#also getting better at using davinci for editing

[shsl-box-worshipper]

Hehe, I did a tiny improvement to this clip

[askzloyxp]

Would you maybe be able to bring other editors on board? Perhaps teach Lyarrah how you do your jazz so she can take over for a couple weeks. Unless I'm mistaken in assuming that her job is just copy pasting the script into the YouTube captions feature. I don't really know how captioning works

Okay, this is actually quite fun to talk about because YES! Youtube's caption system does have a feature where you can get auto-captions made if you just feed it the transcript of the video! HOWEVER, Lyarrah's job on the Recap is not to just do that.

First and foremost, Ly actually handles all of the metadata of the vids except thumbnails. Tags, description and even the titles are all things she has to fill in after I upload, because by that time I have absolutely 0 energy to do that. She also is the one moderating the comments. Even if I'm often the one to reply, she does a lot to filter out the bad stuff and add spam-filters.

Then she has to make the actual captions. Even with the script available, this is actually still a serious undertaking. Because that feature that you just feed the script and it puts the timings in automatically? It sucks ass. The timings are all over the place, it struggles with even the british accent and it couldn't add who is speaking or sound/tone descrptions even if you put them in. And with Recaps specifically, it couldn't put in the parts where the Hermits themselves are speaking, because THEIR LINES ARE NOT EVEN IN THE SCRIPT! What clips to use and to add to the video is mostly decided in the video-editing phase, long after the script is written. So that stuff needs to be added later. But because it's not in the script, the system gets confused about parts where the words that are not in the script are said, and just puts whatever lines in there. As a result, cleaning up after the algorithm takes longer than to just make whole new subtitles. WHICH IS WHAT LYARRAH ACTUALLY DOES.

More or less every video she makes captions for is re-transcribed by hand with the script only as a reference. This results in much better captions where she can even add her personal touch with the emojis to convey tone and all that!

I know there are automated systems in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere that could output pretty solid captions with working timings, and she's actually looking into that, and will be trying them out. But even then, it will be her responsibility and her choice to use these tools, because she's our captioning specialist. Whatever research she does will still be a load off my back.

But could she just edit the recaps for me? Funny you say that, because in theory? She probably could. Lyarrah and Pixlriffs are both adept video editors, each with their own youtube channels, and perfectly capable of producing videos no worse than what I make. Pix has already edited a couple recaps in the past, and every time he'd deliver on time and arguably a tighter product than what I make. HOWEVER, the trick here is that to get the HC Recap done every week, week after week, on time and with passable editing, when the source material is a dozen videos at least and the result needs to be well paced, illustrative and well, passable, is a whole other ordeal. I don't mean to toot my own horn, but here you gotta not know how to edit, but know how to edit like a motherfucker.

...that doesn't mean "good" or "fast",... just.. like a motherfucker.

And for one, I wouldn't want to put that much work onto anyone, while for two, I wouldn't trust to put that much work onto anyone. Maybe to a professional editor or like, a TV-editor this isn't much, but I don't think I have the funds to hire one, especially when at the end of the day, to me the whole process has long become routine, entertainment even. I love the edit. Which is also why I struggle with stress and burnout the way I do: it is incomprehensible to me that I can't just sit down and do this like always!

One must imagine Sisyphus happy.

[inimitablereel]

For the Ask a Vidder meme, 5, 1, 16!

5. Hardest vid to edit?

Hm depends on how you define hardest...

I think the biggest technical challenge I've had, which was entirely self-inflicted, was trying to get rid of all the zillions of stupid hallmark channel logos on my hallmark hanukkah vid with absternr, which was very fussy and also unsuccessful and something I volunteered to do while absternr was away from a computer because I like fiddly technical things for the first hour of them... BeatriceEagle's cleancredits program was really great for getting rid of the simple hallmark logo! It was surprisingly easy to get rid of just a white circle with an H in the middle. But they also stuck this big countdown to Christmas thing on the bottom of some of the movies that had a mistletoe border and was kinda faded in and I tried a bunch of different mask options and all of them looked awful... Anyways this has been an unnecessary rant about something I did 100% for fun.

From more of an artistic perspective I think a little wicked was the hardest vid to edit, partially because looking back on it I have pretty mixed feelings about it. I had some pretty specific things I wanted to say about the character but also the way she was being treated in the shows at a meta level and I was trying to make one unified statement about who the character is like and how she's treated in these shows across 3 shows and a movie where she has different amounts of screentime and is treated differently by the narrative.Like I opened with a shot of a badass moment and a moment of her unnecessarily falling on her face from each show but in the one movie, she actually only loses when it's appropriate (e.g. fights with superpowered oponents) and I was sorta faking it with a shot of her falling down in a fight that she eventually won, and in one of the shows I had to work really hard to find those shots of her being badass. (Which is why I wanted to make the vid in the first place - if you have a female character who dresses cool and is verbally said to be badass and in charge but you only ever have her falling over and getting undermined on screen that says something!)

What program do you use?

