• Videos are an integral part of
ICT. It is because of its
usefulness in many fields
such as in education,
advertising, and
entertainment. Thus,
learning how to edit videos is
a big plus factor for students
and workers.
How does videos
help in the following:
A.Education?
B.Advertising?
C.Entertainments?
Do you have any
experience in
video editing?
Video is a sequence of images with background
music that forms a moving picture.
Different applications that you can use in
making a video
The different applications that you can use in
making a video are:
A.Free Windows in-built Movie Maker-Windows
B.Avidemux,
C.OpenShot,
D.Wondershare Filmora.
What is Video
Editing?
• It is a methodical
process and one of
the most important
stages of filmmaking.
• is the stage where one could sit with
undistributed attention.
video editing itself is a very complex
process. It definitely is a one-place job
What is Video
Editing?
Video editing itself is a very complex process.
It definitely is a one-place job, but it surely is
not as easy as it seems.
Video editing is a hard structure of
combined stages that are accomplished by
following a set of practical practices.
What is Video Editing?
• It is the process of manipulating and
rearranging video shots to create a
new work.
What is Video Editing?
• Video editing is both an artistic and
technical process.
Technical Process:
In this process video material (footage) is
collected, compiled and changed from its
original form to create a new version.
What is Video Editing?
Video editing is both an artistic and
technical process.
Artistic Process:
In this process consists of choosing which
parts to keep, delete, or combine from
various sources. This ensures that the parts
are organized, logical, and visually pleasing.
Reasons to edit a video depending on
the outcome
• to remove unwanted footage;
• choose the best footage;
• create a flow;
• add effects, graphics, music, alter the
style, pace or mood.
What are the Goals of Video editing
• Remove Unwanted Footage. This is the
simplest and most common task in editing.
Many videos can be dramatically improved by
simply getting rid of the flawed clips or
unwanted shots.
• Choose the Best Footage. It is common to
shoot more footage than you actually need and
choose only the best material for the final edit.
Often you will shoot several versions (takes) of
a shot and choose the best one while editing.
What are the Goals of Video editing
• Create a Flow. Most videos are prepared to
serve a purpose, such as telling a story or
providing information. Editing is a crucial step
in ensuring that the video flows in a way which
achieves the goal.
• Add Special Effects, Graphics, Music, etc.
This is often the "wow" part of editing. You can
improve most videos (have a lot of fun) by
adding extra elements like special effects,
graphics/animations, suitable music etc.
Essential phases of Video Editing
1. Planning your video
• We regularly speak about the importance of
proper planning
• Good planning sets out the learning objective
each video is going to fulfill, and how it’s going
to achieve it.
• Question: “What is the purpose of the video
you are going to make?”
Essential phases of Video Editing
1. Planning your video
When planning you need to:
A.Write a script
Depending on the style and content of your
video you may want to take some time to
write a script.
Essential phases of Video Editing
1. Planning your video
When planning you need to:
B. Storyboard:
A storyboard is a way to map out and
structure your video content in a comic
strip style.
Essential phases of Video Editing
1. Planning your video
Figure 1. Storyboard
Essential phases of Video Editing
1. Planning your video
When planning you need to:
C. Collect content/media:
A storyboard is a way to map out and
structure your video content in a comic
strip style.
Essential phases of Video Editing
2. Editing software options.
3. Rough cut:
• A rough cut is where you put all of your media
in place without spending too much time fine-
tuning it. It gets you close to where you need
to be while giving you an indication of what
you need to change.
Essential phases of Video Editing
4. Basic editing techniques.
• Once you’re happy with the rough sequence,
start on the details.
5. Fine edit:
• This is the final stage of the editing process.
Ensure there are no sections that are jarring
for the viewer.
Essential phases of Video Editing
6. Music, lower thirds and other details:
• Once you’re happy with the rough sequence,
start on the details.
7. Exporting your video:
The last step – called rendering or exporting -
- you deliver your video to your audience.
What is Filmora?
• Filmora is a line of video creation and editing
applications developed by Wondershare.
Filmora includes products for a range of
users from beginner to intermediate.
The new Start-Up Window is designed to help you get
started with your project as quickly as possible. It contains
all the tools you need for creating a video.
1. Create Projects
2. Cloud Project
3. Creator Hub
1. Create Projects
The Create Project tab
contains a variety of
features, along with your
recent local projects
changeable to list view or
thumbnail view.
