At this time, for many friends, the skill of video editing becomes very difficult. Looking at all kinds of online editing software and tutorials, it is estimated that many people, like me, started to quit after studying for a few days, and some even lost the courage to learn.
I'll talk to you today. Is video editing really that difficult? I'll tell you the result directly first If it's just the most basic editing, it's very simple, and even some software can be learned in half an hour.
But if you really want to edit a video that you are very satisfied with, or even think of editing as a job, then I have to tell you that this is a long-term project.
First of all, talk about the choice of editing software. If you just want basic editing, you don't even need PR and FCP, just edit and flash on your mobile phone. Some softwares such as video quick editing, love editing, sound and shadow, power director and so on are enough to meet your needs.
These softwares mentioned above are very suitable for some friends who are interested in editing and want to release movies quickly. The learning cost is not big, ranging from tens of minutes to two or three days, which is enough to master these softwares and cut out some software that looks good.
Next, I want to teach myself to cut some perfect films.
First of all, in the choice of editing software, we can ignore the above-mentioned software, because although they are simple, they also lack too many functions. At this time, the two most common softwares in front of you are PR and FCP, one is necessary for WINDOWS system and the other is only available for MAC system.
In fact, it really doesn't take long to learn these two softwares, such as PR for more than half a month to more than a month. If you persist in learning, you should be able to master most of the functions of the software. If it is FCP, the time may be shorter.
However, after learning, even during the learning process, you will find that many of these functions can not be completed by PR alone. At this time, it is essential for you to know several new softwares, that is, his brothers, Adobe's PS, AU, AE, to help you solve problems that cannot be completed by PR alone, including sound, subtitles, special effects and so on.
PS and AU say well, half a month is enough to solve basic problems, but AE probably has something to learn, but it is enough to spend a year and a half processing most of your clips. After finishing these softwares, you can basically be regarded as a very professional amateur editing player or a junior editor.
Why is it elementary? Because as a professional editor, if you want to make a good movie, you should not only look at your editing skills, but also look at the shooting, script and so on. As far as shooting is concerned, after watching some films shot by shooting machines, you should be ready to learn a new software. Its name is Da Vinci.
Yes, these three words are in your mind, but it's not that person, but an editing software.
Through this software, you will learn how to color a movie to make the overall color more in line with the content of the script. This software is not easy to learn, not only hard work, but also a little talent, and this software is not generally difficult to learn by itself.
Fortunately, when you finish this course, you should be able to find a well-paid job, because you are definitely a very professional editor at this time.
I want to tell you one more thing. In the process of your study, don't just watch the video, and feel that if you watch it carefully, you will be fine. It is best to shoot some materials casually, practice while learning, and learn with questions. This should be much better.
Finally, I wish all friends who want to learn editing can get what they want, make rapid progress in technology and cut out their own satisfactory films!