🎥 OpenShot Video Editor Tutorial

[@speedfinder1]

FINALLY! A video made for BEGINNERS. KZbin seems to be full of presentations made by people who have forgotten what it's like to learn a new skill. At last, someone who actually explains how to get started and not how to use an editor when you have been doing it for 15 years! Thanks for taking the trouble to explain the basics!

[@imnotgonnasay3612]

Right?!!? Most creators go a million miles a second! Kevin is so concise and makes all this tech stuff way less daunting!

[@joannhoward790]

Absolutely!! I have been watching this video over & over & over, and I still haven't gotten it yet, but I will get it!! Kevin is VERY GOOD at teaching, and HE speaks clearly, and slow enough to watch and learn... Evn if like me, you have watch it a hundred times!!I!! Cuz like he says here.... "Sometimes he best way to learn is by doing!!" Thx Kevin!!🤛🏾

[@KDN.Blend1]

Exactly

[@poorhouz5051]

Righttttttt I agree. I know this is old but it still helps... From Your Boy Poorhouzzzzzzzzz

[@kirillzotin1983]

@@joannhoward790 agreed.Kevin is a natural born teacher

[@sclarkaz]

Best 36 minutes in recent memory. I did video editing 30 years ago and it was all 3/4" analog so digital editing was completely new. I've been piling up drone footage and knew I had to learn to edit again if i ever wanted anyone to see it. One short tuorial later I'm ready to start editing it.

[@MontanaTom1965]

I've watched a lot of tutorials, but this was outstanding. Your voice, clarity, precision, flow, everything is perfect! You made it so easy to understand, thank you!

[@BobBrandon]

I agree 100%

[@barrybegley5379]

Kevin: You Sir have a definite knack for teaching. The student can probably learn more in a little over half an hour watching one of your videos than they could by reading a manual on the subject for several hours. Another excellent concept that is unique to Your video is the fact that you have been generous enough to include a dozen files to practice with. Learn-by-doing. I couldn't agree more. Fantastic and educational video instruction. Many Thanks for a task very well executed. Barry Howard Begley.

[@user-ur5jj3yl9r]

I agree as a student myself

[@DineshKumar-wb1ry]

@@user-ur5jj3yl9r dd

[@SportsBoss999]

This is one of the best tutorials I've ever seen. You don't jump over things that you think people already know, you show us the various options we have to do things, and you don't jump around and confuse us. Clearly, you put a lot of work into this. It's very much appreciated! I'm now ready to tackle video editing. I've been confused, irritated, and lost before, but you've given me the confidence to try it. OpenShot seems to be the most straight forward software you can find. Thank you so much for this step-by-step tutorial!

[@Parisf290]

He jumped right over the signing in free membership that ask for your credit card number 🤔 if it's free why do they need your credit card number?

[@SyNKevN]

@@Parisf290 I downloaded it and can use it for free... When does the membership prompt appear? If it's a trial ide rather know before I start to invest into it... .. You sure you downloaded Openshot?

[@Assass1nGuy]

@@Parisf290probably to late, but that’s likely a fake download trying to get your payment details.

[@JONIJOHNSON28]

Kevin is my go to person for all things video editing, Microsoft, and other technical questions. He is very thorough and explains things easily. As a college professor, I do not have a lot of time, so I appreciate his ability to get to the point quickly without sacrificing substance!

[@davidtimperley4241]

Kevin this really is a great tutorial, clear and concise and one of the best intros for beginners with Openshot I have seen. Thank you for putting so much effort into producing a real teaching aid.