Davinci resolve! I guess if we're being comprehensive I've also used avidemux a bit for clipping as well as as using ffmpeg/someone's python script to run ffmpeg for multiple clips from a spreadsheet. (Resolve freaked out on my old computer with more than a handful of whole episodes of a show and tomb shows are too many episodes not to clip regardless.)

16. Favorite thumbnail for one of your vids?

I've gotta admit I've always gone with one of the default youtube provided options (though I try to choose whatever one of those is not actively misleading?) Pulling them up, my vimeo thumbnails are way better because vimeo just lets you choose a shot from the video (which is to say they're still just whatever still looked good). I have not uploaded all that many of my vids on vimeo. But maybe I should! For example this is the youtube thumbnail for Emerald City

It looks okay! It's a shot of a car on the infinity train, which is the VAST majority of what's in this vid so you'd think that it'd be very easy to get, but going in to edit the video the other automated options for thumbnails are more focused on characters and it's hard to see what's going on with the train car, which was the focus of the vid. I get why youtube's algorithm thinks that people should be in a thumbnail, it's just wrong with this one.

In contrast this is the vimeo one which I'm pretty sure is just the beginning of the vid. It's still not great! I could have actually made a title screen! But it is a focus on scenery and I think it's fun to have the thumbnail for something titled "emerald city" as a shot of a green room.

Anyways this didn't really answer the question... This one from love is an open door is pretty good - the thumbnail is kind of the ship manifesto for this one (which is real character Wu Xie, who has in other shows in this universe been played by Zhu Yilong, serious actor/the random side characters made up for him to have someone to do exposition with in this 10 episode show) - look at them! they have weirdly a lot of chemistry for how little there is in the character of the guy on the right! (sometimes a "good thumbnail" can be me going I still think this ship and my vid is funny)

[magicalgirltwirl]

This is the first AMV I ever made! It was a Claymore one to "Rise" by Origa (one of the OPs for the Ghost in the Shell anime). It's bad so you shouldn't watch it, but I wanted to ramble a bit about my journey making AMVs and how I got started. (and also Claymore in the reblog)

I made this for my college anime club in 2011. The club said they were going to have an AMV contest and we could make ours over break. Then when I got back from break nobody but me had made one and I just dropped it. I didn't mind though, because I wanted to get started making AMVs anyway, I'd watched a bunch and wanted to for a while. Like a lot of people, I was always creating AMVs in my head when I listened to songs.

The summary I published this with is preserved in the metadata and it is so unintentionally funny

Done for an AMV contest at the anime club. I haven't finished either the anime or manga of Claymore yet- so no spoilers- but I am already completely in love with both. [summary stuff]

Anyone know how to get rid of the box on the sides of the picture?

As is very obvious in this video, at first I approached AMVs kind of like I was making my own summary of my favorite parts of the anime rather than really intergrating the music. I used subbed footage in this (and in a few AMVS after) because 1. I could only find subbed footage and 2. because at the time I was always confused why people didn't use subs for anime, because sometimes they matched the music or they could tell someone what the show was about! But of course this is because you can rarely make an AMV that actually works with the music with subbed footage.

You have to leave time for people to read the subs and the characters to talk and part of the fun of AMVs is conveying things nonverbally and syncing it to the lyrics of the beat, it makes for a boring viewing experience if it's just a clipshow where you might has well have just left the audio on and made an ad for the anime.

So this is slow and bad, but I have a fondness for it. You can see that I really wanted to show people Clare and Teresa's story and why I thought it was cool. I think I made three subbed AMVs after this (the second one being the "We Believe You" Sailor Jupiter one, and the next two being other Sailor Moon ones that are lost forever now) but as I got better, I ditched them. The road to improvement was slow and long, but I improved a lot.

I don't think I'll ever make AMVs again- the last time I attempted one was a Patreon request, and I realized Windows Movie Maker was way too buggy to work with and as an adult, AMVs were way too time consuming to make for only $50- now I know how to use Davinci Resolve which is way better and not buggy, but yeah, still too time consuming! Even editing my old ones like I've been doing has been more time consuming and horribly addictive than I imagined. I can waste entire days just editing an AMV, hours on just getting one bit of timing right, and now that I have all these responsibilities I can't do that anymore. But I really look back on all my AMVs fondly, even the bad ones. I'm glad I can revisit most of them on this blog now.

[bizarrelittlemew]

hi!! I wanted to say thanks for your post about gif making, it was really helpful!! I'd been struggling with sharpening for a while and with your explanation I finally figured it out.

I also wanted to ask: I'm having trouble importing video frames to layers on photoshop that didn't use to happen, and no amount of googling has helped. do you have any idea why this could be? what settings do you use on the videos you cut to import? and could you share what software you use for that?

thank you so much!!!! I love your edits ✨️✨️

thank you and you're so welcome!! 💗🤸

I just switched to using DaVinci Resolve (free video editing software but it was too heavy for my old laptop, therefore I used Clipchamp before which I don't really recommend now that I know better lmao) and converting the frame rate to 23.976. that way, I don't get duplicate frames when importing to PS (which I used to have to delete manually before 💀). right now, I do all sharpening and coloring in PS.

it's difficult for me to tell what the issue is but if it happens to videos that you used to be able to import, then I'd try re-installing PS or installing another version 😅 if it's a video issue, the above works for me (I use standard HD export settings) ✌️

hope you find a solution!!

