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VIDEO EDITING: How to Edit Videos with FILMORA 8
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VIDEO EDITING: How to Edit Videos with FILMORA 8

This beginner course covers the basics of video editing using FILMORA 8 so you can start editing videos professionally.
Created byRance Keating
Last updated 1/2019
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Open a new project in Filmora with the correct aspect ratio, and import your video footage to your Filmora project
  • You'll learn how to use the timeline in Filmora and different tracks/layers, and how to edit and organize your footage in the Filmora timeline
  • How to edit the contrast, brightness, saturation and tint in your videos, and how to use LUTs in Filmora
  • How to use color tuning presets to improve the color and look of your videos easily in Filmora
  • How to crop, pan & zoom. How to freeze frame in Filmora
  • How to add music to your Filmora project (also how to find royalty free music to use). How to adjust the sound levels in your video and music tracks in Filmora
  • How to use 'fade-in' and 'fade-out' to smoothen out the sound in your video in Filmora
  • How to record a voice over in Filmora, how to record your PC screen, and how to record the system sound and microphone at the same time
  • How to add animated text effects and openers to your Filmora project. And how to add subtitles and end credits.
  • How to pixelate faces (blur people's faces). How to speed up and slow down videos in Filmora
  • How to use the equalizer to improve the sound of your video and music tracks in Filmora. How to remove background noise
  • How to add transitions, filters, overlays & elements. How to create a split-screen effect in Filmora

Course content

2 sections • 29 lectures • 2h 15m total length

  • Download Filmora, The Effects Store, Aspect Ratio4:53
  • Capturing Footage, Stock Video Footage3:41

    Capture footage on your iPhone and transfer it to a hard drive, organizing clips into folders. Find royalty-free stock video, download, and follow license terms for personal or commercial use.

  • Import Footage, Record PC Screen, Intro To Timeline6:59

    Import footage in Filmora 8, record from webcam or PC screen, and capture system and microphone sound, then edit on a layered timeline with text overlays.

  • Picture-in-Picture, Speed up/slow down videos, organize videos in Timeline5:09

    Explore picture-in-picture effects by layering videos and images in the timeline, adjusting duration, start/end points, and playback speed to craft a multi-clip sequence.

  • Text & Music Layers, Project View, Sound Effects4:07

    explore text and music layers in filmora 8, preview and drag text above video, resize the timeline, import royalty-free music, add sound effects, split and undo audio for sound design.

  • Add Multiple Text/Music Tracks, Hide Tracks, Audio Mixer4:10

    Learn to manage multiple text and music tracks in Filmora 8, adjust volumes with the audio mixer, hide or mute layers, and customize track visibility for precise video editing.

  • Undo/Redo, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, 3D LUTs, Play in Reverse, Color Tu6:06

    Edit clips in the Filmora 8 timeline by selecting clips and using undo/redo. Adjust contrast, saturation, brightness, volume, and fades, explore presets, color tuning, and reverse playback for flexible edits.

  • Video Pitch/Equalizer, Denoise, Splitting Videos, Crop/Pan & Zoom7:12

    Adjust pitch and apply audio presets to shape sound, then remove noise or edit each clip's levels; split, crop, and pan and zoom to craft precise sequences.

  • Freeze Frame, Power Tool, Pixelating Faces, Face Off, Color Tuning Presets6:17

    Apply freeze frame to create still moments and adjust duration, then use Filmora's power tool with tilt shift, mosaic, and face off to blur faces; finish with color tuning presets.

  • Adding Music, Finding Royalty Free Music, Volume Levels6:36

    Browse and preview royalty-free music in Filmora 8, import your own tracks, and balance volume across clips to keep music atmospheric without overpowering the video.

  • Sound Effects, Finding Royalty Free Sound Effects3:46

    Discover how to locate royalty-free sound effects, preview and download them from the YouTube audio library or effects store, and import and mix them with music tracks.

  • Editing Music Tracks, Fade In/Fade Out7:10

    Edit music tracks in Filmora 8 by adjusting speed and duration, trimming and splitting, and applying fade in/out for smooth transitions across tracks.

  • Music Pitch/Equalizer, Recording and Editing Voice Overs9:08

    Adjust pitch and use equalizer presets with denoise, then add music, sound effects, and voice overs; record and balance volume via the audio mixer for clear narration.

  • Adding Text Effects, Effects Store, Editing Text6:18

    Learn to add and customize text effects in Filmora 8, using the effects store, free and paid bundles, overlays, and editing titles, subtitles, and end credits.

  • Text Fonts, Text Size, Openers, Adding Music To Opener6:57

    Experiment with fonts and font sizes in Filmora 8 to design eye-catching opener text, then synchronize music to the opener by trimming and placing tracks.

