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Video Editing. Learn how to make your video look professional.

Learn how to get the best out of your video footage by learning some of the video editing basics. This is your video editing guide. The only website about video editing, written by a film industry professional.

By using this sites video editing tips you will become the envy of your friends when you premiere your home movie! But don't put the popcorn in the microwave just yet....

Video editing isn't just cutting out the bad bits. It's a lot more than that.

You've shot some video. A wedding, a family party, a school reunion, maybe even your friends band playing at the local bar. You've got numerous movie files or maybe two, three or four mini dv tapes of fantastic footage.

stack_of_tapesHow do you take all this footage and turn it into something that your friends and family will say "Wow! Your video was amazing!" It's time for some video editing.

Tips and Techniques

I've been an editor for 30 years and I've learned a lot over the years. I'm going to show you a few tricks and techniques to turn your video into something ;

  • watchable
  • engaging
  • professional

Here is a very useful page with a whole bunch of video editing tips.

At video-editing-guide.com you will find a host of information on how to edit your video. We'll look at equipment that you'll need.

We'll look at software that you can use and the best free software too.

We'll show you how to produce a DVD of your finished masterpiece. You'll also become familiar with some 'film grammar' or technical terms.

What we want you to do is to acquire some skills and techniques, free of charge, from a movie biz pro. Don't worry! You can do this. There is no reason that with some time and effort, you won't be able to turn your video footage into something you are proud to show people - even if its a tutorial youtube video.

Let us know what YOU think are the best edited movies you've seen. Click here and let us know!

 

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If you're an amateur or even a semi pro video maker, then you'll need a good video edit software installed on your work horse computer. We all know that with a camcorder you can point and shoot and record a whole lot of shots on your mini DV tape or hard disk. But an editing program is really the engine of the machine - in other words, your main movie making software.

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The job of the movie editor is an all important one. It is the editor with his/her movie editing software that sets the structure, rhythm and pace of the movie. But how do get to become an editor?

Titles
Titles give your viewers information in a simple and acceptable way. Use them as stand alone items or superimposed over picture for that professional look

Grammar
An explanation of terms used in film grammar

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Editing audio files is as important as picture editing. Good sound design will transform your video. Think about sound effects and music you can blend together to make a rich audio soup!

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Which video editing computer is the best for the job? Choosing the right video editing equipment is an important decision because editing needs a lot of computer power.

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What's the best digital video camera? There are so many on the market today but that offers consumers a lot of choice. If you want to make your own videos you will need a camera. Check out these three for a video camera comparison.

video editing software
What's the best video editing software? There are many software packages on the market but some of them can be limiting.

video to DVD converter
You've edited your video - now its time for the video to dvd converter? This will enable you to watch your movie on your TV, the curtains drawn, the lights dimmed. All you need is some dvd burning software and you're halfway to your own personal movie premiere! It's easy. Here's how.

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Convert media files from one format to another

wedding video
A wedding video has a fairly simple editing structure. Just remember to keep things moving. Keep your audience entertained.

vacation video
Here's how to plan and make your vacation video look better than everyone elses!

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Why not try your hand at making short films? Short films can get your foot on the first wrung of the movie business ladder and a lot of top writers and directors today owe thier careers to writing short films and making them too.

music video
Editing a music video is great fun. You can easily make one yourself. All you need is a camcorder, a computer to edit and a band with talent!

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