Video Editing Notes (TLE 8)

Learning Standards and Objectives

  • Content Standards: Understanding of video editing tools.
  • Performance Standards: Safe and responsible graphics design.
  • Learning Competency: Utilize video editing tools with multimedia materials.
  • Learning Objectives:
    • Describe different video editing software
    • Select appropriate software for basic editing
    • Navigate different user interfaces

What is Video Editing?

  • Video editing is the process of manipulating video by rearranging shots/scenes to create a new output.

User Interface and User Experience

  • User Interface (UI): layout and design that lets users interact with the software.
  • User Experience (UX): overall satisfaction when using the application.

Video Editing Applications (Examples)

  • DaVinci Resolve (Free Version): powerful, color grading, audio, multicam; Windows & Mac; free with paid upgrade options.
  • iMovie: beginner-friendly, templates, Mac-only, free.
  • Shotcut: open-source, cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux), free.
  • HitFilm Express: basic editing + visual effects; Windows & Mac; free with paid upgrade.
  • VSDC Free Video Editor: Windows, basic/advanced features; free.
  • InShot: mobile (iOS/Android); trimming, text, music; freemium.
  • CapCut: mobile (iOS/Android); templates, speed; free.
  • VivaVideo: iOS/Android; basic editing, music/effects; freemium.
  • Quik: GoPro; quick edits; mobile; free.
  • Adobe Premiere Pro: industry standard; Windows/Mac; paid.
  • Avid Media Composer: professional collaboration; Windows/Mac; paid.
  • Vegas Pro: affordable; Windows; paid.
  • LumaFusion: mobile professional; iOS; paid.
  • KineMaster: freemium; iOS/Android; layers, green screen; mobile.
  • Canva: quick social media edits; cross-platform; freemium.

Core Editing Tools and Terms

  • Trim: cutting out unwanted sections.
  • Crop: removing outer parts to focus on a region.
  • Timeline Editing: arranging clips on the timeline.
  • Text and Titles: overlays for information.
  • Transitions: smooth changes between clips.
  • Effects: color corrections, slow motion, green screen compositing.
  • Audio Editing: music, sound effects, levels.
  • Color Grading: adjusting color palette for mood/style.

The Video Editing Process

  • Pre-production: Planning (storyboarding, message), Gathering Materials (footage, images, sounds); resources: Canva templates; stock sources: Pexels, Pixabay, Freesound.
  • Production: Importing & Organizing; Timeline Editing; Adding Text/Titles; Transitions; Effects; Audio Editing; Color Grading.
  • Post-production: Exporting; format/resolution for target platform (e.g., YouTube, social media, website).

Applications of Video Editing

  • Filmmaking
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Education
  • Social Media
  • Journalism
  • Entertainment

Process Reference: 3-Phase Model

  • Pre-production, Production, Post-production.

Worked Example / Activity

  • Activity: Basic Video Editing with a User-Friendly App
  • Objective: Familiarize with navigation/features
  • Task: Create a short video lasting 30 s to 60 s
  • Steps: Use basic techniques: trimming, adding files, background music (if applicable)