From Basics to Brilliance: Learn Documentary Video Editing Free Course

Video editing is a captivating blend of creativity and technical skill, allowing storytellers to weave narratives that resonate with audiences. Our latest documentary delves deep into this art form, presenting a comprehensive course designed for anyone eager to learn the nuances of video editing. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this documentary has something for everyone.

The Power of Video Editing

In an age where content is king, understanding video editing is more important than ever. The ability to manipulate footage, add effects, and create engaging narratives can significantly enhance your projects. This documentary aims to demystify the editing process, breaking it down into manageable techniques that you can easily apply.

What to Expect

Our documentary is not just a series of tutorials; it’s an immersive experience that combines education with inspiration. Throughout the video, you will discover a range of essential editing techniques that are widely used in documentary filmmaking. From the basics to advanced methods, each segment is designed to build your knowledge and confidence.

Highlighting Popular Techniques

One of the key aspects of our documentary is the focus on popular video editing techniques. Here are some highlights you can look forward to:

1. Effect Map Animation: This technique allows editors to create dynamic visual representations of geographical data. By animating maps, you can enhance storytelling and provide context to your narrative.
2. 3D Map Animation: Taking effect map animation a step further, 3D map animation adds depth and realism. This technique is particularly useful for travel documentaries or projects that require a spatial understanding of locations.
3. AI in Editing: Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the editing process. We’ll explore how AI tools can assist in tasks like color correction, audio enhancement, and even generating effects, making the editing process more efficient.
4. Image Animation: Transforming still images into engaging animations can breathe life into your projects. This technique is especially beneficial for documentaries that rely on historical images or static footage.
5. Path Animation: This technique involves moving elements along a defined path, creating a sense of motion and direction. It’s an effective way to guide viewers through a narrative visually.
6. 3D Scene Animation: By creating 3D environments, editors can immerse their audience in a fully realized world. This technique is perfect for adding depth and engagement to your documentary.

Learning from the Best

Our documentary draws inspiration from industry leaders like Magnetus Media, who have mastered the art of video editing. By studying their techniques and methodologies, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to create compelling documentaries. Each segment of our video is crafted to showcase these techniques in action, providing you with real-world examples that you can emulate in your own projects.

A Compilation of Knowledge

This documentary is more than just a collection of videos; it’s a carefully curated compilation of my previous work. By bringing together various segments, you’ll have access to a wealth of information all in one place. This eliminates the need to search through multiple videos, making your learning experience more efficient and enjoyable.

Each technique is explained in detail, with visual examples to reinforce your understanding. You’ll not only see how these techniques are applied but also gain insights into the thought processes behind them. This comprehensive approach ensures that you grasp the concepts thoroughly, allowing you to implement them confidently in your own editing projects.

Revisiting Techniques

One of the greatest advantages of our documentary is the ability to revisit techniques as needed. Learning video editing is a journey that often requires practice and repetition. With this resource at your fingertips, you can easily return to specific segments, review techniques, and practice them until they become second nature.

The Impact of Video Editing

As you embark on your video editing journey, it’s important to recognize the impact that well-edited footage can have on your audience. Effective editing can transform a mundane narrative into an engaging story that captivates viewers. It allows you to control the pacing, build tension, and evoke emotions, making it a crucial element in storytelling.

Documentaries, in particular, rely heavily on editing to convey their messages effectively. The ability to cut between interviews, B-roll footage, and visual effects can enhance the narrative, ensuring that the audience remains engaged from start to finish.

Embrace Your Creativity

While technical skills are essential, video editing is ultimately a creative endeavor. Our documentary encourages you to embrace your creativity and experiment with different techniques. Don’t be afraid to try new things; the world of video editing is vast and filled with endless possibilities.

As you learn the techniques presented in our documentary, consider how you can put your unique spin on them. Personalizing your editing style will set you apart and allow you to create work that resonates with your audience.

Conclusion: Your Editing Journey Awaits

In conclusion, our documentary on video editing is a gateway to unlocking your potential as an editor. With a focus on essential techniques and real-world examples, you’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to create compelling documentaries.

We invite you to embark on this journey with us. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to polish your skills, our documentary is designed to meet your needs. So grab your editing software, get comfortable, and prepare to be inspired. Without further ado, let’s jump into the world of video editing!

Stay tuned, and get ready to explore the amazing possibilities that await you in the realm of video editing!

Documentary Overview

This documentary is about video editing. It features a complete course where you can learn various techniques right from this video.

Key Techniques Covered

In documentary video editing, we’ll highlight popular techniques such as:

• Effect Map Animation
• 3D Map Animation
• AI Animation
• Image Animation
• Path Animation
• 3D Scene Animation

Inspired by creators like Magnetus Media and more, this video is going to be absolutely amazing. It’s a compilation of all my videos, providing information related to editing all in one place.

