Videoproduction for students
Editing films with a video editor
You can edit your recorded movie scenes with the help of a video editor. You can then export this video project as a finished movie.
Post-processing is particularly suitable for the following scenarios:
- You would like to merge individual video scenes into a complete video.
- You would like to add a voice-over to your video track.
- You would like to add background music. You can find an overview of free media portals here.
- You would like to correct your video recording and cut out any mistakes or unsuccessful scenes.
The number of existing video editing programs is large. They also differ in terms of their performance and licenses. As an open source program that allows you to work on different operating systems, we recommend OpenShot. This program can be used to carry out the above scenarios as well as other video projects.
OpenShot
You can download OpenShot from the manufacturer's website. It is available for Windows, MacOS and Linux.
Here you will find the link to the website:
Tutorials on how to use OpenShot
The operation of OpenShot is very well documented. In addition to a detailed manual, there are numerous video tutorials that provide information on the functions of the video editor. We have created a short overview for you:
User manual:
Video tutorials for a first introduction to OpenShot:
(YouTube Playlist: OpenShot Tutorials)
Tip: The videos are in English, German subtitles can be set in the YouTube player settings (gear symbol).
Getting Started
In this video, the creator and main developer of OpenShot shows the first steps in the program.
The Basics (Part 1)
This tutorial creates a first video and introduces the basic steps of an editing process.
The Basics (Part 2)
This tutorial explains the basics in more detail and discusses many helpful tips and techniques.
Basic Animation
This tutorial will create your first animations and describe the basic animation process. It also explains how to use clip presets, which are fun and an easy way to make videos more interesting.
Trim, Slice, and Split
This tutorial describes various ways in which videos can be shortened, cut or split.
Chroma Key
This tutorial shows how to use the chroma key to replace green screen backgrounds.
Masks & Transitions
In this tutorial, various masks and transitions are used and the entire process of creating a custom mask is explained.
OPENSHOT TUTORIAL: Adding Subtitles and Captions
(Only recommended for short videos with little speech)
This tutorial shows how to create subtitles or captions.
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