Question about how t o make and edit a video and then put it onto a cd...?

Question

so my question is, how can i film myself (foe example playing the piano) and then cut parts out or add things in and add words in and stuff like that. what do i need.

any help you can give is really appreiciated thanks a bunch!!!

Answer 1

Video  Editing  Process *

*CAPTURE / IMPORT  video stream from vcam & video files from pc folders, EDIT  to make the movie as a project, FINISH  (render / save)  movie in the desired video file format and finally, SHARE …burn to CD/DVD.

For starters, XP/ Windows Movie Maker (wmm**) provides simple & easy way (& free) to learn the ropes- <click wmm help for details>. For enhanced effects, try  SpiceFx  by Pixelan,  You may later venture into other video editing programs - Premiere, Vegas, Studio (Pinnacle, Ulead), etc.,accdg to skill level.

Steps:

CAPTURE VIDEO

a.) Connect vcam to pc via firewire cable (4 or 6 pin) for good transfer (USB can do but possible drop frames with effect on quality)

b.) Set vcam mode to playback desired video, adjust settings for capture, then pause

c.) Open wmm and set to TASK PANE

d.) In the wmm/Task pane/CAPTURE VIDEO, click CAPTURE from video device. Wmm should now be able to control vcam operations. On play, video files are copied to wmm/Collection (usually several video files, although will not notice on vcam playback)

e.) Import also other desired files (video, pics, music, narration) from pc folder to wmm Collection

EDIT MOVIE

f.) wmm/EDIT: drag & drop captured video files one by one from collection to TIMELINE chart below at the desired sequence

g.) Enhance/edit your video further if you wish: drag/drop special effects- transition,  filter; ; create titles… test to your liking (re-edit as you wish)

FINISH MOVIE (rendering)

h.) Save the video file to pc or burn to cd; then Save project file (work-in-progress) for future edits.

Finally, SHARING

DVD authoring is incorporated in most video editing software. Otherwise, DVD authoring programs, Windows DVD, Nero, Encore DVD, etc. converts your vfiles into mpeg-2.vobs for burning.