Find Out How to Create Your Own Custom Motion Graphics in Filmora. Add Unique Objects, Manipulate Text, and Animate Anything You Want

Preparation

What you need to prepare:

• A computer (Windows or macOS)
• Your video materials.
• Filmora video editor

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Step 1

Visit the filmora.wondershare.com website and download Filmora . Install the program and wait for it to Run. Then, click on New Project.

Step 2

Go to File → Project Settings and set the FPS to 60. Also, ensure that the project is in Full Resolution (1920x1080). Click OK.

Step 3

Open the Titles tab and drag the Default Title to the Timeline. Then, double-click on the Default Title and click on ADVANCED.

Step 4

From the Advanced settings panel, delete the existing text and add a Rectangle shape.

Step 5

Disable the Text Fill and the Shape Border options from the panel on the left side.

Step 6

Click the drop-down arrow on the Shape Fill option and change the Type to Gradient Fill. Then, adjust the two color pallets from lighter to darker to create a gradient effect. Finally, adjust the rectangle to fit the entire screen. Click OK.

Step 7

Go to the Transitions tab → search for “Push” → drag the Push transition to the Default Title in the Timeline. Then, move the Playhead to the 1-second marker and drag another Default Title to that point from the Titles tab.

Step 8

Double-click on the new Default Title → go to Advanced. Delete the default text and add a Circle shape this time instead of a Rectangle. Disable the Text Fill and Shape Fill options this time.

Step 9

Scroll down to Shape Border and increase the Thickness bar all the way up. Then, change the circle’s color to match your background as closely as possible. Click OK.

Step 10

Copy the Title you just edited and paste it into the above layer. Then, double-click on the copied Title and go to its Advanced settings panel.

Step 11

In the Advanced panel, copy the circle and paste it somewhere else on the screen. Change its size if you want, and change the shade of its color to match the background once more. You can add as many new copies of the Default Titles and copy as many circles as you want. Click OK.

Step 12

After you’re done copying and pasting more Default Titles with more Circles inside, you can start animating them. Start with the first one. Double-click on the first Default Title with the Circle inside. Make sure you place the Playhead at the beginning of that clip. Then, go to the Animation tab.

Step 13

You need to add 3 keyframes. Add the first one right now. Just click on the “**+Add” button. Then, move the Playhead somewhere in the middle and click “+Add” again. Last, move the Playhead at the end of the clip, and click “+Add**” again to add the third keyframe.

Step 14

Now, go back to the first keyframe to edit its settings. Click the arrows to move between keyframes. Once you’re at the first one, start decreasing the Scale and the Position values as you move the Playhead toward the second keyframe. There are no rules here. Move each value based on how it looks best to you.

For the second keyframe, just increase the Scale and adjust the Position value based on how it looks on the screen.

Step 15

Now, apply the same method as in Step 14 to all the other circles in your video. Then, adjust the keyframe positions for all layers to create more unique movement throughout the video.

Step 16

Move the Playhead to 1 second and 30 frames. Then, add a new Default Title in the Timeline and go to its Advanced settings panel. From there, Enable the Outline option and Disable the Fill option. In the Outline option, change the color to White, set Opacity to 50%, and decrease Thickness to 1.

Step 17

Next, choose your favorite font and type in your text inside the textbox. Then, change the value you see highlighted in this image to “-20”. Finally, increase the text size to almost fit the entire screen. Don’t worry about the fact that you can’t see all of it on the screen.

Step 18

Go to the Animation tab and apply the “Type Writer” animation. Then, drag the yellow lines below just like you see in the image here. The arrows show you the length to which you need to drag these lines. Click OK.

Step 19

Set the Playhead to 1 second and 40 frames. Now, double-click on the last Default Title we just created and go to its Animation settings. NOTE: Don’t open its Advanced settings this time. Next, add a keyframe. Then, move the Playhead near the end of this clip in the Timeline. Now, drag the X position to the left until you see the last letter of your text appear on the screen. Click OK.

Step 20

Now, add another Default Title to the Timeline. Open its Advanced settings and type in your main text. Then, go to its Animation tab and apply the “Random 2” animation. Change its starting and end times according to your preference. Click OK.

Step 21

That’s it. You’re done! Feel free to preview the video and Render it. Congratulations on creating unique motion graphics in Filmora.

Summary

What you’ve learned:

• How to create custom motion graphics in Filmora
• How to edit and add animations to titles in Filmora
• Customize text and shapes in Filmora

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What you need to prepare:

• A computer (Windows or macOS)
• Your video materials.
• Filmora video editor

Free Download Free Download

Step 1

Visit the filmora.wondershare.com website and download Filmora . Install the program and wait for it to Run. Then, click on New Project.

Step 2

Go to File → Project Settings and set the FPS to 60. Also, ensure that the project is in Full Resolution (1920x1080). Click OK.

Step 3

Open the Titles tab and drag the Default Title to the Timeline. Then, double-click on the Default Title and click on ADVANCED.

Step 4

From the Advanced settings panel, delete the existing text and add a Rectangle shape.

Step 5

Disable the Text Fill and the Shape Border options from the panel on the left side.

Step 6

Click the drop-down arrow on the Shape Fill option and change the Type to Gradient Fill. Then, adjust the two color pallets from lighter to darker to create a gradient effect. Finally, adjust the rectangle to fit the entire screen. Click OK.

Step 7

Go to the Transitions tab → search for “Push” → drag the Push transition to the Default Title in the Timeline. Then, move the Playhead to the 1-second marker and drag another Default Title to that point from the Titles tab.

Step 8

Double-click on the new Default Title → go to Advanced. Delete the default text and add a Circle shape this time instead of a Rectangle. Disable the Text Fill and Shape Fill options this time.

Step 9

Scroll down to Shape Border and increase the Thickness bar all the way up. Then, change the circle’s color to match your background as closely as possible. Click OK.

Step 10

Copy the Title you just edited and paste it into the above layer. Then, double-click on the copied Title and go to its Advanced settings panel.

Step 11

In the Advanced panel, copy the circle and paste it somewhere else on the screen. Change its size if you want, and change the shade of its color to match the background once more. You can add as many new copies of the Default Titles and copy as many circles as you want. Click OK.

Step 12

After you’re done copying and pasting more Default Titles with more Circles inside, you can start animating them. Start with the first one. Double-click on the first Default Title with the Circle inside. Make sure you place the Playhead at the beginning of that clip. Then, go to the Animation tab.

Step 13

You need to add 3 keyframes. Add the first one right now. Just click on the “**+Add” button. Then, move the Playhead somewhere in the middle and click “+Add” again. Last, move the Playhead at the end of the clip, and click “+Add**” again to add the third keyframe.

Step 14

Now, go back to the first keyframe to edit its settings. Click the arrows to move between keyframes. Once you’re at the first one, start decreasing the Scale and the Position values as you move the Playhead toward the second keyframe. There are no rules here. Move each value based on how it looks best to you.

For the second keyframe, just increase the Scale and adjust the Position value based on how it looks on the screen.

Step 15

Now, apply the same method as in Step 14 to all the other circles in your video. Then, adjust the keyframe positions for all layers to create more unique movement throughout the video.

Step 16

Move the Playhead to 1 second and 30 frames. Then, add a new Default Title in the Timeline and go to its Advanced settings panel. From there, Enable the Outline option and Disable the Fill option. In the Outline option, change the color to White, set Opacity to 50%, and decrease Thickness to 1.

Step 17

Next, choose your favorite font and type in your text inside the textbox. Then, change the value you see highlighted in this image to “-20”. Finally, increase the text size to almost fit the entire screen. Don’t worry about the fact that you can’t see all of it on the screen.

Step 18

Go to the Animation tab and apply the “Type Writer” animation. Then, drag the yellow lines below just like you see in the image here. The arrows show you the length to which you need to drag these lines. Click OK.

Step 19

Set the Playhead to 1 second and 40 frames. Now, double-click on the last Default Title we just created and go to its Animation settings. NOTE: Don’t open its Advanced settings this time. Next, add a keyframe. Then, move the Playhead near the end of this clip in the Timeline. Now, drag the X position to the left until you see the last letter of your text appear on the screen. Click OK.

Step 20

Now, add another Default Title to the Timeline. Open its Advanced settings and type in your main text. Then, go to its Animation tab and apply the “Random 2” animation. Change its starting and end times according to your preference. Click OK.

Step 21

That’s it. You’re done! Feel free to preview the video and Render it. Congratulations on creating unique motion graphics in Filmora.

Summary

What you’ve learned:

• How to create custom motion graphics in Filmora
• How to edit and add animations to titles in Filmora
• Customize text and shapes in Filmora

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What you need to prepare:

• A computer (Windows or macOS)
• Your video materials.
• Filmora video editor

Free Download Free Download

Step 1

Visit the filmora.wondershare.com website and download Filmora . Install the program and wait for it to Run. Then, click on New Project.

Step 2

Go to File → Project Settings and set the FPS to 60. Also, ensure that the project is in Full Resolution (1920x1080). Click OK.

Step 3

Open the Titles tab and drag the Default Title to the Timeline. Then, double-click on the Default Title and click on ADVANCED.

Step 4

From the Advanced settings panel, delete the existing text and add a Rectangle shape.

Step 5

Disable the Text Fill and the Shape Border options from the panel on the left side.

Step 6

Click the drop-down arrow on the Shape Fill option and change the Type to Gradient Fill. Then, adjust the two color pallets from lighter to darker to create a gradient effect. Finally, adjust the rectangle to fit the entire screen. Click OK.

Step 7

Go to the Transitions tab → search for “Push” → drag the Push transition to the Default Title in the Timeline. Then, move the Playhead to the 1-second marker and drag another Default Title to that point from the Titles tab.

Step 8

Double-click on the new Default Title → go to Advanced. Delete the default text and add a Circle shape this time instead of a Rectangle. Disable the Text Fill and Shape Fill options this time.

Step 9

Scroll down to Shape Border and increase the Thickness bar all the way up. Then, change the circle’s color to match your background as closely as possible. Click OK.

Step 10

Copy the Title you just edited and paste it into the above layer. Then, double-click on the copied Title and go to its Advanced settings panel.

Step 11

In the Advanced panel, copy the circle and paste it somewhere else on the screen. Change its size if you want, and change the shade of its color to match the background once more. You can add as many new copies of the Default Titles and copy as many circles as you want. Click OK.

Step 12

After you’re done copying and pasting more Default Titles with more Circles inside, you can start animating them. Start with the first one. Double-click on the first Default Title with the Circle inside. Make sure you place the Playhead at the beginning of that clip. Then, go to the Animation tab.

Step 13

You need to add 3 keyframes. Add the first one right now. Just click on the “**+Add” button. Then, move the Playhead somewhere in the middle and click “+Add” again. Last, move the Playhead at the end of the clip, and click “+Add**” again to add the third keyframe.

Step 14

Now, go back to the first keyframe to edit its settings. Click the arrows to move between keyframes. Once you’re at the first one, start decreasing the Scale and the Position values as you move the Playhead toward the second keyframe. There are no rules here. Move each value based on how it looks best to you.

For the second keyframe, just increase the Scale and adjust the Position value based on how it looks on the screen.

Step 15

Now, apply the same method as in Step 14 to all the other circles in your video. Then, adjust the keyframe positions for all layers to create more unique movement throughout the video.

Step 16

Move the Playhead to 1 second and 30 frames. Then, add a new Default Title in the Timeline and go to its Advanced settings panel. From there, Enable the Outline option and Disable the Fill option. In the Outline option, change the color to White, set Opacity to 50%, and decrease Thickness to 1.

Step 17

Next, choose your favorite font and type in your text inside the textbox. Then, change the value you see highlighted in this image to “-20”. Finally, increase the text size to almost fit the entire screen. Don’t worry about the fact that you can’t see all of it on the screen.

Step 18

Go to the Animation tab and apply the “Type Writer” animation. Then, drag the yellow lines below just like you see in the image here. The arrows show you the length to which you need to drag these lines. Click OK.

Step 19

Set the Playhead to 1 second and 40 frames. Now, double-click on the last Default Title we just created and go to its Animation settings. NOTE: Don’t open its Advanced settings this time. Next, add a keyframe. Then, move the Playhead near the end of this clip in the Timeline. Now, drag the X position to the left until you see the last letter of your text appear on the screen. Click OK.

Step 20

Now, add another Default Title to the Timeline. Open its Advanced settings and type in your main text. Then, go to its Animation tab and apply the “Random 2” animation. Change its starting and end times according to your preference. Click OK.

Step 21

That’s it. You’re done! Feel free to preview the video and Render it. Congratulations on creating unique motion graphics in Filmora.

Summary

What you’ve learned:

• How to create custom motion graphics in Filmora
• How to edit and add animations to titles in Filmora
• Customize text and shapes in Filmora

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What you need to prepare:

• A computer (Windows or macOS)
• Your video materials.
• Filmora video editor

Free Download Free Download

Step 1

Visit the filmora.wondershare.com website and download Filmora . Install the program and wait for it to Run. Then, click on New Project.

Step 2

Go to File → Project Settings and set the FPS to 60. Also, ensure that the project is in Full Resolution (1920x1080). Click OK.

Step 3

Open the Titles tab and drag the Default Title to the Timeline. Then, double-click on the Default Title and click on ADVANCED.

Step 4

From the Advanced settings panel, delete the existing text and add a Rectangle shape.

Step 5

Disable the Text Fill and the Shape Border options from the panel on the left side.

Step 6

Click the drop-down arrow on the Shape Fill option and change the Type to Gradient Fill. Then, adjust the two color pallets from lighter to darker to create a gradient effect. Finally, adjust the rectangle to fit the entire screen. Click OK.

Step 7

Go to the Transitions tab → search for “Push” → drag the Push transition to the Default Title in the Timeline. Then, move the Playhead to the 1-second marker and drag another Default Title to that point from the Titles tab.

Step 8

Double-click on the new Default Title → go to Advanced. Delete the default text and add a Circle shape this time instead of a Rectangle. Disable the Text Fill and Shape Fill options this time.

Step 9

Scroll down to Shape Border and increase the Thickness bar all the way up. Then, change the circle’s color to match your background as closely as possible. Click OK.

Step 10

Copy the Title you just edited and paste it into the above layer. Then, double-click on the copied Title and go to its Advanced settings panel.