[bohemian-nights]

Hey, can I ask you how do you make your gifs?

It took a lot of trial and error, but here is what I have learned(so far cause I'm very much still going through it):

1. Photoshop vs Photopea

To make your gifs you can either use Photoshop or Photopea. I started off with Photpea because it’s cloud-based and doesn’t take up any space on your computer, but I've since moved onto Photoshop. Most of the tutorials you’ll find will use photoshop. So if you need help or want to learn a new skill it will be much easier to find that help if you are using Photoshop.

Photoshop

👆🏽They have ones out there for mac if you search for them on here, but I happen to have a Windows PC so this is the one I use🤷🏽‍♀️

Photopea

2. Downloading videos

I get most of my videos from either YouTube or torrent sites which have a wide selection of shows and movies for you to download.

Watch So Much

👆🏽Is my favorite torrent site. You can also stream shows and movies on their site well.

YTS

👆🏽Is another torrent site I use, but they only have movies on there.

Qbittorrent

👆🏽Lets you download torrents. I should note that If you torrent you'll need a VPN. Literally do not try and download any content from HBO or Disney without a VPN, because at least here in America, they will email you threatening to disconnect your internet😅

For VPN’s do not use the free ones. They don’t work. I’ve personally used NordVPN, but there are other ones out there like Surfshark, or ProtonVPN.

4k downloader

👆🏽Lets you download most things off of YouTube(as well as a couple other sites like TikTok). I say most things because they will not let you download those free movies(ex. Twilight) YouTube itself uploads onto its platform.

Occasionally someone will upload an old movie onto a private channel which you can download with no problems, but anything new or recent you won’t find on there.

You do not have to use a VPN to download videos from YouTube.

3. Resources:

Whatever you're trying to gif will probably be on the long side. So you're either going to need to trim it down to make a 2-3 second clip that you can then use to make your gif, or you can screencap your video.

Screencaping allows you to take a shot of each individual frame* which you can then use to make your gifs out of.

*I like to use anywhere between 40-90 frames per gif.

VLC

👆🏽This is a video player that lets you play your videos and create screencaps from them.

👆🏽This is a great post on how to screencap using VLC.

KMPlayer

👆🏽Is another video player/screencapping software, but I found their interface to be overly complicated

Clipchamp

👆🏽This lets you trim down your videos to create those 2-3-second clips. There are better video editing tools out there(like DaVinci Resolve), but if you have Windows for what it's worth, it’s simple and gets the job done 🤷🏽‍♀️

rPiracy

👆🏽Has links for torrents and things of that nature.

👆🏽This is a great post on how to make a basic gif using Photoshop.

👆🏽This is a great post on how to make a basic gif using Photopea.

👆🏽This user has a lot of tutorials so when you're ready to move onto more complicated gif making, use them as a resource.

4. Lastly, have patience with yourself.

GIF making is time-consuming and as I stated it takes practice. So don't sweat it too much and have fun🎉

[allen309]

about me:

Hello! Welcome to my corner of Tumblr 💛.

My name is Allen (any pronouns). My blog is a mess of things that I enjoy/spur of the moment. On my blog you’ll see photos of my cat 🐱(Tabby), photos of nature (occasionally bugs, but no spiders), and once in a while I’ll post screenshots or talk about a current video game that I’m playing.

(Tabby)

Anyone and everyone is welcome to ask me anything. My Ask Box is always open and Mutuals are welcome to send me private messages. I’m pretty easygoing 💛.

(Wish we had more text color options)

links:

YouTube: Hope’s Vlog

*I don’t go by Allen on my channel

+ I’m using the free DaVinci Resolve 18 to edit my videos

+ I don’t have any plans to grow my channel. YouTube is just a fun hobby. Hopefully, I’ll get better at editing and overall making my content better

My Writing Link Page: Click Here 📝

my interest:

Playing video games and watching let’s play on YouTube:

+Currently playing: Splatoon 3 , Stardew Valley, and Death Mark

*I have too many favorite games to list here. Feel free to ask me what games I like playing.

