Video Editing

Overview

On demand learning, web based training, podcasting, training DVD content or as a nice addition to a presentation, the ability to create a computer compatible video is fast becoming a must have skill in the training arena. Equally true whether you have sole responsibility for the project or are just a part of it.

We’ll be covering how you can capture, edit, package and deliver a range of video based materials using a variety of applications from free video converters through to professional level editing suites.

This event also marks the first of our new breakout sessions: Between 9pm and 10pm, after the main presentation, our experts will be undertaking three 20 minute practical question and answer sessions in relation to a specific video technology allowing for more tailored debate, discussion and demonstration of the topic of the evening in smaller groups. This month those breakouts will cover Final Cut Studio, MovAvi VideoSuite 3, Microsoft MovieMaker.

Date and Time

26 March 2007, 19:30 – 21:30

Presenter

Elaine Giles and Mike Thomas

Review

Jing

Video editing in an hour! A packed audience enjoyed a packed hour (OK it went on for longer than an hour) as Elaine and I covered everything from sourcing content, through editing and finally delivery.

We started by looking at the different sources of video including camcorders, video tapes (yes they still exist), DVD and TV capture (obeying all copyright rules of course). We also included using still images and screen captures as sources for our final output.

The software that we used for screen capture included

Once the source material was in place, it was time to edit the video with tasks such as removing unwanted sections and adding audio. A variety of software was demonstrated including:

snapzpro

Elaine led a discussion about different file formats and compression techniques before finally turning attention to different ways of delivering a video including DVD (we looked at Nero, Toast and EasyCD Creator) and web based delivery via services such as YouTube and Jing.

This specially extended NWIITT event concluded with 3 breakout sessions where attendees could learn more about Final Cut Pro, MovieMaker and MovAvi.

Review by Mike Thomas

 

 

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