Video editing is both easy and tricky. This goes for any subject, since every video ever shot and edited has purpose. The editing process reflects this purpose as it should.

The venue of Sports is a particularly fun one in which to create videos. Passion and creativity can do amazing things. Still, sports lovers need to know the editing techniques involved to form their particular vision with projected sense of professionalism.

Sports Video Editing: the Importance of Elements

The elements involved in sports video editing include lighting, angles, sound, sequencing and transitions. All are important, and any sports video would be incomplete without them. Videographers need to know how to use each element effectively by understanding its influences on both the video and the viewer.

Lighting is probably the most important because viewers rely on it to see. This element increases the dramatic effect of a game through vividness of shapes and colors. A balance of sharpness and contrast allows the scene to captivate long after the event has ended. If the lighting is not right, the images appear washed out or too dark. The lighting, when appropriate, motivates the viewer to invest emotionally in the video.

Angles are usually predetermined during shooting. However, sequencing requires certain angles to promote a particular purpose and focus. A motorcycle jump filmed with a handlebar camera, for instance, places the viewer right there in the action where he or she can feel the exhilaration. Angles enhance viewer perspective and incorporate said viewer into the event.

Sound is crucial for emotional effect. Whether the videographer decides to use a rock song, classical music or simple effects, the sound reflects the intended tone of the piece. A humor video, for example, might require a ‘DING’ when a football player falls on his derriere or a ‘THUD’ when a runner gets tackled. These sound effects bring about a lightheartedness that directly influences the viewer’s state-of-mind. The same goes for, say, a much more dramatic tone conveyed by the song “We Will Rock you, ” which in turn inspires a sense of devotion in said viewer. With sound, the tone of the video and feelings of the viewer become one.

Source: www.workinsports.com