The Goals of
Editing
There are many reasons to edit a video, and your editing
approach will depend on the desired outcome. Clearly define
your editing goals before you begin, which could include any
of the following:
Remove unwanted footage
This is the simplest and most common task in editing. Many videos
can be dramatically improved by simply getting rid of the unwanted
bits.
Choose the best footage
It's common to shoot far more footage than you actually need
and choose only the best material for the final edit. Often
you will shoot several versions (takes) of a shot and choose
the best one when editing.
Create a flow
Most videos serve a purpose such as telling a story
or providing information. Editing is a crucial step in making
sure the video flows in a way which achieves this goal.
Add effects, graphics, music, etc.
This is often the "wow" part of editing. You can improve
most videos by adding extra elements. |
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The Windows
Movie Maker video editing tutorial below covers all the
basics, and it's timeline layout is similar to other non-linear
editing programs. Check
out a selection of free and low cost video editing programs
for PC and Mac systems. |
