10 best fonts for edits and social media videos | Clipchamp Blog

Heads up! This content is relevant for Clipchamp for personal accounts. Try this link If you're looking for information about Clipchamp for work accounts. A stylish font can elevate your video, fill it with personality and help you create the right tone. For creators and businesses, a carefully selected typeset becomes a main character of your brand identity online and on social media. The Clipchamp font library is overflowing with versatile custom video fonts that can be animated or personali...
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How to create a video portfolio – tips and examples | Clipchamp Blog

Heads up! This content is relevant for Clipchamp for personal accounts. Try this link If you're looking for information about Clipchamp for work accounts. If your mission is to stand out in a crowd when you’re applying for a job or to a college, try making a video portfolio and share it with your application. Video portfolios are a creative and unique way of giving you a competitive edge in college or the workforce. They showcase your skills, passion, and knowledge while charming hiring manager...
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How to make Instagram Reels | Clipchamp Blog

Heads up! This content is relevant for Clipchamp for personal accounts. Try this link If you're looking for information about Clipchamp for work accounts. Instagram Reels are officially TikTok and YouTube Shorts biggest competitor, recording the highest watch rate out of the trio. With over 200 billion Meta users playing Reels daily, the short-form video format has become the most popular way to watch video online. If you're a content creator or business, the Instagram Reels feature is the per...
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How to add vintage filters to videos | Clipchamp Blog

Heads up! This content is relevant for Clipchamp for personal accounts. Try this link If you're looking for information about Clipchamp for work accounts. Want to transport your video viewers back in time? Apply a vintage filter to your modern footage to create a throwback to a different era. Recreating the look of Super 8 movie cameras, VHS and videotape cassettes is a steady trend on TikTok and YouTube Shorts. The grey or sepia video color grading, grainy texture and soft focus of the vintag...
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16 video templates for Black Friday sales and marketing | Clipchamp Blog

Heads up! This content is relevant for Clipchamp for personal accounts. Try this link If you're looking for information about Clipchamp for work accounts. Want to create epic Black Friday video ads for social media? No matter your product or service, promote your brand, drive sales, and attract shoppers this festive season with engaging promo videos. Using professional sale video templates, customize with your branding, swap stock footage for your own video clips, and personalize the text. Eas...
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25 creative Christmas video ideas | Clipchamp Blog

Heads up! This content is relevant for Clipchamp for personal accounts. Try this link If you're looking for information about Clipchamp for work accounts. Whether you’re celebrating the festive season in person or remotely this year, creating holiday videos for social media is a thoughtful way to connect with family, friends, and colleagues no matter where you all are. From virtual Christmas cards to gift guides and vlogmas videos, we've curated a list of unique and beginner-friendly holiday v...
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10 video ideas to celebrate New Years' on social media | Clipchamp Blog

Heads up! This content is relevant for Clipchamp for personal accounts. Try this link If you're looking for information about Clipchamp for work accounts. Want to give thanks, spread positivity, and showcase your 2024 highlights as you welcome in the new year? Create your very own celebratory New Year videos in just a few clicks using beginner-friendly video templates and unique stock assets like stickers, music, and special effects. From yearly wrap-ups to the ins and outs TikTok trend, here...
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