{"id":50185,"date":"2022-05-05T17:55:51","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T17:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/other-photo-softwares\/tips-and-tools-to-get-started\/"},"modified":"2022-05-05T18:38:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T18:38:43","slug":"video-editing-for-beginners-tips-tools-to-get-started","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/video\/video-editing-for-beginners-tips-tools-to-get-started\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Editing For Beginners: Tips & Tools To Get Started"},"content":{"rendered":"
You want to get into the world of video editing but you have little knowledge on the subject? Here is a selection of tips and tools suitable for effective video editing.<\/p>\n
Before embarking on video editing software, some preparation work is required. First of all, it is best to group the media you want to insert into your montage (videos, photos, illustrations, GIFs, music, etc.). Thanks to this upstream selection, you can more easily later build the scenario of your editing because you will have a better vision of the media resources available to achieve it. Another possibility: you first create the plan for your video and then go find the media that will respond to the imagined scenario. Thus, there are several possible methods of organization, it all depends on your basic project.<\/p>\n
Once your resources are centralized in a folder, you can start thinking about your video scenario (or as the pros say: your video storyboard). The goal is to establish a detailed plan with the major parts (chapters) of your video editing and define a logical order in which they should appear. In particular, you can rely on the media resources sorted upstream in order to define the course of the story.<\/p>\n
Do you have your scenario in mind? Remember to sort your videos and images according to your main parts. This upstream classification work will allow you not to waste time looking for your media during video editing and above all it will prevent you from being forgotten.<\/p>\n
The question to ask is: where would you like to broadcast your video? \u00bb .<\/em> It is important to choose your video format before you start editing so that it is best suited to your broadcast medium.<\/p>\n Here are some examples of use cases that can help you make your choice:<\/p>\n If you are a beginner in the field, choose video editing software that matches your level and is suitable for your editing project. If you venture on too complex software, you could quickly be discouraged.<\/p>\n For beginners, it may be interesting to turn to the following tools:<\/p>\n Good to know: Canva is known for creating visuals, but the online tool also has a free editor for video editing. Here are some tips to start using it effectively.<\/p>\n You will find below detailed sheets which present the functionalities of the various video editing tools on the market:<\/p>\n For a harmonious rendering of your video montage, make a limited selection of colors for the texts or for your backgrounds (to avoid the \u201crainbow\u201d effect which can sting the eyes). For texts, it is preferable to standardize fonts and sizes for each title or subtitle.<\/p>\n Taking care of the beginning of your video is essential: you must hook the viewers from the start. Propose a short and punchy teaser (little text) that will allow those who watch it to understand from the first seconds what it is about. The choice of the first media (videos, photos) that you will display first is also essential. Objective: capture the attention of your audience from the start in order to encourage them to watch the sequel.<\/p>\n Video editing software has transitions (fade, wipe, etc.). Use them to allow a smooth sequencing of your video sequences. Without these transitions, your video could appear “jerky” because the images will follow one after another in a too disjointed and abrupt way.<\/p>\n If you overload your videos with text, stickers or even effects that are too “flashy”, this can have two consequences: your audience will be “lost” if there is too much information (too much text to read, for example ) and it can also tire the eyes of your spectators in the long run. Tip: keep it simple, and add short texts or other elements when it’s really relevant. In 3 words: do not overload.<\/p>\n If your final video is going to be posted on social media, this tip is a must. Many people watch videos without sound, so it’s in your best interest to make a video that is understandable in “mute” mode. If people are speaking in your video, consider adding captions. If your video includes illustrations, you can associate short texts. Once you’ve finalized your edit, test your video without sound to make sure viewers understand what it’s about even if they haven’t turned on sound on their smartphone.<\/p>\n If the introduction is important, so is the conclusion. It is important to take care of the end of your video. If the ending is too abrupt, it can lead to feelings of disappointment because viewers don’t expect the video to end at all. We must therefore think carefully about how to bring about this end. Here are some ideas for a \u201cgentle\u201d conclusion: choose quieter music, add several text slides that make it clear that the video is ending, end with a \u201cthank you\u201d slide for the people who contributed to the project.<\/p>\n You have finished your video editing and you want to export it to your computer or smartphone? Pay attention to the output format. The mp4 format is the most used. Choose this format if you want to distribute your video on social networks. For higher quality, you can choose MOV, WMV or AVI formats but you should know that your video will have a larger weight. If your video is too heavy when exported, you can use video compression tools to reduce its weight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You want to get into the world of video editing but you have little knowledge on the subject? Here is a selection of tips and tools suitable for effective video editing. 1. Centralize your media for your video editing Before embarking on video editing software, some preparation work is required. 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5. Choose video editing software adapted to your level<\/h2>\n
6. Think about harmonizing colors and texts (sizes, fonts)<\/h2>\n
7. Take care of the introduction of the video: short and punchy<\/h2>\n
8. Pay attention to transitions between sequences<\/h2>\n
9. Don’t add too many elements: text, stickers, effects…<\/h2>\n
10. Make sure the video is understandable without sound<\/h2>\n
11. Achieving a \u201cgentle\u201d conclusion for a successful finale<\/h2>\n
12. Choose the right format for exporting your video<\/h2>\n