Anyone with a digital camera or a camera phone can now capture life on video. We see the world through the camera lens. But simply capturing moments on camera doesn’t make a film.

A proper film has a certain shape, making it easier for viewing. This is where video editing comes in. A video of a 3-hour long lecture on astrophysics need not be shown in its entirety if the point you want to drive across is when the lecturer falls from his seat at the very end of the video. Video editing allows the filmmaker to make do with unnecessary scenes or to adjust the sound so the essential audio is not drowned by outside noise.

Video editing also allows the filmmaker to create narrative. By artistically cutting and splicing images together, one can create a coherent story medium. Add to this the ability to insert filters and creative transitions, any film footage can have a smooth quality.

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