The increase in the power of home computers has enabled everyday people to become video editors and creators. In this section you will find out how you can edit videos using free software.
Difficulty Level: Medium
This video above is the first part of a series teaching you how to use the free video editing software called Shotcut.
Video Editors
Video Editors are generally responsible for editing and assembling recorded raw material into a suitable, finished product ready for broadcasting. The material may include camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics and special effects.
There has been a massive increase in popularity of YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and many other video sharing platforms. The need for professional quality video editing abilities has never been higher.
https://www.youtube.com/user/tjopen1 - YouTube channel "TJ Free" where you can watch lots of graphics based tutorials.
https://shotcut.org/ - Website where you can download Shotcut a free video editing program.
Complete the challenges below and then bring them into school and we can put them on the student gallery.
Create a simple short slideshow based video with a background song.
Create a simple video edit of some clips in the tutorial.
Create an advert for a product using small clips and videos that you take with your phone or camera.