Starting to get into Anime’s/Manga’s (Anime, Horror, and Shrek were banned from my house because my mom just didn’t like that kind of stuff)

*I really like the anime Fire Force 🔥 and the Fire Force Manga 📚

*Love Gundam ☄️

*I enjoyed reading SpyxFamily ( I started watching the anime)

I’ve seen a handful of Ghibli Films:

*My favorite Ghibli Films: Spirited Away 🐖, Kiki Delivery Service 🐈‍⬛, and Princess Mononoke 🐺

I’m also a fan of Hell of a Boss and Hazbin Hotel from Vivziepop:

*My Favorite Characters 💛: Alastor, Luna, Stolas, Husk, and Carmilla

I also like collecting pins and patches

I enjoy listening to music 🎵:

*Avatar, Ghost BC, Orbit Culture, Motionless in White, AJR, the Beatles just to name a few bands. (I won’t list all of the bands. I listen to so many different bands)

Reading Books 📚:

*I recommend Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (8 books total. Plus 2 novella) & Asylum Series by Madeleine Roux (4 main books, and 3 novella. *I haven’t read the 3 Asylum novella because I didn’t know they existed until now 🫠)

Updated: 8/29/24

[nonsensegnomes]

hope is okay to ask! but what sorta program do you use for your fanvids? any tips ?? ty ily :)

hello sorry you sent this like 4 months ago, hi hope you're still hanging around 👋

i use kdenlive altho i would NOT recommend it – at least not without some caveats!!! it is free & (technically) industry standard, but like. you can get that other places, such as davinci resolve which i know my sibling is happily editing fanvids on, so 🤷‍♀️

i am personally gonna stick w/ kden just cause i'm over the learning curve now & don't care to slide back down it again, but it IS a rather steep one with this program cause the finer detail controls are kinda counterintuitive & the tutorials available are not extensive/searchable/particularily clear :/ also it's slow & prone to crashing but honestly i think that's my poor old laptop with its 8gb RAM lol

ANYWAY complaining aside it is in fact a capable little program that has served me well!! if you want the full package, i'd also recommend jdownloader (for downloading footage - i prefer full episodes so i can flick through the whole thing for Context, but it's also good for ripping yt videos) & gimp (for editing text & stills, e.g. subtitles & thumbnails - also a bit of a learning curve)

in any case, fare thee well in your editing & fair warning: it DOES make you feel like a god amongst mortals, bending reality beneath your fingertips! biggest tip would be above all you have to be in it for the love of the game, like you haveeeeeeee to strike out with that weird & niche idea that would not leave your brain every time you listened to an unreleased mountain goats song or whatever!!!! bc otherwise What Is The Point

if this is your Very First edit, i cannot stress enough that imitation is essential to understanding how everything works: pick a vid (from another fandom just so we don't get into murky plaigiarism territory) with a song you're obsessed with, then break it down literally section-by-section to kind of see how it works & reverse-engineer that. this shouldn't mean a 1-for-1 transfer: if say character A pulls a gun at 1:34 in theirs, that doesn't mean character Z has to pull a gun in yours, just that 1:34 might be part of the building tension before a chorus so you should show some decisive actions Z is taking. or if there's a montage summarising the b-plot of an episode, think about what equivalent might fit there for you. idk this isn't a hard & fast rule or like, Your Initiation Rite To The Secret Club Of Vidders, but it's something that helped me with MY first vid that i modelled off of this insanely good spn one

+ like any art medium the more amvs you consume and the more you care about unpicking how they achieve the effect they want, the better you're going to be at choosing what works or doesn't for you even if it goes against ~Conventional~ styles... at the very least, following someone else's guidelines helps you figure out when to place/how to integrate dialogue, which is one of the hardest things to do well at the start imo. just make sure you credit them as an inspiration underneath the vid of course!!!

anyway, once again, good luck!! wishing you many happy hours lost in front of an editing suite lol 🫡

[tumbleversed]

How to Add Special Effects to Your Videos: Tips for Beginners

Are you excited to dive into the world of video editing? Whether you’re dreaming of becoming a professional video editor or just want to create amazing videos for fun, learning the basics is the first step. In this blog, we’ll cover essential video editing techniques every beginner should know. If you’re looking for a video editing course in Yamuna Vihar, this guide will also help you understand what to expect from your classes.

Why Special Effects Matter

Special effects can transform a regular video into something extraordinary. They can help you tell a story, set the mood, or simply make your content more visually appealing. As a student or an aspiring video editor, learning how to add special effects can give you an edge in this competitive field.

Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Special Effects

1. Choose the Right Software

The first step in adding special effects is choosing the right video editing software. Some popular options include Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. These programs offer a wide range of tools and effects that you can use to enhance your videos.

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2. Plan Your Effects

Before diving into the editing process, plan out what effects you want to use and where you want to apply them. This can include transitions, overlays, color grading, and more. Having a clear plan will make the editing process smoother and more efficient.

3. Learn Basic Effects

Start with the basics. Here are a few simple effects that you can try:

Transitions: Smoothly switch from one clip to another.

Overlays: Add images or text on top of your video.

Color Grading: Adjust the colors to create a specific mood or style.

4. Use Tutorials and Online Resources

There are countless tutorials available online that can teach you how to add special effects to your videos. Websites like YouTube, Udemy, and Skillshare offer free and paid tutorials that can help you learn at your own pace.

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5. Practice, Practice, Practice

The key to mastering special effects is practice. Spend time experimenting with different effects and techniques. The more you practice, the better you'll become.

6. Get Feedback

Share your edited videos with friends, family, or online communities and ask for feedback. Constructive criticism can help you improve and refine your skills.

Tips for Success

Stay Updated: The world of video editing is constantly evolving. Stay updated with the latest trends and tools to keep your skills relevant.