Step 11

In the Advanced panel, copy the circle and paste it somewhere else on the screen. Change its size if you want, and change the shade of its color to match the background once more. You can add as many new copies of the Default Titles and copy as many circles as you want. Click OK.

Step 12

After you’re done copying and pasting more Default Titles with more Circles inside, you can start animating them. Start with the first one. Double-click on the first Default Title with the Circle inside. Make sure you place the Playhead at the beginning of that clip. Then, go to the Animation tab.

Step 13

You need to add 3 keyframes. Add the first one right now. Just click on the “**+Add” button. Then, move the Playhead somewhere in the middle and click “+Add” again. Last, move the Playhead at the end of the clip, and click “+Add**” again to add the third keyframe.

Step 14

Now, go back to the first keyframe to edit its settings. Click the arrows to move between keyframes. Once you’re at the first one, start decreasing the Scale and the Position values as you move the Playhead toward the second keyframe. There are no rules here. Move each value based on how it looks best to you.

For the second keyframe, just increase the Scale and adjust the Position value based on how it looks on the screen.

Step 15

Now, apply the same method as in Step 14 to all the other circles in your video. Then, adjust the keyframe positions for all layers to create more unique movement throughout the video.

Step 16

Move the Playhead to 1 second and 30 frames. Then, add a new Default Title in the Timeline and go to its Advanced settings panel. From there, Enable the Outline option and Disable the Fill option. In the Outline option, change the color to White, set Opacity to 50%, and decrease Thickness to 1.

Step 17

Next, choose your favorite font and type in your text inside the textbox. Then, change the value you see highlighted in this image to “-20”. Finally, increase the text size to almost fit the entire screen. Don’t worry about the fact that you can’t see all of it on the screen.

Step 18

Go to the Animation tab and apply the “Type Writer” animation. Then, drag the yellow lines below just like you see in the image here. The arrows show you the length to which you need to drag these lines. Click OK.

Step 19

Set the Playhead to 1 second and 40 frames. Now, double-click on the last Default Title we just created and go to its Animation settings. NOTE: Don’t open its Advanced settings this time. Next, add a keyframe. Then, move the Playhead near the end of this clip in the Timeline. Now, drag the X position to the left until you see the last letter of your text appear on the screen. Click OK.

Step 20

Now, add another Default Title to the Timeline. Open its Advanced settings and type in your main text. Then, go to its Animation tab and apply the “Random 2” animation. Change its starting and end times according to your preference. Click OK.

Step 21

That’s it. You’re done! Feel free to preview the video and Render it. Congratulations on creating unique motion graphics in Filmora.

Summary

What you’ve learned:

• How to create custom motion graphics in Filmora
• How to edit and add animations to titles in Filmora
• Customize text and shapes in Filmora

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4 Methods: How To Make a Recap Video

Recap videos are a great way to capture the highlights of an event and share them with a wider audience. Whether you’re a professional videographer or a hobbyist, creating a recap video can be a fun and rewarding experience. But with so many different techniques and approaches, knowing where to start can be challenging.

In this article, we’ll explore four methods for making a recap video to help you capture the essence of your event and keep your audience engaged. From planning and scripting to shooting and editing, we’ll cover all the key steps in creating a high-quality recap video. Whether a seasoned pro or a beginner, you can find something valuable in this guide.

Method 1. How To Make a Recap Video from Scratch Using Filmora for Desktop

One approach to creating a recap video is to start from scratch using video editing software like Wondershare Filmora for Desktop. This powerful software offers a wide range of tools and features that allow you to create professional-looking videos easily.

Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced video editor, Filmora for Desktop provides all the tools you need to create a stunning recap video that showcases the best moments from your event. With its intuitive interface and easy-to-use features, Filmora for Desktop makes it simple to bring your vision to life and create a video that truly captures the spirit of your event.

Here’s how to make the recap video from scratch using Wondershare Filmora for Desktop:

Step1 Download New Year Memory Book Pack from FilmStock

Step2 Open Filmora and go to “Effects“ > “FilmStock“ > “New Year Memory Book.”

Step3 Drag and drop media like clips, overlay, and tracks to the timeline

Step4 Import photos and videos.

Step5 Add the imported media and edit the clip.

Step6 Add some effects and overlay to the timeline

Step7 Adjust the Overlay duration of the clip.

Step8 Apply all the transitions and overlay to the clip. Edit the text and save it.

For more detailed instructions, you can watch the video tutorial:

Method 2. How To Make an Event Recap Video Using Filmora Templates on a Desktop

Another approach to creating a recap video is using templates from Filmora for Desktop. Filmora offers various templates specifically designed for event recap videos, making it easy to create a professional-looking video without spending hours editing.

These templates come pre-designed with stunning graphics, animations, and transitions and can be easily customized to match your event. With the help of the templates, you can create an event recap video in a matter of minutes without needing any prior editing experience.

Step1 Begin by creating a new project in Filmora and importing your photos and footage into the software.

Step2 Next, navigate to the “Templates“ tab and search for “Retro“ or “Recap“ to find a template that suits your event. Drag the desired template to the timeline.

Step3 Drag your footage onto the timeline, and when prompted, select “Replace“ to replace the sample footage with your own.

Step4 Customize the texts in the template to match the details of your event.

Step5 Preview the final result in the player window, and if satisfied, click “Export“ and adjust the output settings in the “Output Settings“ window.

Method 3. How to Create an End-of-Year Recap Video With Filmora for Mobile

Creating a recap video doesn’t have to be limited to desktop editing software. With Filmora for mobile, you can create a professional-looking end-of-year recap video from the convenience of your mobile device.

With Filmora for mobile, you have access to a wide range of editing tools and features, including filters, transitions, and text options, so you can create a video that truly captures the essence of your event. So whether you’re on the go or prefer to edit on your mobile device, Filmora for mobile makes it easy to create a high-quality recap video that you can share with your audience.

Step1 Start by launching the Filmora for mobile app and selecting the “Templates“ option.

Step2 Tap the “New Year“ panel for an end-of-year recap video template.

Step3 Select the template and tap on “Make Video“ to start editing.

Step4 Add your photos and footage to the template, then tap “Go.”

Step5 Preview the output. Tap “Pro Export“

Step6 Users can share the video on social platforms or tap “More“ to download the video.

Step7 Save the final video to your device

Method 4. How To Create a Memories Recap Video on Instagram Reel

Another way to create a memories recap video is using the Instagram Reel feature. Instagram Reel is a short-form video feature that allows users to create and share videos up to 60 seconds long. With Instagram Reel, you can easily create a recap video of your event by compiling short clips, adding music and text, and sharing it with your followers.

Instagram Reel provides a platform to reach a wider audience and create engaging content. It’s a great way to engage with your followers and share the highlights of your event in a creative and visually appealing way.

Step1 Start a new Reel on Instagram

Step2 Choose a template

Step3 Compile clips, add music, text, and effects

Step4 Post and share the Reel on Instagram and other platforms.

Tips for Making Event Recap Videos

When creating an event recap video, there are key tips to remember to ensure that your video is engaging and effective.

• Know your audience: Tailor the content of your video to your audience to ensure that it resonates with them.
• Highlight the key moments: Be selective and focus on your event’s most memorable and impactful moments.
• Music and Sound Design: The right music can help set the tone and mood of your video and can greatly enhance the overall impact of your video.
• Quality Footage: Make sure to focus on the quality of your footage and use various shots and angles to keep the video interesting and engaging.
• Editing: Keep the pacing of your video brisk and engaging, and use transitions, special effects, and text overlays to help tie the various elements of your video together.
• Plan the video: Careful planning is crucial for creating a great event recap video.
• Use the right tools: Use the appropriate software and equipment to create a professional-looking video.
• Test the video: Preview the video before publishing and make any necessary adjustments to ensure it meets your standards.
• Post-production: After filming, spend time on post-production, such as color correction, audio mixing, and adding text.
• Share it widely: Share the video on different platforms to reach a wider audience.

By following these tips and working with the right tools and techniques, you can create a video that truly captures the essence of your event and resonates with your audience.

Conclusion

Creating an engaging event recap video is an excellent way to share the highlights of your event with a wider audience. With the right tools and techniques, you can create a professional-looking video that truly captures the essence of your event.

Filmora for desktop, Filmora for mobile, and Instagram Reel are all great options that provide a wide range of editing tools and features to help you create a high-quality video. Whether a seasoned pro or a beginner, these tools make it easy to bring your vision to life and create a video that resonates with your audience.

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced video editor, Filmora for Desktop provides all the tools you need to create a stunning recap video that showcases the best moments from your event. With its intuitive interface and easy-to-use features, Filmora for Desktop makes it simple to bring your vision to life and create a video that truly captures the spirit of your event.

Here’s how to make the recap video from scratch using Wondershare Filmora for Desktop:

Step1 Download New Year Memory Book Pack from FilmStock

Step2 Open Filmora and go to “Effects“ > “FilmStock“ > “New Year Memory Book.”

Step3 Drag and drop media like clips, overlay, and tracks to the timeline

Step4 Import photos and videos.

Step5 Add the imported media and edit the clip.

Step6 Add some effects and overlay to the timeline

Step7 Adjust the Overlay duration of the clip.

Step8 Apply all the transitions and overlay to the clip. Edit the text and save it.

For more detailed instructions, you can watch the video tutorial:

Method 2. How To Make an Event Recap Video Using Filmora Templates on a Desktop

Another approach to creating a recap video is using templates from Filmora for Desktop. Filmora offers various templates specifically designed for event recap videos, making it easy to create a professional-looking video without spending hours editing.

These templates come pre-designed with stunning graphics, animations, and transitions and can be easily customized to match your event. With the help of the templates, you can create an event recap video in a matter of minutes without needing any prior editing experience.

Step1 Begin by creating a new project in Filmora and importing your photos and footage into the software.

Step2 Next, navigate to the “Templates“ tab and search for “Retro“ or “Recap“ to find a template that suits your event. Drag the desired template to the timeline.

Step3 Drag your footage onto the timeline, and when prompted, select “Replace“ to replace the sample footage with your own.

Step4 Customize the texts in the template to match the details of your event.

Step5 Preview the final result in the player window, and if satisfied, click “Export“ and adjust the output settings in the “Output Settings“ window.

Method 3. How to Create an End-of-Year Recap Video With Filmora for Mobile

Creating a recap video doesn’t have to be limited to desktop editing software. With Filmora for mobile, you can create a professional-looking end-of-year recap video from the convenience of your mobile device.

With Filmora for mobile, you have access to a wide range of editing tools and features, including filters, transitions, and text options, so you can create a video that truly captures the essence of your event. So whether you’re on the go or prefer to edit on your mobile device, Filmora for mobile makes it easy to create a high-quality recap video that you can share with your audience.

Step1 Start by launching the Filmora for mobile app and selecting the “Templates“ option.

Step2 Tap the “New Year“ panel for an end-of-year recap video template.

Step3 Select the template and tap on “Make Video“ to start editing.

Step4 Add your photos and footage to the template, then tap “Go.”

Step5 Preview the output. Tap “Pro Export“

Step6 Users can share the video on social platforms or tap “More“ to download the video.

Step7 Save the final video to your device

Method 4. How To Create a Memories Recap Video on Instagram Reel

Another way to create a memories recap video is using the Instagram Reel feature. Instagram Reel is a short-form video feature that allows users to create and share videos up to 60 seconds long. With Instagram Reel, you can easily create a recap video of your event by compiling short clips, adding music and text, and sharing it with your followers.

Instagram Reel provides a platform to reach a wider audience and create engaging content. It’s a great way to engage with your followers and share the highlights of your event in a creative and visually appealing way.

Step1 Start a new Reel on Instagram

Step2 Choose a template

Step3 Compile clips, add music, text, and effects

Step4 Post and share the Reel on Instagram and other platforms.

Tips for Making Event Recap Videos

When creating an event recap video, there are key tips to remember to ensure that your video is engaging and effective.

• Know your audience: Tailor the content of your video to your audience to ensure that it resonates with them.
• Highlight the key moments: Be selective and focus on your event’s most memorable and impactful moments.
• Music and Sound Design: The right music can help set the tone and mood of your video and can greatly enhance the overall impact of your video.
• Quality Footage: Make sure to focus on the quality of your footage and use various shots and angles to keep the video interesting and engaging.
• Editing: Keep the pacing of your video brisk and engaging, and use transitions, special effects, and text overlays to help tie the various elements of your video together.
• Plan the video: Careful planning is crucial for creating a great event recap video.
• Use the right tools: Use the appropriate software and equipment to create a professional-looking video.
• Test the video: Preview the video before publishing and make any necessary adjustments to ensure it meets your standards.
• Post-production: After filming, spend time on post-production, such as color correction, audio mixing, and adding text.
• Share it widely: Share the video on different platforms to reach a wider audience.

By following these tips and working with the right tools and techniques, you can create a video that truly captures the essence of your event and resonates with your audience.

Conclusion

Creating an engaging event recap video is an excellent way to share the highlights of your event with a wider audience. With the right tools and techniques, you can create a professional-looking video that truly captures the essence of your event.

Filmora for desktop, Filmora for mobile, and Instagram Reel are all great options that provide a wide range of editing tools and features to help you create a high-quality video. Whether a seasoned pro or a beginner, these tools make it easy to bring your vision to life and create a video that resonates with your audience.

Secret Tips & Tricks to Use in Filmora

Wondershare Filmora is a great video editing software with millions of users worldwide. It has many features that it provides to its users. However, there are some other features hidden up its sleeve.

This article will share some “secrets” of Wondershare Filmora features you may not know that they exist in Filmora. Scroll below to see the features that level up your editing skills.

Part 1. Shared Media Folder

You might have had the hassle of importing the same videos for a considerable time in a different project. It can become a problem for you. It may be fine if you have organized your videos from the start.

Shared Media Folder in Filmora, now called the Global Media Folder, can store video and audio that you’ve imported for future projects. So you don’t have to keep re-importing your media for future videos.

Moreover, when you have imported files into the Shared Media Folder, you can create new Sub-Folders. You can name these folders according to the types of media you are going to use.

Suppose you are a content creator and want to spice up your content with memes. You can create a meme folder to import recent memes into your videos.

