Any editor can tell you that editing isn’t easy, but with these simple tricks and tips you can become a pro in no time! Here are 7 ways to edit like a pro
Choose your tools
The first step in any editing job is to have an arsenal of high-quality tools at your disposal. When you’re getting ready to edit, make sure you have all these tools nearby. Some will be used more often than others, but having them all on hand will help streamline your workflow and allow you to complete jobs quickly and efficiently. I usually use Adobe Premiere Pro to do my work, because it has such a wide range of features that can help me polish the videos I work with. It also offers presets that are already set up to take advantage of the software's power, which saves me time from having to tweak things manually. Aperture has always been one of my favorite photo editors because it offers so many options for retouching photos and making them look their best.
Do you need to add b-roll?
B-roll is supplementary footage or graphics that appear alongside your video footage. You can use b-roll to add context to your story, or to illustrate a point more clearly. For example, if you’re making an explainer video about how your product works, you might have talking head shots of members of your team describing how things work.
Should you cut between shots?
What should you do when footage from two separate takes has to be edited together? Some directors think it’s best to cut between shots of two different actors speaking. Others prefer to maintain continuity by cutting between shots of one actor. The truth is that both strategies have their place in film, but knowing when to use each method can help improve your shot selection and scene construction in general.
Color grading in Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Color grading is one of those terms that can be off-putting to someone who has never done it, but it really does offer you more control over your final product. It’s a big topic, so I’ll try to keep things basic here—but don’t let its name intimidate you. Color grading is just another tool to help you bring your creative vision to life. In order to make your video really pop, color grading helps balance out various colors in a scene by increasing or decreasing their intensity.
Finalize your edit with music and sound effects
- Do not put more than 15-20 clips into your timeline. Doing so will make it difficult to set correct in-point and out-point for each of them, causing an unpleasant viewing experience. - Avoid adding titles before your video content. If your viewers aren't engaged yet, or distracted by other things on screen, they probably won't read a title! On top of that, words will most likely distract them from actually looking at your content. - Use effects sparingly; they are just tools to draw people's attention to particular spots in your footage - don't overuse them! The same applies to color correction: keep it subtle unless you want it to be more noticeable.
Common mistakes you should avoid while doing video editing
When you are doing your video, it is important to make sure that there is nothing that seems awkward, doesn’t make sense or may distract from what you are trying to say. For example, avoid winking at your camera or showing your teeth too much because these can make you look unprofessional. If there are too many pauses in your video then it will be boring. If possible, get someone else to do an audio recording and have them merge it with yours later on. It will be of higher quality than what you would record by yourself. Have them also cut out all unnecessary noise such as coughing or other sounds that do not help convey your message effectively.
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