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Some virtual assistant jobs need you to have video editing skills. Sometimes it’s a simple task that your client wants to do for a change or a short period of time. Nevertheless, video is an essential way through which businesses communicate nowadays. As a virtual assistant, the skill to produce good quality videos is something you should aim to have under your belt. To help you with that, here are 10 beginner-friendly video editing tools you can use for a project, or to upskill yourself during your free time.
Video Editor by Windows 10
This first app is absolutely free. If you’re running on Windows 10, just look for Video Editor on the search bar and you’ll find this simple tool available without any downloading required. Previously on the Photos app, this beginner-friendly app uses a simple storyboard editing interface. Just drag and drop the clips that you want to use and you’re good to go with a few basic video editing options. You’ll also have access to a library of background music tracks you can use. Simple as it is, this tool comes with a few drawbacks. Using tracks from its free library will disable your video from being monetizable on YouTube. It’s also limited to 1080p so 4k clips, which won’t really be optimized. Picture-in-picture functionality also does not exist, along with transitions. Still, this is a simple video editing software you can explore before you hop onto more complicated ones.
Nero Video
Nero Video editor offers a basic editing experience for beginners. It has all the basic video editing tools like cutting and trimming clips and picture-in-picture options. Nero Video also comes with a library of effects and transitions you can use to improve your video projects. It offers an “express editing” mode for a faster and more compact experience, and an “advanced editing” mode, which looks like the usual video editing program. This one may put off some users for its interface, which some consider outdated. However, if that plays a factor in your learning experience, try this one before you advance to more modern and advanced video editing software.
OpenShot
This downloadable open-source program runs on any operating system (Windows, Mac OS, Linux, etc.) Simple yet powerful, OpenShot comes with basic editing functionality, transitions, and effects. OpenShot also allows you to edit using tracks so you can put a video in another one if you need to. Some advanced functionality is also available, compared to Windows Video Editor. This totally free program does come with one downside, though. It has an option to make animated titles but requires you to install Blender first. That’s an added step and maybe one too many for simple video projects. Still, that’s absolutely free and has enough to get you started on some great video output.
ShotCut
ShotCut is an open-source, cross-platform editor, meaning it works on major platforms. Drag and drop the video and audio tracks you want to use on its timeline interface and you’re good to go. It also comes with a huge catalog of transitions and filters, making it easier to tie in clips together that may have rough cuts and different vibrance. ShotCut also offers a secondary view so you can focus on what you’re trying to accomplish for your project, like color-grading, editing, audio, effects. This one’s powerful but it may take some time to get familiar with its more advanced functionality.
Adobe Premiere Elements
If you’re interested in learning through software that offers advanced, near-professional functionality, this is the choice for you. Adobe Premiere Elements simplifies advanced editing by using a beginner-friendly interface. A unique option this software offers is its guided mode to help you learn with tutorial videos. If you’re looking for a quick way to learn advanced video editing, but also have access to a beginner-friendly interface, this is the choice for you. The only downside is that it is only free for the first 30 days.
iMovie
iMovie is Apple’s native video editing software. It’s completely free and very easy to use. This basic editing tool uses a track interface for editing and comes with a library of effects and presets. Users are limited to only two video tracks, but that may be enough for beginner video projects. The effects and presets are also helpful in enhancing videos, but not if you’re looking for a lot of customization. Overall, iMovie is a great video editing tool if you’re looking for something that teaches you the basics of video while also letting you produce good-quality videos.
Filmora
Wondershare’s Filmora has an intuitive interface that is beginner-friendly. This means it’s easy to navigate even if you have no experience with video editing. The program comes with free transitions and effects and title templates you can easily stick onto your raw clips. Filmora has motion-tracking which is helpful in producing videos with a lot of special effects. Even with its great functionality, this program is known to run smoothly even on older computer units. If you’re looking for simple video editing tools that still allow a lot of experimentation, try this one. If you enjoy it, a lifetime license is available for the paid features.
Kdenlive
Kdenlive is one of the many open-source and cross-platform video editing tools on this list. It also uses two project views side-by-side with a task-focused view and a project preview. This powerful tool may come with a steep learning curve, but it should be easier to overcome with the plethora of online resources to up-skill you in using Kdenlive for your video projects.
Davinci Resolve
Davinci Resolve is a freemium video editing software. This means that the core functionality is freely downloadable, but a paid version exists for more advanced options. It uses a side-by-side clip and project view and unique dedicated functionality views. This software also has advanced video editing functionality for a more professional finish on your project. Davinci Resolve is popular for its high-end color editing view, and its audio-adjusting functionality. Overall, it’s known to replace multiple standalone software used for video productions. It may have too many functionalities and overwhelm, however is also supported by a huge online community for learning resources.
Adobe Premiere Rush
Adobe Rush is your option if you’re looking for editing software that you can use on your laptop, tablet, and mobile. It also allows users to post directly to social media platforms making it a popular choice for content creators who prefer a quick way of publishing video projects to the internet. Powered by Adobe, Rush also grants users access to a library of well-designed customizable templates for effects and other enhancing elements you may want on your video. Its project-syncing functionality allows users to work on one project across multiple devices. If you’re tired of using your laptop, you can continue working on your phone or tablet.
Adobe Premiere Pro
This list wouldn’t be complete without this one. Adobe Premiere Pro is a top choice for professionals in the content creation and filmmaking industries. The learning curve may be steep for anyone looking to master this tool, but the huge community of users provides an infinite amount of tutorials and tips that anyone can watch and learn from. Experts also offer masterclass courses, both paid and free, for anyone who wants to pursue mastery of this tool. Adobe Premiere Pro will have everything from basic editing functionality to expert-level tools for high-quality projects. In Southeast Asia, Adobe Premiere Pro costs 41.44 SGD monthly or 104.59 SGD monthly if you want access to other Adobe Programs. If you pay the annual 789.27 SGD, the All Apps plan averages at 65.77 SGD a month (1 SGD ~ 38.6 PHP). They also offer a 30-day free trial.
Video Editing Tools for Visual Assistants
With video becoming a prominent way to communicate with clients, having someone who can edit videos for businesses is also becoming a necessity. Whether it’s through social media or client-facing presentations, videos are a great way to get the message across. If you’re looking into becoming a virtual assistant for digital marketing or social media teams, this skill is a must. If you’re just starting out and keen to be a very helpful virtual assistant to your clients, you may also delve into some basic video editing in case their business needs it. Try one of these video editing tools today.
Becoming and being a virtual assistant is hard work, but the rewards make it worth your while. If you’re willing to learn new things to be more helpful to potential clients, you have what it takes to be a great virtual assistant. Virtudesk offers a lot of opportunities for experienced and aspiring virtual assistants looking for a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance and a permanent work-from-home setup.
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