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small DETAILS to add to EDIT (+soft edits) | YourMina

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Introduction

Hello everyone, and welcome to a new video on this channel! Today, I'll be sharing some small details you can incorporate to enhance your video edits. I'll be showcasing my editing process using some standard clips, but at the end of this article, I’ll also cover details that work well for soft and cute edits, so stick around until the end. Let’s dive in!

Enhancing Your Edits

Step 1: Adding Fade Outs

I started with a not-so-finished edit where I’d already included shakes and some color grading, but it still felt a bit dull. The first improvement I made was to add fade-outs to the endings of the clips. Instead of using the fade-out option from the animation section (which leaves the screen black), here’s the trick:

  1. Click on Overlay and then choose Stock Videos to add a black clip.
  2. Zoom into the black clip and select Blend, adjusting the opacity to around 55-65%.
  3. Shorten the black clip to about 0.3 seconds (you can adjust this based on your clip’s length).
  4. Click on Animation, select Fade In, and ensure it extends across the entire black overlay.
  5. Copy this overlay and add it at the end of every clip.

Step 2: Implementing Flicker Effects

Next, let’s add some flicker to the footage:

  1. Add text and type a dot (.) for the flicker overlay.
  2. Zoom in the text fully and change its color to black.
  3. Adjust the opacity to about 5-10% (I usually set mine to 9%).
  4. Go to Animation, select Loop, and scroll until you see Flash, setting it to 0.1 seconds.
  5. Make sure the flicker text lasts through the entire video.

Step 3: Adding Flash Effects

To add a bit more drama, consider integrating flash effects:

  1. Once again, click on Overlay and take a white overlay from the stock videos. Zoom in and shorten this to around 0.3 seconds.
  2. Select Blend and adjust the opacity if it's too light.
  3. For the animation, choose Fade Out, ensuring it lasts the entire overlay duration.
  4. Copy this overlay and place it at the beginning of every clip.

Step 4: Creating a Ghost Effect

For a more artistic touch, you can create a ghost effect:

  1. Save your current edit and then add it as an overlay.
  2. Zoom it into the first clip while ensuring you cut it to remove any black overlay beforehand.
  3. Importantly, remove the sound of this overlay before proceeding.
  4. Set keyframes at the start and at the halfway point of the clip, zooming in slightly at the second keyframe.
  5. Change the blend setting to approximately 53% between the keyframes, and apply a third keyframe a little before the end with the blend set to zero.
  6. If it's not smooth enough, consider adding a fade-out effect of about 0.2 seconds.

Step 5: Adding Effects

Now, let’s spice it up with some effects:

  1. Zoom Lens: I recommend adjusting the speed to 6 and the range to 11. Adjust this length according to the clip.
  2. Copy this effect across all your clips for continuity.
  3. To elevate your edit even more, add small zooms to each clip. Set keyframes at the beginning and the midpoint and apply the graph effect accordingly.
  4. Lastly, consider using the Play Pendulum effect, which adds a subtle motion to the screen. Set sharpen to 0, speed twist, and intensity between 15-30%. Apply this to all videos.

Conclusion

This wraps up the editing enhancements I recommend! I’ve also included some details specifically for soft edits, which can further complement your aesthetic. I hope you found this tutorial helpful; if you did, be sure to like and subscribe—it would mean a lot to my channel. See you in the next video!

Keywords

  • Fade Out
  • Flicker
  • Flash Effects
  • Ghost Effect
  • Zoom Lens
  • Play Pendulum
  • Overlay
  • Animation

FAQ

Q: What is a fade-out effect, and how do I implement it?
A: A fade-out effect gradually decreases the visibility of a clip to create a smooth transition. Add a black overlay, adjust its opacity, and apply a fade-in animation.

Q: How do I create a flicker effect?
A: Type a dot, adjust its opacity to 5-10%, and apply a looping flash animation.

Q: What are overlay effects and how can I use them?
A: Overlays are additional video layers you can apply to create various effects, such as flash or ghost effects, by changing blend modes and animation settings.

Q: Can I use these techniques for soft edits?
A: Absolutely! Many of the techniques shared—such as fade-outs and gentle overlays—work wonderfully with soft and cute edits, enhancing the overall aesthetic.

Q: How do I add effects like Zoom Lens and Play Pendulum?
A: Select the effect from your editing software, adjust the parameters like speed and intensity, and apply them to your clips to create dynamic movement.