I read a quick article today on PCMag with some good tips for shooting and editing videos. Although the author uses examples that show editing in Pinnacle, the tips can work well for iMovie or any editing software.
Editing rule 1: Break long videos into short scenes.
Editing rule 2: Spend the time to fix your videos.
Shooting rule 1: Shoot steady footage and have enough light.
Shooting rule 2: Shoot good “coverage” and get a balance of subjects (like both family and location).
The author also includes “Five Easy Steps for Making a Great Home Movie.” Read the rest of the article by Jan Ozer, “Shooting and Editing Better Videos,” here.
Even though this article is geared to mom or dad who will be editing family vacation videos, the tips are universal and could be useful when teaching students some basics in the computer lab or classroom. Also, these tips can be very helpful for any teachers who are required to shoot and edit videos for school functions!
