From an amateur video maker to a pro in a week (or less) – discover how to produce high quality professional videos without breaking a sweat or buying costly equipment

Are you expected to make a video presentation at work, a professional webinar, or as fun content for social media, but you feel inadequate?

Would you like to include videos in your content marketing strategy but have no clue where to start?

Maybe you’ve tried making a few videos, but the outcome has not even been half of what you see online, and you can’t figure out why.

Don’t worry – many people feel clueless when starting, but they learn the necessary skills with the right guidance.

The average online user spends more time watching videos than browsing images or reading text.

Over 70% of online traffic is video content, indicating a high likelihood of internet users viewing videos.

Videos are popular to consume because they are easy to watch and deliver versatile messages while keeping the user engaged.

While video content has all these perks, it remains less competitive because making high-quality videos is a rare skill that only a few possess.

Would you like to join the elite team?

You are in luck, because all the tools needed to sharpen your skills are outlined right inside.

In Video Making for Beginners, you will find an in-depth guide on how to create professional-grade videos for any project – no matter the subject area and is divided into 5 distinct sections, covering all aspects of video production. You’ll also discover:

• How to choose the appropriate equipment and accessories without exceeding your budget
• How to plan and prepare including budgeting, goal setting and avoiding common mistakes
• How to create video scripts from scratch and develop winning storylines for different audiences and project needs
• A detailed guide on the video-making process to empower you and boost your confidence by improving your skills
• How to prepare your space – whether at home, outdoors, or in a formal setting – for filming to ensure you get the best shots
• Everything you need to create the perfect shot – with recommendations for both beginners and expert videographers alike
• Expert-approved guidelines to follow when producing videos to ensure you end up with crisp-clear content for your professional and personal uses
• Marketing and optimization hacks for your videos on whichever platform you may want to post on
• How to polish and fine-tune the raw video content for a more professional outcome that will trend for weeks

And there is a lot more!

You may assume that video production is too complicated to learn, but this guide will show you just how straightforward it can be.

Making videos for YouTube, work, or social media marketing is easier than most think it to be.
All you need is to grasp the basic concepts inside, and you’ll acquire invaluable skills to last you a lifetime – or two!

If you want to increase your following by making high-quality videos, then go ahead and grab your copy right now.

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Timing for Animation has been one of the pillars of animation since it was first published in 1981. Now this 40th anniversary edition captures the focus of the original and enhances this new edition with fresh images, techniques, and advice from world-renowned animators. Not only does the text explore timing in traditional animation, but also timing in digital works.

Vibrant illustrations and clear directions line the pages to help depict the various methods and procedures to bring your animation to life. Examples include timing for digital production, digital storyboarding in 2D, digital storyboarding in 3D, and the use of After Effects, as well as interactive games, television, animals, and more. Learn how animated scenes should be arranged in relation to each other, how much space should be used, and how long each drawing should be shown for maximum dramatic effect.

All you need to breathe life into your animation is at your fingertips with Timing for Animation.

Key Features:

• Fully revised and updated with modern examples and techniques

• Explores the fundamentals of timing, physics, and animation

• Perfect for the animation novice and the expert

Get straight to the good stuff with simple, no-nonsense instruction on the key techniques like stretch and squash, animated cycles, overlapping, and anticipation.

Trying to time weight, mood, and power can make or break an animation—get it right the first time with these tried and tested techniques.

Authors

Harold Whitaker was a BAFTA-nominated professional animator and educator for 40 years; many of his students number among today’s most outstanding animation artists.

John Halas, known as “The father of British animation” and formerly of Halas & Batchelor Animation Studio, produced more than 2,000 animation films, including the legendary Animal Farm (1954) and the award-winning Dilemma (1981). He was also the founder and president of the International Animated Film Association (ASIFA) and former Chairman of the British Federation of Film Societies.

