How to Do: Video Editing

With a camcorder, a PC or Mac and a bit of know-how you can turn hours of shaky footage into a well produced video with a proper soundtrack and voice-over, fading in and out of sections and with proper credits

The affordable price of digital video camcorders and the ever increasing power of the home PC have made high quality digital video editing readily accessible. Indeed, the last few years have seen an explosion in the field of digital video. However, unlike many hobbies, the world of digital video can seem confusing and technically complex. The good news is, that digital video is really quite straightforward, if you know how.

There’s a wealth of information available on the internet and plenty of books on the subject. But for the novice, a steadily paced introduction with a tutor personally showing you how to work it out while you remain free to ask questions as we go. I can provide the novice with a comprehensive introduction to the world of digital video and the associated jargon. More importantly, it may just save you making a very expensive and time-consuming mistake (or two).

It’s easy to see how first time digital video users become frustrated by the technical jargon frequently used in video editing. I believe it is best to take intuitive steps through the digital video process. From buying the right camera and PC equipment, through to shooting techniques, editing and final production. At no stage should you feel frustrated by overly complex explanations.

With this course under your belt you should be well on your way to mastering the techniques and you’ll soon be creating digital video and making your home movies enjoyable and watchable for everyone!