Taking the shots is not that hectic compared to the post-processing stage. When it comes to video editing (ตัดวีดีโอ, which is the term in Thai), you need to use both creative abilities as well as a bit of technical knowledge.
When you provide the raw shots to two separate video editors, you are going to notice that the end product is going to be completely different ones even when they have worked on the same shots. It all depends on the perspective and the knowledge which you are using.
The basics of video editing are not that complicated if you can manage to ace them to create a video by practicing with some random shots. However, if you are willing to sharpen your editing skills, here are some of the tips which might turn out to be useful for you.
Work On The Shots And Tighten The Cuts
Most of the projects have an approx running time and one needs to keep that in mind while making the video. What is the use of working so hard if you need to rework the whole thing just because it has exceeded the estimated time?
That is why it is better to take only the required amount of cuts so that you can escape from the idea of compressing it at the end. Cutting scenes tight mainly refers to removing the unwanted pauses and dialogues and even cutting down the time between two dialogues.
Find Out The Suitable Software
Once you are done with the shooting, the second step is to find the appropriate software to serve your purpose. There are a number of them available in the market. While some are paid, most of them are free. Almost all the features are the same in them, however, the standard of the edits and digital interface varies from one another.
You can stick with the one which works for you the best and which seems to be the most user-friendly. Some of the well-known video editing software are Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, After effects, etc.
Maintain A Continuous Flow
Irrespective of whether you are editing on a super-fast laptop or a MacBook, maintaining proper order and organizing the shots properly is one of the sole aims of the editor. Create a separate folder for storing the footage one after another and proceed with the editing part accordingly.
Choosing the software and device wisely is one of the main parts of the editing job and if you can manage to find the perfect one for your purpose, your time and effort, will be saved to a huge extent.