Build a Portfolio: Create a portfolio of your best work to showcase your skills to potential employers or clients.

Network: Connect with other video editors, join online forums, and attend workshops or seminars to expand your network and learn from others.

Conclusion

Adding special effects to your videos can be a fun and rewarding experience. With the right tools, planning, and practice, you can create stunning videos that captivate your audience. If you're serious about a career in video editing, consider enrolling in a video editing coaching centre in Uttam Nagar. These programs can provide you with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed in this exciting field.

Remember, the journey to becoming a skilled video editor takes time and dedication. Keep learning, keep experimenting, and most importantly, enjoy the creative process!

[ghostyiskitty]

Another month has flown past, and we're still going. This update and onwards are going to be a little different, being split into sections based on my current projects, and starting with this general section. A few small 'general' things; I've started trying to plan out what I'm doing for sets of two weeks, and these updates will be made around the last sprint for that month (so they should be ~every 4 weeks/1 month still, just more specific). I also got a 1tb HDD, so I've got a bit more storage on my pc :D Now, for the main updates:

Chaos/Tale. Got a little bit of work done on the Profile Sheets done, and expanded on an Art Bible more, which mostly involved listing and gathering references for AU Characters that will appear, and for some environments inside of a general Undertale Universe. The main progress from this month was in beginning to build the Undertale Environment/Map in Blender, which will likely be used often, as well as models that are being used to build it, and can be used to build other environments for the story. I managed to complete an outline for the entire Undertale path, and mark out how the greater Underground area will look, and started building up the Ruins, getting the walls of the first few rooms done.

In Shadows We Live. This was a 'small', mainly outline of a game that I made for a game jam, and after taking a break from it for this month, I have decided I am, at least to some extent, going to continue working on it. To what extent? We'll see. For now I only intend to continue fleshing it out, figuring out what would happen in it, locations, etc.

Minecraft Survival Series. I've tried to do a few series, but kept getting sick of recording (? I think that explains it well enough), due to only letting myself play if I can record, which previously was harder to do with limited storage space, however with the HDD this shouldn't be an issue. This series is both because I want to have a Minecraft series, but also for some basic editing practice (especially with Davinci Resolve which I'm trying out now), and to try and keep an upload schedule.

Anyways, hopefully everyone has been doing well, and hopefully it continues to go well (or get better)!~

[morphacademy1]

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[webeside23]

Top 5 Video Editing Tools In 2024

Video editing is a world where creativity can shine brightly. Whether you learn your technical skills through a special program, online tutorials, or college courses, the key is using those skills to tell engaging stories. As a video editor, your portfolio is like your own personal art gallery. It not only shows how good you are but also reflects your own style and imagination.There isn’t just one correct way to do things—instead, you have many chances to create new ideas and hold people’s interest with your storytelling abilities.

What Is Video Editing?

Video editing is like creating art with moving pictures and sound. It’s about choosing the best moments from what’s been filmed, arranging them in a way that tells a story, and adding special effects and transitions to make it all come alive. Whether it’s for movies, TV shows, ads, or your own videos, video editing mixes technical skill with creativity to make videos that really grab your attention. It’s where imagination meets technology, transforming raw footage into something that really sticks with people.

Types Of Video Editing

Video editing includes different techniques used for various purposes. Here’s are the main type of editing:

1. Linear Editing:

Linear editing is an old-school way of editing videos. It means arranging clips one after another in a straight line, like putting pieces of a puzzle in order. Back then, editors used to physically cut and join pieces of tape or film to make changes. It’s not as common now because digital editing is easier.

2. Non-Linear Editing (NLE):

Most people edit videos digitally using non-linear editing. Instead of working in a straight line, editors can move around and change parts of the video easily. You can trim, move, and adjust clips without changing everything else in your project. Among the top choices for this are Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, and DaVinci Resolve.This way of editing is faster and more flexible than older methods.

3. Special Effects (FX) Editing:

Special effects editing is about adding cool digital effects, computer-generated images (like animated characters or landscapes), animations, and other visual improvements to make the video look amazing and imaginative. It’s all about creating stunning visuals that bring your video to life in a unique way.

4.Assembly Editing:

Assembly editing is about putting video clips in a simple order from start to finish. It’s like organizing a story step by step. This method is common in making documentaries or reality TV shows, where the story follows the timeline of real events as they happened.

5.Cutting on Action:

“Cutting on action” in video editing is when you change from one scene to another right when something interesting is happening. This makes the switch between shots really smooth and natural. It helps keep your video moving smoothly without any interruptions!

How to Learn Video Editing

Getting started with video editing begins by learning its basics. Start by understanding simple things like cuts, transitions between scenes, and adjusting the sound. Remember, video editing isn’t just about putting clips together—it’s about telling a story that keeps people interested.  Choosing the right video editing software is important. You can pick software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, DaVinci Resolve, or iMovie, depending on what you need and how much you can spend. Use tutorials and online courses that these software companies offer to get familiar with how they work and what tools they have. The best way to get better at video editing is by doing it yourself. Begin with easy projects to learn how to manage timelines, organize your clips, and add basic effects. Once you feel more confident, try out more advanced techniques like editing with multiple cameras, adjusting colors in a detailed way, and creating moving graphics. These skills not only make you a better editor but also let you be more creative. 

