Tips & Trics

Need help turning your ideas into a movie?


Simply go to the external links to get some tips & tricks and step-by-step guidance to help you film and edit your video:

 > JumpCut - A straightforward online editing portal to edit, upload and share your videos.

 > Windows moviemaker - An easy to use tool for editing your photos and videos. If you have Windows XP or higher this program should already be on your computer. Otherwise you can download it for free.

 > Youtube Video Toolbox / Camera Exercises / Videomaker - Take your video to the next level with help from the professionals along the way.

 > How Stuff Works - A thorough set of instructions that dives deep into the world of home video editing.

 > Shop4Media (in Dutch) - Dutch website that gives hints and guidelines on all forms of media production from video, to sound, image and design.

 > Cinemania (in Dutch) - A website with interactive tools to learn and create your own movie.

 > How to (make a oneminute movie) - BBC website shows you how to write a story, direct, edit and produce your own soundtrack.

 > Monkeyjam - With this tool you can make your own stop-motion animation.

 > Leftlion Guide to making short films - short yet insightful article about the ins and out of making short films.

 > Fraps - Always wanted to record your computer activities? This tool allows you to record your desktop while you are working.

 > Google Sketch-up - Making 3D animations has never been this easy. Make your own animation with this free tool.

 > AVS Video ReMaker - Edit MPEG files without re-encoding. Cut unwanted parts and remove TV advertisings from DVDs or video files

 
Here you can find audio related tools:

 > Allmusic - Allmusic is a large and comprehensive online music reference and database.

 > Audacity - Edit or convert your own music tracks and make them ready to use.

 > MobyGratis - A website where you can find all kinds of copyright-free music.

 > SoundDogs - A professional sound effects library and royalty-free production music.

 > Jamendo - Website where artists allow anyone to download, share and use their music.

 > FreePlayMusic - Broadcast production music library.