Digital Home Video Editing Techniques

Digital Home Video Editing Techniques

Making a video doesn't end with capturing the action on film. Simple editing techniques can help you tell a story that's organized and visually compelling. In this course, you'll learn how to mesh artistic considerations with basic technical processes, including deciding what video elements to retain or delete, as well as how to incorporate graphics, text, and effects. You'll also learn how to transfer your video to DVD so you can share your creation.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand what artistic qualities make a video interesting to viewers
  • Know how to cut, rearrange, or add video to create sequences
  • Learn how to layer audio within your video, including narratives and background music
  • Become familiar with the different ways to share video with friends and family
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Lesson 1: Telling a Story with Video

Making a video is all about telling a story, and the editing process is where your creativity can really add polish to your story -- more than just cutting out the boring parts. In this lesson, learn how editing can help you tell the story you really want to share.

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Lesson 2: Basic Techniques for Content and Presentation

Even if you're only a casual videographer, you probably already have some great footage. But maybe you'd like to add music or cut some embarrassing moments. In this lesson, you'll learn how to capture video on your PC, organize your video sequences, and then take the first steps in editing.

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Lesson 3: Enhancing Your Video with Text, Transitions, and Effects

Advances in PCs have enabled a range of editing processes that were once attainable only in professional studios. Adding text, transitions, and special effects is easier than ever. In this lesson, you'll learn some simple ways to make your video look like a summer blockbuster or a work of art.

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Lesson 4: Sharing Your Video with Friends and Family Members

When your video masterpiece is ready for viewing, you need to determine how to share it with friends and family members or the whole world. In this lesson, you'll learn some of the most popular methods, including sharing your video online or using a CD or DVD.

Reviews All Reviews (13)

Feb 16, 2009

videeoing topics

great tips on timeline and storybord

Jan 10, 2009

Recommended

For those of us who came from the early days of home video this course gives you some good information. It helped me to begin looking at shooting video in a new way......with the end in mind.

Jun 10, 2008

Credits

Useful information but not enough.Can a few examples be provided ?

Jun 4, 2008

telling a strory

good

Jun 2, 2008

it's so good for beginners

I'm in the lesson 2 and this is great!

May 9, 2008

great explanations

This course is excellent for beginners and for anyone who wants to learn a bit more about editing.

May 3, 2008

Ok Lessons

To Basic

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