New Color Correction Basics (S-LOG Footage)

New Color Correction Basics (S-LOG Footage)

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Color Correction Basics (S-LOG Footage)

S-Log is a gamma curve optimized for digital cameras to maximize the image sensor’s performance. Although these videos may look flat and washed out, they contain lots of color information. Even better, video creators can use color correction to edit the S-Log videos and make them look as natural as possible. That’s what this article is all about.

How to Color-Correct an S-Log Footage

This tutorial assumes that you already have an S-Log footage. If not, you can record S-Log footage using most Canon, Sony, and Panasonic cameras.

how to color-correct an s-log footage

Let’s get to the steps!

Step1 Adjust the color settings

Start by adding your video to the timeline on Wondershare Filmora and then double-click the video track. Then, click on the Color tab before tapping Advanced.

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adjust the color settings

Step2 Read and study the histogram

Now you’ll see the Advanced Color Correction pop-up window. Here, you’ll see a histogram with the brightest point on the right and the darkest point on the left. From our example, you can see that the video has more dark pixels than bright ones. Horizontally, the histogram shows you how many pixels are in a certain range of brightness.

read and study the histogram

Step3 Adjust the image colors

Once you’ve understood the histogram, look for pure black and white parts on the video clip. For example, in this video, you can see that the roofs are pure black and the boat at the bottom-right corner is pure white.

adjust the image colors

After finding the white and black parts in the video, go to the Light section, then adjust the Highlights to see if you can get a pure white on the boat. If the boat or any other image of your choice doesn’t look pure white, increase the Whites slide to make it whiter.

go to the light section

Now adjust the Shadows settings to reduce the effect and make the roofs look closer to pure black. If you want the roofs to look darker, drag the Blacks slider to the left.

Pro tip: Ensure that the darkest and brightest points don’t cross the broken lines on the edge, or the video will start losing details.

Step4 Adjust the color saturation

Does your video still look a little flat? Probably yes! In that case, click the Color section and adjust the Saturation slider to the right to make the video less flat. Saturation simply means how colorful a video clip is to the viewer. Apart from the color saturation, you can also adjust the Vibrance to make your video objects look more colorful.

adjust the color saturation

Step5 Preview and compare the video

Now it’s time to check and compare the results. To make it easier, click the Eye icon at the top-right corner to switch between the original S-Log video and the color-corrected clip. You can also tap the AB icon and choose Split View-Left/Right to view the clips in the side-by-side mode.

preview and compare the video

Summary

I guess that was easy, right? Up to this juncture, you should be able to perform basic color correction on your video using Wondershare Filmora. Remember, this video editor packs many other editing tools to bring out your creativity. Give it a try!

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

adjust the color settings

Step2 Read and study the histogram

Now you’ll see the Advanced Color Correction pop-up window. Here, you’ll see a histogram with the brightest point on the right and the darkest point on the left. From our example, you can see that the video has more dark pixels than bright ones. Horizontally, the histogram shows you how many pixels are in a certain range of brightness.

read and study the histogram

Step3 Adjust the image colors

Once you’ve understood the histogram, look for pure black and white parts on the video clip. For example, in this video, you can see that the roofs are pure black and the boat at the bottom-right corner is pure white.

adjust the image colors

After finding the white and black parts in the video, go to the Light section, then adjust the Highlights to see if you can get a pure white on the boat. If the boat or any other image of your choice doesn’t look pure white, increase the Whites slide to make it whiter.

go to the light section

Now adjust the Shadows settings to reduce the effect and make the roofs look closer to pure black. If you want the roofs to look darker, drag the Blacks slider to the left.

Pro tip: Ensure that the darkest and brightest points don’t cross the broken lines on the edge, or the video will start losing details.

Step4 Adjust the color saturation

Does your video still look a little flat? Probably yes! In that case, click the Color section and adjust the Saturation slider to the right to make the video less flat. Saturation simply means how colorful a video clip is to the viewer. Apart from the color saturation, you can also adjust the Vibrance to make your video objects look more colorful.

adjust the color saturation

Step5 Preview and compare the video

Now it’s time to check and compare the results. To make it easier, click the Eye icon at the top-right corner to switch between the original S-Log video and the color-corrected clip. You can also tap the AB icon and choose Split View-Left/Right to view the clips in the side-by-side mode.

preview and compare the video

Summary

I guess that was easy, right? Up to this juncture, you should be able to perform basic color correction on your video using Wondershare Filmora. Remember, this video editor packs many other editing tools to bring out your creativity. Give it a try!

