Learn and master the shortcuts one by one. The easiest way to do this is to click on the video then tab on CTRL+S on your keyboard and the video will be split. For instance, instead of clicking on a video and then moving your cursor to click on split icon. Keyboard shortcuts will save you a lot of time.
Before starting to edit your video, find a suitable music that you will use on the background. Its good to have background music especially if you are having titles in between the video displaying for 3-5 seconds with no narration or voice over. This way you can easily import them to your timeline when working on a new video. If you are working on a project repeatedly, its best to create a library for your custom titles. In Camtasia studio, you can modify and use existing ‘premade motion graphics templates’ under library or create your own custom titles. What is the video about? The viewer need to know what the video is about so as to decide if the video is right for them or not. With a script or a project outline ready, you can now start producing your videos. This way, you will know if the information you are sharing is making sense. If its your video, then come up with an outline in point format so that you can save time when recording and producing the video.
It gives you an idea of what the client wants to communicate. This will be your guide as a video editor. If you are working for a client, its recommended that you request for an outline or a script for use in video editing. Script/OutlineĮffective communication starts with a plan in form of an outline or a script. How best can the story be shared? It all starts with a script. It is important to note that the reason people edit videos is to communicate the message in the shortest time possible. In this blogpost I will share with you the simple formula I use in editing and creating videos for clients and myself.
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