Once you have imported them into the Wondershare Filmora’s Shared Media Folder, you can access them anytime. Doing so will allow you to save time and build a base for your future projects.

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Part 2. Customize Proxy Files

Before understanding the custom proxy settings, let us know what proxy files are.

Proxy Files

Proxy files in Wondershare Filmora allow you to render and edit 4K and other higher-resolution videos easily, regardless of your computer’s processing power.

No one wants to compromise PC performance when editing videos. But if you are importing a video with a higher resolution than your PC, you can only play it sometimes. Other than that, your PC might get stuck and slow down.

If your PC has a built-in resolution of 1080p, but the video you are going to import is 2160p, you can encounter rendering and performance problems. But in the case of Wondershare Filmora Proxy files, you can smoothly edit your videos without any trouble.

How to Customize Proxy Files in Filmora

Although Wondershare Filmora automatically creates proxy files when it encounters resolutions more significant than the PC performance. But you can also set them to your preference.

And customize your proxy files takes some simple and easy steps. But first, follow the steps mentioned below.

Step1 Find the File option on the top left corner of the Wonderhsare Filmora home interface.

Step2 Click on Files and go to Preferences.

Step3 A window will pop up, and here you can see multiple options.

Step4 Go to the performance.

Step5 In the performance tab, scroll down till your see Proxy.

Step6 Here check the box that says, “Automatically create proxies when resolution higher than:”

Step7 Below you can see multiple options. In these options, select the resolution that you want.

Step8 You can also click on the box below to automatically delete the proxies when you close your project.

Now, whenever you encounter a resolution of a higher video than the one you selected, Wondershare Filmora will do its magic.

Part 3. Delete Project Render Cache

Another hack you can use to save space on your hard drive is Deleting the Render cache. But before we do that, let us understand what Render cache is!

What is Render Cache?

Rendering can be a giant leap to give you a smooth performance experience. However, when you import your videos into the timeline, you can always render to have an uninterrupted playback experience.

Doing so will allow you to work in your zone quickly and efficiently. You can do a manual rendering before you begin the editing process. Or you can also opt to choose automatic rendering. In the automatic rendering option, you can continue your editing process. In the meantime, your timeline will be rendered.

How to Delete Render Cache in Filmora

To save up storage space on your computer, you can delete your render cache by following the steps.

Step1 Click on files in the top left corner of the Wondershare Filmora home interface.

Step2 Go to Preferences.

Step3 A window will pop up and go to Performance.

Step4 In the performance tab, scroll down below to the Preview Render.

Step5 Check the box saying, “Automatically delete render files when a project is closed.”

Step6 Click on OK to save your changes.

Now, whenever you close your project, your render cache will be deleted and would have given you extra space on your computer.

Part 4. Remove Split Button on Playhead

In some instances, when you are moving the playhead on the timelines, it can distract you from doing your editing. Or even more, you can mistakenly click on the Split button to split the clips you don’t want them to.

Well, no worries at all! Wondershare Filmora takes care of that for you. You can hide or remove the Split button on the playhead. It only takes a few simple and easy steps. Follow the steps mentioned below to remove the Split button:

Step1 You will notice the File option on the top left corner of the Wonderhsare Filmora home interface.

Step2 Click on Files and go to Preferences.

Step3 A window will pop up, and here you can see multiple options.

Step4 Go to the editing

Step5 In the editing tab, scroll down till your see the Split button.

Step6 Check the box. Then, click OK to save your changes.

Doing so would have removed the Split button from your playhead. So now you can edit your videos without any distractions.

Part 5. Copy and Paste Effects

Copy and paste are one of the oldest tricks in editing procedures. Wondershare Filmora comes with a range of commands and features that allow you to save time and be reliable.

Suppose you want to add an effect to a video clip in the timeline. Then, after adding the effect to your video, make custom changes to make it look more closely to the style you want. You can now use the copy-and-paste function to add the same effect to another clip. That helps you save a lot of time from tedious and time-consuming work.

How to Copy and Paste Effects

While editing, you will need to ensure that your editing process is as clean as possible and that you have all the time on hand.

But there is a solution! You can easily copy and paste the effects you placed on one video clip to another. Just follow the steps mentioned, and you will be good to go:

Step1 Right-click on the video to you added the effects too.

Step2 A drop-down column will pop up.

Step3 In the options below, you will notice an option called “Copy Effects.”

Step4 Click on the “Copy Effects” option.

Step5 Now move the playhead to the video clip on which you want to paste the effects.

Step6 Right-click on the video that you want to place the effect on.

Step7 In the pop-up column, select the Paste Effect

Step8 It adjusts the video clip according to the changes of the prior one.

You can save editing time by simply copying and pasting video effects.

Part 6. Timeline Snap

You might have added multiple videos in the same timeline track. If you removed the video ahead of the video clip, you have to close the gap in between.

So, arranging and moving clips in the timeline are hectic and time-consuming. However, that is the case without timeline snapping.

How to Apply Timeline Snap in Filmora

Timeline snapping will allow you to arrange video clips side by side without any breaks and cut-offs. Also, it will enable you to place it precisely above other video and audio gaps in the timeline.

In most cases, Timeline snapping is enabled from the start. But if you are encountering some problems managing your videos. Or if you want to remove the Timeline snap feature. Follow the steps mentioned below:

Step1 Right-click on the Timeline.

Step2 A pop will open up, giving you multiple options.

Step3 Click on timeline Snapping to either enable it or disable it.

Now you can easily enable and disable timeline snapping according to your choice!

Part 7. Color Code Video Clips

When editing footage from multiple cameras, you might want to organize which media is from which source in the timeline. You can do this by color coding your clips.

Steps to Color Code Your Videos

Color coding allows you to edit all the clips marked with a particular color to be selected simultaneously without selecting them manually in the timeline.

To color code a video, follow the steps as mentioned:

Step1 Select the clips you want to color code, right-click, and choose from the available colors.

Step2 Once you’ve color coded your clips, you can right-click on the clip again and choose to select all clips from the color mark option.

Step3 And all the clips marked with that color will be selected.

Part 8. Group Clips Together

Now in an editing timeline, you might encounter a situation where you want to arrange a video clip with specific audio. Again, it allows you to stay organized and save up a lot of time.

Grouping clips together can also be helpful when you want to edit multiple clips in the timeline but want to maintain a particular order. The group will remain in its place and allow you to edit your other video clips quickly.

Stepwise Guide to Grouping the Clips in Filmora

You can group video and audio clips in straightforward steps. Just follow the actions ahead, and you will be good to go:

Step1 Hold Left-click and drag across the clips that you want to select.

Step2 When you are done, Right-click on the clip to open the options tab.

Step3 Scroll down, and you will see a “” option.

Step4 Select Group, and that’s done.

Your whole group will be selected whenever you select a video clip or an audio clip.

Part 9. Pan and Zoom Shortcut

Editing shortcuts are excellent. They allow you to save up a lot of time. Some people prefer to use a mouse only to edit their videos, but professionals always use a keyboard.

But there are some other shortcuts too! In these shortcuts, you would not necessarily need a keyboard; only a mouse will work and give a good outcome.

You might have seen those videos in which a specific screen ratio moves over a picture. Or, in some cases when you have to pan and zoom to create a flow effect.

Instead of manually adjusting the ratio of your videos and photos, Pan and Zoom shortcuts will allow you to use multiple features. These features allow you to select where your video or photo will start, zoom, and end.

These shortcuts are so easy to apply. Just go through the steps below, and you will accomplish the following:

Step1 Right-click on a photo or a video clip.

Step2 Go to the crop and zoom tab above the timeline.

Step3 In the window that opens up, you will see a pan and zoom option in the top left corner. Click on it.

Step4 And on the bottom right corner of the window, you can see the pan and zoom shortcuts available.

Step5 Please select any of them you want and then click on OK.

Part 10. New Feature Request

One of the significant features of Wondershare Filmora that sets it among the best is its capability to listen to the users. When you have been using Wondershare Filmora for a long time, there will come a time when you wish for a feature. You can also do so in a few simple steps. Just follow the steps mentioned:

Step1 Multiple options are available on the top left corner of the Wondershare Filmora home interface. Click on help.

Step2 A drop-down box will open up.

Step3 In the options offered to you, select suggest a feature.

Step4 It automatically directs you to your default browser, where you can see the multiple feature requests.

Step5 You can vote for a feature you want in the next update.

Step6 Or you can also create a request for another particular feature.

Summing Up

Wondershare Filmora is the best in the business regarding editing your videos. It has such creative and easy-to-use software that even a beginner efficiently edits videos.

There are a lot of features that Wondershare Filmora provides. But now, with these secret and hidden tips, you can edit your videos more creatively.

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Part 2. Customize Proxy Files

Before understanding the custom proxy settings, let us know what proxy files are.

Proxy Files

Proxy files in Wondershare Filmora allow you to render and edit 4K and other higher-resolution videos easily, regardless of your computer’s processing power.

No one wants to compromise PC performance when editing videos. But if you are importing a video with a higher resolution than your PC, you can only play it sometimes. Other than that, your PC might get stuck and slow down.

If your PC has a built-in resolution of 1080p, but the video you are going to import is 2160p, you can encounter rendering and performance problems. But in the case of Wondershare Filmora Proxy files, you can smoothly edit your videos without any trouble.

How to Customize Proxy Files in Filmora

Although Wondershare Filmora automatically creates proxy files when it encounters resolutions more significant than the PC performance. But you can also set them to your preference.

And customize your proxy files takes some simple and easy steps. But first, follow the steps mentioned below.

Step1 Find the File option on the top left corner of the Wonderhsare Filmora home interface.

Step2 Click on Files and go to Preferences.

Step3 A window will pop up, and here you can see multiple options.

Step4 Go to the performance.

Step5 In the performance tab, scroll down till your see Proxy.

Step6 Here check the box that says, “Automatically create proxies when resolution higher than:”

Step7 Below you can see multiple options. In these options, select the resolution that you want.

Step8 You can also click on the box below to automatically delete the proxies when you close your project.

Now, whenever you encounter a resolution of a higher video than the one you selected, Wondershare Filmora will do its magic.

Part 3. Delete Project Render Cache

Another hack you can use to save space on your hard drive is Deleting the Render cache. But before we do that, let us understand what Render cache is!

What is Render Cache?

Rendering can be a giant leap to give you a smooth performance experience. However, when you import your videos into the timeline, you can always render to have an uninterrupted playback experience.

Doing so will allow you to work in your zone quickly and efficiently. You can do a manual rendering before you begin the editing process. Or you can also opt to choose automatic rendering. In the automatic rendering option, you can continue your editing process. In the meantime, your timeline will be rendered.

How to Delete Render Cache in Filmora

To save up storage space on your computer, you can delete your render cache by following the steps.

Step1 Click on files in the top left corner of the Wondershare Filmora home interface.

Step2 Go to Preferences.

Step3 A window will pop up and go to Performance.

Step4 In the performance tab, scroll down below to the Preview Render.

Step5 Check the box saying, “Automatically delete render files when a project is closed.”

Step6 Click on OK to save your changes.

Now, whenever you close your project, your render cache will be deleted and would have given you extra space on your computer.

Part 4. Remove Split Button on Playhead

In some instances, when you are moving the playhead on the timelines, it can distract you from doing your editing. Or even more, you can mistakenly click on the Split button to split the clips you don’t want them to.

Well, no worries at all! Wondershare Filmora takes care of that for you. You can hide or remove the Split button on the playhead. It only takes a few simple and easy steps. Follow the steps mentioned below to remove the Split button:

Step1 You will notice the File option on the top left corner of the Wonderhsare Filmora home interface.

Step2 Click on Files and go to Preferences.

Step3 A window will pop up, and here you can see multiple options.

Step4 Go to the editing

Step5 In the editing tab, scroll down till your see the Split button.

Step6 Check the box. Then, click OK to save your changes.

Doing so would have removed the Split button from your playhead. So now you can edit your videos without any distractions.

Part 5. Copy and Paste Effects

Copy and paste are one of the oldest tricks in editing procedures. Wondershare Filmora comes with a range of commands and features that allow you to save time and be reliable.

Suppose you want to add an effect to a video clip in the timeline. Then, after adding the effect to your video, make custom changes to make it look more closely to the style you want. You can now use the copy-and-paste function to add the same effect to another clip. That helps you save a lot of time from tedious and time-consuming work.

How to Copy and Paste Effects

While editing, you will need to ensure that your editing process is as clean as possible and that you have all the time on hand.

But there is a solution! You can easily copy and paste the effects you placed on one video clip to another. Just follow the steps mentioned, and you will be good to go:

Step1 Right-click on the video to you added the effects too.

Step2 A drop-down column will pop up.

Step3 In the options below, you will notice an option called “Copy Effects.”

Step4 Click on the “Copy Effects” option.

Step5 Now move the playhead to the video clip on which you want to paste the effects.

Step6 Right-click on the video that you want to place the effect on.

Step7 In the pop-up column, select the Paste Effect

Step8 It adjusts the video clip according to the changes of the prior one.

You can save editing time by simply copying and pasting video effects.

Part 6. Timeline Snap

You might have added multiple videos in the same timeline track. If you removed the video ahead of the video clip, you have to close the gap in between.

So, arranging and moving clips in the timeline are hectic and time-consuming. However, that is the case without timeline snapping.

How to Apply Timeline Snap in Filmora

Timeline snapping will allow you to arrange video clips side by side without any breaks and cut-offs. Also, it will enable you to place it precisely above other video and audio gaps in the timeline.

In most cases, Timeline snapping is enabled from the start. But if you are encountering some problems managing your videos. Or if you want to remove the Timeline snap feature. Follow the steps mentioned below:

Step1 Right-click on the Timeline.

Step2 A pop will open up, giving you multiple options.

Step3 Click on timeline Snapping to either enable it or disable it.

Now you can easily enable and disable timeline snapping according to your choice!

Part 7. Color Code Video Clips

When editing footage from multiple cameras, you might want to organize which media is from which source in the timeline. You can do this by color coding your clips.

Steps to Color Code Your Videos

Color coding allows you to edit all the clips marked with a particular color to be selected simultaneously without selecting them manually in the timeline.

To color code a video, follow the steps as mentioned:

Step1 Select the clips you want to color code, right-click, and choose from the available colors.

