HIGHLIGHTS PROJECT 2024-25 | 6 BUNDLE PACK
Creating a "Highlights Project" in EDIUS and exporting it involves several steps, including creating the project, selecting the right clips, and then exporting the final output for sharing. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to make a highlights project and export it in EDIUS:
1. Setting Up Your EDIUS Project
Step 1: Launch EDIUS
- Open your EDIUS software. If this is your first time, you'll likely be prompted to create or choose a new project.
Step 2: Create a New Project
- Go to
File>New Project. - Choose the appropriate settings for your project. EDIUS allows you to select various formats (e.g., 1080p, 4K) and frame rates (24fps, 30fps, etc.).
- Name your project and select a location to save it.
2. Importing Your Media (Clips)
Step 3: Import Your Footage
- Click
File>Import>Mediato import the clips you want to use for your highlights project. - Alternatively, you can drag and drop the files directly into the Project Bin.
Step 4: Organize Your Clips
- Once imported, organize your clips in the Project Bin. You may want to use bins to group clips by scene, camera angle, or any other way that makes sense for your project.
3. Editing the Highlights
Step 5: Add Clips to Timeline
- Drag the clips you want to highlight from the Project Bin to the Timeline. EDIUS supports multiple video tracks, so you can layer clips as needed.
Step 6: Trim and Cut Clips
- Use the trimming tools to cut the clips to the desired length.
- Use the
Trimtool to adjust the in and out points. - Cut clips using the Razor tool (press
C) and then delete any unwanted portions of footage.
- Use the
Step 7: Add Transitions
- To make the highlights flow smoothly, add transitions between clips. EDIUS offers various transitions such as fades, wipes, and 3D transitions.
- Drag a transition from the
Transitionstab and drop it between two clips.
Step 8: Add Effects (Optional)
- If needed, you can apply effects such as colour correction, speed adjustments, or other video effects by going to the
Effectstab and dragging the desired effect onto the clip.
Step 9: Add Music or Sound Effects
- You can add background music or sound effects to enhance the highlights project.
- Go to
File>Import>Audioto import audio files or drag them directly to the Timeline’s audio tracks. - Adjust the audio levels and sync them with your video.
Step 10: Add Titles
- To make the highlights more engaging, add titles or text overlays. Go to the
Titlesmenu, choose a title template, and customize it for your project. - You can create a title by selecting
New Titlefrom the timeline and adding text, adjusting font size, color, and placement.
4. Exporting the Highlights Project
Once your highlights project is complete, it's time to export it.
Step 11: Export the Project
- Go to
File>Export>Export As(or pressCtrl+E). - EDIUS will open the export settings window, where you can select various formats and output options.
Step 12: Choose Export Settings
- Format: Select the format that best suits your needs. Common formats include MP4, MOV, and AVI. You can select "H.264" for high-quality, compressed video or "ProRes" for professional editing workflows.
- Resolution: Choose the resolution you want for the final video. For a highlights project, you may want to stick with 1080p or 4K resolution.
- Frame Rate: Match the frame rate of your project (e.g., 30fps, 60fps).
- Audio Settings: Select the audio format (e.g., AAC or WAV) and bit rate if you want to customize the audio quality.
Step 13: Select the Destination Folder
- Choose the folder where the exported file will be saved.
- Name the file and ensure you select the right format (e.g.,
.mp4,.mov).
Step 14: Adjust Advanced Export Settings (Optional)
- Click on the
Settingsbutton to adjust advanced settings like bit rate, compression quality, and more, depending on the format you choose. - Ensure that the export settings match your output requirements, whether for online sharing, broadcast, or other uses.
Step 15: Start the Export
- After adjusting all settings, click
Startto begin the export process. - The time it takes to export will depend on the length of the project, your computer’s performance, and the chosen output format.
5. Final Review
Step 16: Review the Exported File
- Once the export is complete, go to the location where you saved the file and review it.
- Play the video to make sure the audio and video are in sync, the transitions work well, and the quality is as expected.
Step 17: Share or Distribute
- After reviewing your exported highlights project, you can share it on platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, or any other social media site, or even burn it to a DVD or Blu-ray if necessary.
Summary of Steps:
- Set up the project in EDIUS.
- Import media into the Project Bin.
- Edit the highlights using trimming, transitions, effects, audio, and titles.
- Export the project with the correct settings (video format, resolution, frame rate).
- Review the export and share it.
By following these steps, you can create a polished highlights video in EDIUS and export it in your preferred format for sharing or archiving.
