Edit the final piece

Edit the final piece

If you’re working with a professional editor, upload your footage to a Dropbox folder you share with your editor so they can start on it immediately. If you’re using a DIY editing app, here’s how you can get started:

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• Assemble your clips in the order you want them. Cut anything you won’t use.
• Select the best takes of each scene and drop them into your timeline. Keep trimming and rearranging until you get it feeling right.
• Add your photos, b-roll, interviews, etc. from your pre-production file.
• Add any transitions, color corrections, audio adjustments, and reaction shots.
• Add titles, your logo, sound effects, and music.

Screen your video

Pop some popcorn and screen your video to trusted members of your circle. Get their feedback. Note any good suggestions and make the changes. It’s not always easy to take constructive criticism, but it’s always good to get a fresh perspective. You probably won’t use all the suggestions, but there might just be some golden nuggets of wisdom in there!

Export your video

Once you’ve made the final changes, export your video and save an additional copy to a backup drive if you can. You might want to make additional edits in the future, and it’s always good to have a backup for a little peace of mind.