Video Editing Tips
Module 7 * Part 2
Here are some tips for a great video:
- Have a clear and interesting introduction
- Add some simple music in the background as ambiance
- Keep lighting consistent
- Separate your soundtrack from your video track; most video editing software can do this
- Add graphics in video editor, but use it only to communicate key points
- Make sure the video changes its framing every 5-8 seconds; you can do this simply by making the frame zoom in or out a bit; or you can add stock footage
- Cut out mistakes (e.g. mispronunciations or fillers)
- If possible, you can use B-rolls
- Add sound effects, but only if it serves a specific purpose
- Create a simple outro so the video doesn’t feel like it has ended abruptly