Crash course in video editing
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You can't hope to learn video editing in one day. I am a photographer too & I learn on my own without any assistance. Don't go for good editing software to learn simple editing. Go for simple programs like Ulead Video studio or Moviefactory or download a trial software from Pinnacle. Refer to the Help or Tutorial section for advice. Good hunting. I have a older version - Pinnacle Studio 10. Can pass to you if you are interested.
alternus
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I beg to differ. My friend (whose knowledge of photo/video was previously ZERO) got himself Premiere Pro and approached me for help. I taught him how to use the software within 1.5 hrs and after that he was able to produce simple video clips of his children from his PnS camera. He was able to infuse the clip with photos too. Very nice and decent work he produced for his family I must say.
I feel that any decent software is very easy to pick up if someone just point out the fundamental steps, and don't go into the complexities. The learner can explore the complexities on their own after know the fundamentals. This will prevent "infant mortality" of enthusiasm due to the overwhelming features of the software.
Unfortunately it will not be cheap to pay someone to spend the time to teach you the fundamentals. Like what Tonistein says, best to learn on your own with any inbuilt tutorials that comes with your Premiere Elements. You should be able to master Elements within half a day with tutorials.
I feel that any decent software is very easy to pick up if someone just point out the fundamental steps, and don't go into the complexities. The learner can explore the complexities on their own after know the fundamentals. This will prevent "infant mortality" of enthusiasm due to the overwhelming features of the software.
Unfortunately it will not be cheap to pay someone to spend the time to teach you the fundamentals. Like what Tonistein says, best to learn on your own with any inbuilt tutorials that comes with your Premiere Elements. You should be able to master Elements within half a day with tutorials.
I think the learning curve will be much steeper should one get hands-on lesson from an 'expert'. Dare say this from experience. With the basic tips like video format, story line, pics & a little background music, one can actually create a simple video clip in a day
It all depends whom you meet to impart their knowledge; meet a pro, gonna be expensive, meet a fellow friend (friend's), a Teh Tarik treat shud suffice. ;D ;D
Just my IMHO,
cheers
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