Feedback from others is really helpful when you’re learning. Ask friends or people in online communities to give you advice on how to improve your editing skills and make your videos unique. Look at how professionals edit their work and try different ways of editing to see what works best for you. Having a good portfolio is key if you want to work as a freelance editor or get a job in video editing. Show off your best projects to demonstrate what you can do. Remember, practicing regularly and always wanting to learn more are the best ways to become great at video editing and create awesome videos that people will love.

Top 5 Video Editing Tools In 2024

In the world of video editing, it’s important to use the best tools to create top-notch videos. Here are the top five video editing tools that are leading the way in 2024:

1. Adobe Premiere Pro:

Adobe Premiere Pro is the best video editing software made by Adobe. It’s popular among video editors, filmmakers, and creators because it’s versatile and powerful.Here’s what you should know:

Editing:You can edit videos in many different types, even really high-quality ones like 8K resolution. It supports lots of file types and ways to save your work.

Timeline Editing:Put your video clips, soundtracks, and other stuff in order on a timeline. This helps you organize and create your projects.

Creative Tools: There are lots of tools for editing, adjusting colors, fixing audio, adding effects, and transitions. It works well with other Adobe apps like After Effects and Photoshop.

Integration:It works smoothly with other software and devices,so teams can work together. This boosts productivity.

Speed and Performance: It uses your computer’s graphics card to work faster with big video files and complex projects.

Adobe Premiere Pro is popular because it’s flexible, has lots of powerful tools, and works well with other Adobe apps. That’s why many professional video editors in movies, TV, and online videos like using it.

2.Final Cut Pro X:

Final Cut Pro X is a super powerful video editing software made by Apple Inc. It’s designed for Mac computers and is widely used by filmmakers, videographers, and other content creators. Here are some important things to know about Final Cut Pro X:

Interface:It has a smooth and easy-to-use screen where you can move video clips around easily using a magnetic timeline.

Performance: Final Cut Pro X is fast and works well because it uses the computer’s graphics and many processors to play and process videos quickly, even when they’re complicated.

Editing Tools: It offers a wide range of editing tools including advanced trimming, multicam editing, color correction, audio editing, and more.

Effects and Plugins:It comes with ready-to-use special effects, smooth transitions between scenes, and text titles. You can also add more features using extra plugins from other developers.

Integration:Seamlessly integrates with other Apple software and hardware such as Motion (for graphics and animation) and Compressor (for video encoding).

Overall, Final Cut Pro X is favored for its combination of professional features, performance, and ease of use, making it a popular choice in the industry for creating high-quality video content. 

3. DaVinci Resolve:

DaVinci Resolve is a top-notch video editing software made by Blackmagic Design. It’s famous for its amazing ability to color grade videos, which means making colors look perfect. This has made it very popular among professionals in the movie and TV industries. Here are the reasons why people love DaVinci Resolve:

Multi-Functional Toolset:DaVinci Resolve seamlessly blends video editing, color correction, stunning visual effects, and precise audio post-production into one powerful platform. This integration ensures a smooth workflow, empowering editors to effortlessly transition between tasks without juggling multiple software programs.

Color Grading: One of the best things about DaVinci Resolve is its amazing tools for adjusting colors. It gives editors very precise control over how colors look in their videos, so they can create exactly the visual style they want.

High Performance: The software is designed to work really fast, so you can edit and watch videos in real-time without delays, even when working with very high-quality videos like 4K and higher. It uses GPU acceleration to make everything render and respond quicker.

Fairlight Audio:DaVinci Resolve also has Fairlight, which is a set of tools for editing audio professionally. It lets you mix and perfect audio tracks right in the same place where you edit videos. You can use tools for adjusting EQ (equalization), dynamics (like volume changes), and adding audio effects.

Collaboration: In DaVinci Resolve Studio, the paid version of the software, there are features that let many people work together on the same project at once. This is really handy for big projects where teamwork and getting things done quickly are super important.

Free Version: There’s a free version of DaVinci Resolve that gives you access to most of its features, which is great for people who are just starting out in filmmaking or doing it as a hobby. The Studio version has even more features, and it’s priced competitively compared to other professional editing software.

Overall, DaVinci Resolve has become popular because it has lots of useful features, especially its strong tools for adjusting colors in videos. This makes it a favorite among both professional editors and people who love making high-quality videos.

4. Avid Media Composer:

Avid Media Composer is a professional non-linear editing (NLE) software widely used in film, television, and digital media industries for video editing. Here are some key points about Avid Media Composer: 

Professional Grade Software:Avid Media Composer is famous for its strong features made for professionals who edit videos. It can handle high-quality videos, fix colors perfectly, and edit audio easily.

