Video Editing Skills
Video editing plays a crucial role in content creation, as it has the potential to either
elevate or hinder the entire process.
If you’re a beginner and want to learn about video editing skills, then you must
know about some principles of video editing:
Principles:
i) Edit the video in such a way that the edit must be invisible
ii) Your cropping or cutting skills must be efficient
iii) There must be a continuity in your video
iv) Voice over must be perfect
v) Always deliver a message in your video
One of the best principle of video editing is to select the best video clip from your gallery,
the reason is that, it will attract more peoples and will convey your message easily.
Basics of Video Editing:
Editor is the one who constructs or makes a video that other see. He not only make his
video by combining different shoots but also deliver his message efficiently
Some Skills and Techniques of Video Editing:
Any one who wants to learn about video editing, he must know the following skills and
techniques:
i) Importing and organizing footage
ii) Editing techniques
iii) Sound editing
iv) Motion graphics and titles.
Cutting and Combining:
In video editing, cutting and combining are pivotal processes. Cutting allows editors to
remove unnecessary parts from a video, ensuring only the essential content remains.
Meanwhile, combining involves integrating different footage or segments to craft a
cohesive and impactful video. As a guiding principle, remember: “Trim your films to their
essence, then trim even further for maximum impact.” These processes are fundamental
in shaping the final product of video editing.
Video Editing Apps:
Following are some video editing apps which are being used by different experts.
Some of which are mobile apps, some are desktop apps and some are online
video editing apps.
1) KINEMASTER
⦁ Best for audio and video remixing
⦁ Can edit the downloaded videos
⦁ Can apply animations
1) Cap-cut Video Editor
⦁ All filters are available
⦁ Directly export the video to ticktock
⦁ Can do voice over
1) Movavi Video Editor
⦁ Easy to use
⦁ Best for beginners
⦁ Variable filters
1) Adobe Premiere Rush
⦁ Professional tool
⦁ Good title option
⦁ Quick performance
1) Apple iMovie
⦁ Best for iPhone users
⦁ Automatically trims clips and adds titles
⦁ Scroll the track with finger
1) Canva
⦁ Free and paid versions
⦁ No design background needed by users
⦁ Can use only your photos and video clips
1) CyberLink PowerDirector
⦁ Can add titles and soundtracks
⦁ Auto-captioning
⦁ Adjustment effect layers
1) GoPro Quik
⦁ Automatic highlight video
⦁ Quik editing capability
⦁ 14 themes that add titles
InShot
⦁ Best for Video Compilations and Collages
⦁ Position the overlays
⦁ Picture-in-picture
1) Splice
⦁ Best Interface and Workflow
⦁ Supports HDR output
⦁ Music library is excellent
1) Shotcut
⦁ High-resolution video editor
⦁ Native timeline editing
⦁ Latest audio and video format
1) OpenShot
⦁ Cross-platform video editing
⦁ Keyframe animation
⦁ Transition and titles
1) Kapwing
⦁ Online editor
⦁ Memes, GIFs animator
⦁ Adjust video speed and audio level
1) Filmic Pro
⦁ Manual focus
⦁ Colour grading
⦁ Motion graphics
1) Vegas Pro
⦁ Multi-track editing
⦁ Color grading and correction
⦁ visual effect
1) Pro Tools
⦁ Video synchronization
⦁ Audio editing
⦁ Multi-track recording
1) Wondershare Filmora AI Video Editor
⦁ Best for stickers and fun effects
⦁ Text-to-video AI content generation
⦁ Have different tools in it
1) HitFilm Pro
⦁ Multi-track editing with support for various media types
⦁ Powerful color correction and grading tools
⦁ Manipulate 3D models and scenes
1) Clideo
⦁ Online video editing software, which allow you to edit the video without downloading any app
⦁ You can text, title and water mark in the video
⦁ Easy to use and is best for the beginners
StoryXpress
⦁ It offers advanced editing and annotation tools
⦁ It allows you to generate personalized video pages hosted on your own domain.
⦁ It can work as team work under single control
1) WeVideo
⦁ Can work on any browser or device
⦁ Has its own audio, video and images formats
⦁ It will offer you management and sharing tools
How can we make the best edited video?
To be effective, a video editor must be compatible with your source material and enable basic edits, with some even offering automated adjustments post-editing. However, advanced video editing often requires additional features. During my evaluation, I assessed various criteria to ensure I chose the most suitable video editing software for diverse user needs:
Basic editing:
Each video editor should feature a straightforward, user-friendly interface for creating basic edits. This entails effortless content importing, quick access to tools such as splice or snapping toggles, and ideally, customizable interface options.
Efficiency:
Given that video editing can be demanding on resources, performance is crucial. It’s important to adjust preview quality and create proxy files for efficient editing. I also prioritized a variety of export options and seamless integration with other platforms.