Module 2.5
Introduction


A.M.D.G.

In recent years there has been a decrease in the price of digital video cameras and an increase in the power of desktop computers. In addition the software tools used for editing digital video have become increasingly user friendly and accessible for typical home users. This has allowed personal computer users to have professional level video editing tools at their disposal.

There are three main stages in working with digital video:

Importing Video
Capture from a digital video camera or import video clips already saved on your computer

Editing Video
Arrange your clips, add special effects, titles and soundtracks

Exporting Video
Save your finished file to your computer, a CD or a video cassette

In this module you will carry out these three stages, first of all to practice editing some pre-recorded clips and then to plan, script and record your own ‘movie’.