Probably, many people are familiar with this situation: the box contains dozens of filmed tapes with home video (as an option, tens of gigabytes of video are stored on a hard disk or DVD), and you rarely watch it. Indeed, it is not always interesting to watch two hours of source material, moreover, unprofessionally filmed. You can learn the basics of computer editing, and then you can make an excellent family video: videos, mini-films, clips.
It is necessary
- - video camera;
- - a computer;
- - computer program for video editing;
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, figure out what media your camera is recording video to. It can be a mini-dv cassette, built-in hard disk, large flash card, DVD. Make sure your computer can capture video from this media. You may need to buy additional devices for your computer (for example, a video capture card). Carefully read the instructions for your camera - there you will find instructions on how to connect the computer and video media.
Step 2
Install the editing software. As a rule, the Windows software package already contains a simple Windows movie maker software for video editing. It's easy to figure it out - the interface is intuitive. It works with most of the existing video formats. The program has a set of simple special effects that may be useful to you: transitions, titles, titles, etc. The only drawback is that when outputting a movie (for example, when recording to DVD or outputting to the Internet), the program significantly degrades the quality of the original video. Nevertheless, the program is very popular among amateurs, as it does not take a lot of time to master it.
Step 3
There are more complex editing programs, which, however, are not considered professional. For example, many people create their videos in Pinnacle Studio or Sony Vegas. These programs have more capabilities than the same Movie maker: interesting effects, transitions, color filters, audio effects and much more. The interface is very intuitive even for beginners. Another obvious "plus" is that you can output video (to DVD, to the Internet, etc.) in good quality. If you are unable to study the program on your own, use the tutorial or download video tutorials.
Step 4
Of course, just installing the program is not enough. You need to familiarize yourself with the basic laws of installation. Find articles or better how-to tutorials on video editing. This will help you create a truly colorful, engaging family video.
Step 5
If you encounter technical difficulties during the editing process, you can register on the video editors and video makers forum. Forum members can give you an online consultation on your issue (moreover, completely free of charge). Sometimes it is enough to "hammer" your problem into a regular Internet search engine, and you will receive a link to an already existing discussion of a similar issue.
Step 6
Also on such forums you can see examples of other people's video work, which can be very useful. This does not mean that you need to copy other people's video editing techniques. Don't be afraid to come up with your own ideas, as this is your family's story.
