How to Edit Videos Online As A Beginner

Video editing is one of the most demanded skills in the digital era, but learning how to edit videos online doesn’t have to be difficult!. Every person must have encountered a situation when they were required to create or edit a video, and they were clueless about it.

Whether you are a social media enthusiast or manager, a business owner, or just a simple person who enjoys watching and creating videos to share in a small social circle, you must have searched for ‘How to create videos as a beginner?’ Probably that search has directed you to this article. 

With the increasing online video editing platforms on the Internet, a user just beginning with video editing gets confounded. That inspired us to create this post to introduce you to all the prerequisites and steps you would have to follow to make a phenomenal video.

Before you jump right into creating and learning how to edit videos online, we have made a list of all the prerequisites you must not ignore.

Backups

We know you don’t want to lose the content you have to spend your energy, time, and resources for. Even the thought is intimidating, is it not? And to save you from that loss, we suggest having your files saved in at least three different places.

Organize and Save Time

If you have more than 2 or 3 shots to edit and craft in one video, we recommend you make an Excel sheet (or a note on your phone) that specifies the name and a brief about the shot. It will save your time and energy while editing a video. Delete those shots you will not use further beforehand to help you beautify this whole process.

Determine a Goal

Why you are making a video always impacts your creativity and video editing process. Hence, before starting to dive deep into the creative river of video editing, define what you want your video to manifest, who will your viewers be, and what you want your users to do with this video.

Find Music that Fits Your Idea

Music communicates the hidden idea. And that is why finding the right music always comes before editing the video. Make sure to use royalty-free music, meaning you will not get stuck with copyright claims for using that music. 

Steps to Make an Eye-Pleasing and Phenomenal Video

In order to outperform your competitors and edit videos online like a pro, here are a few steps to follow:

The best video you see always has an online video editing tool behind it. Hence, we suggest you select the platform as per your budget and preferred features. 

1. Select a template or use a blank canvas

An online video editor comes with an option to choose a suitable template for your idea. However, sometimes a template is not sufficient to do justice to your unique idea. In such cases, you can use the blank canvas to craft what you want. 

2. Upload your videos in the video editor

As mentioned earlier, having a list of names and storage locations of all your shots would simplify this step. Now, it is time to upload your shots to the video editing platform. The majority of the video editing platforms provide you with the media library to select and use the media of your choice.

3. Trim Videos

Not every shot will look pleasant in your video. Hence, instead of adding unnecessary minutes to your video, trim it short and keep only the significant and attractive shots. You can trim and embellish every second of your video with the snap of your finger on your touchpad.

4. Add voice-overs

Either you can record your voice right while editing a video or upload a pre-recorded voice-over to the editing tool. To get a flawless video, make sure you trim the voice-over and sync it to the video. You can also use the media library to get music if you don’t have one for your video. Make sure the music you are using is royalty-free to safeguard yourself from future consequences. 

5. Add Text

If you are an organization, hire a freelance content writer or ask your in-house writer to write the texts that will appear on your video. Adding text can do magic for an infographic or how-to video. If you are making a video for your personal use or your social media handles, certify adding relevant texts to your video. You must bear in mind that every font tells a story. Hence, pick the font according to the message you want it to convey. 

6. Sync

We know you never want to look like a newbie. A poorly synced video not only looks unprofessional but is also ignored by users and search engines. The main reason we suggested using video editing software is the ability of such editors to help you sync every second of your video with your audio. 

7. Add transitions:

Making a video and making a phenomenal video has one difference, transitions. Every time you add a new shot, you can add a transition. Nevertheless, too much of anything can be pretty detrimental. Make sure you keep it simple yet captivating. 

8. Download and Share your video:

Now that you have followed every necessary step, the time has come when you download it and share it with your audience. Sharing a video with your audience is undoubtedly the most crucial step. Hence, you must be careful while sharing it on the internet. We propose writing a good caption and using relevant hashtags to reach large masses. Monitor its performance and enjoy.

Edit Videos Online Today!

Editing a video is not as difficult as it may sound. We suggest giving it a try, and you will see the magic it has. One thing you must keep in mind is using a laptop to edit a video. Although, you can use a phone to edit a video, too.

Nevertheless, the results will be a lot better with a laptop. Videos are a visual representation of your mind’s creativity. Hence, we recommend following these steps but don’t hesitate to explore more and enjoy every bit of your video editing process.