Most of us like making videos using a camcorder or even cell phones. However, the actual process of editing can cause anxiety to some of us. In this article I will give you some pointers about how you can make and edit a video in the simplest way you can enjoy..
When you are doing a streaming video you must understand two things:
1. File format
This is the description of data files stored in your computer.. There are different formats for different kinds of files. Here are the common file formats.
o JPEG -- This is designed to store static photographic images only.
o GIF -- It supports storage for both still images and simple animation.
o Quick Time -- This format supports various types of multimedia including music and videos.
o MPEG 4 -- This is the standard format for digital video and audio. It supports 3-D rendered objects.
o Adobe Flash (formerly known as Macro media Flash) -- This is a popular format for animation and interactivity on web pages.
All of these formats have pros and cons but in the end, it's your own personal preference that matters. If you understand all the options, you can make an easy decision on what type of format is best for your project.
2. Streaming methods
If you want to view media on the Internet there are two ways to do it, downloading and streaming.
o Downloading -- When you download a file, the complete file is usually saved in a temporary folder on your computer which you can open and view. The advantage of this is you can access different parts of the file anytime you prefer without even using the internet. And what is the downside? Well, you need to wait for the whole file to download before you can actually access it.
There is another way to make video files downloadable and easy to grab. Embedding the file in a web page using special HTML code is a slightly more advanced method. This method is known as HTTP streaming. This is the same protocol used to deliver web pages. It is easy to set up and can be used in almost any website and it doesn't even require additional software or special hosting plans.
o Streaming -- Streaming media works quite differently. You can start watching the file almost as soon as it begins downloading. Actually, the file is sent to the user in a constant stream, and the user can watch it as it arrives. The best part about this is you can access the file right away. Net cast or web cast is an additional advantage of streaming media. With this method you can broadcast live events..
Editing your videos
If you want to edit or improve your video, most new computers nowadays come with basic video-editing software installed such as Apple's iMovie or Windows Movie Maker. Once you have a copy of the video you made in your computer, you can open and edit the video using these programs. These programs allow you to edit the video, and also add effects, titles, and music to make your video look and sound more interesting.
Uploading your videos
If you are satisfied with the final outcome of the video you just made, you are now ready to upload it to some websites in the internet. But first you'll need to make sure that the file format is compatible with the websites program. If you don't know anything about compatibilities, I recommend that you save your videos as Quick Time, Windows AVI, MOV, or MPG formats because these are the most common formats that work well with most websites. I specifically recommend the MPEG4 format at 640x480 resolutions with MP3 audio. Resizing your video to these formats before uploading will help your clips look better on the web.
And for the final touch, make descriptive tags. I recommend you to choose at least one category and write at least 3 tags to describe the content of your video. This information helps other people find your video. The more accurate the tags are, the easier it is for everyone to find your videos.
With all of these steps, I bet even if you are not a computer geek, you'll start making videos and sharing them with the public. Who knows, this might be the first step you'll make towards video star dome.
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