Step2 Once you’ve color coded your clips, you can right-click on the clip again and choose to select all clips from the color mark option.

Step3 And all the clips marked with that color will be selected.

Part 8. Group Clips Together

Now in an editing timeline, you might encounter a situation where you want to arrange a video clip with specific audio. Again, it allows you to stay organized and save up a lot of time.

Grouping clips together can also be helpful when you want to edit multiple clips in the timeline but want to maintain a particular order. The group will remain in its place and allow you to edit your other video clips quickly.

Stepwise Guide to Grouping the Clips in Filmora

You can group video and audio clips in straightforward steps. Just follow the actions ahead, and you will be good to go:

Step1 Hold Left-click and drag across the clips that you want to select.

Step2 When you are done, Right-click on the clip to open the options tab.

Step3 Scroll down, and you will see a “” option.

Step4 Select Group, and that’s done.

Your whole group will be selected whenever you select a video clip or an audio clip.

Part 9. Pan and Zoom Shortcut

Editing shortcuts are excellent. They allow you to save up a lot of time. Some people prefer to use a mouse only to edit their videos, but professionals always use a keyboard.

But there are some other shortcuts too! In these shortcuts, you would not necessarily need a keyboard; only a mouse will work and give a good outcome.

You might have seen those videos in which a specific screen ratio moves over a picture. Or, in some cases when you have to pan and zoom to create a flow effect.

Instead of manually adjusting the ratio of your videos and photos, Pan and Zoom shortcuts will allow you to use multiple features. These features allow you to select where your video or photo will start, zoom, and end.

These shortcuts are so easy to apply. Just go through the steps below, and you will accomplish the following:

Step1 Right-click on a photo or a video clip.

Step2 Go to the crop and zoom tab above the timeline.

Step3 In the window that opens up, you will see a pan and zoom option in the top left corner. Click on it.

Step4 And on the bottom right corner of the window, you can see the pan and zoom shortcuts available.

Step5 Please select any of them you want and then click on OK.

Part 10. New Feature Request

One of the significant features of Wondershare Filmora that sets it among the best is its capability to listen to the users. When you have been using Wondershare Filmora for a long time, there will come a time when you wish for a feature. You can also do so in a few simple steps. Just follow the steps mentioned:

Step1 Multiple options are available on the top left corner of the Wondershare Filmora home interface. Click on help.

Step2 A drop-down box will open up.

Step3 In the options offered to you, select suggest a feature.

Step4 It automatically directs you to your default browser, where you can see the multiple feature requests.

Step5 You can vote for a feature you want in the next update.

Step6 Or you can also create a request for another particular feature.

Summing Up

Wondershare Filmora is the best in the business regarding editing your videos. It has such creative and easy-to-use software that even a beginner efficiently edits videos.

There are a lot of features that Wondershare Filmora provides. But now, with these secret and hidden tips, you can edit your videos more creatively.

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In this article

01 [Is Video Editing a Good Career?](#Part 1)

02 [What Education Do You Need for Video Editing?](#Part 2)

03 [Which Courses are Best for Video Editing?](#Part 3)

04 [Video Editing Q&A](#Part 4)

Part 1 Is Video Editing a Good Career?

Revolutions in the IT industry can conveniently be credited with opening doors for novel and appealing career choices in the recent decades. Out of the extended range of options to look at, graphic designing has been successful in making its mark with respect to professional preferences of modern day students. The obvious reason behind the same is the latter’s two-fold merit of stabilizing your career on one hand and expanding your creative horizons on the other.

Video editing as an element of the graphic design realm, works to provide an excellent career platform for the ones who wish to choose graphic creativity as their profession. While every career path has its own requisites and requirements, the video editing field asks for your creative skill, perseverance and continuous efforts.

See through the upcoming section to get a deeper insight into the ways and means of making a successful career in video editing:

01Is it Hard to Become a Video Editor?

As you move ahead to pick up a career path, the difficulty and stability levels pose out as the principle criteria to make a choice. However welcoming a choice may be, it is normal to look through credibility concerns. Answering the aforesaid queries in relation to video editing, you don’t need to work through a rocket science to become a video editor.

While the latter can easily be deemed as an unconventional career option, the field does not need you to have a hoard of qualifications. All you need to experiment your luck in video editing is a correct mindset and willingness to advance ahead. The bottom line is, this one is an easy and out of the leak career option, that would let you make financial gains with a lot of creative fun and knowledge. Here’s how you can proceed with the process:

● Clarify Your Objective

Discovering the real purpose behind working at a particular career option takes the first priority in deciding the extent of your reach within the success realm of the chosen field. Ask yourself as to why you wish of landing into the video editing field for setting up a career. This would help you perform with cent percent efficiency in your area of interest.

● Look for the Right Courses

In today’s modern era of technology and internet, you can virtually access any information you desire within a snap of your fingers. Make use of the facility and hover across the web to search for a suitable video editing course package in line with your professional and economic preferences. Pick the one that bears the closest resemblance and begin your learning spree.

● Try Hands at Software Usage

When you are done with understanding the fundamental principles and basic elements of video editing through the selected course package, proceed towards becoming a professional expert in the field by experimenting to work with the popular and mainstream graphic and video editing software programs.

You can pick your preference from the variety of choices in the IT market, like, iMovie, Adobe Pro, Wondershare Filmora, to name a few.

● Stick to Trial and Error

Learning from a good tutorial package and choosing the correct software to work on is just half the job. Perfection comes with practice and you should indeed follow the same to become a video editing expert. Start with editing some video clips on your own. though you may not get commendable results right away, but a sincere consistency can create wonders!

02The Perfect Career Path to Becoming a Video Editor

When deciding on following the ideal career path to set up a stable profession in the realm of video editing, there are a few steps you should adhere to, for getting quick and affordable results. Since the field is centered essentially on the creative aspect of looking at things, you need to implement the same in choosing your path too. Here are some mainstream career options in video editing simplify the walk through process:

● Film Editing

Working as a film editor, you will be required to customize feature and movie based videos with a descriptive storyline. Your job role would demand cutting and mixing pieces of footage in synchronization with the director’s perception of the story, while making sure that the clips follow a sequential arrangement.

● Television Studio Editing

Picking the aforesaid career path to build up your video editing career would cater the experiences of working on live shows and events that happen in real-time. You can be assigned anything between overlay graphic designing, camera switching and allied visual arrangements that facilitate the seamless broadcasting of television shows for a live audience.

● Event Centered Video Editing

While it is a common practice to film videos during personal and professional events on a diversity of scales, the latter can be a convincing platform to kick start your video editing career. The aforesaid career path is a one shot arrow to provide fame and finances with its never ending work options that definitely serve as a wide canvas to explore your creative skills in video editing.

● Web Based Video Editing

This aspect of video editing is tasked with creating short video edits to be released and published across the internet. The advantage of choosing this one as your career path caters an extensive diversity of projects to work on, the financial gains through the same are worth considering.

● Animation and Motion Graphic Editor

Working on this video editing profile, you are tasked with designing motion centered graphic edits and fine tune a created film or footage. The profile however, requires you to have knowledge of working with effect based editing programs, like Adobe After Effects and many more, along with the fundamental video editing skills.

● Colorist

This one is a specific video editing profile that is centered on supplementing the clips with chromatic perfection. Other roles of a colorist include making suitable adjustments in the visual parameters and settings of the video to furnish the latter with a polished and engaging look.

03Other Requisites of Picking a Good Career Path in Video Editing

As you proceed towards selecting your video editing career path, there are some other aspects to pay attention in addition to deciding the career domain. Let us move ahead with having an insight into the surplus factors of becoming a good video editor in what follows next:

● Classifying the Job Role

You should have a comprehensive understanding of the tasks and responsibilities you need to carry out as a video editor. This will help you to plan out on the skills you need to have a command on to excel in your filed. While the small production houses will mostly have a generic profile, asking you to multitask with a few of the above mentioned roles, larger organizations will essentially tend to be sticking to a specific profile.

● Become a Jack of All Trades

Mastering a variety of video editing skills works to cater a diverse range of experience in your field. This will in turn open doors to newer and better job opportunities, while expanding the dimensions of your skills and career to a significant extent.

Crediting the web based editing platforms; there has been a continuous increase in the scope of career prospects, bringing in an enormous professional acceleration for the skilled and experienced ones. On a direct note, it is well said that the more you know, the more you grow.

● You Should Have a Burning Intent

Being specific and focused towards your goal are the essential aspects of success, apart from ranking high on the skill factor. Speaking in the practical sense, video editing is a creative industry that is both, packed with and open to brimming talent. If you are clear about what you want, a little perseverance can take you across great heights in this creative field. A useful tip in this regard would be focusing on the current possibilities in line with your creative interests.

● Balancing and Growing Your Video Editing Career

Once you have landed into the profession of your dreams, it is important to strike a balance between your skills and growth opportunities. If you are planning a startup of your own, there may be a series of stepping stones to bag your first big project.

Situations may often require you to land out of your comfort zone and work through something you have no prior experience of. The key to a stable and growing career in this field is however, the persistence to regularly update and upgrade your skills and talents.

Part 2 What Education Do You Need for Video Editing?

Building a career in the graphic or video editing domain is more or less not education specific to a significant extent. While there are courses that pay special attention to polish your graphic creativity, the field does not however, lay stringent constraints on academic or educational backgrounds to land into the video editing profession. Having said that, let us look through some fundamental educational requirements to pick up the aforesaid career option in the following section:

01High School Diploma

At the academic level, you are essentially required to possess a high school diploma for lining up your career in the video editing domain. Acquiring college degrees that are specific to the profession are indeed helpful, but not obligatory.

02Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Video Production

Having an undergraduate degree in film production is the minimum necessary qualification that you need to possess in order to start your career as a mainstream video editor. While a diploma will make you eligible to land into the industry, a UG degree will cater professional recognition.

03Master of Fine Arts in Film and Video Production

If however, you are aiming at widening the expanse of your employment opportunities, you can do so by leveling up your professional education in the field by acquiring a post graduate degree.

Part 3 Which Courses are Best for Video Editing?

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By now you have become quite familiar with the various aspects, career dimensions and professional prospects of video editing. As far as taking steps to follow the profession in practical terms is concerned, it becomes greatly important to pick the right source for learning through the skill to ensure positive and affordable results.

Moving ahead with our discussion, let us talk about some of the most preferred and popular video editing courses and tutorials to avail and learn from for building up a strong and stable career in the arena of video editing in the following section:

● Premiere Pro CC for Beginners: Video Editing in Premiere

Provider: Udemy

Duration: hours on demand video

The aforesaid is the perfect video editing tutorial available online for you if your career plans are centered on working with Adobe Premiere Pro. The course teaches you about the extensive range of editing tools and features of Adobe Premiere Pro, along with their usage patterns and guidelines.

Developing your mindset to work along the lines of a professional film editor, this online coursework is dedicated towards opening a plethora of career prospects and opportunities for you in the realm of video editing. The complete coursework is categorized into 7 different articles across 14 downloadable sources. The course provides you with a certificate on successful completion, and facilitates you with a lifetime access on smartphones and television.

Key Topics Covered

● A complete and comprehensive guide to edit videos from the start to the end

● Learn to save and export the edited videos for a high definition playback

● Customization of videos to add the dynamic feel

● Create finished and professionally sound video titles

● Learn to fix videos with exposure and white balance

● Supplement the videos with suitable and edit clips in green screen.

● The Complete Video Production Bootcamp

Provider: Udemy

Duration: 9 hours on demand video

This one is an application centered video editing course that teaches about the different aspects of video creation with a special focus on camera styles and angles. The tutorial caters to encompass a widespread coverage of high end and professional video creation ideas, along with their perfect execution at the production and post-production stages. You are also taught about the most effective ways and means to distribute your creations to the expanded online audience.

As the course begins, the latter’s initial modules teach you the basics of coming up with creative and appealing video production ideas. This is followed by making you comfortable with the tips and tricks to add class and style to your creations, including an insight into developing audience centered video titles and themes.

The coursework facilitates you with a series of production assignments to try hands at professional level video editing. Other features of the tutorial include a lifetime access on television and mobile devices that are distributed across 14 easily downloadable sources.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn equipment based video creation

● Downloadable working guide is there to monitor your creation at each step

● Understand the skill of in line video choicing to depict an engaging story

● Learn to create a series of voice modulations and recordings with different types of microphones

● Develop a comprehensive understanding of the complete video editing process.

● Learning Final Cut Pro X- Video Editing Mastery

Provider: Udemy

Duration: hours on demand video

Pick this online video editing course if you have just decided on taking up video editing as a professional career and your video customization intellect is at an absolute zero. The aforesaid course is here to teach you about the most fundamental aspects of professional video editing, like that of organizing your creations, overwriting clips, including and lifting up footages in the editing timeline, and lots more.

The course package is available to you in a single article across one resource that can be conveniently downloaded. You can additionally, access the tutorial on your preferred mobile devices or a television. Thanks to the lifetime access facility of the course, you are rescued from the notch of availing periodic subscriptions.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn about the essentials and process of adding media to the timeline

● Ways and means to maintain the perfect organization of the edited videos

● Have an insight into the basics of professional video editing

● Learn to finish off the WEC sport

● Know about the tricks and tips to create high end video edits

● Understand the process of video coloring and clip transformation

● PowerDirector 15- Video Editing for PC Users

Provider: Udemy

Duration: hours on demand video

If you are looking for an online course to learn video editing on your PC, you can conveniently pick the aforesaid tutorial without much thought. The coursework is developed in the light of the fact that video editing is an art that reaches perfection with consistent practice. Following the course, you are entitled to a comprehensive tutorial package with a good number of in depth lessons and assignments to practice with.

A successful completion of the course will render you with a graphic masterpiece that you can directly share on social media. The course is explicitly beneficial for those wanting to use PowerDirector to work on their video editing projects, but are lacking the knowhow of walking through the video customization process of the program. The coursework is categorized into 4 modules across 2 downloadable sources, and is available to you on TV and mobile for forever.

Key Topics Covered

● Expand your editing creativity to the widest canvas and bring life to your imagination

● Make use of action camera center, with a series of blend modes to improve your video edits.