[@its_me..iliyah3273]

ikr

[@PietsMusings]

Well said. Fully agree

[@briarwoodimp]

I was overwhelmed a couple hours ago when I finally decided to try editing my first video. Google is my best tool for overwhelm, and you are now the love of my life...in a granny loves you sort of a way! I watched one "beginner" video before yours, apparently created for beginners with a grasp of the lingo and some experience editing with other software, and was thoroughly disheartened, as I'd had that experience at so many points in the creating and filming process, being the generation just before computers came home and cell phones filled every hip pocket. I didn't know how I was going to ever learn these skills, but figured I'd try a few more videos before I gave up. Your instructions were so clear and following along, pausing and practicing on my own clips, was painless. I also notice that, now that I have the basic idea, the other features are at least somewhat intuitive. This is no small favor you just did me! It's a business changer. Thank you so so so much!

[@madmanmechanic8847]

Don't feel alone I have been frozen in fear for over five years on making the first step to learn to edit . This is my first day I am forcing myself to learn this. I want to start a You tube channel and have a bunch of videos already done but I have been scared to death to learn this and I have no clue why.

[@ykpstech]

I have been using it since 9 months. Still ended up watching your video fully. I realised that you planned well and produced a nice tutorial. A good lesson on how to tutor.

[@mphdavidson]

One of the better tutorials I've ever seen. Takes the user through a complete workflow. Each section patiently explained at a reasonable pace. Even used labels for each section in the video if I need to review a particular subject. 10/10, thanks for this! In a future video, could you go over how to use hardware acceleration? I'm on Windows 10 with a 3070 card, but I'm not sure if hardware acceleration is enabled or not.

[@rockkandyart7291]

This is one of the most useful tutorials I've seen on youtube. I'm transitioning from other software to this and open-shot seems way more user friendly. One thing I wanted to express is this: as I was going through the video I would ask what something was or why something was doing this or that, in my head, and every single time i asked the question, it was answered by you a moment later. Your teaching style is very thorough, and I was surprised at the amount of information there was in this short video. I am beyond appreciative and thankful for your hard work...you rock

[@rushikeshmalave8063]

I watched a 1 hour video and didn't understand anything and understood everything at an advanced level after watching this just 30 minute video. thank you very much.

[@Wordchipper]

This has got to be the best tutorial I've ever watched on KZbin. I'm a long-time user of Adobe Premiere Elements and it appears that OpenShot does more and for free..super! Kevin does a fantastic job as a teacher...thanks!

[@brainnurture1828]

yes exactly . He is the best.

[@Moronvideos1940]

Open shot does not do more....It cannot import psd files and you can't move images ...Premiere elements IV is the absolute best for total animation .....

[@bluestarindustrialarts7712]

I absolutely LOVE teachers like you. Clear, concise, demonstrative. Great video thank you!!!

[@strictlypsyche5990]

Thanks, Kevin. You are an exceptional instructor! I have no questions to ask, since you answered every question I could have wanted to ask in such a smooth and easy fashion. Thanks again!

[@3nails3days1way]

I have seen tutorials on many programs, handyman projects and more. This is the clearest, most concise and best done of any I've ever watched. Thank you so very very much. You were totally prepared, not fumbling around and confusing the watcher like many do. You've a real God-given talent. Brad

[@batchrocketproject4720]

Thanks for the excellent lesson Kevin. I generally find video editing software to be full of traps to catch those who don't spend hours learning and the youtube tutorials often seem to be by people who aren't really that familiar with the software. Everything here was explained brilliantly with the confidence of someone who really knows what their doing. Thanks again.

[@Farhan-si4ol]

One shot is so deep in inside it has so many features a person could ever expect!

[@nomchompsky2883]

I've been using basic functions to create government meetings but this really helps me understand some real, usable features and done in a way I feel confident I can do. You've taught me a lot. And openshot is pretty amazing for amateur videography

[@colin5196]

This instructional video puts to shame the mumbling repetitive word salad tutorials I suffered before finding this one. Thank you for your crisp diction and logical flow.

[@thesatanicwitch9814]

i love that you didn't just explain how to use this software you actually edited a video while doing so, giving us the chance to see how to do things in different ways, and a couple different times too! this honestly makes it seem so less daunting! thanks!

