Session 7 - Video creation and editing
Video Cameras
The largest video camera market would have to be the Action camera, most notably, the GoPro, but there are also other choices when it comes to creating video.
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/collections/cameras/camcorders
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/collections/cameras/action-video-cameras
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/collections/drones-robotics/4k-camera-drones
https://www.harveynorman.com.au/digital-video-camera-camcorders-buying-guide
https://www.finder.com.au/video-cameras
Camcorders
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/collections/cameras/camcorders
Action Cameras and GoPro
Drones
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/collections/drones-robotics/4k-camera-drones
Video Mode - Digital Still Camera
You also have a range of compact, DSLR, and mirrorless digital still cameras t hat are capable of High Definition or even 4k video.
https://www.harveynorman.com.au/digital-video-camera-camcorders-buying-guide
https://www.finder.com.au/video-cameras
Taking video
When using movie mode, the stop and record button acts as a toggle. You press it once and it starts to record your video. Press it again, and the video will be paused. In most cameras, this will create a separate "clip".
A video camera will also take still shots, although not usually with the same quality as a still camera. Some video cameras will also allow you to take stills at the same time as you are recording video.
Different video cameras, still cameras, and smartphones may use different formats for saving video.
Class Activity 1
Do you record video at all? Why/Why not?
What do you do with your video? Do you share it on social media? What video applications or software do you use?
Video Resolution
https://www.digitalcitizen.life/what-screen-resolution-or-aspect-ratio-what-do-720p-1080i-1080p-meanVideo Editing Terminology
The concept of video editing is to watch your clip in the preview window, use the split tool to break the video into smaller chunks, and delete the bits you don't want. Digital video editing is non-linear and for most video editing software it is "non-destructive".Linear Vs Nonlinear
https://publit.io/community/blog/non-linear-video-editorsVideo editing Terminology
Split
The concept of splitting a video is the same as good old fashioned video editing. You "cut" out the bits that you don't want and stick it back together. In digital video though, the process is non-destructive.
Trim
When you split a video clip, you can "cut" out the bits that you don't want anywhere within the clip and this can be done multiple times in each clip. Trimming, however, allows you to only cut out video at the beginning or end of the clip. Different tools will use different terminology, but the process of editing videos in a linear video editing application is pretty much the same.
Filters
Many video editing applications allow you to add filters to your video such as changing to sepia or adjusting brightness and contrast. You can "cartoonise" your video or even use applications to face swap such as Reface.
Best Free video editing applications
There are lots of free video editing applications that cover all operating systems. Check out the features, compare them, even try out a few.
I have tried many free video editing tools, but for most of my video editing I use a subscription based video editing tool called Cyberlink Power Director 365.
Desktop video editing software
Android Mobile Video apps
iOS Mobile Video apps
General Mobile
Group Class Activity
In groups, you are to select 3 free video editing tools for your operating system and compare the features of each. If any of the tools are "freemium" outline what extra features you get with a paid version. Read some articles and/or use your own personal experience with any of the applications to complete the task.
Marketing Video apps
Marketing video apps provide clips that you can add to and/or edit to create short marketing videos for social media. Many of them have a basic free option as well as subscription levels for more features.
Here are a few samples that I have tried over the years, but there are so many of them that it is worth trying some for yourself.
Moovly
Moovly has a free option as well as subscription plans and plans for education.
Typito
Easy Video Maker to Create Stunning Text Videos. You can create up to 4 videos/month for free with Typito branding. You can remove the branding for a project for $10 or upgrade to any of the paid plans.
Flexclip
Amazing Videos Made Easy with FlexClip Video Maker. FlexClip is a simple yet powerful video maker that creates marketing videos and family stories in minutes.
Biteable
Make better videos than your competitors. On your lunch break.
Sell more stuff with stunning videos. Create content in minutes. See results in no time.
Adobe Spark
Free online video maker with music and pictures
Create compelling video content with ease! Piece together your footage with photos, music, voiceovers, and beautiful transitions from one scene to the next.
Canva
With Canva, you can make high-quality videos without being a professional video editor. You’ll find it easy (and fun) -- to make videos everyday. Our simple drag-and-drop tool lets you make compelling short videos in minutes using Canva’s library of pre-made templates.
Renderforest
Renderforest offers you the best online branding tools to create high-quality videos, logos, mockups and websites with minimal time and effort.
Class Activity 2
Select one of the above tools or a marketing video editing tool of your choice and create a marketing video to promote an event for Mysty River Regional Library Service. Share your end result with the class using screen share or post in our Facebook group.
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