Intro to Video Editing
Are you tired of badly lit videos? Do you want to bring your home videos to the next level?
While we're probably not going to produce the next Hollywood Blockbuster (...well, who knows?), I aim to give you the basic tools to edit your video so you can publish your best video yet!
You want to slowly fade out your video? You want to add titles? Synchronize it with an external audio recording? Or have a moody black & video for the next "Claire de Lune" recording? Let's do it!
We are going to look at free software like Davinci Resolve and Shotcut for editing (and maybe OBS for recording with your Webcam, if you'd like to know about that).
- What are your experiences with recording and editing videos? What software have you used and what equipment do you have?
- What would the perfect music video look like for you?
Let me know about that via replying to this thread! Recently I've been enjoying a lot videos that have been captured with only take, like this phenomenal Cello recording
or this beautifully done Recorder - Lute duo
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I will be working with these files tomorrow, feel free to download and play around with them! 🧙♂️
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I am working that day and can't watch...but it is a great topic. For lots of reasons.
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I've edited lots of videos for online piano courses and currently use Corel Video Studio. Looking forward to your tips and ideas!
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I am completely bad at this - no idea how to set up video and lighting or how to coordinate it with audio. I need any help I can get. :)
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I really need this course. My videos are not very attractive. Thank you 😊.
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Looking forward to this course!
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Hi - Will there be a replay recording available?
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Hello, Martin and All,
I am now watching this lesson, and I am enjoying it! The Bolero video is quite intriguing and fun! Great job, Martin! You invested a lot of your life in it, as you said, and you have produced joy for many! :D Thank you! It is very impressive that you stitched it all together like that!
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Thank you for the person who asked for the link to that video!
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Valseana...just the excerpt is so pretty!
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Wise move, Martin, to listen to and accommodate your girlfriend's remarks on tripod/light stands taking up room. ;D
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"Effect light" - I never knew! What a difference it makes!
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OBS - Open Broadcaster Software
Excellent questions from everyone! Thanks!
Barney, I am glad you asked that question about space. I have wondered about that.
Harriet, your question elicited the response about placing the light inside the Piano. Way cool!
Martin, I see! "Looking for depth and lighting adds that."
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LOL - "If I record a quartet, not everyone gets a softbox....You get a softbox, you get a softbox, you don't...you don't". Hahahaha
"Use the wall as a diffuser"...in response to Carole's question. Excellent.
"They're called audio engineers because there is not a one solution fits all. You always need to listen....you need to be able to adapt..." Well said, Martin!
This was a very fascinating lesson, Martin! Thank you!