- In this video, you will learn how to edit
your videos in five easy to follow steps.
From choosing the right software
to exporting your final project,
I'll break down the editing process
into bite-size steps to help you get started.
High-end professional editing is a skill
that can take years to hone,
but once you know the basic steps,
then there's no reason why you can't start editing
your own great videos today.
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Hi, I'm Kev.
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This video editing tutorial is intended for beginners.
While you won't be a pro right away,
we'll be covering the basics to get you started
on your way to editing greatness.
So, without further ado, let's get started with step one,
choose the right software.
The first step that you need to take
is to choose the video editing software
that's right for you.
Now, there are many options available for this,
but three of the more common ones that are used by beginners
and professionals alike are iMovie,
Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
If you're using a Mac
and have a tight budget, then iMovie is a really good bet,
as it's really easy to learn
and comes as part of Apple's own software.
While you might start out using this option,
there is a chance you'll grow out of it,
as it doesn't have all the bells
and whistles that our two other recommendations do.
Final Cut Pro is a more complex
and in-depth option compared to iMovie.
And was widely used and loved by professionals,
but they made a lot of changes over the years
and have fallen out of vogue with their audience.
These days, many people who edit videos
opt to go with Adobe Premiere Pro
and that's our personal recommendation,
and it's also what we use here at Spiel Creative to create
awesome videos, just like the one
that you're currently watching.
Because we recommend Premiere Pro,
for the remainder of this tutorial,
we're going to use this as our example software,
but if you're editing videos with another software package,
the process and steps are still exactly the same.
Step two, transfer your media and organize your project
Once you've chosen your preferred software,
it's time to import your media and organize your project.
When it comes to transferring your media,
your first goal is to get it off of your device,
typically a memory card or maybe directly from your mobile.
It's always best to make a new folder on your computer
for each new video project
and store all of your files inside of that one folder.
It's worth noting that video projects do take up
a lot of digital space, so if you're going to be creating
a lot of them, then you might want to consider cloud storage
or an additional external hard drive,
and don't forget, always create
additional backups in case anything goes wrong.
Once your footage is in a project on your computer
or external hard drive, then you need to import it
and organize it into folders or bins,
so it can be easily located while you're editing.
In Premiere Pro, you can import files
by using the Media Browser or the Import command.
Once your footage is imported
and organized, it's time to start editing.
Step three, assemble a sequence.
A sequence is the actual project you're creating.
It's the curated selection of the best of your work
that will be exported out and shared with your audience.
To create a sequence, you'll want to choose the best takes
from your footage and drag and drop them onto your timeline.
Once they are on your timeline,
you'll want to trim and edit the beginning
and the end of each clip
to give your project a more natural pace.
Now, you can do this by selecting in
and out points or you can simply use the Trim tool
directly on your clip on the timeline.
When your base sequence is set up,
you'll want to add transitions, title cards,
and any other effects that make
your video project more polished.
How you do this varies by the software you're using,
but in Premiere Pro, this is done in the Effects panel,
where you'll find some great options.
If at any point you get stuck or require some inspiration
for how to create cool transition or style
that you've seen elsewhere,
then just use Google to find out how to do it.
Even the best of the best editing pros
get stumped once in a while
and there really are some excellent forums out there
that can help answer all of your editing questions.
Step four, add B-roll footage and choose the music.
No video project is complete without
using B-roll footage and adding music.
B-roll footage are any clips
and shots that are overlaid on top
of the main story on your timeline
and it can be used to segue between
a change in scene or location,
or it can add more visual depth to your project.
For example, if you have a person
being interviewed about climbing mountains,
then while they're speaking, you would overlay
some B-roll of climbers in action
and dramatic mountain GVs, or general views,
to highlight the words that are being spoken underneath.
B-roll could be footage that you either shot yourself
or you can use stock clips
that you license from another source.
You'll also want to add some music
that can compliment your project.
The best way to find the perfect music track
is to simply test out a few alongside your footage
and pick the one that feels best.
To add music, you simply drag
and drop a track onto the sound channel,
and from there, you can change the levels
and make any cuts that you need to.
One thing to consider when selecting music
is the all-important ownership,
as you can't just use a piece of music
without the owner's permission
or by paying them a royalty fee,
which is why it's common to select
or buy a royalty-free track.
If you're unsure how to find the best soundtrack
for your project or want some more advice
on royalty-free music, I recommend checking out
our video on how to find the best music
for your video, available on our channel.
Step five, export your project.
The final step is exporting your project.
Exporting your project is essential,
as it allows your project to be playable
outside of your editing software.
Without this step, you'll not be able
to share your video with your friends,
family, or your audience.
Once you're happy with the way that your video looks
and sound, you're ready to export.
How you export your video depends
on the software that you decided to use,
but if like us you're using Premier Pro,
you first need to ensure that your sequence is selected
by selecting your Program window, your Timeline window,
or the file of your sequence in the Project panel.
Once it's selected, you go to File, Export, Media.
The most important part of exporting your video is to ensure
that you're exporting with the right settings,
regardless of the software that you're using.
The standard for videos that are going to be used
on the web, for example, uploading to YouTube or Vimeo,
is H.264 video, so we recommend setting your format to that.
Then, ensure in Settings that both Export Audio
and Export Video are selected or you might end up
with a project that only has pictures
and no sound or vice versa.
With those options selected, you click Export
and then, wait for your video file to be created.
And that's it.
You've now edited and exported your video project,
and it's time to share it with your wider audience.
One additional step that we recommend,
especially if you're new to creating video projects,
is to send your final edit to a friend or colleague first
and get their feedback before you share it
with your wider audience.
That way, it's easy to go back
and make changes if, possibly, they've noticed something
that needs a tweak or a slight change
that you might have missed.
Well, I hope you've found this video to be useful.
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If you need any further help,
you can always get in touch with our agency here at Spiel
by visiting www.spielcreative.com.
But for now, thanks for watching and goodbye.