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

adjust the color settings

Step2 Read and study the histogram

Now you’ll see the Advanced Color Correction pop-up window. Here, you’ll see a histogram with the brightest point on the right and the darkest point on the left. From our example, you can see that the video has more dark pixels than bright ones. Horizontally, the histogram shows you how many pixels are in a certain range of brightness.

read and study the histogram

Step3 Adjust the image colors

Once you’ve understood the histogram, look for pure black and white parts on the video clip. For example, in this video, you can see that the roofs are pure black and the boat at the bottom-right corner is pure white.

adjust the image colors

After finding the white and black parts in the video, go to the Light section, then adjust the Highlights to see if you can get a pure white on the boat. If the boat or any other image of your choice doesn’t look pure white, increase the Whites slide to make it whiter.

go to the light section

Now adjust the Shadows settings to reduce the effect and make the roofs look closer to pure black. If you want the roofs to look darker, drag the Blacks slider to the left.

Pro tip: Ensure that the darkest and brightest points don’t cross the broken lines on the edge, or the video will start losing details.

Step4 Adjust the color saturation

Does your video still look a little flat? Probably yes! In that case, click the Color section and adjust the Saturation slider to the right to make the video less flat. Saturation simply means how colorful a video clip is to the viewer. Apart from the color saturation, you can also adjust the Vibrance to make your video objects look more colorful.

adjust the color saturation

Step5 Preview and compare the video

Now it’s time to check and compare the results. To make it easier, click the Eye icon at the top-right corner to switch between the original S-Log video and the color-corrected clip. You can also tap the AB icon and choose Split View-Left/Right to view the clips in the side-by-side mode.

preview and compare the video

Summary

I guess that was easy, right? Up to this juncture, you should be able to perform basic color correction on your video using Wondershare Filmora. Remember, this video editor packs many other editing tools to bring out your creativity. Give it a try!

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

adjust the color settings

Step2 Read and study the histogram

Now you’ll see the Advanced Color Correction pop-up window. Here, you’ll see a histogram with the brightest point on the right and the darkest point on the left. From our example, you can see that the video has more dark pixels than bright ones. Horizontally, the histogram shows you how many pixels are in a certain range of brightness.

read and study the histogram

Step3 Adjust the image colors

Once you’ve understood the histogram, look for pure black and white parts on the video clip. For example, in this video, you can see that the roofs are pure black and the boat at the bottom-right corner is pure white.

adjust the image colors

After finding the white and black parts in the video, go to the Light section, then adjust the Highlights to see if you can get a pure white on the boat. If the boat or any other image of your choice doesn’t look pure white, increase the Whites slide to make it whiter.

go to the light section

Now adjust the Shadows settings to reduce the effect and make the roofs look closer to pure black. If you want the roofs to look darker, drag the Blacks slider to the left.

Pro tip: Ensure that the darkest and brightest points don’t cross the broken lines on the edge, or the video will start losing details.

Step4 Adjust the color saturation

Does your video still look a little flat? Probably yes! In that case, click the Color section and adjust the Saturation slider to the right to make the video less flat. Saturation simply means how colorful a video clip is to the viewer. Apart from the color saturation, you can also adjust the Vibrance to make your video objects look more colorful.

adjust the color saturation

Step5 Preview and compare the video

Now it’s time to check and compare the results. To make it easier, click the Eye icon at the top-right corner to switch between the original S-Log video and the color-corrected clip. You can also tap the AB icon and choose Split View-Left/Right to view the clips in the side-by-side mode.

preview and compare the video

Summary

I guess that was easy, right? Up to this juncture, you should be able to perform basic color correction on your video using Wondershare Filmora. Remember, this video editor packs many other editing tools to bring out your creativity. Give it a try!

Create Slide Masking Effect Intro

Preparation

What you need to prepare:

  • A computer (Windows or macOS)
  • Your video materials.
  • Filmora video editor

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Step 1

The first thing you want to do is download the Filmora video editor . Hit Install and allow the application to start automatically.

Step 2

Once the program loads, head straight over to the Titles tab and drag the Basic Title to Track 3 on the Timeline.

