START YOUR PROJECT
- Free Elements For Video Editing
- Video Editing Free
- Editing Software For Youtube
- Adobe Elements Video Editing Software
- Photoshop Elements For Video Editing
- Adobe Premiere Elements Video Editing
START YOUR PROJECT
(602) 926-0036Mar 26, 2021 Video Editing Interface. Premiere Elements' video editing interface remains largely the same in the latest version, with the standard timeline across the bottom and preview and content panels.
by Joe ForteFree Elements For Video Editing
11 October 2017- Easy video editing software Adobe Premiere Elements 2021. Intelligent editing. Flawless videos. Save 25% on Premiere Elements. Save 25% on Premiere Elements.
- Mar 21, 2021 - Explore Pedro Silva Malines's board 'Free Video Editing Assets' on Pinterest. See more ideas about video editing, free videos, video.
Video can be mesmerizing and memorable — or it can be generic and forgettable. And, contrary to popular belief, it often has to do more with the editing than anything else. Though editing can’t always save a bad production, it is what turns a “good” production into a “great” one. Editing is what turns raw footage into a creative, well-polished narrative. Though it often takes experience in editing to get better at it, there are many things that even beginners can consider when trying to become a great video editor.
Telling a Story through
Is your video telling a story in the most effective way? Visual media is able to tell a story in a different way than written scripts. Even without words or narration, a visual language can go quite far. Establishing shots, action shots, and tracking shots can all be used to create a narrative — but you need to be aware of the story that is being told.
Often it’s important to be as conservative as possible when video editing. The idea is to ensure that the scenes are placed in a chronological order that is easy to track — that nothing is out of place or unnecessary. Often you will have to pare down scenes that simply don’t contribute much to the story, even if those scenes have been shot well or are interesting in and of themselves. It is not the individual scenes that are important, but instead the overall piece.
Similarly, it may be necessary to add scenes or to move scenes around if you find that the story has become muddled or confusing. Sometimes the only way to do this successfully is to run your movie by a test audience. A test audience can tell you what they think happened in the story, what they were confused about, and anything they would have wanted to know more about. A test audience should usually be the audience that is the closest to the demographic that you’re targeting.
To someone who has worked closely on a video, some things may seem obvious when they’re really not — an actor that looks pensive to a director can instead look angry to an audience. It’s these details that become important, as ambiguity can make it difficult to convey the right message. This is especially true in commercials, infomercials, and other business-related works, as in general the audience’s takeaway should be fairly precise. In artistic works, such as short films and fiction, some ambiguity may be possible (or even necessary) in service of the work.
Editing in a Sequence
One thing that can help with developing a narrative is the process of editing in a sequence; ensuring that shots are sequential even if they are very different shots. A wide pan can establish a scene, while fixing on a character can establish that they are the focus. Once that has been established (scene and character), the video can move on to the action and the plot. These types of sequential establishing scenes are important, as they tell the audience what they should be paying attention to (and what they shouldn’t), and they give the audience important information about the context of the video.
When editing, not all of the scenes have to be one right after the other. There can be gaps — and often must be if you want to avoid any dead time that isn’t interesting. As an editor, it’s important that you can identify the “important” times of your video’s chronology that the audience needs to see, while cutting areas that are unnecessary.
Ensuring You Have the Right Material
It’s very rare that anyone has ever shot too much material. When editing, you often need to go back through what you’ve shot so far in order to make scenes work together, to add interest and drama, or to establish setting. The more clips you get, the better, as it’s very difficult to acquire additional footage after a shot has already been completed. When actually working on a production, film crews should work to take as much b-roll as possible, as it may be needed during the editing process. Editors can then use this footage as desired.
Taking multiple takes of important shots is important — even if it’s believed that the right shot has already been taken. Multiple reaction shots can also be critical, in the event that the editor decides that a different nuance or inflection is needed. The more material an editor is able to work with, the better the final product will be.
Likewise, it has to be understood what an editor can and can’t do. No editor is going to be able to create a masterpiece with bad footage — and for the most part, an editor usually shouldn’t try to salvage poor quality video and audio. Either the shots should be shot again or different shots should be used in their stead.
Choosing the Right Sound and Music
Sound and music is a tremendous component of any video production. An editor will generally have some audio to clean up and sync, but they will also need to choose other audio as well to suit the video. This includes sound effects (which in larger productions may be managed by foley artists and sound designers) and a musical selection.
Music is an excellent way to convey atmosphere and drama, but it has to be selected properly so that it’s not intrusive. Ideally, music should not be noticed but instead should augment what is going on in the screen. It should never compete with what is on the screen and it should never obscure important audio cues, such as voice lines or sound effects.