You’ll get to learn all the techniques repeatedly, so you don’t have to jump between different videos. Without further ado, let’s get started!

Highlight Effects

Duration: 5 minutes

Let’s learn how to create an effect!

1. Create a Highlight:

   • Use the Rectangle Tool to select the area you want to highlight.
   • Draw a rectangle over the desired part.

2. Adjust Shape and Color:

   • Navigate to Essential Graphics.
   • Select the shape and choose a color (e.g., green or yellow). I’ll go with green.

3. Set Opacity:

   • If you don’t see the effect clearly, adjust the opacity to your preference (around 40-45% works well).

4. Expand the Graphic:

   • Ensure the graphic layer is expanded to cover the necessary area. Play the clip to see the static effect.

5. Animate the Effect:

   • To animate the effect, search for the Crop effect in the Effects panel and apply it.
   • Go to the Effect Control Panel and set a keyframe. Start with 100% crop.
   • Move a few frames ahead and reduce the crop to 0%.

6. Refine Animation:

   • To enhance the animation, click the arrow in the Effect Control to open the graphs.
   • Right-click to adjust the animation speed (ease in and ease out) for a smoother effect.
   • Shape the animation curve to make it fast at the start and slow down as it lands.

Final Steps

Let’s try playing the animation to see how it looks now!

Enhancing Your Animation

We will make it something like this and give it some shape. It will come in fast and then land slowly. Let’s play it now and see how it looks.

Taking It Further

If you want to adjust the distance of the frame, you can do that here. If you feel like the animation is too fast, you can modify it. Additionally, if the opacity seems low, you can adjust it by going to Essential Graphics and slightly increasing the opacity.

If you’d like to change the color, you can select any color from the options available. Let’s choose red and play the animation to see how it looks now.

Adding Depth

To make the effect more amazing, we can modify the blend mode. Change it from Normal to Multiply.

Saving Your Work

You can also save this as a preset so that next time you won’t have to start from scratch. Go to the Effects Control panel. You’ll see a blue stick indicating where you can drop it. This allows you to maintain the animation, no matter how much you resize it.

1. Right-click on the effect and select Export as a Motion Graphics Template.
2. Save it as “Highlight Effect.” You can choose to save it in your local folder or elsewhere.
3. Give it keywords for easier searching later.

After saving, navigate to the Essential Graphics panel. Go to Browse, and your highlight effect should appear there. If it doesn’t, click to add the folder where you saved it.

Using Your Preset

Once added, you can search for your highlight effect and drag it onto your desired section. If you want to apply it to a different part, simply go to the Effect Control panel.

Adjusting the Effect

To modify the effect:

1. Select the shape layer you want to adjust.
2. Use the selection tool to hold and resize the controls as needed.

You can change its color by going back to the Effect Control panel. Let’s change it to dark yellow.

Final Adjustments

You can also adjust the opacity and other settings from here. Set the blend mode to Multiply for a more visually appealing result.

Now, if you look at the final effect, it should look quite amazing!

Counter Effects: Number Counting Effect

In this video, we’re going to create a percentage counter, inspired by creators like Dhruv Rathi and Nitish Rajput, who were the first to make a counter.

Setting Up the Text

1. Create a New Composition:
   • Set your composition to 1080p and press OK.
2. Add Text:
   • Use the text tool to type in your number. Make sure to center and align it properly. Your text should look something like this.

Adding the Slider Control

3. Insert Slider Control:

   • Go to the effects panel and search for Slider Control. Drag this onto your text layer.

4. Link Text to Slider:

   • Open the options for the slider control.
   • Under Source Text, hold Alt and click on the stopwatch icon.
   • Pick the slider control value to link it.

5. Setting Keyframes:

   • Play the animation to see the counter. If nothing happens, make sure the slider value is set to 0 initially.
   • Add a keyframe at the beginning and set the slider to 100.

Adding a Percentage Symbol

6. Adjusting Expression for Percentage:

   • You’ll need to add an expression to display the percentage symbol. You can find the expression in the description.
   • After entering the expression, ensure you include the percentage sign.

7. Testing the Animation:

   • Play the animation again. You should see a clean count with the percentage symbol.

Customizing with Dollar Sign

8. Using a Dollar Sign:
   • If you want to use a dollar sign instead of a percentage, replace the percentage symbol in your expression with a dollar sign.
   • Play it again to see your count in dollars.

Keyframe Adjustments

9. Managing Keyframes:
   • To view all keyframes, select the layer and press U. This reveals the keyframes you’ve set.
   • Move to the last keyframe to adjust the duration of the count.

Creating a Circle Animation

10. Scaling the Text:

    • If the text seems too large, scale it down to fit your design.

11. Creating a Circle:

    • Use the ellipse tool to draw a circle. Hold Shift while drawing to make a perfect circle.
    • Adjust its position by holding Shift and pressing Space to center it vertically.