Also, drag the clip from the right side towards the left to make it 4 seconds long.

add title in filmora

Step 3

Double-click on the Title clip in the Timeline and edit your Title’s font and size. A panel like this one should pop up when you double-click. When you’re done, click OK.

edit text in filmora

Step 4

Now, take a snapshot of the new Title that you just created.

make snapshot in filmora

Step 5

Next, we’re going to need a few more snapshots. But this time, double-click on the Title again and change its color to whichever one you like. Once you’ve changed its color, go ahead and click the same button as in Step 4 to take another snapshot.

change text color in filmora

Step 6

Next, double-click on the Title once again and go to “ADVANCED”. From there, go to Add Shape and select the Rectangle shape.

add shape to text

Step 7

Look to the left side panel and switch OFF the Text Fill button. Then, scroll down to the bottom and change the Shape Fill color to White.

change shape fill color filmora

Step 8

Now, adjust the rectangle’s shape to a thin line, rotate it, and move it into position like in the image.

adjust shape

Step 9

Delete the text layer from the Advanced panel.

delete text layer

Step 10

The final step in the Advanced panel is to go to the Animation tab from the left side panel and select the Round Zoom Out animation preset. Then, click OK.

round zoom out animation

Step 11

Now, it’s time to align the clips in the Timeline. First, move your Default Title clip 5 frames further. Then, drag the first snapshot to Track one and move it 8 frames forward.

align clips in filmora

Step 12

Go to Sample Color and drag the Black color to Track 3 in the Timeline. Align it directly on top of where the clip in Track 1 starts. Then, double-click on the black color clip and align it like in the image here.

align clip

Step 13

Now, place the Playhead at the beginning of the clip in Track 1. Then, double-click the snapshot clip in Track 1. Now, start increasing the value of the X-axis until it makes the text disappear, just as in this image here.

edit snapshot in filmora

Step 14

Next, move the Playhead 10 frames further. Then, reset the position values by clicking on this button.

reset position values

Step 15

Now, move the Playhead once more and set it at 3 seconds and 10 frames. Then, click on the “+Add” button to add another keyframe.

add keyframe in filmora

Step 16

Move the Playhead to the end of the snapshot clip and set the value of the X axis to 391. Then, reduce the opacity to 0%. Move the Playhead at the start of the snapshot clip and reduce the opacity to 0% there as well.

change opacity in filmora

Step 17

Next, Export the clip to your PC. Just hit the Export button near the top-center of the screen. Then, select all of your clips in the Timeline and move them one track above. Then, drag the second snapshot you took earlier to Track 1.

drag snapshot to timeline

Step 18

Select the Black Color clip once again and move the position of the Black box like this.

move position of clip

Step 19

Now, hide the clip on Track 2 by pressing this button next to it.

hide clip in filmora

Step 20

Click on the second snapshot clip located in Track 1. Then, repeat the process of adding keyframes just like we did with the first snapshot. Review the previous steps to get this right. This time, remember to slide the X axis to the LEFT instead of RIGHT. Just drag the values to the left.

Step 21

Export this. Then, delete all the clips in the Timeline. Now, import both clips you exported earlier during these steps. Also, import a background video that you’d like to appear behind your slide masking text effect.

Step 22

Next, drag the clips to Timeline and adjust each of them to be the same length. Four seconds is a good option.

Step 23

Double-click on the first clip (not the background clip). Go to Video and under Blending Mode select Lighten.

blending mode filmora

Step 24

Drop your second clip to Track three and repeat the same edits for it.

Step 25

Set the Playhead on frame three and drop the Motion Shape element from the Elements tab on Track 4.

motion shape element

Step 26

Finally, copy and paste the element near the end of the video and Render the project. Then, review your masterpiece. That’s it!

copy element filmora

Summary

What you’ve learned:

  • Create a slide masking effect intro in Filmora
  • Customize masks in the Filmora video editor
  • How to take snapshots and edit them thoroughly
  • Add keyframes

Free Download Free Download

What you need to prepare:

  • A computer (Windows or macOS)
  • Your video materials.
  • Filmora video editor

Free Download Free Download

Step 1

The first thing you want to do is download the Filmora video editor . Hit Install and allow the application to start automatically.

Step 2

Once the program loads, head straight over to the Titles tab and drag the Basic Title to Track 3 on the Timeline.

