Beginners Guide to Video Editing With Open Source Software
What you'll learn
- Crop, Trim, and Slice Video
- Add Effects and Transitions to Video
- Sync Audio and Video
- Design Logos and Thumbnails for Videos
- Record your Computer Screen
Requirements
- Computer with Internet Access
- Free Open Source Software
Description
Start creating great videos today!
Video editing is becoming a critical skill for anyone involved with social medial. This course is designed to give you a quick start guide to creating great looking videos. You will learn how to crop, slice, trim and edit videos using OpenShot video editor. You will learn how to use a free screen recorder so that you can make videos of images captured directly from your computer display. I will also introduce a free audio editing tool and show how you can remove background noise from your videos with Audacity.
This course is designed to give you the skills you need to produce high-quality videos. I am not a professional video editor. This is a benefit because I explain everything in a way that makes sense to other beginners. I will explain all of the terms and processes in a simple, easy to understand format.
The course will use 100% free software. This is a great course for students who are not sure if they want to get started in video editing. Because the software is 100% free, you will not have to make any major investments to start learning to edit videos.
Who this course is for:
- Beginner Video Creators
Instructor
Welcome! I am a veteran and self-employed content creator who recently earned my Masters of Business Administration. Teaching and tutoring are passions of mine. My first job in college was tutoring other students. I love seeing the magical moment when an idea finally "clicks." When I am not working, I enjoy gardening, inline skating, and playing the harmonica.