Video Editing Tutorials and Handouts

Check out our collection of tutorials and downloadable reference documents. Tip sheets and how-to's are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

Adobe Premiere Export Project to MP4

Follow these steps to export the Premiere project to a video file viewable on most devices and the Web.

Video Editing
Audacity: Record, Import and Export

Learn how to record, import and edit audio. Use this open source application to create podcasts and edit research.

Audio Editing, Video Editing
Back Up Adobe Premiere Projects

Follow these steps to back up projects and associated media files.

Video Editing
Backing Up a Final Cut Pro Project

Follow these steps to back up the project and associated media files.

Video Editing
Basic Light Plot Diagrams: Starting diagrams for one and two person interview setups

Basic diagrams that show generic lighting fixture placement of key lights, backlights, and fill lights for one and two person interview setups.

Video Editing
Convert MTS files to MP4 with Adobe Media Encoder

Easy step by step instructions to convert recordings from IMC camcorders into viewable and shareable mp4 files.

Video Editing
Create an MP4 File in Final Cut Pro

Discover what you need to know to take the final steps for preparing your Final Cut project for sharing.

Video Editing
Create Captions in Adobe Premiere

Follow these steps to create CC-closed captions and Open captions in Adobe Premiere.

Video Editing
Downloadable Copyright Free Video Files

A list of websites that have copyright free video clips that are downloadable.

Video Editing
Green Screening with Adobe Premiere

Keying is process of removing the green background and replacing it with a different background. Use the tools in Premiere to apply a background of your choosing.

Video Editing
How to Choose a Microphone When Recording Video

Use this guide to select one of our microphones for use with a camcorder or handheld device.

Video Editing
Making Edits with Windows Video Editor

Step by step instructions for creating and editing Video using Windows 10's built in video editing software.

Video Editing
Upload and Share files with OneDrive for Business

Video files are almost always too large to share in an email. Use OneDrive to share files and control access.  This method works well to submit video projects to your instructor, as an alternative to uploading to YouTube.

Video Editing
Use QuickTime Player to Screen Record Online Videos

 Create a video clip from an online video

Video Editing
Using an External Microphone with a Windows computer

Using a USB microphone, for example, can be tricky to set up. This documents provides step-by-step instruction for setting up a microphone.

Audio Editing, Video Editing
Using HandBrake to convert video and address variable framerates

Handbrake is an open source application. Use it to convert video- especially useful for addressing video with variable frame rates and ripping copyright free DVD video.

Video Editing
Using OBS Studio to Record Your Screen for Instruction and Presentations

OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software) is an open source program that is used for streaming and screen recording. Use for streaming on platforms. This is a guide to set up OBS for screen recording and voiceover.

 

Audio Editing, Video Editing
Using the H4 Zoom Audio Recorder as an External Mic.

Follow these steps to use the H4 Zoom recorder as an external mic with a camera/camcorder.  The H4 may be placed close to the subject when the camera is too far away to capture quality audio.

Audio Editing, Video Editing