Thursday, January 17, 2013

A Few Tips That Could Be Applied When Using Video Editing Equipment

By Nolan Tornes


Smooth and skillfully edited changeover processes in videos will no doubt hook a viewer. The transitions should not necessarily be dramatic. They just need to be seamless, smooth and natural looking when viewed. This can be achieved by using video editing equipment. Below are a few guiding principles for managing transitions should you need to add editing effects and produce your end product.

Using some pieces of software is rather straightforward and great functionality is provided. Only minimal effort will be needed during the learning process. Tutorials are also available on the web which will outline their precise functions.

Transitions are necessary when you need to show time passing. Normally there would be change of subject, mood or direction. In all your videos, you will be required to illustrate transitions from a title screen to the initial section of the recording. It can also be done at the last part of a video.

In interviews, instances arise where you might for example need to cut off all recordings where the person interviewing is asking questions, where irrelevant content is found and in places where the interviewee is using filler words. A dip to the color or brief flashes to other colors can be very effective in these areas.

It is really vital for effects to be maintained in a simple manner when utilizing editing equipment. Cross dissolves or fading to black look amazing though effects such as page turning need to remain minimal. Using them excessively will make the videos look amateurish. Attention of the viewer is also bound to turn from the significant things which mostly would be content you are presenting. Message being given is what needs to be dwelt on.

Having the changeovers in the suitable places is fundamental. If you carry out this task properly, the effects added will almost go unnoticed while the films are being viewed. A seamless as well as a smooth feel will be the resulting effect. A natural look means it has been well done. A jumpy and inelegant feeling means it will be necessary to do rectifications.

Getting it right the very first time can be a bit challenging. Experience is gathered with time if you do it frequently, it will be easier for you to give your videos a more professional look. Practice is emphasized if the processes are to be mastered. With time, they will become second nature to an individual. Upon mastering the techniques, creation of more pleasing and polished videos by making use of video editing equipment will be easy. Devoting time is crucial as it will enable one to master the skills.




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