An Introduction to Video Editing (Filmora9) : Basics of Video Editing that Everyone Should Know

 Introduction...

    Filmora or Filmora9 is a free to download video editing software from Wondershare that offers a wide variety of effects, transitions, text designs and animations that can be done in a simple manner with just click of a mouse. It is less complex and really easy to use compared to other video editing software/s like Adobe Premier, Sony Vegas Pro, Adobe after effects and so many others. This lesson aims to introduce you to the basics of editing videos using Filmora. Once you are done with this lesson you will equipped with the basic skills needed to edit videos and that way you can make your very first originally made video. Click the link down below for the Filmora9 interface guide.

 Filmora9 Interface guide 

 Timeline

    A timeline is part of every video editing software interface. A timeline will show the chronological order of events in your video which is important in order to avoid confusion in the order or sequence of events in your video. 

Video Track

       A video track is where you drag down your clips, edit, process and add visual effects to your clips in order to improve the quality of your video.

Audio Track

     The audio track is where you also edit and process your audio in order to improve its quality. The audio track is where you insert your background music (BGM), voiceovers and sound effects in order to create a sense of immersion for the viewers 

 

Audio Tab

     Filmora offers audios that can be used as background music for your videos. The audio tab offers different kinds of music genres that will fit the theme or the atmosphere of your video. 

Musical Genre Variations available: 

• Young and bright 
• Tender and Sentimental
• Rock
• Folk
• Electronic
• Sound Effect

     Taking advantage of the audio function in filmora is crucial for the overall quality of your video, inserting audio creates depth to your video and creates a sense of immersion for your audience.

Title Tab

     Filmora also offers the title tab function wherein you can choose different title and credit screens that fits your video. The title tab shows a wide variety of openers, title screens, subtitles and credits screens which is an important element in videos. 

Title screens variations available:

• Custom openers- you can personally design your own opening sequence if any of the available designs is not in line with your taste.
• Openers
• Titles
• Lower 3rds
• Subtitles
• End credits

   Using the title tab and the different designs it offers you can add the aesthetics of your video. If you are unable to make your own title screens or openers you can use the designs that the title tab offers so that you can make a properly structured video. 

TRANSITION TAB

    A transition tab contains a wide selection of transitions of different styles that will help the next sequence be revealed in a stylish fashion rather than just cutting from the next scene which looks boring to look at. Similar to Powerpoint presentations, videos also require transitions and filmora has a much wider variety of transitions for you to use that will fit to the type of video you are making. Transitions can be added between your video clips to improve the flow of your video or to add interest. 

Transition Variations available:

• Basic transitions
• 3D transitions
• Ripple & Dissolve
• Speed Blur 
• Warp
• Lifestyle
• Slideshow 

  By using taking advantage of the wide selection of transitions you can bridge various ideas or concept in style rather than just the scene suddenly goes to the next scene, by using transitions in videos the viewers can have momentary break without being brought suddenly to the next part or scene. 

Effects Tab 

   The effects tab contains many selection of visual effects from, filters to overlays and utilities. By using the effects available in the effects tab, you'll be able to create the atmosphere that you deserve for your videos not only that but there are various visual effects that will help you convey the message that you wish for the viewers to understand. For example, using the black and white filter can say that the scene is sad or it is a scene of the past. Filmora's effects tab offers an array of visual effects which can be done with just the click of a mouse without the need of making your own filters and visual effects.

Effects Variation Available:

• Filters
• Overlays 
• Utilities     

    Utilizing the effects in the effects tab will help increase your video quality and it will keep the viewers interested in your video which is helpful because this will help them understand your content much more easily. The importance of using effects is to avoid making your video boring and more on keeping your viewers interested and entertained. 

Elements Tab    

   

     Elements are motion graphics that can be used to decorate your videos in order to add more visual aesthetic to it. Elements are used to keep your video interesting and appealing, some of these elements can be used in specific types of videos like tutorial videos wherein there is an element available called "tutorial" where there is a variety of tutorial video related elements like directional arrows to point out step by step procedures etc. 

        Element variations available: 

• Love
• Journey
• Hand drawn
• Badges 
• Tutorial
• Web 
• Emojis 
• Pets
• Shapes     

Basics of Video Editing 

    

   Video editing is one of the most important thing that any student should learn, not only it promotes creativity but also improves your critical thinking skills on how to deliver information effectively your audience and make them have a complete understanding of your message or topic. That said, learning the basics of video editing is an important step in order learn more about it. Click the link below to redirect you to the video showing the basics of video editing using filmora9.

Step by Step procedure of basic video editing 

IMPORTANT TIP!

       

    Explore and learn the full functionality of Filmora9 this is a video editing software that is easy to use and can deliver excellent quality videos for I have been using this software ever since 8th grade and I have made videos that matches high quality videos on Youtube. EXPLORE AND EXPERIMENT, learn to TINK around this video editing software for this is the only way you can quickly learn and realize the beauty of this software.

     Video editing is a wonderful thing to do for it opens up a lot of opportunities for you to take such as being a payed to edit video editor for occasions like birthdays, parties, and weddings, you can also work as an editor for someone or you can be an independent filmmaker and most of all a Youtuber, which is the go-to profession of many others. It takes time to learn how to use this software and to edit videos but it is completely worth it in the end. I hope you have learned something and thank you.