Also, drag the clip from the right side towards the left to make it 4 seconds long.

add title in filmora

Step 3

Double-click on the Title clip in the Timeline and edit your Title’s font and size. A panel like this one should pop up when you double-click. When you’re done, click OK.

edit text in filmora

Step 4

Now, take a snapshot of the new Title that you just created.

make snapshot in filmora

Step 5

Next, we’re going to need a few more snapshots. But this time, double-click on the Title again and change its color to whichever one you like. Once you’ve changed its color, go ahead and click the same button as in Step 4 to take another snapshot.

change text color in filmora

Step 6

Next, double-click on the Title once again and go to “ADVANCED”. From there, go to Add Shape and select the Rectangle shape.

add shape to text

Step 7

Look to the left side panel and switch OFF the Text Fill button. Then, scroll down to the bottom and change the Shape Fill color to White.

change shape fill color filmora

Step 8

Now, adjust the rectangle’s shape to a thin line, rotate it, and move it into position like in the image.

adjust shape

Step 9

Delete the text layer from the Advanced panel.

delete text layer

Step 10

The final step in the Advanced panel is to go to the Animation tab from the left side panel and select the Round Zoom Out animation preset. Then, click OK.

round zoom out animation

Step 11

Now, it’s time to align the clips in the Timeline. First, move your Default Title clip 5 frames further. Then, drag the first snapshot to Track one and move it 8 frames forward.

align clips in filmora

Step 12

Go to Sample Color and drag the Black color to Track 3 in the Timeline. Align it directly on top of where the clip in Track 1 starts. Then, double-click on the black color clip and align it like in the image here.

align clip

Step 13

Now, place the Playhead at the beginning of the clip in Track 1. Then, double-click the snapshot clip in Track 1. Now, start increasing the value of the X-axis until it makes the text disappear, just as in this image here.

edit snapshot in filmora

Step 14

Next, move the Playhead 10 frames further. Then, reset the position values by clicking on this button.

reset position values

Step 15

Now, move the Playhead once more and set it at 3 seconds and 10 frames. Then, click on the “+Add” button to add another keyframe.

add keyframe in filmora

Step 16

Move the Playhead to the end of the snapshot clip and set the value of the X axis to 391. Then, reduce the opacity to 0%. Move the Playhead at the start of the snapshot clip and reduce the opacity to 0% there as well.

change opacity in filmora

Step 17

Next, Export the clip to your PC. Just hit the Export button near the top-center of the screen. Then, select all of your clips in the Timeline and move them one track above. Then, drag the second snapshot you took earlier to Track 1.

drag snapshot to timeline

Step 18

Select the Black Color clip once again and move the position of the Black box like this.

move position of clip

Step 19

Now, hide the clip on Track 2 by pressing this button next to it.

hide clip in filmora

Step 20

Click on the second snapshot clip located in Track 1. Then, repeat the process of adding keyframes just like we did with the first snapshot. Review the previous steps to get this right. This time, remember to slide the X axis to the LEFT instead of RIGHT. Just drag the values to the left.

Step 21

Export this. Then, delete all the clips in the Timeline. Now, import both clips you exported earlier during these steps. Also, import a background video that you’d like to appear behind your slide masking text effect.

Step 22

Next, drag the clips to Timeline and adjust each of them to be the same length. Four seconds is a good option.

Step 23

Double-click on the first clip (not the background clip). Go to Video and under Blending Mode select Lighten.

blending mode filmora

Step 24

Drop your second clip to Track three and repeat the same edits for it.

Step 25

Set the Playhead on frame three and drop the Motion Shape element from the Elements tab on Track 4.

motion shape element

Step 26

Finally, copy and paste the element near the end of the video and Render the project. Then, review your masterpiece. That’s it!

copy element filmora

Summary

What you’ve learned:

  • Create a slide masking effect intro in Filmora
  • Customize masks in the Filmora video editor
  • How to take snapshots and edit them thoroughly
  • Add keyframes

Free Download Free Download

What you need to prepare:

  • A computer (Windows or macOS)
  • Your video materials.
  • Filmora video editor

Free Download Free Download

Step 1

The first thing you want to do is download the Filmora video editor . Hit Install and allow the application to start automatically.

Step 2

Once the program loads, head straight over to the Titles tab and drag the Basic Title to Track 3 on the Timeline.

