5 Tips Every Video Editor Must Know

With most people working from home due to the pandemic, everything is now centered around the internet


Rajitha Reddy

1 Sep, 2021

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Video is the main mode of marketing for several big brands and small companies alike. With most people working from home due to the pandemic, everything is now centered around the internet. Video editing has become a crucial skill to possess. Companies are always looking to hire video editors who can make attractive ads for them that will grab the attention of internet users.

Video editing has several skill levels, and while you can become a pro through practice, getting started isn’t that hard. It may seem like a daunting task to start learning video editing from scratch but this is not the case. Using a video editor can make it possible to learn the art of video editing within weeks.Here are some techniques everyone should know if they are trying to learn video editing.

1. Understanding exposure: Saturation and exposure are an important part of any video. Using Adobe Premiere, Lumetri Scopes, and SonduckFilm can help adjust luminance and exposure professionally. These help to keep colors consistent throughout the video and make them pop.

2. Speed ramping: This involves a process called time remapping. Today, time lapse videos are quite popular on social media. Remapping refers to designating two points in a video and then dragging the part you want to alter the speed. This technique is quite popular in fashion and sports videos. Changing the speed of the video can add a professional and cool touch.

3. Smooth digital zoom: Just as adjusting the speed can add a professional touch, zooming in can also make a video look better. However, the zoom has to be smooth, or else it will look sloppy. Keyframes can be used to add motion to a simple static shot. However, this looks better when the video is shot in high resolution. By setting a shutter angle on your own, you can add a natural blur to the video.

4. Composing lighter text: Sometimes you may need to insert light text on a pale or bright background. In this case, you can use SonduckFilm. All you have to do is lower the opacity of the background video. If you are using some other video editor, then you can also use the same trick. To make it seem smoother, you can also blur the background a little bit. This will make the background footage look a little less defined, which will make the light text pop.

5. Animate the title text: What is another better way to make text pop on light backgrounds? You can use animation on the text. You can set the keyframe interpolation to make the video look smoother. You can control the shutter angle and motion blur.

These options are available on many video editor apps like Adobe Premiere. For simpler and basic-level editing needs. For those with more advanced video editing skills, Adobe Premiere is a good video editor. Choosing the right video editor for you is a crucial part of the task. You have to know the purpose for which you will be using the video editor and you must choose accordingly. For instance, there is no point in using Adobe for basic level editing. Adobe is more suited for professional and higher-level editing. Using complex apps and platforms will make the process unnecessarily more complicated.

Another aspect to keep in mind, when it comes to video editing is using the right device. A powerful GPU is essential. Without this, no app will be able to function to its full potential. The combination of perfectly matched and optimized hardware and software can ensure a seamless video editing experience.

If the device and the software cannot work in tandem, then there will be plenty of lag and the experience will be choppy. This is why it is important to know the limits of your device and use software accordingly.

There are plenty of online courses today that teach video editing, however, there is a lot that you can learn on your own. The internet is full of tips and tricks to make it easier for beginners to learn the art of video editing.

This is because it is an extremely valuable skill in 2021. Almost every advertiser and brand wants a video editor to help with social media marketing. Videos are the most engaging form of advertisement and can attract a lot of attention

Small businesses and big brands both depend on great videos to spread the word about their products and services. The more attention a video grabs on social media, the more chances are that potential customers will visit the website and buy products. Thus, video marketing is directly related to driving traffic to brand sites and generating sales.

This is why video editing is such a desirable skill in 2021. For brands and businesses that cannot afford to hire a video marketing team or video editor, business owners must themselves learn the basics of video editing and make videos for their business. This is where tips and tricks help. Video editing is now the key to social media success. 

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