Non-linear Editing:With Media Composer, editors have total freedom to shape their videos. You can jump to any part of your footage and make changes whenever you want, opening up endless creative options right there on your screen.

Interface and Workflow: Avid Media Composer’s setup is made to help editors work quickly and get a lot done. It has tools for arranging timelines, editing with multiple cameras, and collaborating with others on projects.

Media Management: Avid Media Composer has strong tools to help organize and manage lots of video clips, audio files, and other media you use for editing.

Integration and Compatibility:It can handle many types of media formats and works well with other professional editing tools, which helps with complex video projects.

Overall, Avid Media Composer is a must-have in the world of professional video editing. People love it because it has lots of great features, it’s really strong and reliable, and it works well with other tools in big production setups.

5. Hit Film Pro:

HitFilm Pro is a special program made by FXhome for people who make movies and create moving pictures. It helps with editing videos and putting different video clips together. Here are some important things it can do.

Video Editing:It lets you edit videos in a smart way where you can cut, trim, and organize video clips using advanced tools.

Compositing: HitFilm Pro is really good at combining different videos, pictures, and effects together to make cool special effects in movies and videos.

Visual Effects: The program has lots of tools for creating special effects in videos, like making particles move realistically, bringing in 3D models, adjusting colors, removing green backgrounds, and more.

Motion Graphics:It helps you make smooth moving pictures easily because it has lots of tools and ready-made settings for animation.

User Interface: The interface is designed to be user-friendly but powerful, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced professionals.

Overall, lots of filmmakers and YouTubers really like using HitFilm Pro. It has a bunch of cool features, it’s cheaper than other similar software, and it can do both editing videos and adding special effects really well, all in one program.

Conclusion:

In 2024, video editing has advanced a lot with new tools that help people be more creative and skilled. Whether you’re already good at editing videos or just starting out, these top five editing programs have everything you need to make your ideas into amazing videos. Adobe Premiere Pro lets you edit with lots of powerful tools, while DaVinci Resolve is famous for making colors look perfect. Each software helps editors tell stories that really connect with people. Your portfolio isn’t just a place to show off what you can do—it’s where your unique style and storytelling skills shine. With these tools, you can explore endless possibilities and bring your ideas to life in exciting ways.

[ellie-bygrave]

Current Relevant Developments - 4

I wanted to look into using colour look up tables (LUTs) for post-processing/colour grading footage. I have done some colour grading before but usually only on still image renders and not very extensively at all. I wanted to find out how to do this in Unreal itself. Although I know this is usually reserved for right at the end of creating an environment, I wanted to try something out now in my testing stage to see how feasible it might be later on.

I found a great process breakdown on World of Level Design.

They do discuss the importance of using an otherwise finished scene before doing this to ensure you are achieving the desired look, so I am aware that this process can be made a lot more detailed when it comes to my final scene.

The process initially involves taking a high-quality screenshot or still render from the scene and taking it into Photoshop. Layer adjustments are then used to tweak the image. They discussed a few of the different settings they used but mainly it depends on the image itself and the desired effect.

For mine I tweaked the levels and the saturation until I was happy with that. However, I'm not very confident at colour grading currently and mainly rely on just moving sliders until it looks decent. I wanted to learn more about the basic principles of it, so I decided to watch a video by Film Riot. They discuss the use of different colour spaces, colour correction, and colour grading in cinema. Although there are some difference in terms of process for 3D rendering vs physical camera recording, the principles regarding post-processing footage are the same.

I used some of these principles to slightly colour grade the image. Then, following the breakdown from World of Level Design, I took the adjustment layers and applied them to an unmodified LUT. I then imported this into UE5 and applied it to the post-process volume.

These are the 3 versions from no editing to editing with no colour grading to editing with colour grading. It's obviously a very rough first try at using LUTs so isn't very refined but it was interesting for me to see how the process works. I want to get better at colour grading before doing the final shots but this was a good start to understand the concepts.

In the breakdown they also discussed some limitations for the LUTs, and how they can be affected by people's monitor capabilities. They explain that it may be better to use the colour grading in UE5 or in a different software after rendering, especially if making a game that people will play on their own systems rather than a pre-rendered cinematic.

I think for my final piece I may use a different software such as DaVinci Resolve to do the post-processing rather than using LUTs, as I will have lots of different shots in the cinematic that may benefit from using different image adjustments rather than one across the whole film. But I'm glad that I've had chance to practice using LUTs and know how simple or complex they can be made depending on the requirements.

References

Film Riot. (2022). "Color Grading 101 - Everything You Need to Know". YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAh83khT1no. Accessed 24/04/2024

World of Level Design. (2024). "UE5: Complete Guide to Creating and Using LUTs for Color Grading". World of Level Design. https://www.worldofleveldesign.com/categories/ue5/luts-complete-guide.php. Accessed 24/04/2024

[hakeemify]

Level Up Your YouTube Game With Hakeemify Essential Video Editing Tips

Video editing is an essential skill for any YouTuber who wants to create high-quality content that will engage viewers. But with so many different editing tools and techniques available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start.