12. Aligning the Circle:

    • Align the text and the circle using the alignment tools to ensure everything is centered.

Finalizing the Circle Animation

13. Changing Circle Color:

    • If desired, change the circle’s fill color to white and increase the stroke width.

14. Animating the Circle:

    • To add animation to the circle, rename it appropriately and click on the Add option.
    • Choose Trim Paths to create a revealing animation.

15. Setting Trim Paths:

    • Move the playhead to the start, and set the end value to 0.
    • Adjust the end value to your desired length to control the animation’s appearance.

Now, you’re all set to create an engaging number counting effect!

Creating a Number Counting Effect

Setting Up the Animation

1. Propose Your End Points:

   • Identify your endpoints and connect them to the desired layer. Make sure the slider becomes visible for the text layer.

2. Linking the Slider:

   • Ensure that the text layer is controlled by the slider. Let’s play the animation to see how it looks.

Adjusting Keyframes

3. Setting Keyframes:
   • Set the slider to 100%. If you want to change it, adjust the value to reveal the frames.
   • Move to the last frame, set the value to 25, and play the animation.
   • You can further adjust it to 50 or 65 as needed.

Customizing the Counter

4. Modifying Values:

   • Start with 65, then move a little further to adjust to 81. The counter will now stop at 81.
   • From there, set the value to 100% to complete the count.

5. Smoothing the Animation:

   • To make your animation smoother, ease the keyframes.

Duplicating the Circle

6. Creating a Circle:

   • Duplicate the circle by pressing Control + D. Adjust the stroke color as desired.

7. Adjusting Stroke Width:

   • Reduce the stroke width to fit inside the circle.

Adding Effects

8. Animating the Circle:

   • Right-click to create a new adjustment layer. Search for glow effects.
   • You can download plugins like Deep Glow or use built-in glow settings.

9. Adjusting Glow Settings:

   • Change the glow radius and exposure to achieve the desired effect.

Final Adjustments

10. Using a Dollar Sign:

    • You can replace the percentage sign with a dollar sign in your text layer.
    • Make sure to reveal the keyframes by pressing U and adjust the values accordingly.

11. Refining the Appearance:

    • Turn off the glow if it looks better that way.
    • Adjust the stroke cap style by searching for Cap in the stroke settings. Change it to Round Cap for a different look.

Adding Motion Blur

12. Enhancing with Motion Blur:
    • Adding motion blur will enhance the animation. Be mindful that it might make your project heavier.

Downloading the Project

If you want this project, I’ll provide a copy that works in After Effects 2024. You can download it for free via the link in the description.

Shatter Effect or Break Effect

Introduction

In today’s video, we’ll break down the Shatter Effect using Adobe After Effects. With just one click, you can break any object! We’ll be using a plugin called Bracket—make sure to install it.

Getting Started

1. Setting Up Your Composition:

   • Create a composition with the image you want to break.
   • Go to Window > Extensions and find Bracket.

2. Applying the Effect:

   • Inside Bracket, select the image and click Break.
   • The process may take a moment, and you’ll see the result. Play the animation to view the break effect.

Customizing the Break

3. Adjusting Transparency:

   • Turn off transparency and play the animation to see how it looks.
   • Adjust the break duration using the markers.

4. Creating Partial Breaks:

   • To create a partial break, use the Pen Tool (G) to draw a mask on the image.
   • Make sure to select the mask to define the break area.

5. Multiple Breaks:

   • If you want breaks in different areas, go back to the composition and adjust the masks accordingly.

6. Controlling the Break Sequence:

   • Delete previous masks and set up new ones. You can specify the number of pieces in the break (e.g., set to 3 pieces).

Animation and Direction

7. Setting Break Timing:

   • Use keyframes to control when each part breaks.
   • You can adjust the timing for each break to create a sequence.

8. Adjusting Force and Direction:

   • In Effect Control, adjust the force points to change the direction of the break.

Using Premiere Pro

9. Creating Breaks in Premiere:

   • You can also use presets in Premiere Pro. Download the presets from the link in the description.
   • Drop your image into the Essential Graphics panel to apply the break effect.

10. Customizing Text Breaks:

    • For text, drag and drop the preset into your timeline. Right-click to adjust the frame size and change the text properties (font, size, color).

11. Controlling Glow and Effects:

    • Adjust the glow radius and other settings as needed. You can customize the glow intensity and direction of breaks.

Final Adjustments

12. Speed Control:
    • To adjust the speed of the break effect, select the Rate Stretch Tool and resize the clips.
    • Increasing the length slows down the effect, while shortening it speeds it up.

Conclusion

This is how you can create stunning break effects in After Effects and Premiere Pro. Download the presets to enhance your projects, and feel free to customize them as needed!