[@walshamite]

Kevin, thank you. I can only echo the many plaudits here. I chose this editing software from a review of many, but found the meagre guide frustrating, till I looked on YT, saw your familiar face and knew I was in good hands. Conventional education is so inefficient, but you bring brevity and clarity, because you do the prep and have your materials well organised and logically sequenced. I'll go through your tutorial as often as I need to till I become proficient. Speaking personally, I apprecieted the way you showed the many alternative ways to operate the controls. Yo da man!

[@saiatoli1574]

Thanks Kevin 👍 I was aware that there were free editing softwares like this available, but I stuck with my paid software because I didn't want to go through the massive learning curb of a new one. After watching this once and following along, I jumped straight into Openshot at the level I was at with my paid editing software. Thank you so much Kevin, greatly appreciated 💯🙏

[@earlysda]

What was your paid software? I was using Sony Vegas until my old computer died on me.

[@englishwithdaniella]

Outstanding. This was VERY helpful! A crystal clear, step-by-step explanation for beginners (and without being patronising, too!!) - absolutely fantastic job. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. :)

[@TylerStanczak]

This is great to see another alternative video editor. Super helpful tutorial. Thanks Kevin. Now I need to order cookies😂

[@persona9670]

same lol

[@farhangamerz9238]

lol

[@persona9670]

@Bubble Gaming i dont know

[@Stiv1962]

Kevin: Thanks for the clear audio, slow and careful movements so one can follow the cursor on the screen, the conciseness and thoroughness. Great Job!

[@mbettencourt1953]

Another well done video, Kevin. Thank you for introducing me to this program.

[@brainnurture1828]

very helpful video . 5 Stars

[@estavoratrelundar]

Had you posted this a month or so before the date posted there... I would have 100% used it as law. Luckily, I'm diving back into video editing, so this video was an absolute blessing! Thorough for beginners and I even learned some things I had no idea about!

[@MarkFromEastleigh]

I have just downloaded openshot and it looked daunting to say the least. But with this excellent tutorial I think I will have the basics already. Thank you for posting.

[@yurikonushin7187]

Kevin, this tutorial is phenomemal! Including the videos to follow along is by far the best approach. After all, you learn best by doing. Keep up the good work!

[@octaviosubirana7145]

Another great video Kevin! One thing you could add to these video-editing videos, say what Hardware requeriments these Softwares have 😅

[@demystifyer9565]

yes

[@muhammadbilaal7361]

Using this video of yours, I just did my first video edit with OpenShot... You are an international treasure man

[@peace.n.blessings5579]

Hey Kevin, thank you for uploading this brilliant tutorial; going in-depth has helped the children understand this application. Keep up with these kinds of educational videos.

[@shankphadke]

This is Impeccable. Kevin is the best teacher I have come across. There are hundreds of tutorials online but you got the art of coaching. You have a new subscriber

[@technologymansworld957]

Wow ! This looks like a great video editor and also free of cost! Really helpful Tutorial Kevin 👐🏻

[@shalinastilley446]

You are a natural teacher. Thanks for making such a lucid tutorial. It is way more helpful that the others out there.

[@tantasroom8646]

Thank you Kevin! You always do such great tutorials. Spoken clearly, and presented slowly and with great patience, so we get it!! Thanks again!!!💙

[@Zectier]

I have watched over 75 hours plus on video tutorials and this kind man here has the best advice and form i have ever seen! please drop a like for this hard work and effort on making this Video Editor Tutorial. he deserves it

[@TongaRoots]

Amazing tutorial! I've started to use Openshot for simple editing and this is really helpful. Something I would add, not sure if this happens in all the versions, but I had to set the project profile resolution before starting importing videos for it to be able to export in the correct resolution afterwards. By default the profile is HD 720p 30fps (it says so in the title bar), if I wanted to then export in 4K it would export it with crappy resolution in my case. I solved it by changing the profile BEFORE importing files by clicking file => choose profile and choosing 4K in my case.