Sound effects also need to be chosen carefully. Realistic sound effects will heighten a production, whereas distracting or too loud sound effects will simply detract from it. Editors will need to choose which actions to emphasize and which actions to ignore; they will also need to choose scenery sounds to fit a location, such as birds chirping in a park, or machines whirring in a factory. All of these choices need to be made with the audience in mind, as it will be setting the tone for their experience.
Pacing the Story Properly
Pacing is very important. Many stories can go slow at the start but become very fast by the end — if this shift is gradual, the audience is fine, but if it alternates or comes out of nowhere, the audience may feel very lost. Pacing is often a matter of the speed of the scenes and cuts, where stories that cut more often are often perceived as faster. An audience often needs breathing room in order to digest a video, which can come in the form of establishing shots or simply slower-paced scenes. Even some silence, if used strategically, can help.
Music can also be used for pacing. As noted, music is very critical to the overall tone of a story. Jaunty, upbeat music will often increase pacing, whereas somber or classical music can make a piece feel slower or more sedate. Your music selection will inform your audience regarding how your video is expected to feel.
Transitions and Special Effects
When in doubt, special effects are out. If special effects seem to be amateurish or are not completely professional, modern audiences will usually cringe at them. Fancy transitions, text effects, and so forth are generally relegated to slide shows today and the modern audience has very little patience for them. In general, editing should appear to be natural and unobtrusive; titles and notifications should always be classic and simple. Rather than using screen wipe effects, fades or simply abrupt transitions are more often used.
Article by Joe Forte, co-owner and producer at D-Mak Productions, a professional production and post-production house based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Download your guide to corporate videos
and why you need them!
Article by Joe Forte, owner and producer at D-Mak Productions, a Scottsdale video production company specializing in producing corporate, commercial, digital and branded media content.
Tags: post-production, video editingFacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedInComments
Ever wonder what these huge screens are used for? This error message is only visible to WordPress adminsError: API requests are being delayed for this account. New posts will not be retrieved.
Log in as an administrator and view the Instagram Feed settings page for more details.
Cover image via
Looking for free action elements for your video projects? Want HUNDREDS of free action elements? Well, you’re going to love this.
Whether you’re a video editor, VFX artist, or compositor, chances are you probably use elements on a regular basis. This is especially true if you are working on an action film. However, if you’ve done your research, you know that good action elements can be really expensive.
So, instead of breaking the bank, check out these 329 free action elements that are ready for download today. If you know of any more places to find great free action elements, please share in the comments below!
Video Editing Free
Download: 28 Muzzle Flashes
Created by:Footage Crate
These 28 muzzle flashes from Footage Crate can be easily downloaded and integrated into your video editing application. The only catch: you must create a free account in order to download more than two clips. All of the elements are 100% free!
Editing Software For Youtube
Download: 72 Dirt, Fire, Flare, and Smoke Effects
Created by:Detonation Films
Don’t let the poor website design fool you, these 72 free action elements are great for VFX work. Much in-line with Andrew Kramer’s Action Essentials, these versatile elements come in a variety of types and styles. To download these elements, simply scroll to the bottom of the page and click the download link.
Download: 37 Fire/Explosions
Created by:Footage Crate
Very similar to the muzzle flashes, these fire/explosion elements from Footage Crate are 100% free and ready for download today. Simply create an account and receive unlimited downloads. Some of the elements are HD and some are SD, so you’ll have to sort through them.
Hint: Mousing over the thumbnail will reveal the resolution.
Download: 20 Free Muzzle Flashes
Created by: Easy CG Channel
These 20 free muzzle flashes come to us courtesy of Easy CG Channel on YouTube. Simply navigate to the video on the YouTube channel and click the download link in the description. The 20 muzzle flashes are spread out over a few videos, therefore you may have to search the channel to get the exact flash pack you want.
Download: 162 Explosions, Blood Hits, Dust Atmospheres, Etc.
Created by:Creating Film
Adobe Elements Video Editing Software
The free stuff section of Creating Film is a great place to find free action elements for your next film and video project. All of the clips can be downloaded without any catch. Simply scroll your mouse over the video thumbnails and click “Save Link As” and save in finder.
Some of the elements are pre-keyed, and some are on a green screen. Simply key or set the appropriate transfer mode to integrate these elements easily into your projects.
Download: 10 Free Smoke Stock Videos
This awesome roundup features 10 places to find free stock videos of smoke on the internet. All of the elements are free, but you are encouraged to show the artist some financial love if you feel so inclined. Find the Free HD Stock Video: Smoke Effects link in the post and get even more free smoke elements!
Photoshop Elements For Video Editing
Want even more free stuff? Check out a few of the following resources:
Adobe Premiere Elements Video Editing
Know of any other places to get free action elements? Share in the comments below.