Before you get into the process of editing that mountain of video you have had slowly piling up it is worth taking the time to figure out just where you are going with your video editing. On these pages I will cover a few of the basic concepts so that you can gain a clearer understanding of what video editing entails and what you should be expecting to achieve. Most people tend … [Read more...] about Some Video Editing Basics
Video Editing Tips
My collection of video editing tips to help you get started with video editing and ultimately polish your skills to a higher level.
Video Editing Basics Part Two
A Little Hollywood Magic So what do you do if you want to communicate the sense of excitement that the kids are experiencing at the entrance to the zoo if you didn't get a shot of that? This is where the true sense of editing comes in. If we continue with our example of the zoo trip you will most likely find that you have a shot of the kids looking excited in a relatively close … [Read more...] about Video Editing Basics Part Two
MPEG2 AVCHD MPEG4 Editing Problems Explained
When it comes to video editing software a common complaint I see on the video editing forums is that the software won't do what it says it will do!Almost invariably the person making the complaint reveals by their question and subsequent conversation a basic lack of understanding about what they are doing and how the video editing software really works.Of … [Read more...] about MPEG2 AVCHD MPEG4 Editing Problems Explained
DivX and H.264 Video File Formats Explained
DivX is the name of a specific video compression codec (compression-decompression) developed by DivX, Inc. The format was developed to enable users to create very high quality video with very small files sizes. The DivX codec is currently the most popular MPEG-4 based codec because of its quality, speed and efficiency. As is usually the case the popular becomes more popular … [Read more...] about DivX and H.264 Video File Formats Explained
Video Editing for Beginners
The Basics of Video EditingWhat is Video Editing?Video editing is a part creative and part technical of manipulating video, audio, and image files to create a cohesive and compelling narrative.It is a series of steps involving the refining of raw footage, adding creative elements and ultimately shaping a story that captivates an audience.Different Types of Video … [Read more...] about Video Editing for Beginners