Lesson 1: Choosing Video Editing Software
Creating Instructional Videos to Support Student Learning Unit 2: Editing Your Instructional Videos
Lesson Objective:
Participants will be able to select a video editing website or application that will best fit their needs.
Video Editing Software Options
While there are plenty of video editing programs that can be purchased at various price tiers, unless you are looking to do complex cinematic level editing, one of the many free programs available online or on your computer will more than likely fit your needs just fine.
My Personal Favorite: iMovie
Pros:
+ Simple interface
+ Can edit the video and audio of a video clip separately
Cons:
x Only available on Apple laptops and computers
x Have to download and upload your own stock images and videos
Best Online Program: Flexclip
Pros:
+ Free stock videos and photos available to use within the software
+ Simple interface
Cons:
x Only works on Chrome
x Can't separate the audio from a video clip
Best If you Already Know the Interface: Canva
Pros:
+ Free stock videos, photos, and animations available to use within the software
+ Access to a variety of fonts
Cons:
x There can be a learning curve if you haven't used Canva before
x Can't add filters or adjust video settings
x Some features are only available through the paid upgrade
Assessment
Using the pros and cons list along with the flowchart abov,e decide which video software you want to use. Then, open the software on your computer. If you are using Canva or Flexclip you will need to make an account or log into an existing account.