● Supplement your edited video creations with animated graphics and titles

● Export your creation across any preferred in affordably high video quality

● Smartphone Video for Beginners- iPhone Video Editing Course

Provider: Udemy

Duration: 4.5 hours on demand video

If creating video edits on an iPhone suits you better, you can choose this video editing tutorial to learn high end footage customization on your iOS smartphone. The coursework is designed to teach you everything from adjusting the basic capture and parametric settings of a camera to high end multi-mode video customization. The best applications of the this coursework is to media instructors, communication students and professionals.

Availing the course, you are guided through the video editing process by Robb Montgomery, the journalism professor and professional film creator, who also happens to be the editor of the aforesaid tutorial package. While the latter makes you understand the video customization process via a series of examples from the real world, he simultaneously guides you through some amazing tips and tricks to create engaging video edits in your iPhone.

You can access the course on your television or mobile device with a complementary lifetime subscription. The entire package is divided into 17 modules and distributed across 10 conveniently downloadable sources.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn the basics of presenting a video story in your smartphone

● Acquire the skills of app centered video editing using your preferred smartphone

● Get an insight into the tips and tricks of creating smartphone video edits and short films

● Have a knowhow of making and editing corporate video clips in your smartphone.

● Video Editing in DaVinci Resolve 16/17

Provider: Udemy

Duration: 10.5 hours on demand video

Designed in line with making you familiar to the usage constraints of the DaVinci Resolve video customization program, the aforesaid coursework is a free tutorial package to teach you the basics of video editing. The course is dedicated to provide you with a comprehensive and step by step understanding of the procedure to supplement your edits with music, transitions, graphics, texts and much more.

Moving a bit further, the tutorial facilitates you with the knowhow of advanced and professional level video editing with utmost ease. Some of the major aspects include, audio-visual editing, motion graphic designing and color correction, visual effects, etc., among many others. The coursework is available in 13 modules across 4 downloadable sources, with a free lifetime access on your smartphone and TV. The tutorial provides you a certificate on the successful completion of the coursework.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn the video editing constraints of the DaVinci video editor

● Understand the process of complementing your edits with eye catching effects

● Dive into the knowhow of including motion graphics in the customized videos

● Learn the process of Color Grading with a series of tools in DaVinci Resolve

● Video Editing Fundamentals

Provider: LinkedIn

Duration: Self placed

`` This one is a reliable video editing course package to address the footage customization requirements at institutional or academic levels. You can use this package to learn about and use the elementary video editing tips and tricks to improvise your otherwise customary footages that can attract the attention of your students, learners or similar audience, while facilitating them with a much better understanding of your content.

You can learn and practice on the ways and means provided by the coursework to create high end guideline materials on a diversity of themes and subjects. Moving ahead, you can walk through professionally sound video creation lessons, while generating assets for the same. The course additionally teaches you the process to handle instruction centered video creation and editing.

Choosing the aforesaid free courseware, you are entitled to an interactive and responsive learning process, unlimited access to the course library and a series of personalized courses. You are also provided a certification on the successful completion of the course.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn the basics of video editing

● Have a comprehensive understanding of micro-learning

● Land into the masking magic

● Learn the process of designing 360 virtual reality stories

● Experiment with camera centered teaching

● Learn to adjust camera styles and angles

● Understand the process of creating slides with looping videos

● Try hands on creating authentic tasks

● Learn to seamlessly use the existing tools

● The History of Film and Video Editing

Provider: LinkedIn

Duration: Self placed

The aforesaid course caters to facilitate its learners with a project centered approach to walk through the fundamental and technical knowhow of mainstream video editing. As you begin with the course, Ashley Kennedy, the latter’s creator talks about the film editing fundamentals by explaining about the significance of a video editor in storytelling.

The coursework is entirely based on real-time instances to look through every aspect of video editing right from the unedited scratch clip. You are also facilitated with an insight into the evolution of film language and the birth story of revolutionary and mainstream techniques of video editing.

The course comes with a complementary and limitless access to its editing library and an interactive teaching process. There are hoards of personalized courses within the coursework that can be conveniently accessed on tablets and smartphones. You can avail the tutorial for free and also get a course completion certificate.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn about the starting days of filming and photography

● Have a walk-through of the initial days of film customization

● Dive into the era of sound inventions

● Learn about the evolution process of present day editing techniques

Part 4 Video Editing Q&A

● What is the major credibility of video editing?

Video editing caters to facilitate a cohesive and synchronized arrangement of sounds and images to set an engaging and emotional connect with the content being streamed. You can visibly regard video editing among the most crucial aspects of content filming.

● What do you understand by video editing techniques?

Such techniques are a means of presenting captivating stories through video based contents. The series of processes involved begins with importing a desired video clip or footage, creating an array of shots in a logical sequence of takes and scenes and stitching the pieces together to set up an engaging story.

● What are the essential elements of video editing?

Video editing comprises of 7 fundamental elements, namely, rough cut, picture lock, sound mix, visual effects, lower thirds, color correction and title and end cards. Following the aforesaid sequence for editing videos is necessary for achieving affordable results.

● What is meant by the 321 rule of video editing?

The 321 rule is universally applicable to all forms of video edits. The rule asks you to maintain a set of 3 copies for each one of your creations at 2 separate locations. Adhering to the rule ensures safe keep and quick access of the edited footages in times of need.

● What are the career prospects in video editing?

Considering the fact that video editing is a creative field, the skill factor has a significant role to play. To build a stable career in the domain, you need to create a balance between your talent and knowledge. The more updated and advanced your approach, the higher are your career growth possibilities.

● Ending Thoughts →

● Video editing is a creative and growth oriented field to build up a strong and stable career with your skill, effort and perseverance.

● There is a diversity of career paths to select and walk through for setting up your professional identity as a video editor.

● Talking of the process to learn professional techniques of video editing, you can pick from a series of online video editing courses to mark your entry into video customization.

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01 [Is Video Editing a Good Career?](#Part 1)

02 [What Education Do You Need for Video Editing?](#Part 2)

03 [Which Courses are Best for Video Editing?](#Part 3)

04 [Video Editing Q&A](#Part 4)

Part 1 Is Video Editing a Good Career?

Revolutions in the IT industry can conveniently be credited with opening doors for novel and appealing career choices in the recent decades. Out of the extended range of options to look at, graphic designing has been successful in making its mark with respect to professional preferences of modern day students. The obvious reason behind the same is the latter’s two-fold merit of stabilizing your career on one hand and expanding your creative horizons on the other.

Video editing as an element of the graphic design realm, works to provide an excellent career platform for the ones who wish to choose graphic creativity as their profession. While every career path has its own requisites and requirements, the video editing field asks for your creative skill, perseverance and continuous efforts.

See through the upcoming section to get a deeper insight into the ways and means of making a successful career in video editing:

01Is it Hard to Become a Video Editor?

As you move ahead to pick up a career path, the difficulty and stability levels pose out as the principle criteria to make a choice. However welcoming a choice may be, it is normal to look through credibility concerns. Answering the aforesaid queries in relation to video editing, you don’t need to work through a rocket science to become a video editor.

While the latter can easily be deemed as an unconventional career option, the field does not need you to have a hoard of qualifications. All you need to experiment your luck in video editing is a correct mindset and willingness to advance ahead. The bottom line is, this one is an easy and out of the leak career option, that would let you make financial gains with a lot of creative fun and knowledge. Here’s how you can proceed with the process:

● Clarify Your Objective

Discovering the real purpose behind working at a particular career option takes the first priority in deciding the extent of your reach within the success realm of the chosen field. Ask yourself as to why you wish of landing into the video editing field for setting up a career. This would help you perform with cent percent efficiency in your area of interest.

● Look for the Right Courses

In today’s modern era of technology and internet, you can virtually access any information you desire within a snap of your fingers. Make use of the facility and hover across the web to search for a suitable video editing course package in line with your professional and economic preferences. Pick the one that bears the closest resemblance and begin your learning spree.

● Try Hands at Software Usage

When you are done with understanding the fundamental principles and basic elements of video editing through the selected course package, proceed towards becoming a professional expert in the field by experimenting to work with the popular and mainstream graphic and video editing software programs.

You can pick your preference from the variety of choices in the IT market, like, iMovie, Adobe Pro, Wondershare Filmora, to name a few.

● Stick to Trial and Error

Learning from a good tutorial package and choosing the correct software to work on is just half the job. Perfection comes with practice and you should indeed follow the same to become a video editing expert. Start with editing some video clips on your own. though you may not get commendable results right away, but a sincere consistency can create wonders!

02The Perfect Career Path to Becoming a Video Editor

When deciding on following the ideal career path to set up a stable profession in the realm of video editing, there are a few steps you should adhere to, for getting quick and affordable results. Since the field is centered essentially on the creative aspect of looking at things, you need to implement the same in choosing your path too. Here are some mainstream career options in video editing simplify the walk through process:

● Film Editing

Working as a film editor, you will be required to customize feature and movie based videos with a descriptive storyline. Your job role would demand cutting and mixing pieces of footage in synchronization with the director’s perception of the story, while making sure that the clips follow a sequential arrangement.

● Television Studio Editing

Picking the aforesaid career path to build up your video editing career would cater the experiences of working on live shows and events that happen in real-time. You can be assigned anything between overlay graphic designing, camera switching and allied visual arrangements that facilitate the seamless broadcasting of television shows for a live audience.

● Event Centered Video Editing

While it is a common practice to film videos during personal and professional events on a diversity of scales, the latter can be a convincing platform to kick start your video editing career. The aforesaid career path is a one shot arrow to provide fame and finances with its never ending work options that definitely serve as a wide canvas to explore your creative skills in video editing.

● Web Based Video Editing

This aspect of video editing is tasked with creating short video edits to be released and published across the internet. The advantage of choosing this one as your career path caters an extensive diversity of projects to work on, the financial gains through the same are worth considering.

● Animation and Motion Graphic Editor

Working on this video editing profile, you are tasked with designing motion centered graphic edits and fine tune a created film or footage. The profile however, requires you to have knowledge of working with effect based editing programs, like Adobe After Effects and many more, along with the fundamental video editing skills.

● Colorist

This one is a specific video editing profile that is centered on supplementing the clips with chromatic perfection. Other roles of a colorist include making suitable adjustments in the visual parameters and settings of the video to furnish the latter with a polished and engaging look.

03Other Requisites of Picking a Good Career Path in Video Editing

As you proceed towards selecting your video editing career path, there are some other aspects to pay attention in addition to deciding the career domain. Let us move ahead with having an insight into the surplus factors of becoming a good video editor in what follows next:

● Classifying the Job Role

You should have a comprehensive understanding of the tasks and responsibilities you need to carry out as a video editor. This will help you to plan out on the skills you need to have a command on to excel in your filed. While the small production houses will mostly have a generic profile, asking you to multitask with a few of the above mentioned roles, larger organizations will essentially tend to be sticking to a specific profile.

● Become a Jack of All Trades

Mastering a variety of video editing skills works to cater a diverse range of experience in your field. This will in turn open doors to newer and better job opportunities, while expanding the dimensions of your skills and career to a significant extent.

Crediting the web based editing platforms; there has been a continuous increase in the scope of career prospects, bringing in an enormous professional acceleration for the skilled and experienced ones. On a direct note, it is well said that the more you know, the more you grow.

● You Should Have a Burning Intent

Being specific and focused towards your goal are the essential aspects of success, apart from ranking high on the skill factor. Speaking in the practical sense, video editing is a creative industry that is both, packed with and open to brimming talent. If you are clear about what you want, a little perseverance can take you across great heights in this creative field. A useful tip in this regard would be focusing on the current possibilities in line with your creative interests.

● Balancing and Growing Your Video Editing Career

Once you have landed into the profession of your dreams, it is important to strike a balance between your skills and growth opportunities. If you are planning a startup of your own, there may be a series of stepping stones to bag your first big project.

Situations may often require you to land out of your comfort zone and work through something you have no prior experience of. The key to a stable and growing career in this field is however, the persistence to regularly update and upgrade your skills and talents.

Part 2 What Education Do You Need for Video Editing?

Building a career in the graphic or video editing domain is more or less not education specific to a significant extent. While there are courses that pay special attention to polish your graphic creativity, the field does not however, lay stringent constraints on academic or educational backgrounds to land into the video editing profession. Having said that, let us look through some fundamental educational requirements to pick up the aforesaid career option in the following section:

01High School Diploma

At the academic level, you are essentially required to possess a high school diploma for lining up your career in the video editing domain. Acquiring college degrees that are specific to the profession are indeed helpful, but not obligatory.

02Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Video Production

Having an undergraduate degree in film production is the minimum necessary qualification that you need to possess in order to start your career as a mainstream video editor. While a diploma will make you eligible to land into the industry, a UG degree will cater professional recognition.

03Master of Fine Arts in Film and Video Production

If however, you are aiming at widening the expanse of your employment opportunities, you can do so by leveling up your professional education in the field by acquiring a post graduate degree.

Part 3 Which Courses are Best for Video Editing?

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By now you have become quite familiar with the various aspects, career dimensions and professional prospects of video editing. As far as taking steps to follow the profession in practical terms is concerned, it becomes greatly important to pick the right source for learning through the skill to ensure positive and affordable results.

Moving ahead with our discussion, let us talk about some of the most preferred and popular video editing courses and tutorials to avail and learn from for building up a strong and stable career in the arena of video editing in the following section:

● Premiere Pro CC for Beginners: Video Editing in Premiere

Provider: Udemy

Duration: hours on demand video

The aforesaid is the perfect video editing tutorial available online for you if your career plans are centered on working with Adobe Premiere Pro. The course teaches you about the extensive range of editing tools and features of Adobe Premiere Pro, along with their usage patterns and guidelines.

Developing your mindset to work along the lines of a professional film editor, this online coursework is dedicated towards opening a plethora of career prospects and opportunities for you in the realm of video editing. The complete coursework is categorized into 7 different articles across 14 downloadable sources. The course provides you with a certificate on successful completion, and facilitates you with a lifetime access on smartphones and television.

Key Topics Covered

● A complete and comprehensive guide to edit videos from the start to the end

● Learn to save and export the edited videos for a high definition playback

● Customization of videos to add the dynamic feel

● Create finished and professionally sound video titles

● Learn to fix videos with exposure and white balance

● Supplement the videos with suitable and edit clips in green screen.

