INTRODUCTION TO MOBILE EDITING
- The session focuses on utilizing mobile phones for visual and video editing, emphasizing its accessibility and efficiency.
- Ivy, the presenter, manages digital content and graphic design for Team Ernie Chen, sharing practical editing techniques.
- The aim is to enable users to create professional-looking visuals and videos quickly using just their phones.
KEY RULES FOR EFFECTIVE DESIGN
- Know Your Audience: Understanding who the target audience is crucial for tailoring messages and visuals that resonate with them.
- Color Schemes: Limit your design to three main colors to maintain clarity and visual appeal, avoiding overly complicated palettes.
- Layout Simplicity: Utilize a top-and-bottom layout for elements in your design, ensuring a clean and organized presentation.
ESSENTIAL TOOLS AND APPS
- Ivy recommends using a specific app called “InShot,” available on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store, for editing photos and videos.
- The app is user-friendly and provides a range of features suitable for novice and experienced users alike.
- Other editing tools can complement InShot for more advanced editing capabilities, depending on user needs.
PROCESS OF PHOTO EDITING
- Start by selecting a photo from your phone’s gallery to edit.
- Import the photo into the InShot app, where you can adjust the size and background to fit various social media requirements.
- Add text overlays and logos to enhance the visual message, utilizing the app’s text customization features.
VIDEO EDITING TECHNIQUES
- Similar to photo editing, begin by selecting a video from your gallery and importing it into the app.
- Users can trim, cut, or split video clips to create a polished final product.
- Add captions and logos to the video, and adjust the timing for when each element appears during playback.
EXPORTING YOUR WORK
- After completing the edits on either photos or videos, users can easily export their work directly to their device.
- The app provides options to save without watermarks, ensuring professional-quality outputs ready for sharing on social media.
- Instructions for exporting are straightforward, requiring users to click a designated button and wait for the process to complete.
CONCLUSION
- The masterclass is designed to empower users with the skills to create engaging content using their mobile devices, emphasizing practice and consistency for best results.
- With these tools and guidelines, anyone can enhance their digital presence effectively through mobile editing.
