If you choose to create and save video files to your computer, there are multiple options available to help you put together your video files, edit them and add audio overlay.
Suggested projects:
- Any presentation requiring a long video project or sharp transitions between multiple scenes.
- Putting together individual videos created by multiple group members.
Once you have your video or audio content lined up, you can use one of the below tools to connect them, edit them, create & add audio and more.
The library recommends a few different options for software:
| Editing Audio Files |
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Audacity - Windows & MacOS - Tutorial: Editing an Audio File |
| Editing Video Files |
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OpenShot - Windows, MacOS & Linux - Tutorial: Quick Tutorial to Create a Video. |
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Tips and Tricks for a Quality Video
Ensure your audio is as clear and crisp as possible.
- Quality audio should be prioritized.
Use soft transitions, particularly fades, between scenes
- When transitioning between two scenes, try to make sure there is motion in both scenes. This makes a less jarring transition.
Consider changing scenes before you finish talking.
- Try transitioning to your next scene 2-4 second before your audio for that section ends, to prompt the viewer about what comes next.
Add in video or still images to compliment your content.
- Keep your audience engaged by changing the format, adding in say a collage of images or a royalty free video to compliment your content.
Sites with Creative Commons Images, Music and Videos
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Advanced Audio Editing |
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