● The Complete Video Production Bootcamp

Provider: Udemy

Duration: 9 hours on demand video

This one is an application centered video editing course that teaches about the different aspects of video creation with a special focus on camera styles and angles. The tutorial caters to encompass a widespread coverage of high end and professional video creation ideas, along with their perfect execution at the production and post-production stages. You are also taught about the most effective ways and means to distribute your creations to the expanded online audience.

As the course begins, the latter’s initial modules teach you the basics of coming up with creative and appealing video production ideas. This is followed by making you comfortable with the tips and tricks to add class and style to your creations, including an insight into developing audience centered video titles and themes.

The coursework facilitates you with a series of production assignments to try hands at professional level video editing. Other features of the tutorial include a lifetime access on television and mobile devices that are distributed across 14 easily downloadable sources.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn equipment based video creation

● Downloadable working guide is there to monitor your creation at each step

● Understand the skill of in line video choicing to depict an engaging story

● Learn to create a series of voice modulations and recordings with different types of microphones

● Develop a comprehensive understanding of the complete video editing process.

● Learning Final Cut Pro X- Video Editing Mastery

Provider: Udemy

Duration: hours on demand video

Pick this online video editing course if you have just decided on taking up video editing as a professional career and your video customization intellect is at an absolute zero. The aforesaid course is here to teach you about the most fundamental aspects of professional video editing, like that of organizing your creations, overwriting clips, including and lifting up footages in the editing timeline, and lots more.

The course package is available to you in a single article across one resource that can be conveniently downloaded. You can additionally, access the tutorial on your preferred mobile devices or a television. Thanks to the lifetime access facility of the course, you are rescued from the notch of availing periodic subscriptions.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn about the essentials and process of adding media to the timeline

● Ways and means to maintain the perfect organization of the edited videos

● Have an insight into the basics of professional video editing

● Learn to finish off the WEC sport

● Know about the tricks and tips to create high end video edits

● Understand the process of video coloring and clip transformation

● PowerDirector 15- Video Editing for PC Users

Provider: Udemy

Duration: hours on demand video

If you are looking for an online course to learn video editing on your PC, you can conveniently pick the aforesaid tutorial without much thought. The coursework is developed in the light of the fact that video editing is an art that reaches perfection with consistent practice. Following the course, you are entitled to a comprehensive tutorial package with a good number of in depth lessons and assignments to practice with.

A successful completion of the course will render you with a graphic masterpiece that you can directly share on social media. The course is explicitly beneficial for those wanting to use PowerDirector to work on their video editing projects, but are lacking the knowhow of walking through the video customization process of the program. The coursework is categorized into 4 modules across 2 downloadable sources, and is available to you on TV and mobile for forever.

Key Topics Covered

● Expand your editing creativity to the widest canvas and bring life to your imagination

● Make use of action camera center, with a series of blend modes to improve your video edits.

● Supplement your edited video creations with animated graphics and titles

● Export your creation across any preferred in affordably high video quality

● Smartphone Video for Beginners- iPhone Video Editing Course

Provider: Udemy

Duration: 4.5 hours on demand video

If creating video edits on an iPhone suits you better, you can choose this video editing tutorial to learn high end footage customization on your iOS smartphone. The coursework is designed to teach you everything from adjusting the basic capture and parametric settings of a camera to high end multi-mode video customization. The best applications of the this coursework is to media instructors, communication students and professionals.

Availing the course, you are guided through the video editing process by Robb Montgomery, the journalism professor and professional film creator, who also happens to be the editor of the aforesaid tutorial package. While the latter makes you understand the video customization process via a series of examples from the real world, he simultaneously guides you through some amazing tips and tricks to create engaging video edits in your iPhone.

You can access the course on your television or mobile device with a complementary lifetime subscription. The entire package is divided into 17 modules and distributed across 10 conveniently downloadable sources.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn the basics of presenting a video story in your smartphone

● Acquire the skills of app centered video editing using your preferred smartphone

● Get an insight into the tips and tricks of creating smartphone video edits and short films

● Have a knowhow of making and editing corporate video clips in your smartphone.

● Video Editing in DaVinci Resolve 16/17

Provider: Udemy

Duration: 10.5 hours on demand video

Designed in line with making you familiar to the usage constraints of the DaVinci Resolve video customization program, the aforesaid coursework is a free tutorial package to teach you the basics of video editing. The course is dedicated to provide you with a comprehensive and step by step understanding of the procedure to supplement your edits with music, transitions, graphics, texts and much more.

Moving a bit further, the tutorial facilitates you with the knowhow of advanced and professional level video editing with utmost ease. Some of the major aspects include, audio-visual editing, motion graphic designing and color correction, visual effects, etc., among many others. The coursework is available in 13 modules across 4 downloadable sources, with a free lifetime access on your smartphone and TV. The tutorial provides you a certificate on the successful completion of the coursework.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn the video editing constraints of the DaVinci video editor

● Understand the process of complementing your edits with eye catching effects

● Dive into the knowhow of including motion graphics in the customized videos

● Learn the process of Color Grading with a series of tools in DaVinci Resolve

● Video Editing Fundamentals

Provider: LinkedIn

Duration: Self placed

`` This one is a reliable video editing course package to address the footage customization requirements at institutional or academic levels. You can use this package to learn about and use the elementary video editing tips and tricks to improvise your otherwise customary footages that can attract the attention of your students, learners or similar audience, while facilitating them with a much better understanding of your content.

You can learn and practice on the ways and means provided by the coursework to create high end guideline materials on a diversity of themes and subjects. Moving ahead, you can walk through professionally sound video creation lessons, while generating assets for the same. The course additionally teaches you the process to handle instruction centered video creation and editing.

Choosing the aforesaid free courseware, you are entitled to an interactive and responsive learning process, unlimited access to the course library and a series of personalized courses. You are also provided a certification on the successful completion of the course.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn the basics of video editing

● Have a comprehensive understanding of micro-learning

● Land into the masking magic

● Learn the process of designing 360 virtual reality stories

● Experiment with camera centered teaching

● Learn to adjust camera styles and angles

● Understand the process of creating slides with looping videos

● Try hands on creating authentic tasks

● Learn to seamlessly use the existing tools

● The History of Film and Video Editing

Provider: LinkedIn

Duration: Self placed

The aforesaid course caters to facilitate its learners with a project centered approach to walk through the fundamental and technical knowhow of mainstream video editing. As you begin with the course, Ashley Kennedy, the latter’s creator talks about the film editing fundamentals by explaining about the significance of a video editor in storytelling.

The coursework is entirely based on real-time instances to look through every aspect of video editing right from the unedited scratch clip. You are also facilitated with an insight into the evolution of film language and the birth story of revolutionary and mainstream techniques of video editing.

The course comes with a complementary and limitless access to its editing library and an interactive teaching process. There are hoards of personalized courses within the coursework that can be conveniently accessed on tablets and smartphones. You can avail the tutorial for free and also get a course completion certificate.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn about the starting days of filming and photography

● Have a walk-through of the initial days of film customization

● Dive into the era of sound inventions

● Learn about the evolution process of present day editing techniques

Part 4 Video Editing Q&A

● What is the major credibility of video editing?

Video editing caters to facilitate a cohesive and synchronized arrangement of sounds and images to set an engaging and emotional connect with the content being streamed. You can visibly regard video editing among the most crucial aspects of content filming.

● What do you understand by video editing techniques?

Such techniques are a means of presenting captivating stories through video based contents. The series of processes involved begins with importing a desired video clip or footage, creating an array of shots in a logical sequence of takes and scenes and stitching the pieces together to set up an engaging story.

● What are the essential elements of video editing?

Video editing comprises of 7 fundamental elements, namely, rough cut, picture lock, sound mix, visual effects, lower thirds, color correction and title and end cards. Following the aforesaid sequence for editing videos is necessary for achieving affordable results.

● What is meant by the 321 rule of video editing?

The 321 rule is universally applicable to all forms of video edits. The rule asks you to maintain a set of 3 copies for each one of your creations at 2 separate locations. Adhering to the rule ensures safe keep and quick access of the edited footages in times of need.

● What are the career prospects in video editing?

Considering the fact that video editing is a creative field, the skill factor has a significant role to play. To build a stable career in the domain, you need to create a balance between your talent and knowledge. The more updated and advanced your approach, the higher are your career growth possibilities.

● Ending Thoughts →

● Video editing is a creative and growth oriented field to build up a strong and stable career with your skill, effort and perseverance.

● There is a diversity of career paths to select and walk through for setting up your professional identity as a video editor.

● Talking of the process to learn professional techniques of video editing, you can pick from a series of online video editing courses to mark your entry into video customization.

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In this article

01 [Is Video Editing a Good Career?](#Part 1)

02 [What Education Do You Need for Video Editing?](#Part 2)

03 [Which Courses are Best for Video Editing?](#Part 3)

04 [Video Editing Q&A](#Part 4)

Part 1 Is Video Editing a Good Career?

Revolutions in the IT industry can conveniently be credited with opening doors for novel and appealing career choices in the recent decades. Out of the extended range of options to look at, graphic designing has been successful in making its mark with respect to professional preferences of modern day students. The obvious reason behind the same is the latter’s two-fold merit of stabilizing your career on one hand and expanding your creative horizons on the other.

Video editing as an element of the graphic design realm, works to provide an excellent career platform for the ones who wish to choose graphic creativity as their profession. While every career path has its own requisites and requirements, the video editing field asks for your creative skill, perseverance and continuous efforts.

See through the upcoming section to get a deeper insight into the ways and means of making a successful career in video editing:

01Is it Hard to Become a Video Editor?

As you move ahead to pick up a career path, the difficulty and stability levels pose out as the principle criteria to make a choice. However welcoming a choice may be, it is normal to look through credibility concerns. Answering the aforesaid queries in relation to video editing, you don’t need to work through a rocket science to become a video editor.

While the latter can easily be deemed as an unconventional career option, the field does not need you to have a hoard of qualifications. All you need to experiment your luck in video editing is a correct mindset and willingness to advance ahead. The bottom line is, this one is an easy and out of the leak career option, that would let you make financial gains with a lot of creative fun and knowledge. Here’s how you can proceed with the process:

● Clarify Your Objective

Discovering the real purpose behind working at a particular career option takes the first priority in deciding the extent of your reach within the success realm of the chosen field. Ask yourself as to why you wish of landing into the video editing field for setting up a career. This would help you perform with cent percent efficiency in your area of interest.

● Look for the Right Courses

In today’s modern era of technology and internet, you can virtually access any information you desire within a snap of your fingers. Make use of the facility and hover across the web to search for a suitable video editing course package in line with your professional and economic preferences. Pick the one that bears the closest resemblance and begin your learning spree.

● Try Hands at Software Usage

When you are done with understanding the fundamental principles and basic elements of video editing through the selected course package, proceed towards becoming a professional expert in the field by experimenting to work with the popular and mainstream graphic and video editing software programs.

You can pick your preference from the variety of choices in the IT market, like, iMovie, Adobe Pro, Wondershare Filmora, to name a few.

● Stick to Trial and Error

Learning from a good tutorial package and choosing the correct software to work on is just half the job. Perfection comes with practice and you should indeed follow the same to become a video editing expert. Start with editing some video clips on your own. though you may not get commendable results right away, but a sincere consistency can create wonders!

02The Perfect Career Path to Becoming a Video Editor

When deciding on following the ideal career path to set up a stable profession in the realm of video editing, there are a few steps you should adhere to, for getting quick and affordable results. Since the field is centered essentially on the creative aspect of looking at things, you need to implement the same in choosing your path too. Here are some mainstream career options in video editing simplify the walk through process:

● Film Editing

Working as a film editor, you will be required to customize feature and movie based videos with a descriptive storyline. Your job role would demand cutting and mixing pieces of footage in synchronization with the director’s perception of the story, while making sure that the clips follow a sequential arrangement.

● Television Studio Editing

Picking the aforesaid career path to build up your video editing career would cater the experiences of working on live shows and events that happen in real-time. You can be assigned anything between overlay graphic designing, camera switching and allied visual arrangements that facilitate the seamless broadcasting of television shows for a live audience.

● Event Centered Video Editing

While it is a common practice to film videos during personal and professional events on a diversity of scales, the latter can be a convincing platform to kick start your video editing career. The aforesaid career path is a one shot arrow to provide fame and finances with its never ending work options that definitely serve as a wide canvas to explore your creative skills in video editing.

● Web Based Video Editing

This aspect of video editing is tasked with creating short video edits to be released and published across the internet. The advantage of choosing this one as your career path caters an extensive diversity of projects to work on, the financial gains through the same are worth considering.

● Animation and Motion Graphic Editor

Working on this video editing profile, you are tasked with designing motion centered graphic edits and fine tune a created film or footage. The profile however, requires you to have knowledge of working with effect based editing programs, like Adobe After Effects and many more, along with the fundamental video editing skills.

● Colorist

This one is a specific video editing profile that is centered on supplementing the clips with chromatic perfection. Other roles of a colorist include making suitable adjustments in the visual parameters and settings of the video to furnish the latter with a polished and engaging look.

03Other Requisites of Picking a Good Career Path in Video Editing

As you proceed towards selecting your video editing career path, there are some other aspects to pay attention in addition to deciding the career domain. Let us move ahead with having an insight into the surplus factors of becoming a good video editor in what follows next:

● Classifying the Job Role

You should have a comprehensive understanding of the tasks and responsibilities you need to carry out as a video editor. This will help you to plan out on the skills you need to have a command on to excel in your filed. While the small production houses will mostly have a generic profile, asking you to multitask with a few of the above mentioned roles, larger organizations will essentially tend to be sticking to a specific profile.

● Become a Jack of All Trades

Mastering a variety of video editing skills works to cater a diverse range of experience in your field. This will in turn open doors to newer and better job opportunities, while expanding the dimensions of your skills and career to a significant extent.

Crediting the web based editing platforms; there has been a continuous increase in the scope of career prospects, bringing in an enormous professional acceleration for the skilled and experienced ones. On a direct note, it is well said that the more you know, the more you grow.

● You Should Have a Burning Intent

Being specific and focused towards your goal are the essential aspects of success, apart from ranking high on the skill factor. Speaking in the practical sense, video editing is a creative industry that is both, packed with and open to brimming talent. If you are clear about what you want, a little perseverance can take you across great heights in this creative field. A useful tip in this regard would be focusing on the current possibilities in line with your creative interests.

