Newbie seeking advice

[nucoeus]

Hi all!

New to the forum and fairly new to video editing Hoping to save myself some frustrating lessons so seeking out a few video editing Gurus

In terms of skill I can pick up software quite quickly but am a video editing virgin (exc. basic Movie Maker productions).

I basically have a video I would like to edit for a friends birthday. Its a video of a foot race I would like to add some details such as:

- Individuals 'powering up' (like special lightening / flames surround people etc.)
- Feet bursting into flames and running round the track etc.
- May some funny GIFs added in to take out a few of the runners

Any input on software / guides / tips would be really, really appreciated.

I have had a look on Adobe After Effects and found it quite daunting but this was first looks so I have no run for the hills just yet!

Cheers for any advice,

nucoeus

[Midnight Blue]

The software that is made for these types of effects that you want to add to you video is indeed After Effects. A great place to go for tutorials and everything AE related is VIDEO COPILOT

[Bpotter908]

Adobe TV guides for after effects are very helpful, Give em a go.

[nucoeus]

The software that is made for these types of effects that you want to add to you video is indeed After Effects. A great place to go for tutorials and everything AE related is VIDEO COPILOT

Thanks Midnight Blue for the fast reply and the website! Currently on the introduction section

Am I way out of my league attempting something like this? How long do you reckon it would take a newbie to produce something half decent (clip is only < 5 mins long!)

Cheers,

nucoeus

[Bpotter908]

I'd spend a minimum of an hour doing this with my knowledge of after effects, someone far more skilled than I would do it in less time perhaps.

Your looking at 6-12 hours if not 2-3 days to learn and implement it for your video.

[Midnight Blue]

I'd say 2-3 years to really get the skill needed to make it look real. If you pick it up quickly you may get something passable in a week.