Chapter 2. Adding Flashy and Classy Video Effects

  • Unleash Your Creativity

  • Use Transitions Effectively Between Clips

  • Add Video Effects to Clips

  • Use Effects with Still Pictures

  • Create Amazing Text Effects

  • Get Inspiration from an "Automatically" Created Movie

  • Personalize Your Workspace

Visual effects are the secret to making an amazing movie. By adding a few video effects to your movie, you elevate your movie from ordinary to extraordinary. Visual effects are one of the most notable ways you can distinguish your movie from a movie made by your friends, family, or even coworkers. Visual effects are also an expression of your creativity; your movie expresses who you are and shows off your creative eye for putting movies together. Given the same set of clips ...

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