● Balancing and Growing Your Video Editing Career

Once you have landed into the profession of your dreams, it is important to strike a balance between your skills and growth opportunities. If you are planning a startup of your own, there may be a series of stepping stones to bag your first big project.

Situations may often require you to land out of your comfort zone and work through something you have no prior experience of. The key to a stable and growing career in this field is however, the persistence to regularly update and upgrade your skills and talents.

Part 2 What Education Do You Need for Video Editing?

Building a career in the graphic or video editing domain is more or less not education specific to a significant extent. While there are courses that pay special attention to polish your graphic creativity, the field does not however, lay stringent constraints on academic or educational backgrounds to land into the video editing profession. Having said that, let us look through some fundamental educational requirements to pick up the aforesaid career option in the following section:

01High School Diploma

At the academic level, you are essentially required to possess a high school diploma for lining up your career in the video editing domain. Acquiring college degrees that are specific to the profession are indeed helpful, but not obligatory.

02Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Video Production

Having an undergraduate degree in film production is the minimum necessary qualification that you need to possess in order to start your career as a mainstream video editor. While a diploma will make you eligible to land into the industry, a UG degree will cater professional recognition.

03Master of Fine Arts in Film and Video Production

If however, you are aiming at widening the expanse of your employment opportunities, you can do so by leveling up your professional education in the field by acquiring a post graduate degree.

Part 3 Which Courses are Best for Video Editing?

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By now you have become quite familiar with the various aspects, career dimensions and professional prospects of video editing. As far as taking steps to follow the profession in practical terms is concerned, it becomes greatly important to pick the right source for learning through the skill to ensure positive and affordable results.

Moving ahead with our discussion, let us talk about some of the most preferred and popular video editing courses and tutorials to avail and learn from for building up a strong and stable career in the arena of video editing in the following section:

● Premiere Pro CC for Beginners: Video Editing in Premiere

Provider: Udemy

Duration: hours on demand video

The aforesaid is the perfect video editing tutorial available online for you if your career plans are centered on working with Adobe Premiere Pro. The course teaches you about the extensive range of editing tools and features of Adobe Premiere Pro, along with their usage patterns and guidelines.

Developing your mindset to work along the lines of a professional film editor, this online coursework is dedicated towards opening a plethora of career prospects and opportunities for you in the realm of video editing. The complete coursework is categorized into 7 different articles across 14 downloadable sources. The course provides you with a certificate on successful completion, and facilitates you with a lifetime access on smartphones and television.

Key Topics Covered

● A complete and comprehensive guide to edit videos from the start to the end

● Learn to save and export the edited videos for a high definition playback

● Customization of videos to add the dynamic feel

● Create finished and professionally sound video titles

● Learn to fix videos with exposure and white balance

● Supplement the videos with suitable and edit clips in green screen.

● The Complete Video Production Bootcamp

Provider: Udemy

Duration: 9 hours on demand video

This one is an application centered video editing course that teaches about the different aspects of video creation with a special focus on camera styles and angles. The tutorial caters to encompass a widespread coverage of high end and professional video creation ideas, along with their perfect execution at the production and post-production stages. You are also taught about the most effective ways and means to distribute your creations to the expanded online audience.

As the course begins, the latter’s initial modules teach you the basics of coming up with creative and appealing video production ideas. This is followed by making you comfortable with the tips and tricks to add class and style to your creations, including an insight into developing audience centered video titles and themes.

The coursework facilitates you with a series of production assignments to try hands at professional level video editing. Other features of the tutorial include a lifetime access on television and mobile devices that are distributed across 14 easily downloadable sources.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn equipment based video creation

● Downloadable working guide is there to monitor your creation at each step

● Understand the skill of in line video choicing to depict an engaging story

● Learn to create a series of voice modulations and recordings with different types of microphones

● Develop a comprehensive understanding of the complete video editing process.

● Learning Final Cut Pro X- Video Editing Mastery

Provider: Udemy

Duration: hours on demand video

Pick this online video editing course if you have just decided on taking up video editing as a professional career and your video customization intellect is at an absolute zero. The aforesaid course is here to teach you about the most fundamental aspects of professional video editing, like that of organizing your creations, overwriting clips, including and lifting up footages in the editing timeline, and lots more.

The course package is available to you in a single article across one resource that can be conveniently downloaded. You can additionally, access the tutorial on your preferred mobile devices or a television. Thanks to the lifetime access facility of the course, you are rescued from the notch of availing periodic subscriptions.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn about the essentials and process of adding media to the timeline

● Ways and means to maintain the perfect organization of the edited videos

● Have an insight into the basics of professional video editing

● Learn to finish off the WEC sport

● Know about the tricks and tips to create high end video edits

● Understand the process of video coloring and clip transformation

● PowerDirector 15- Video Editing for PC Users

Provider: Udemy

Duration: hours on demand video

If you are looking for an online course to learn video editing on your PC, you can conveniently pick the aforesaid tutorial without much thought. The coursework is developed in the light of the fact that video editing is an art that reaches perfection with consistent practice. Following the course, you are entitled to a comprehensive tutorial package with a good number of in depth lessons and assignments to practice with.

A successful completion of the course will render you with a graphic masterpiece that you can directly share on social media. The course is explicitly beneficial for those wanting to use PowerDirector to work on their video editing projects, but are lacking the knowhow of walking through the video customization process of the program. The coursework is categorized into 4 modules across 2 downloadable sources, and is available to you on TV and mobile for forever.

Key Topics Covered

● Expand your editing creativity to the widest canvas and bring life to your imagination

● Make use of action camera center, with a series of blend modes to improve your video edits.

● Supplement your edited video creations with animated graphics and titles

● Export your creation across any preferred in affordably high video quality

● Smartphone Video for Beginners- iPhone Video Editing Course

Provider: Udemy

Duration: 4.5 hours on demand video

If creating video edits on an iPhone suits you better, you can choose this video editing tutorial to learn high end footage customization on your iOS smartphone. The coursework is designed to teach you everything from adjusting the basic capture and parametric settings of a camera to high end multi-mode video customization. The best applications of the this coursework is to media instructors, communication students and professionals.

Availing the course, you are guided through the video editing process by Robb Montgomery, the journalism professor and professional film creator, who also happens to be the editor of the aforesaid tutorial package. While the latter makes you understand the video customization process via a series of examples from the real world, he simultaneously guides you through some amazing tips and tricks to create engaging video edits in your iPhone.

You can access the course on your television or mobile device with a complementary lifetime subscription. The entire package is divided into 17 modules and distributed across 10 conveniently downloadable sources.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn the basics of presenting a video story in your smartphone

● Acquire the skills of app centered video editing using your preferred smartphone

● Get an insight into the tips and tricks of creating smartphone video edits and short films

● Have a knowhow of making and editing corporate video clips in your smartphone.

● Video Editing in DaVinci Resolve 16/17

Provider: Udemy

Duration: 10.5 hours on demand video

Designed in line with making you familiar to the usage constraints of the DaVinci Resolve video customization program, the aforesaid coursework is a free tutorial package to teach you the basics of video editing. The course is dedicated to provide you with a comprehensive and step by step understanding of the procedure to supplement your edits with music, transitions, graphics, texts and much more.

Moving a bit further, the tutorial facilitates you with the knowhow of advanced and professional level video editing with utmost ease. Some of the major aspects include, audio-visual editing, motion graphic designing and color correction, visual effects, etc., among many others. The coursework is available in 13 modules across 4 downloadable sources, with a free lifetime access on your smartphone and TV. The tutorial provides you a certificate on the successful completion of the coursework.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn the video editing constraints of the DaVinci video editor

● Understand the process of complementing your edits with eye catching effects

● Dive into the knowhow of including motion graphics in the customized videos

● Learn the process of Color Grading with a series of tools in DaVinci Resolve

● Video Editing Fundamentals

Provider: LinkedIn

Duration: Self placed

`` This one is a reliable video editing course package to address the footage customization requirements at institutional or academic levels. You can use this package to learn about and use the elementary video editing tips and tricks to improvise your otherwise customary footages that can attract the attention of your students, learners or similar audience, while facilitating them with a much better understanding of your content.

You can learn and practice on the ways and means provided by the coursework to create high end guideline materials on a diversity of themes and subjects. Moving ahead, you can walk through professionally sound video creation lessons, while generating assets for the same. The course additionally teaches you the process to handle instruction centered video creation and editing.

Choosing the aforesaid free courseware, you are entitled to an interactive and responsive learning process, unlimited access to the course library and a series of personalized courses. You are also provided a certification on the successful completion of the course.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn the basics of video editing

● Have a comprehensive understanding of micro-learning

● Land into the masking magic

● Learn the process of designing 360 virtual reality stories

● Experiment with camera centered teaching

● Learn to adjust camera styles and angles

● Understand the process of creating slides with looping videos

● Try hands on creating authentic tasks

● Learn to seamlessly use the existing tools

● The History of Film and Video Editing

Provider: LinkedIn

Duration: Self placed

The aforesaid course caters to facilitate its learners with a project centered approach to walk through the fundamental and technical knowhow of mainstream video editing. As you begin with the course, Ashley Kennedy, the latter’s creator talks about the film editing fundamentals by explaining about the significance of a video editor in storytelling.

The coursework is entirely based on real-time instances to look through every aspect of video editing right from the unedited scratch clip. You are also facilitated with an insight into the evolution of film language and the birth story of revolutionary and mainstream techniques of video editing.

The course comes with a complementary and limitless access to its editing library and an interactive teaching process. There are hoards of personalized courses within the coursework that can be conveniently accessed on tablets and smartphones. You can avail the tutorial for free and also get a course completion certificate.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn about the starting days of filming and photography

● Have a walk-through of the initial days of film customization

● Dive into the era of sound inventions

● Learn about the evolution process of present day editing techniques

Part 4 Video Editing Q&A

● What is the major credibility of video editing?

Video editing caters to facilitate a cohesive and synchronized arrangement of sounds and images to set an engaging and emotional connect with the content being streamed. You can visibly regard video editing among the most crucial aspects of content filming.

● What do you understand by video editing techniques?

Such techniques are a means of presenting captivating stories through video based contents. The series of processes involved begins with importing a desired video clip or footage, creating an array of shots in a logical sequence of takes and scenes and stitching the pieces together to set up an engaging story.

● What are the essential elements of video editing?

Video editing comprises of 7 fundamental elements, namely, rough cut, picture lock, sound mix, visual effects, lower thirds, color correction and title and end cards. Following the aforesaid sequence for editing videos is necessary for achieving affordable results.

● What is meant by the 321 rule of video editing?

The 321 rule is universally applicable to all forms of video edits. The rule asks you to maintain a set of 3 copies for each one of your creations at 2 separate locations. Adhering to the rule ensures safe keep and quick access of the edited footages in times of need.

● What are the career prospects in video editing?

Considering the fact that video editing is a creative field, the skill factor has a significant role to play. To build a stable career in the domain, you need to create a balance between your talent and knowledge. The more updated and advanced your approach, the higher are your career growth possibilities.

● Ending Thoughts →

● Video editing is a creative and growth oriented field to build up a strong and stable career with your skill, effort and perseverance.

● There is a diversity of career paths to select and walk through for setting up your professional identity as a video editor.

● Talking of the process to learn professional techniques of video editing, you can pick from a series of online video editing courses to mark your entry into video customization.

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In this article

01 [Is Video Editing a Good Career?](#Part 1)

02 [What Education Do You Need for Video Editing?](#Part 2)

03 [Which Courses are Best for Video Editing?](#Part 3)

04 [Video Editing Q&A](#Part 4)

Part 1 Is Video Editing a Good Career?

Revolutions in the IT industry can conveniently be credited with opening doors for novel and appealing career choices in the recent decades. Out of the extended range of options to look at, graphic designing has been successful in making its mark with respect to professional preferences of modern day students. The obvious reason behind the same is the latter’s two-fold merit of stabilizing your career on one hand and expanding your creative horizons on the other.

Video editing as an element of the graphic design realm, works to provide an excellent career platform for the ones who wish to choose graphic creativity as their profession. While every career path has its own requisites and requirements, the video editing field asks for your creative skill, perseverance and continuous efforts.

See through the upcoming section to get a deeper insight into the ways and means of making a successful career in video editing:

01Is it Hard to Become a Video Editor?

As you move ahead to pick up a career path, the difficulty and stability levels pose out as the principle criteria to make a choice. However welcoming a choice may be, it is normal to look through credibility concerns. Answering the aforesaid queries in relation to video editing, you don’t need to work through a rocket science to become a video editor.

While the latter can easily be deemed as an unconventional career option, the field does not need you to have a hoard of qualifications. All you need to experiment your luck in video editing is a correct mindset and willingness to advance ahead. The bottom line is, this one is an easy and out of the leak career option, that would let you make financial gains with a lot of creative fun and knowledge. Here’s how you can proceed with the process:

● Clarify Your Objective

Discovering the real purpose behind working at a particular career option takes the first priority in deciding the extent of your reach within the success realm of the chosen field. Ask yourself as to why you wish of landing into the video editing field for setting up a career. This would help you perform with cent percent efficiency in your area of interest.

● Look for the Right Courses

In today’s modern era of technology and internet, you can virtually access any information you desire within a snap of your fingers. Make use of the facility and hover across the web to search for a suitable video editing course package in line with your professional and economic preferences. Pick the one that bears the closest resemblance and begin your learning spree.

● Try Hands at Software Usage

When you are done with understanding the fundamental principles and basic elements of video editing through the selected course package, proceed towards becoming a professional expert in the field by experimenting to work with the popular and mainstream graphic and video editing software programs.

You can pick your preference from the variety of choices in the IT market, like, iMovie, Adobe Pro, Wondershare Filmora, to name a few.

● Stick to Trial and Error

Learning from a good tutorial package and choosing the correct software to work on is just half the job. Perfection comes with practice and you should indeed follow the same to become a video editing expert. Start with editing some video clips on your own. though you may not get commendable results right away, but a sincere consistency can create wonders!

