Edit Your Video
Consider these tips as you edit your footage and put your video in final form.
- Use only the shots that you absolutely need to tell your story. Don’t use filler for the sake of making a longer video. Often, less is more.
- Use edits to set the pace. In general, the shorter your sequences and the more edits you make, the faster the pace will be. How much you move the camera also plays a part in the tempo as do music and the composition of your images.
- The right music helps set the mood as well as the pace. At the same time, remember that some scenes work better without music. Silence is a kind of soundtrack, too.
- Unfortunately, you can’t use pre-recorded or copyrighted music unless you have a Master Use and Synchronization license! But you can use royalty-free music or have friends who are musicians, create music for your video. You can even make your own with software programs on your computer.
- Take a break after you finish a rough edit and come back later. It helps to see things again through fresh eyes. And don’t hesitate to get feedback from others (like your parents or friends) while you’re editing. It won’t hurt — and might help the finished product.
