help with editing in premiere elements

[ealteacher]

Please could anybody advise me. this is my first attempt. I shot a video in a classroom using an electronic whiteboard. the footage has parts where the light changes - goes lighter and darker in a regular rhythm. Sorry I can't explain it better than that.
Would it be possible to improve this at all?
thanks
Patricia Oxley-Wakefield

[purejammy]

Welcome to the Forums Patricia.

Yes it is possible to improve your footage, although it may be a little time consuming.

1. Using the Razor tool split your video clip into identifiable clips (at each of the light changes)

2. From the Window>Effects menu apply the Brightness & Contrast effect to the clip.

3. From the Window>Effect Controls adjust the values of the Brightness and Contrast until you have the desired result.

4. If your problem is more colour based ratehr than contrast or brightness based then apply the Colour Balance video effect and adjust as per step 3.

5. Enjoy

Hope that helps a little Patricia

[ealteacher]

Purejammy
thankyou very much for the prompt and helpful reply.
PatO