[@1-Berserk-Fan]

when i drag the file into the box oneshot crashes do u know how i fix that

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

I learned more in 30 minutes with your video than I did in hours of trying to figure stuff out myself. Thank you so much!

[@sajlavaldosa7608]

OpenShot had been my favorite for editing small videos for some time but not any more. It's recent updates starting from V.2.5.1 have been unusable due to excessive lagging issues. In these later versions, the playhead does not move at all or moves extremely slowly thus making it impossible to edit videos. This made me to switch on to another video editor and I am sorry to see that a nice simple video editor like OpenShot has come to this fate!!

[@BinoBaba]

This comment right here ! I was going thru comments trying to figure out whether it was something at my end of the machine or it was the software. I was working with a 50-60 GB approx file size and the playhead was moving extremely slowly. Being a new user i couldnt say for certain what the problem was. Thank you

[@sajlavaldosa7608]

@@BinoBaba Yes, it is a software issue, not a problem in your machine. OpenShot's new versions are not catering to older versions of Windows and machines. It seems they are not interested in low-end users anymore.

[@WeekendWarrior569]

Which editing program did you switch to?

[@villajoy654]

Omg.. I am gonna give you a million thumbs up for this tutorial. It is so detailed in every sections. And within just 30mins I know how to use Openshot like an expert. You are nothing but good!! 🥰 You speak like a lecturer in an university or even better. Thank you so much for coaching us.. 👍

[@spetrify]

did you edit this video with openshot?

[@Skull_Hunter_x_x]

No it was snapchat

[@zyxnelmao]

@@Skull_Hunter_x_xsnapchat ain’t a video editor tho..

[@sunnymon1436]

It really is the Blender of video editing. A great, free, open source video editor that deserves to stick around for decades.

[@farhan10a]

Thanks a lot Kevin, for making such a depth and great videos😂

[@brainnurture1828]

yes Million Thanks

[@johncareyson4952]

Thank you Kevin for you videos that has really trained me. Starting from PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher, capcut, gimp, photoshop, MS Photos, Paint, and many more. Thanks once more.

[@nathanz602]

Excellent tutorial! Unfortunately I had a very bad time with Openshot. It was so terribly slow, and it crashed 3 times over the course of an hour while I was trying to edit a video. I tried all the little tips and tricks to make it run faster and crash less, but I couldn't get it to run reliably. My Windows 10 laptop has decent specs, enough that I'd expect a simple program like Openshot to run fine. Acer Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6200U CPU @ 2.30GHz 2.40 GHz Installed RAM 16.0 GB (15.9 GB usable) System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

[@gbrown999]

I just downloaded Openshot and searched for a tutorial and found you. VERY VERY GOOD!!!

[@notsowimpycoder3113]

Hey kevin, please make a detailed tutorial covering all the aspects of openshot. you can create part 2 ,3 etc in continuation to this video, please.

[@demystifyer9565]

THIS IS VERY DETAILED ENOUGH RIGHT?

[@MAtharChaudhry]

This is the most complete guide to Open Shot I have come across. Many thanks.

[@AdamLeite]

Amazing video, as usual. I've learned a lot.

[@copernicofelinis]

Best introductory OpenShot tutorial I've seen so far. Kudos.

[@fizzystuff]

I have a question. Whenever I play my video in the preview. Everything moves super slowly and I don’t know what to do

[@garagegabe2015]

same

[@proud.hindu1965]

JUST UNDER VIDEO YOU WILL SEE ON BOTH SIDE AROWS JUST PRESS THE FIRST ARROW OF THE RIGHT YOUR VIDEO WILL RUN FASTER.

[@fizzystuff]

@@proud.hindu1965 tank

[@proud.hindu1965]

YOU WELCOME

[@wanderingmoon9772]

Thank you SO much for doing this video. In all my years trying to learn a video editor I have never seen one done step by step. This was extremely helpful.

