#1 2013-09-09 04:52:33

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How to do proper video editing

This is a video from 2006, recorded in Soldier of Fortune II Double Helix, one of the most legendary FPS ever to be made. Game was released in 2002 and in it's prime was a great game to play with a very active competitive scene.

http://www.sofplayers.co.uk/video/deltaray/royal06.html

First thing you should notice is the editing: top notch, beautiful to the eye. Makes me want to watch the video even though I might not even know the game it was recorded in. The transitions are smooth, the introduction was made by professional graphic designers and the music reflects perfectly the type of movie being made, which is a cup highlights video in our case. The essential point I'm trying to make is this: editing makes or breaks a video.

So make sure before you make another frag highlights, cup or clan war highlights movie or even machinima, that you edit it properly. No one will bother watching your video, no matter which game it was recorded in, if it's edited with Windows Movie Maker in 5 minutes with no sound, no music, improper transitions, or no intro/conclusion.

A decent movie takes months to make, and I'm not even talking about the video I just posted. This level you reach after many years.

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#2 2013-09-09 10:30:21

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Re: How to do proper video editing

Video is making me sick.

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#3 2013-09-09 13:36:52

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Re: How to do proper video editing

this is perfect example of how not to edit your video, and what music not to put in big_smile

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#4 2013-09-09 16:58:56

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Re: How to do proper video editing

I find this is a very good example of a quality gaming video, good music selection, very good aiming skills, excellent editing and high quality recording. Too bad it's Counter-Strike. smile Play it in HD and enjoy it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGhPlMVHEfc

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#5 2013-09-09 17:26:02

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Re: How to do proper video editing

Not my type of game.

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#6 2013-09-09 23:57:59

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Re: How to do proper video editing

lol nice project xD

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