❶ Click the Filmora icon, then Start
up window will open
❷ Select the desired aspect ratio
from the drop-down menu.
❸ Click on Create Project/
New Project to enter the
editing interface and
❹ Start working on your new
project.
1. Create Projects The startup window has added
shortcuts to screen tools, which you
can select to use as desired.
A. You can start by choosing a template by using "Instant Mode" if
you want your videos to look more engaging and creative.
B. Easily record your screen with "Screen Record" conveniently so
you won’t have to record with other third-party apps.
1. Create Projects The startup window has added
shortcuts to screen tools, which you
can select to use as desired.
C. Reframe a video quickly with Auto Reframe powered by AI
technology that automatically detects the focal point of your video
and crops it, always keeping it in the frame like magic!
D. Smoothly cut out unwanted parts to trim your awesome videos
with the built-in "Instant Cutter"
1. Create Projects The startup window has added
shortcuts to screen tools, which you
can select to use as desired.
E. Automatically detect and remove silence with "Silence
Detection", so you won't have to remove the silence from your
video manually.
F. Effortlessly use "Auto Beat Sync" to synchronize your videos to
the rhythm of the music of your choice.
Player Panel
❑ It also calls
"Preview Window".
❑ The Player Panel shows
how you play the video
in the Timeline. The
position of the
playhead is shown in
the time code in the
lower right corner.
Media Panel
❑ It also calls "Media
Library".
❑ After you import your
source files, they will
show in the Media
Library. There are also
some sample videos
and colors available.
Media Library
1. Media: Where your media files are imported.
2. Stock Media: Choose royalty-free stock media from
GIPHY/Pixabay/Unsplash.
3. Audio: Explore Filmora’s audio files.
4. Titles: Choose between available preset titles to use on your video.
5. Transitions: Make your project eye-catching by using different
Transitions.
6. Effects: Choose eye-popping effects for your video.
7. Stickers: Add elements to your projects like Stickers.
8. Templates: Allows you to split screen videos with preset Templates.
Timeline Panel
❑ The Timeline Panel is where you assemble the
media files and effects for your video project.
Timeline Panel
❖ When your mouse is under the horizontal scrolling mode, you can
scroll the mouse horizontally, the timeline will move to the left or
right accordingly.
❖ If you are using a laptop, you can move the timeline to the left or
right by right-clicking and dragging left or right on the touchpad.
Creating New Project
❶ Click the Filmora icon, then Start
up window will open
❷ Select the desired aspect ratio
from the drop-down menu.
❸ Click on Create Project/
New Project to enter the
editing interface and
❹ Start working on your new
project.
• The project in Windows File Protection (wfp format) you
create in Filmora contains the settings you select for each
sequence in the timeline, as well as editing decisions, effects,
and music used in the project.
• Filmora project files don't store the source videos, audio, or
images.
• They only save a reference to these types of media files
based on the file names and locations. If you move, rename,
or delete a source file, Filmora won't be able to find it
automatically the next time you open a project that uses that
piece of media.
RATIO
• Note:
• The default aspect
ratio is 16:9.
Save A Project
❖ click File > Save
Project or Save
Project As
❖ use the
hotkey Ctrl+S
❖ The project will be saved as
a file with the extension.
wfp. And it can only be
recognized and opened by
Filmora.
Open an Existing Project
• When you launch Filmora,
your most recent projects
will be shown in the Project
Files.
• Select the target project to
reload the. wfp project file.
• If your project isn't shown
in the Project Files, click
Open Project to locate it.
Open an Existing Project in Editing Panel
• Click File > Open
Project (Ctrl+O)
• File > Open
Recent to
locate the. wfp
file.
Importing
❖Wondershare Filmora enables you to import standard, HD,
and even 4K videos.
❖You can also record a video with Filmora using your
computer's webcam or recording your computer screen.
❖You can even record a voiceover with Filmora.
❖Your media clips - including imported videos, images, and
audio files will be shown in the Media Library, where you
can access them quickly and easily.
Methods to Import Media Files into Filmora
● Method 1
Click File > Import Media>Choose Import Media Files,
Import a Media Folder, Import from a Camera or a
Phone,.
Methods to Import Media Files into Filmora
● Method 2
Select Media in the menu bar,>click on the first tab
Project Media>Click the import media area>choose one
or more media files from the pop-up window.
Methods to Import Media Files into Filmora
● Method 3
Drag and drop media files into the Media Library.