[@pushkalvashist3637]

Yay I’m here like immediately

[@SuperSojourn]

Note: after installing and opening twice, I had to juggle the size of the preview screen and timeline to find a semblance of Kevin's starting screenshot. However, After watching this I feel prepared to use this amazing and yes, for me, very daunting editor. Great to have this handholding video. Great job in presenting logical sequence and variations on methods of accomplishing each task. Great job and many thanks. a boomer

[@JustBlankNoInfo]

When am I getting the cookie! Made by you! Made with love eaten with love 😂

[@Lvl1Glaceon]

Never did any kind of video editing, but I wanna get into it. And throughout the video I found myself wondering; "If I do this and that, would it work and interact the way I feel it would?" Which is amazing. This is a great video to get a fundamental level of understanding for the whole process. And from there it's trial and error Great stuff, nailed it to a tee. Thanks alot kind Sir! 🖤

[@beatricerichter2826]

Hey Kevin, thanks for explaining. One more question: Do you know how I get different videos at the same time on the monitor? Is it possible to play like 5 or more videos parallel and put there sound together (f.e. for a song)?

[@DhruvSreenivasBs]

ig use different tracks for each clip

[@rhicmusictime2363]

finally,, i found a perfect video editor for me as a begginer,,you explained clearly and can learned a lesson in over a half hour,,, thanks a lot

[@FullSpiritProduction]

I love this tutorial. Kevin made it look very simple. I think you were born for this.

[@dend1]

This video should be shipped with the product. Bravo sir

[@stevedallaspiano777]

I'm new to video editing. This is a video I'll come back to often. You're an excellent teacher. Thank you.

[@Sund3v3]

I was initially skeptical of both this video and the software but you absolutely convinced me. Thank you for such a thorough and concise tutorial!

[@nagesharas5136]

At 20:20, a better way to remember the hotkeys is to focus on which part they delete, rather than which part they leave: All three hotkeys put a cut, and split the clip in two halves. That is the common part. But the difference to remember is this: 1. The middle key (K) does not delete any part 2. The left key (J) deletes the left half, and 3. The right key (L) deletes the right half. This makes it simpler to remember! BTW, these same functions are also available with a single-key hotkeys: A, S, and D. These keys are also located adjoining each other on the keyboard

[@imnotgonnasay3612]

Oh my god, effing fantastic tutorial! This is wayyyyy easier than Powerdirector!!! Thanks for working so hard, Professor Kevin!

[@lawofficeofrichardstephens]

This is a brilliant intro to a difficult subject - thanks so much for uploading, it is a real help to a complete novice like me.

[@tantasroom8646]

I have watched this video like 6-7 times, and today I copied it all down... Well I started copying it last night. Gotta learn this more advanced editor so I can progress in my work. And I know I said this already, but I think that saying it again is all good... Been using the Windows Editor within the Photos tab on my PC these past 8 months, and now I have learned 2 applications from you Kevin, "Thank you very much!!" 💙🤛

[@glohemcoacademy7275]

Simplified teaching! With initial zero knowledge in editing, this video has been helping with my edit tasks. Thanks for sharing.

[@FleaMarketJohn]

FANTASTIC VIDEO! EDUCATION, TUTORIAL, PRACTICE, P E R F E C T !!! You are awesome for teaching a dummy how to do use a video editor! Thank you.

[@josepholinchak7558]

Thanks! Great tutorial.

[@lymangerrish1913]

After watching your video that suggested open shot I followed the link to your tutorial and thankfully it was everything I needed for a first time video edit a small project for a friend. Easy to follow. Great job. Thank you.

[@satire4000]

Job well done. Great for those who have no/limited background. This is the only, and best, I've found. Totally agree with 'Let's go solo' below. I would only offer that it would help to speak more slowly, so we can follow more easily. But congratulations. Others can learn from you.

[@LingualNinja]

Thank you for your great tutorial. I was especially amazed by the "keyframe" function. It looks easy to use. I'll change my video editor to OpenShot. Thank you.

