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Confirm if your Microsoft Windows version and see if it includes a Movie Maker. If not, then you still have to download some free video editing software or the trial version of some good names in the video editing software industry like Final Cut Pro, Pinnacle, Adobe Premiere, and Avid Express.

When you’re already set, it’s now time for the real job—editing. If it’s your first time to edit movie files, better follow these tips so you won’t get confused:

1. Choose the best video footages. You can do this easily by removing the unwanted footages. Cut those that are not needed or those that were taken by fault. After that, you can gather different scenes depending on their segments. You can also make separate clips and select the best among them. But be cautious in doing this since streaming videos repeatedly might decrease the video quality.

2. Form the movie flow. Place the video footages depending on their sequential order or your script’s order.

3. Add transitions. After placing the videos to their right order, it’s now time to pick the best transitions. You can use only one type of transition so it may not be tiring to the eyes. You can also choose different transitions to make it more appealing. But many professional editors suggest using only a limit of three transition types for movies.

4. Add other elements like images, sounds, and texts. After the transition, you can now add other elements you like. You might need to adjust the transition as you do this. Make sure about the timing or your movie will be obviously flawed.

Creativity is the only mean for you to make the most of what you have. Also, don’t expect to finish one-hour of movie in two hours. It takes a lot of time editing videos. But you’ll surely get the best outcome by exerting it sufficient time and endeavor.

So you want to edit some videos, but you don’t know where to start. Fear not, video editing isn’t as complicated as it seems. In fact, once you know the right tools and you get the hang of the process, it becomes a rather fun and interesting experience. Before you begin though, you’ll need to have the so-called raw materials: video clips, photos, audio files, and perhaps, a rough storyline. Throw in some patience and a bit of creativity for good measure, and you’re all set.

With all that at hand, the only thing left is a video editing program. And the good news is that you don’t really have to shell out cash just to gain access to such software. If you’re using Windows XP, chances are you didn’t know a nifty video editing program is already sitting in your PC. Windows Movie Maker comes free with XP and it’s easy enough to use. You can also download it from the Microsoft website and if you need some help in finding your way around, a short tutorial is also available.

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As far as video editing presentations are concerned, you may want to consider using this expertise as a company alternative. Imagine placing your company profile in a video edition on a CD. That will surely impress your clients and potent partners.

Such is something that puts what a company has to offer in one video. No more long talks and explanations of what your company is all about. They just have to watch the company profile video and you are bound to get attention while you are at it.

Just take some footage, pictures and add some text. The difference will certainly be something to behold.

When it comes to final output, you will be given the option of either producing a VCD or DVD disc once you have applied the finishing touches to your project. Normally, people would want the VCD production as it is easier and faster. But if you want something better, considering the DVD option may be a great way to go as well.

It will inquire additional work as well though. Some DVD authoring may be needed. Titles, video play and some music are normally present for you to manage and if you have the patience to handle it, by all means go for it.

For Intermediate level users, it is preferred if you use Ulead Video Studio. The price of this package is twice the price of Roxie Video Wave, but the added amount is worth it. Ulead Video Studio is considered as one of the best mid-range video editing program as it provide features that is appealing to both beginners and intermediate videographers.
Adobe Premiere is most likely being used by professional editors. It is the standard product for video editing. The program has a lot of features, plug-ins and also has a friendly customer support service. If you want to make a very good video, better use this one.

There are two types of Video Editing that are being used by the video manipulation fanatics. This includes: Linear Editing - This process is basically mechanical in nature, in that it employs the use of Camcorders, VCR’s, Edit Controllers, Titlers, and Mixers to perform the edit functions. This editing technique is performed in linear steps, one cut at a time (or a series of programmed cuts) to its conclusion. Non-Linear Editing - Gaining in popularity quickly due to advances in technology, pricing, and product availability, this method of video editing utilizes the computer environment to aid in the editing process. This process is almost entirely digital and employs no mechanical functions except for the input of the video sources and its final output to Tape or CD. Editing in this environment is essentially is a visual Cut-and-Paste method.

Separating audio from the video is a very easy task. There�s a lot of free software packages that can do this task such as Microsoft�s Windows Media Encoder (For WMV video files) and VirtualDub (For AVI files). These software programs permits you to save the audio part of the video file in just a snap! When you have your audio file ready, you can develop it by applying tasks such as noise reduction, bring the volume, add music and midis or do digital magic tricks to produce a better and outstanding output. There are also some video editing packages that can separate music or voice tracks to mix them altogether.

More accurate editing can be accomplished using the Synchro-Edit feature found on a number of Hi8 and VHS recording decks. The details of the operation vary from VCR to VCR, but in principle they do the same thing. Study the instructions in the manual for the unit with which you are working, for the exact procedure. The player is controlled by Control L or Control S from the recorder. Use the jog-shuttle dial on the recorder to choose the point at which the recording is to begin on the product tape in the recorder; then choose the exact starting and ending points of a desired segment of the original tape in the player. Then activate the Synchro-edit procedure. The recorder starts and stops both machines (with appropriate pre-rolls) to perform the edit with an accuracy of 3 to 5 frames

The Videonics-TU (Thumbs-Up) editor allows multiple edits (up to 40) in one pass as long as the segments are used in the order in which they occur in the original tape. it controls both player and recorder through Control L to put in the desired segments and omit the unwanted.
The procedure when you wish to edit segments out of original order is:
1. Choose the initial desired segments from the original tape, using the Thumbs-up and Thumbs-down buttons to mark the start of the wanted and unwanted material.
2. Activate the edit to put them on the product tape.
3. Go back to the original tape on the player and repeat the selection with the next desired batch.
4. Edit that.
Accuracy of the edits depends on whether or not you have frame coding; with Sony’s RC code you get about 1 to 2 frames.

Basically, the art and creativity of video production lies in editing. You can have interesting action, well exposed and skillfully framed with well handled ambient sound, legible titles, maps and other graphics, and all sorts of fancy equipment; but, a successful presentation lies in how it is put together. That is editing. Editing is merely copying material from one tape to another. You need two VCR’s; the VCR section of the camcorder can be the “player” and the “recorder” can be another camcorder or VCR deck of either the same or another format. That is, your original tape can be 8mm, Hi8 or VHS played back on the camcorder with which it was taken and recorded on an 8mm, Hi8, VHS or S-VHS deck.