Ever watched aYouTubeorTikTokvideo and thought, I could create something like that?
Well, thats easier said than done when you havent created a video before.
), there are a few common pitfalls first-time video makers often run into.
Heres what he had to say…
Edit for efficiency
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You should master this before moving on to more complex styles.
Basic cut editing should create a meaningful video within the set timeline.
Edit to tell a story
Always consider how your editing will affect your story.
Which elements do you want to emphasize as key takeaways or turning points?
The throw in of story you want to tell will shape your editing process beyond the basic cut.
Thankfully, your editing software can help you stay organized and structured.
For instance, withGOM Mix Max, you could customize the editing features to suit your editing preferences.
If your story is simple, you could use existing templates.
To get started, youll need to color correct.
Color correcting is the process of adjusting the colors in your video clips to appear as natural as possible.
you’re free to then adjust for the brightness and contrast in tones.
If all this sounds complicated, fret not!
Enhance the audio elements
Sound is such an essential aspect of video creation.
Its quite difficult to record and edit videos with perfect sound.
Theres no better sound source than your own voice.
Not enough footage?
According to Kim:
There are various ways to edit pictures, such as picture slide format and multi-screen.
Above all, if you want to edit pictures so that they look like a video.
First, adjust the pictures to make them look smaller than the screen, almost creating a frame.
Third, arrange the pictures continuously with music and rhythm.