02The Perfect Career Path to Becoming a Video Editor

When deciding on following the ideal career path to set up a stable profession in the realm of video editing, there are a few steps you should adhere to, for getting quick and affordable results. Since the field is centered essentially on the creative aspect of looking at things, you need to implement the same in choosing your path too. Here are some mainstream career options in video editing simplify the walk through process:

● Film Editing

Working as a film editor, you will be required to customize feature and movie based videos with a descriptive storyline. Your job role would demand cutting and mixing pieces of footage in synchronization with the director’s perception of the story, while making sure that the clips follow a sequential arrangement.

● Television Studio Editing

Picking the aforesaid career path to build up your video editing career would cater the experiences of working on live shows and events that happen in real-time. You can be assigned anything between overlay graphic designing, camera switching and allied visual arrangements that facilitate the seamless broadcasting of television shows for a live audience.

● Event Centered Video Editing

While it is a common practice to film videos during personal and professional events on a diversity of scales, the latter can be a convincing platform to kick start your video editing career. The aforesaid career path is a one shot arrow to provide fame and finances with its never ending work options that definitely serve as a wide canvas to explore your creative skills in video editing.

● Web Based Video Editing

This aspect of video editing is tasked with creating short video edits to be released and published across the internet. The advantage of choosing this one as your career path caters an extensive diversity of projects to work on, the financial gains through the same are worth considering.

● Animation and Motion Graphic Editor

Working on this video editing profile, you are tasked with designing motion centered graphic edits and fine tune a created film or footage. The profile however, requires you to have knowledge of working with effect based editing programs, like Adobe After Effects and many more, along with the fundamental video editing skills.

● Colorist

This one is a specific video editing profile that is centered on supplementing the clips with chromatic perfection. Other roles of a colorist include making suitable adjustments in the visual parameters and settings of the video to furnish the latter with a polished and engaging look.

03Other Requisites of Picking a Good Career Path in Video Editing

As you proceed towards selecting your video editing career path, there are some other aspects to pay attention in addition to deciding the career domain. Let us move ahead with having an insight into the surplus factors of becoming a good video editor in what follows next:

● Classifying the Job Role

You should have a comprehensive understanding of the tasks and responsibilities you need to carry out as a video editor. This will help you to plan out on the skills you need to have a command on to excel in your filed. While the small production houses will mostly have a generic profile, asking you to multitask with a few of the above mentioned roles, larger organizations will essentially tend to be sticking to a specific profile.

● Become a Jack of All Trades

Mastering a variety of video editing skills works to cater a diverse range of experience in your field. This will in turn open doors to newer and better job opportunities, while expanding the dimensions of your skills and career to a significant extent.

Crediting the web based editing platforms; there has been a continuous increase in the scope of career prospects, bringing in an enormous professional acceleration for the skilled and experienced ones. On a direct note, it is well said that the more you know, the more you grow.

● You Should Have a Burning Intent

Being specific and focused towards your goal are the essential aspects of success, apart from ranking high on the skill factor. Speaking in the practical sense, video editing is a creative industry that is both, packed with and open to brimming talent. If you are clear about what you want, a little perseverance can take you across great heights in this creative field. A useful tip in this regard would be focusing on the current possibilities in line with your creative interests.

● Balancing and Growing Your Video Editing Career

Once you have landed into the profession of your dreams, it is important to strike a balance between your skills and growth opportunities. If you are planning a startup of your own, there may be a series of stepping stones to bag your first big project.

Situations may often require you to land out of your comfort zone and work through something you have no prior experience of. The key to a stable and growing career in this field is however, the persistence to regularly update and upgrade your skills and talents.

Part 2 What Education Do You Need for Video Editing?

Building a career in the graphic or video editing domain is more or less not education specific to a significant extent. While there are courses that pay special attention to polish your graphic creativity, the field does not however, lay stringent constraints on academic or educational backgrounds to land into the video editing profession. Having said that, let us look through some fundamental educational requirements to pick up the aforesaid career option in the following section:

01High School Diploma

At the academic level, you are essentially required to possess a high school diploma for lining up your career in the video editing domain. Acquiring college degrees that are specific to the profession are indeed helpful, but not obligatory.

02Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Video Production

Having an undergraduate degree in film production is the minimum necessary qualification that you need to possess in order to start your career as a mainstream video editor. While a diploma will make you eligible to land into the industry, a UG degree will cater professional recognition.

03Master of Fine Arts in Film and Video Production

If however, you are aiming at widening the expanse of your employment opportunities, you can do so by leveling up your professional education in the field by acquiring a post graduate degree.

Part 3 Which Courses are Best for Video Editing?

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By now you have become quite familiar with the various aspects, career dimensions and professional prospects of video editing. As far as taking steps to follow the profession in practical terms is concerned, it becomes greatly important to pick the right source for learning through the skill to ensure positive and affordable results.

Moving ahead with our discussion, let us talk about some of the most preferred and popular video editing courses and tutorials to avail and learn from for building up a strong and stable career in the arena of video editing in the following section:

● Premiere Pro CC for Beginners: Video Editing in Premiere

Provider: Udemy

Duration: hours on demand video

The aforesaid is the perfect video editing tutorial available online for you if your career plans are centered on working with Adobe Premiere Pro. The course teaches you about the extensive range of editing tools and features of Adobe Premiere Pro, along with their usage patterns and guidelines.

Developing your mindset to work along the lines of a professional film editor, this online coursework is dedicated towards opening a plethora of career prospects and opportunities for you in the realm of video editing. The complete coursework is categorized into 7 different articles across 14 downloadable sources. The course provides you with a certificate on successful completion, and facilitates you with a lifetime access on smartphones and television.

Key Topics Covered

● A complete and comprehensive guide to edit videos from the start to the end

● Learn to save and export the edited videos for a high definition playback

● Customization of videos to add the dynamic feel

● Create finished and professionally sound video titles

● Learn to fix videos with exposure and white balance

● Supplement the videos with suitable and edit clips in green screen.

● The Complete Video Production Bootcamp

Provider: Udemy

Duration: 9 hours on demand video

This one is an application centered video editing course that teaches about the different aspects of video creation with a special focus on camera styles and angles. The tutorial caters to encompass a widespread coverage of high end and professional video creation ideas, along with their perfect execution at the production and post-production stages. You are also taught about the most effective ways and means to distribute your creations to the expanded online audience.

As the course begins, the latter’s initial modules teach you the basics of coming up with creative and appealing video production ideas. This is followed by making you comfortable with the tips and tricks to add class and style to your creations, including an insight into developing audience centered video titles and themes.

The coursework facilitates you with a series of production assignments to try hands at professional level video editing. Other features of the tutorial include a lifetime access on television and mobile devices that are distributed across 14 easily downloadable sources.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn equipment based video creation

● Downloadable working guide is there to monitor your creation at each step

● Understand the skill of in line video choicing to depict an engaging story

● Learn to create a series of voice modulations and recordings with different types of microphones

● Develop a comprehensive understanding of the complete video editing process.

● Learning Final Cut Pro X- Video Editing Mastery

Provider: Udemy

Duration: hours on demand video

Pick this online video editing course if you have just decided on taking up video editing as a professional career and your video customization intellect is at an absolute zero. The aforesaid course is here to teach you about the most fundamental aspects of professional video editing, like that of organizing your creations, overwriting clips, including and lifting up footages in the editing timeline, and lots more.

The course package is available to you in a single article across one resource that can be conveniently downloaded. You can additionally, access the tutorial on your preferred mobile devices or a television. Thanks to the lifetime access facility of the course, you are rescued from the notch of availing periodic subscriptions.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn about the essentials and process of adding media to the timeline

● Ways and means to maintain the perfect organization of the edited videos

● Have an insight into the basics of professional video editing

● Learn to finish off the WEC sport

● Know about the tricks and tips to create high end video edits

● Understand the process of video coloring and clip transformation

● PowerDirector 15- Video Editing for PC Users

Provider: Udemy

Duration: hours on demand video

If you are looking for an online course to learn video editing on your PC, you can conveniently pick the aforesaid tutorial without much thought. The coursework is developed in the light of the fact that video editing is an art that reaches perfection with consistent practice. Following the course, you are entitled to a comprehensive tutorial package with a good number of in depth lessons and assignments to practice with.

A successful completion of the course will render you with a graphic masterpiece that you can directly share on social media. The course is explicitly beneficial for those wanting to use PowerDirector to work on their video editing projects, but are lacking the knowhow of walking through the video customization process of the program. The coursework is categorized into 4 modules across 2 downloadable sources, and is available to you on TV and mobile for forever.

Key Topics Covered

● Expand your editing creativity to the widest canvas and bring life to your imagination

● Make use of action camera center, with a series of blend modes to improve your video edits.

● Supplement your edited video creations with animated graphics and titles

● Export your creation across any preferred in affordably high video quality

● Smartphone Video for Beginners- iPhone Video Editing Course

Provider: Udemy

Duration: 4.5 hours on demand video

If creating video edits on an iPhone suits you better, you can choose this video editing tutorial to learn high end footage customization on your iOS smartphone. The coursework is designed to teach you everything from adjusting the basic capture and parametric settings of a camera to high end multi-mode video customization. The best applications of the this coursework is to media instructors, communication students and professionals.

Availing the course, you are guided through the video editing process by Robb Montgomery, the journalism professor and professional film creator, who also happens to be the editor of the aforesaid tutorial package. While the latter makes you understand the video customization process via a series of examples from the real world, he simultaneously guides you through some amazing tips and tricks to create engaging video edits in your iPhone.

You can access the course on your television or mobile device with a complementary lifetime subscription. The entire package is divided into 17 modules and distributed across 10 conveniently downloadable sources.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn the basics of presenting a video story in your smartphone

● Acquire the skills of app centered video editing using your preferred smartphone

● Get an insight into the tips and tricks of creating smartphone video edits and short films

● Have a knowhow of making and editing corporate video clips in your smartphone.

● Video Editing in DaVinci Resolve 16/17

Provider: Udemy

Duration: 10.5 hours on demand video

Designed in line with making you familiar to the usage constraints of the DaVinci Resolve video customization program, the aforesaid coursework is a free tutorial package to teach you the basics of video editing. The course is dedicated to provide you with a comprehensive and step by step understanding of the procedure to supplement your edits with music, transitions, graphics, texts and much more.

Moving a bit further, the tutorial facilitates you with the knowhow of advanced and professional level video editing with utmost ease. Some of the major aspects include, audio-visual editing, motion graphic designing and color correction, visual effects, etc., among many others. The coursework is available in 13 modules across 4 downloadable sources, with a free lifetime access on your smartphone and TV. The tutorial provides you a certificate on the successful completion of the coursework.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn the video editing constraints of the DaVinci video editor

● Understand the process of complementing your edits with eye catching effects

● Dive into the knowhow of including motion graphics in the customized videos

● Learn the process of Color Grading with a series of tools in DaVinci Resolve

● Video Editing Fundamentals

Provider: LinkedIn

Duration: Self placed

`` This one is a reliable video editing course package to address the footage customization requirements at institutional or academic levels. You can use this package to learn about and use the elementary video editing tips and tricks to improvise your otherwise customary footages that can attract the attention of your students, learners or similar audience, while facilitating them with a much better understanding of your content.

You can learn and practice on the ways and means provided by the coursework to create high end guideline materials on a diversity of themes and subjects. Moving ahead, you can walk through professionally sound video creation lessons, while generating assets for the same. The course additionally teaches you the process to handle instruction centered video creation and editing.

Choosing the aforesaid free courseware, you are entitled to an interactive and responsive learning process, unlimited access to the course library and a series of personalized courses. You are also provided a certification on the successful completion of the course.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn the basics of video editing

● Have a comprehensive understanding of micro-learning

● Land into the masking magic

● Learn the process of designing 360 virtual reality stories

● Experiment with camera centered teaching

● Learn to adjust camera styles and angles

● Understand the process of creating slides with looping videos

● Try hands on creating authentic tasks

● Learn to seamlessly use the existing tools

● The History of Film and Video Editing

Provider: LinkedIn

Duration: Self placed

The aforesaid course caters to facilitate its learners with a project centered approach to walk through the fundamental and technical knowhow of mainstream video editing. As you begin with the course, Ashley Kennedy, the latter’s creator talks about the film editing fundamentals by explaining about the significance of a video editor in storytelling.

The coursework is entirely based on real-time instances to look through every aspect of video editing right from the unedited scratch clip. You are also facilitated with an insight into the evolution of film language and the birth story of revolutionary and mainstream techniques of video editing.

The course comes with a complementary and limitless access to its editing library and an interactive teaching process. There are hoards of personalized courses within the coursework that can be conveniently accessed on tablets and smartphones. You can avail the tutorial for free and also get a course completion certificate.

Key Topics Covered

● Learn about the starting days of filming and photography

● Have a walk-through of the initial days of film customization

● Dive into the era of sound inventions

● Learn about the evolution process of present day editing techniques

Part 4 Video Editing Q&A

● What is the major credibility of video editing?

Video editing caters to facilitate a cohesive and synchronized arrangement of sounds and images to set an engaging and emotional connect with the content being streamed. You can visibly regard video editing among the most crucial aspects of content filming.

● What do you understand by video editing techniques?

Such techniques are a means of presenting captivating stories through video based contents. The series of processes involved begins with importing a desired video clip or footage, creating an array of shots in a logical sequence of takes and scenes and stitching the pieces together to set up an engaging story.

● What are the essential elements of video editing?

Video editing comprises of 7 fundamental elements, namely, rough cut, picture lock, sound mix, visual effects, lower thirds, color correction and title and end cards. Following the aforesaid sequence for editing videos is necessary for achieving affordable results.

● What is meant by the 321 rule of video editing?

The 321 rule is universally applicable to all forms of video edits. The rule asks you to maintain a set of 3 copies for each one of your creations at 2 separate locations. Adhering to the rule ensures safe keep and quick access of the edited footages in times of need.

● What are the career prospects in video editing?

Considering the fact that video editing is a creative field, the skill factor has a significant role to play. To build a stable career in the domain, you need to create a balance between your talent and knowledge. The more updated and advanced your approach, the higher are your career growth possibilities.

● Ending Thoughts →

● Video editing is a creative and growth oriented field to build up a strong and stable career with your skill, effort and perseverance.

● There is a diversity of career paths to select and walk through for setting up your professional identity as a video editor.

● Talking of the process to learn professional techniques of video editing, you can pick from a series of online video editing courses to mark your entry into video customization.

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