OpenShot Tutorial For Beginners – Free Video Editing Software
In this video we will be learning some of the basics of using OpenShot, an award winning free video editing software.
We will be looking at some basics like splitting and trimming, working with multiple tracks in the timeline, adding transitions and music, exporting the video, etc. Here is the video:
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Video Summary
This tutorial provides a beginner-friendly guide to using OpenShot, a free and open-source video editing software, covering the essential tools and basic workflow.
Key Highlights:
- Interface Basics: The video introduces the timeline for editing, the preview window for real-time monitoring, and how to manage project files [00:15].
- Trimming and Cutting: Learn to use the scissor icon (trimming tool) to cut clips. The tutorial also shows how to remove segments and zoom in on the timeline for precision [01:26].
- Audio Management: You can mute the original audio of a video clip by right-clicking and setting the volume to 0% [03:31]. It also demonstrates adding background music by dragging audio files to a separate track [07:24].
- Transitions and Effects: Enhance your video by dragging transitions (like Circle in/out) between clips [04:14]. The software also offers effects like blur and saturation adjustments, which can be easily applied or removed [06:44].
- Snapping Tool: Enabling the magnet icon (snapping) helps clips and transitions stick together accurately on the timeline [05:24].
- Exporting: To finish, click the red Export Video button. The guide recommends using Full HD (1080p) at 24 FPS for a high-quality final result [09:17].