Here are a few essential tips to help you get started:

1. Start with a strong foundation.

Before you even start editing, make sure you have a clear vision for your video. What do you want to achieve with it? What kind of message do you want to convey? Once you know what you're trying to do, you can start to plan your shots and footage.

2. Cut out the fat.

One of the most common mistakes novice editors make is trying to include too much footage. Remember, less is more! Be ruthless and cut out any footage that doesn't add value to your video.

3. Use transitions wisely.

Transitions can help to add flow to your video and make it more visually appealing. However, it's important to use them sparingly and only when they make sense. Too many transitions can be distracting and make your video hard to watch.

4. Add music and sound effects.

Music and sound effects can help to create a mood and atmosphere for your video. They can also make your video more engaging and interesting to watch.

5. Use text overlays.

Text overlays can be a great way to add information to your video, such as subtitles, callouts, and titles.

6. Don't over complicate it.

It's tempting to try to add all sorts of bells and whistles to your video, but it's important to remember that sometimes the simplest editing is the best. Focus on creating a video that is clear, concise, and engaging.

Bonus tip: Use a good video editing software.

There are a number of great video editing software programs available, both free and paid. Some popular options include Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.

Remember, editing takes practice.

The more you edit, the better you'll become at it. So don't be afraid to experiment and try new things.

With a little practice, you'll be editing videos like a pro in no time! 😊

[harrybushelldesignblog]

Week 12 DES302 Capstone

One week to go… what a fantastic journey it has been so far! Going into week 13 is well and truly the home stretch. This week was solid, I got practically everything on my to-do list done and made some progress on what I had planned for next week already! Unfortunately, I’m struggling to know when enough is enough. I’m constantly thinking of new ideas and ways to change or improve what I’ve done, which is excellent when in the ideating phase but not so good when there is a week to go. I need to learn when enough is enough and that even though I think I can make something better, I need to shift my priorities to ensure everything is done for the headline. I’m still struggling with the sensation that I can’t get away from this project, but only a week to go before it’s just the report I need to worry about! Outside of Uni, We’ve got a week of training left and final preparations before we fly out to China, which is wildly exciting! It’s hard to fathom that it’s just a week away.

Going back to the reflection on my project, I’ll start with the context phase. Week 12 was focused on creating my final deliverable video - Recording, voicing, editing, sourcing, and all that jazz, finishing my casebook, touching up my packaging, sorting my final prints for my prototypes, and further working on my visual summary. This was a complete shift away from my comfort zone and threw me into a work world where I don’t feel the most confident (graphic design and aesthetic work). This is something I struggle with, as I know my strengths don’t lie in the artistic side of design, but I think being aware of my limits in this aspect is good, and I don’t hold myself to as high standards as I do with the other aspects of my work. This results in some work that might not look the prettiest, but I’m normally pretty confident with the actual content of what I’ve made.

Casebook Mock-up

The actions I took to address the context of this week were also pretty straightforward. For my video, I collected testing and urban space footage that I had taken over the last few months, combined it with a storytelling aspect based around the unifying power of football through a few stock videos and personal football footage, spoke over the video to address the issue and how my solution works, and put it all together on DaVinci Resolve. I spoke on the restrictions of DaVinci last week, so I won’t comment on it again. In terms of packaging, I added multiple other languages to the back of my packaged model to better emulate a market-ready product. For the 3D printing part, I attempted to print a few of model 6 to attach to a boot and take photos of, but the FabLab has been packed all week, and they haven’t got around to seeing my email yet. Hopefully, I can get this sorted out next week. For my casebook, I collated all of the research I had collected on sustainable practices in football, I commented on improvements around lighting, chemical use with fertilisers, different playing surfaces, better use of space, and a few local examples. This was pretty enjoyable to create, as a lot of the research I had done earlier in this project and for other projects. 

This resulted in what felt like a very productive week, and leaves me with only 2 deliverables to finish in week 12 - the visual summary and presentation. Along with this, the deliverables I did finish this week I’m pretty proud of, although I think it’s clear that my strengths lie in prototyping - which are the part of this project I’m most proud of. The others - the casebook, heroshots for ReDesign Submission, and the video, I’m also very happy with. I think with the time I’ve had and my limited graphical skills, they are both at a standard that I believe is good.

Again, I think this week has reinforced the importance of planning. My Gantt chart and to-do list were created at the start of this assignment just to tick off a section of a rubric, but now I think it’s been the MVP of this project. Being able to ground myself back into what needs focus and setting my own deadlines has been so important and has meant that I’ve never really felt horrifically stressed or overwhelmed with what is the most important assignment I’ve ever done. Despite this, coming to the end of this journey has also shown me how much I’m going to miss this part of my life. I never really thought past going to university, and the fact that I have a week of it left has put me in a position of insecurity that I haven’t experienced before. This has left me in a bit of an emotional limbo if I’m honest. There’s days where I’m super excited about the opportunities in the future, but others where I crave stability. In the end, I'm just happy that I've made it this far with this project and University as a whole, and have survived a pandemic ridden degree! One week to go...