[@ambientmusic68]

not a single time wasted with your tutorial, thank you for sharing this.

[@George1966ism]

Thanks for this useful tutorial. I started working with OpenShot today and am continually going back to your instructions.

[@kimchiewtan5908]

Thank you Kevin. Your presentation is simple and systematically done with lots of details pre-planned to make the teaching "flow smoothly" and less confusing. Of course, there's an awful lot feature that cannot be taught at one go because of the limited video time. Thank you very much.

[@aditya_asundi]

Thanks for teaching Kevin! Truly, the power of open-source is infinite.

[@loprod69]

Absolutely impressed! You go straight to the point but with the patience of a loving teacher. In such a short time you transferred huge knowledge. Thank you and your heart, that posses greatness for this kind of endeavors, that this world is in so much need.

[@HazratUmerBinAbdulAziz]

No one could have done a better tutorial than you Sir, You are truly amazing at explaining 👍👍👍👍😁😁

[@LiamUniversal]

I started using Lightworks since last year and as I was making progress, I was limited with just 720p for my videos output so I'm looking for options which leads me to OpenShot. With the similar layout, I like it and just need to learn how to navigate around and use it effectively. And that's how I found you. Thanks Kevin! I'm off to put my clips together now; this time, finally, my export will be in 1080p.

[@ritawentworth]

Great presentation for beginners! This was not just a click this click that and this is how it's done.

[@hendrikjbboss9973]

As an educator I can unequivocally state that this is a very high quality tutorial 👌 However you have managed to include a huge amount of data, specifically for complete novices. IMHO I would have made a shorter video discussing more about the terminology before presenting this excellent work flow. Having made this comment I still have a high regard for your excellent presentation skills. 🤝

[@rayclarke5367]

If only all KZbin videos were this good. Well done...! And Thank you.

[@PixacuraArticles]

Superb. Probably one of the best videos you have made. . . . Absolutely brilliant

[@bernym4047]

Great tutorial, very clearly presented and explaained. Seems current 3 years later. many thanks.

[@bestofpodc]

I've watched the whole video and I can say it's explained in a way anybody can understand that. thx

[@screwtape6954]

That’s a great tutorial. Thanks Kevin. I watched a different tutorial. And it was insufferable yours was easy to understand and to the point. 🤙

[@qualitycontrolcontracting1752]

Excellent teaching skills. You keep it very simple with tons of information. I really appreciated the "Yes, I ate all of those cookies" comment

[@michellepeloe6911]

As you said, it makes so much more sense to be doing it with you with the same files. I'd love to see how everyone's turned out! Thank you so much for yet another fabulous informative video.

[@marissainmovieland1634]

This is hands down the best tutorial I have ever watched. Thank you so so much for all the details!!

[@QueenMALAKI]

Very helpful! I am a type of learner who needs this kind of clear and precise tutorial. Thank you for sharing!

[@jaymonke3111]

Im so glad I could find an editing app that I actually understand

[@m.a.c.k.2489]

This was Awesome! Thoroughly and easily explained! Thank you!

[@picksellpaint]

This sir has helped me immeasurably. I now can edit in OpenShot with impeccable ease. Thank you kindly for your excellent tutorial.

[@BigManAlaska]

I do appreciate the look under the hood of this application. Not something I'll use for editing but your explanation of fine how to use details is fantastic. 👍

[@theslipcovermaker]

Kevin, thanks very much for such a helpful tutorial. I now feel more confident about using OpenShot. Your teaching style is the best!

[@purely.hannahmary]

Thank you for this amazing, detailed, yet clear tutorial! I feel very confident about starting to use this editor after your video!

[@MsBaztastic]

I'm subscribing just because you're so smart! 25 minutes in and I'm so confident that I can help our friend edit his home remodeling business video. I need to insert pictures, cut out certain parts of the audio where he oops says some inappropriate things (SMH) and add in some overlays for his business name and phone number. You are definitely an excellent instructor.

[@sibrahim1007]

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