  • Creative Intros/Openers, Text Style & Animation & Font6:10

    Create standout video intros with Filmora 8 by customizing text style, font, size, color, alignment, line and letter spacing, and applying dynamic text animations, then save presets for future videos.

  • Outros, Lower Thirds, Adding Text, Subtitles4:36

    Learn to add intros/outros, lower thirds, and on-screen text with Filmora 8. Create text boxes, change fonts, add subtitles and end credits, and sync voiceovers with music and fades.

  • Adding End Credits5:27

    Learn to add end credits in Filmora 8 by dragging credits to the timeline, previewing styles, editing text fonts, adjusting duration, copying and pasting, and trimming music fade out.

  • Adding Transitions & Filters7:46

    Learn to apply transitions and filters in Filmora 8 by previewing styles, adding favorites, adjusting duration and start positions, and applying effects across clips while keeping a subtle, less-is-more approach.

  • Adding Overlays & Elements4:27

    Explore overlays, filters, and elements in Filmora 8 by browsing, favoriting, and dragging them onto the timeline; resize, rotate, adjust duration, and apply animations.

  • Adding a Split Screen3:54

    Create a split screen in Filmora 8 by adding multiple videos to dropzones, selecting per-clip audio, adjusting start points and durations, zooming, and setting borders.

  • Creating Your Video and "Exporting"1:25

    Create your video in Filmora 8 and export with essential settings for final delivery to audiences.

  • Video Editing Project
  • Stock Footage Credit0:05

Requirements

  • I recommend that you download the Wondershare Filmora video editor so that you can follow along and practice some of the video editing techniques as you learn them. You can even download the program for free and practice the techniques as you learn them, but the paid version removes the watermark.

Description

**Note** This video editing course covers the previous version of Filmora, they have just recently released a new version called 'Filmora9' so just check which version of the software you have before buying this video editing course. This Filmora course should give you a good foundation in video editing in general, but the layout of Filmora9 is slightly different ******

Video Editing with Wondershare Filmora

In these series of video editing lessons, you will learn how to edit great looking videos that you can upload to YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo etc using this easy-to-use video editor from Wondershare Filmora. It's a great video editor to start with if you are new to video editing, Filmora will allow you to edit videos simply and very quickly. There are some really great video editing effects available in Filmora, and it may be an easy video editor to get started with, but you will still be able to edit really dynamic looking videos that look professional.

Learning Goals for this Video Editing with Filmora Course

In these Filmora video editing tutorials the goal is to explore all the video editing tools in Wondershare Filmora so that you can start editing videos as soon as possible in Filmora. These video editing lessons are simple and 'to-the-point', and I try and avoid going over unnecessary details and overloading you with information about video editing. This is just a simple 'no frills' demonstration of how to use the video editing tools in Filmora 8. 

Practice Video Editing as You Learn

I highly recommend visiting the Wondershare Filmora website and downloading the video editor (for Windows or Mac) for free. Shoot some video footage using your phone or camera or download some royalty free footage (I show you how to do this in the course). There are some free video editing effects available as well to get started with video editing in Filmora. And then as I teach you how to use the video editing tools and effects, try and experiment with these video editing tools in Filmora yourself using your own footage. Learn and experiment in Filmora as you go.

If you have any questions about these video editing lessons, just send me a message and I'll be happy to try and help with any Filmora questions that you have.

Happy video editing!

***Bonus Material***

At the end of this video editing course I'll show you how to edit a live action 'Explainer Video". I'll show you where to find stock video footage and images to use in your Filmora project, where to find good music, how to edit all your clips together in the timeline in Filmora, how to add movement to your images, how to add text to present information in your video, how to change the color of your text to emphasize certain key words that you want your audience to focus on, and I'll talk about crediting the authors of the stock videos and images properly.  

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Who this course is for:

  • If you want to edit better looking videos, and if you want to start with a powerful but simple-to-use video editor then you should take this Filmora course. Wondershare Filmora removes a lot of the complexity of video editing by using lots of presets and effect templates etc. Things get done fast.
  • If you want to edit great looking videos for YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo, Facebook etc then you should take this Filmora course
  • If you are a complete beginner with video editing, then you should take this Filmora course
  • If you want a quick, 'straight-to-the-point' Filmora tutorial where you can start using the video editing tools straight away then you should take this Filmora course
  • If you want to boost the quality of the courses you make for Udemy, Skillshare etc then you should take this video editing course
  • If you have a small business and you want to make a short promotional video using Filmora, then the video editing tools in this course will help you to edit great looking videos

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