Prepare your material
Sort videos, music, and images into folders. Watch your footage and select the moments that help tell your story. Keep a copy of the original files.
A simple, creative start
Turn your footage into a great story.
Learn the fundamentals of video editing and practice at your own pace. Start with a few files, a clear idea, and a willingness to experiment.
Explore the guideFour fundamentals to get started
Practice in your preferred editor, on your computer or phone. Start by focusing on making your message clear.
Find your rhythm
Arrange your clips in sequence and remove unnecessary pauses. Start with simple cuts and check that each scene flows into the next.
Make your message clear
Listen carefully to your video. Balance the volume between clips and keep background music quieter than speech. Only use audio you own or have permission to use.
Review before exporting
Check your text, captions, and framing. Choose an aspect ratio that suits where you will share the video, then play the exported file to check the result.
Your first project
A short story in 30 seconds
Choose an everyday activity, such as making coffee or caring for a plant, and put together a short sequence.
- Film three shots: the setting, the action, and a detail.
- Arrange your clips with a beginning, middle, and end.
- Refine your cuts and add a short, readable title.
- Review the audio, export, and watch the complete result.
The goal is to practice. Rework a cut or try a different sequence to see how editing changes the story.