How Do I 'Blend' Video Segments (ie. Smooth Speech Transitions)

Cory Friedman · 11-01-2009, 12:10 AM

Any video experts, I really appreciate your insights on the
following:

I want to be able memorize one paragraph, then look into the
camera and record, then pause the recording, memorize the next
paragraph, record more...

And in the end... blend it all together it looks all looks like one smooth
presentation.

I know theres a 'trick' / 'software program' for doing this as I heard
it hinted on at one of Eban Pagen's seminars...

Thanks in advance,
Cory Friedman

Steven Carl Kelly · 11-01-2009, 12:52 AM

There's no "trick" necessary, really. Any editing software should allow you to do this, just shoot the entire thing and then edit out the pieces in the middle. I use Sony Vegas, and it would be a snap to do what you want to do. Even Windows Movie Maker should do the trick.

Jill Carpenter · 11-01-2009, 10:50 AM

You can shoot the whole thing, and if you screw up something just back track a sentence or two or start over again.

Something to be aware of - ambient background noises. If you do pause for some reason and start up again, be sure your phone is off, the fridge is not making noises, etc so there will be the same ambient sound throughout.

Continuity - if you move something, you have to be cautious not to move it again.

You can do a soft transition cross fade effect between segments, or you can also put up title screens between segments.

For example, I talk about getting a puppy, and that segment is done, and then inject a black panel with "step 2. owning a puppy" and then resume the conversation.

Visually, you can cut photographs into the video as well.

Aljiro · 11-01-2009, 11:03 AM

You can use VideoSpin. Its free and does a great job.

Use transitions when necessary and yes be very careful in maintaining continuity.

Here is one more tip for you if you are recording. You can use a teleprompter so you do not have to memorize anything. Just be familiar with what you need to say and be as natural as possible.

Here is a free online teleprompter.

I hope this helps.

Aljiro

Cory Friedman · 11-01-2009, 11:48 AM

Thanks everyone, very helpful advice.

Best,
Cory

11-01-2009, 12:10 AM	#1
Cory Friedman HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: , , USA. Posts: 310 Thanks: 33 Thanked 57 Times in 18 Posts Contact Info	How Do I 'Blend' Video Segments (ie. Smooth Speech Transitions) Any video experts, I really appreciate your insights on the following: I want to be able memorize one paragraph, then look into the camera and record, then pause the recording, memorize the next paragraph, record more... And in the end... blend it all together it looks all looks like one smooth presentation. I know theres a 'trick' / 'software program' for doing this as I heard it hinted on at one of Eban Pagen's seminars... Thanks in advance, Cory Friedman

11-01-2009, 12:52 AM	#2
Steven Carl Kelly Trust Christ Alone War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,014 Thanks: 63 Thanked 806 Times in 391 Posts	Re: How Do I 'Blend' Video Segments (ie. Smooth Speech Transitions) There's no "trick" necessary, really. Any editing software should allow you to do this, just shoot the entire thing and then edit out the pieces in the middle. I use Sony Vegas, and it would be a snap to do what you want to do. Even Windows Movie Maker should do the trick.
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Jill Carpenter aka Avenuegirl War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Right where I want to be... Posts: 5,419 Blog Entries: 23 Thanks: 1,337 Thanked 1,862 Times in 1,078 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How Do I 'Blend' Video Segments (ie. Smooth Speech Transitions) You can shoot the whole thing, and if you screw up something just back track a sentence or two or start over again. Something to be aware of - ambient background noises. If you do pause for some reason and start up again, be sure your phone is off, the fridge is not making noises, etc so there will be the same ambient sound throughout. Continuity - if you move something, you have to be cautious not to move it again. You can do a soft transition cross fade effect between segments, or you can also put up title screens between segments. For example, I talk about getting a puppy, and that segment is done, and then inject a black panel with "step 2. owning a puppy" and then resume the conversation. Visually, you can cut photographs into the video as well.
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Aljiro Website Solutions Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: PH Posts: 347 Thanks: 152 Thanked 41 Times in 36 Posts Social Networking	Re: How Do I 'Blend' Video Segments (ie. Smooth Speech Transitions) You can use VideoSpin. Its free and does a great job. Use transitions when necessary and yes be very careful in maintaining continuity. Here is one more tip for you if you are recording. You can use a teleprompter so you do not have to memorize anything. Just be familiar with what you need to say and be as natural as possible. Here is a free online teleprompter. I hope this helps. Aljiro
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11-01-2009, 11:48 AM	#5
Cory Friedman HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: , , USA. Posts: 310 Thanks: 33 Thanked 57 Times in 18 Posts Contact Info	Re: How Do I 'Blend' Video Segments (ie. Smooth Speech Transitions) Thanks everyone, very helpful advice. Best, Cory