Tom Sito is Professor of Animation at the University of Southern California and has written numerous books and articles on animation. Tom’s screen credits include Shrek (2001) and the Disney classics Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992), and The Lion King (1994). In 1998, Tom was named by Animation Magazine as one of the 100 Most Important People in Animation.

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Inside the book, you will learn how to navigate through Premiere Pro’s interface, organize media files, edit video and audio tracks, create and customize transitions and effects, utilize color grading and correction tools, work with text and titles, add music and sound effects, and record and edit voiceovers.

Additionally, you will learn how to apply keyframes and motion graphics to your videos, export your finished projects, use proxies, third-party plugins, masks, and tracking, as well as edit for social media platforms, and troubleshoot common issues.

Don’t let video editing intimidate you any longer – pick up this illustrated step-by-step guide and start creating Amazing videos today!

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Unlock the hidden gems of video editing with Iain Anderson, Apple Certified Trainer

Bonus 1: Get the Ultimate FCP Keyboard Shortcut Cheat-Sheet for maximum speed!

Bonus 2: Get Free Digital Updates for your book, regardless of the format you purchase!

Key Features

• Covers the newest FCP features (v10.6.6, June 2023) and is extensively tested with the latest bug fixes.
• Easy-to-follow and well-organized, with clear explanations and helpful tips for beginners and experienced users.
• Updated with the latest features, including a new 360 Workflows Appendix, Object Tracking, advanced color correction techniques, and much more.

Book Description

Elevate your video editing skills with Final Cut Pro, the ultimate tool for efficient and professional editing, offering powerful new features to enhance your workflow and give your videos a stunning look.

The second edition of this comprehensive guide covers exciting new features in FCP, teaching you how to streamline your workflow with customizable workspaces, shortcuts, and advanced trimming tools. Explore best-in-class titles and a comprehensive suite of visual effects in Final Cut Pro for dynamic videos, create a great-sounding mix with Final Cut Pro’s audio tools, and utilize the magnetic timeline, multicam editing, and advanced color correction for every project.

Whether you’re creating content for social media, YouTube, or Hollywood, Final Cut Pro Efficient Editing, Second Edition is your ultimate guide to professional video editing. Get your copy today and take your video editing skills to the next level.

What you will learn

• Organize and manage media from multiple sources
• Edit and manipulate video with an intuitive interface and powerful tools
• Streamline your workflow with customizable workspaces and keyboard shortcuts
• Sync and edit multicam interviews with ease and learn advanced trimming techniques
• Use advanced audio and color grading tools to achieve a professional-quality finish
• Work with other editors using the built-in collaboration tools
• Create stunning visual effects and complex motion graphics titles
• Export video projects in a variety of formats for delivery to multiple platforms and user devices

Who this book is for

This book is designed to help everyone: creative professionals, anyone new to video editing, and existing editors switching from other video editing systems to Final Cut Pro or stepping up from iMovie.

Whether you are a beginner or a professional, you’ll find this FCP book highly valuable. All you need to get started is a basic familiarity with macOS.

Table of Contents

1. Quick start: An Introduction to FCP
2. Before the Edit: Production Tips
3. Bring It In: Importing Your Footage
4. Sort It Out: Reviewing and Keywording
5. Choose Your Favorites: Selecting, Rating, and Searching
6. Build the Spine of the Story: Quick Assembly
7. Cover It Up: Connections, Cutaways, and Storylines
8. Neaten the edges: Trimming Techniques
9. Consider Your Options: Multicam, Replacing, and Auditions
10. Explore a Little: Compound Clips and Timeline Tricks
11. Play with Light: Color Correction and Grading
12. Refine and Smooth: Video Properties and Effects
13. Blend and Warp: Video Transitions and Retiming
14. Boost the Signal: Audio Sweetening
15. A Few Words: Titles and Generators
16. You’re Done: Exporting Your Edit and Finishing Up
17. Appendix A, 360 Video Workflows

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