Also, drag the clip from the right side towards the left to make it 4 seconds long.

add title in filmora

Step 3

Double-click on the Title clip in the Timeline and edit your Title’s font and size. A panel like this one should pop up when you double-click. When you’re done, click OK.

edit text in filmora

Step 4

Now, take a snapshot of the new Title that you just created.

make snapshot in filmora

Step 5

Next, we’re going to need a few more snapshots. But this time, double-click on the Title again and change its color to whichever one you like. Once you’ve changed its color, go ahead and click the same button as in Step 4 to take another snapshot.

change text color in filmora

Step 6

Next, double-click on the Title once again and go to “ADVANCED”. From there, go to Add Shape and select the Rectangle shape.

add shape to text

Step 7

Look to the left side panel and switch OFF the Text Fill button. Then, scroll down to the bottom and change the Shape Fill color to White.

change shape fill color filmora

Step 8

Now, adjust the rectangle’s shape to a thin line, rotate it, and move it into position like in the image.

adjust shape

Step 9

Delete the text layer from the Advanced panel.

delete text layer

Step 10

The final step in the Advanced panel is to go to the Animation tab from the left side panel and select the Round Zoom Out animation preset. Then, click OK.

round zoom out animation

Step 11

Now, it’s time to align the clips in the Timeline. First, move your Default Title clip 5 frames further. Then, drag the first snapshot to Track one and move it 8 frames forward.

align clips in filmora

Step 12

Go to Sample Color and drag the Black color to Track 3 in the Timeline. Align it directly on top of where the clip in Track 1 starts. Then, double-click on the black color clip and align it like in the image here.

align clip

Step 13

Now, place the Playhead at the beginning of the clip in Track 1. Then, double-click the snapshot clip in Track 1. Now, start increasing the value of the X-axis until it makes the text disappear, just as in this image here.

edit snapshot in filmora

Step 14

Next, move the Playhead 10 frames further. Then, reset the position values by clicking on this button.

reset position values

Step 15

Now, move the Playhead once more and set it at 3 seconds and 10 frames. Then, click on the “+Add” button to add another keyframe.

add keyframe in filmora

Step 16

Move the Playhead to the end of the snapshot clip and set the value of the X axis to 391. Then, reduce the opacity to 0%. Move the Playhead at the start of the snapshot clip and reduce the opacity to 0% there as well.

change opacity in filmora

Step 17

Next, Export the clip to your PC. Just hit the Export button near the top-center of the screen. Then, select all of your clips in the Timeline and move them one track above. Then, drag the second snapshot you took earlier to Track 1.

drag snapshot to timeline

Step 18

Select the Black Color clip once again and move the position of the Black box like this.

move position of clip

Step 19

Now, hide the clip on Track 2 by pressing this button next to it.

hide clip in filmora

Step 20

Click on the second snapshot clip located in Track 1. Then, repeat the process of adding keyframes just like we did with the first snapshot. Review the previous steps to get this right. This time, remember to slide the X axis to the LEFT instead of RIGHT. Just drag the values to the left.

Step 21

Export this. Then, delete all the clips in the Timeline. Now, import both clips you exported earlier during these steps. Also, import a background video that you’d like to appear behind your slide masking text effect.

Step 22

Next, drag the clips to Timeline and adjust each of them to be the same length. Four seconds is a good option.

Step 23

Double-click on the first clip (not the background clip). Go to Video and under Blending Mode select Lighten.

blending mode filmora

Step 24

Drop your second clip to Track three and repeat the same edits for it.

Step 25

Set the Playhead on frame three and drop the Motion Shape element from the Elements tab on Track 4.

motion shape element

Step 26

Finally, copy and paste the element near the end of the video and Render the project. Then, review your masterpiece. That’s it!

copy element filmora

Summary

What you’ve learned:

  • Create a slide masking effect intro in Filmora
  • Customize masks in the Filmora video editor
  • How to take snapshots and edit them thoroughly
  • Add keyframes

Free Download Free Download

What you need to prepare:

  • A computer (Windows or macOS)
  • Your video materials.
  • Filmora video editor

Free Download Free Download

Step 1

The first thing you want to do is download the Filmora video editor . Hit Install and allow the application to start automatically.

Step 2

Once the program loads, head straight over to the Titles tab and drag the Basic Title to Track 3 on the Timeline.

Also, drag the clip from the right side towards the left to make it 4 seconds long.

add title in filmora

Step 3

Double-click on the Title clip in the Timeline and edit your Title’s font and size. A panel like this one should pop up when you double-click. When you’re done, click OK.

edit text in filmora

Step 4

Now, take a snapshot of the new Title that you just created.

make snapshot in filmora

Step 5

Next, we’re going to need a few more snapshots. But this time, double-click on the Title again and change its color to whichever one you like. Once you’ve changed its color, go ahead and click the same button as in Step 4 to take another snapshot.

change text color in filmora

Step 6

Next, double-click on the Title once again and go to “ADVANCED”. From there, go to Add Shape and select the Rectangle shape.

add shape to text

Step 7

Look to the left side panel and switch OFF the Text Fill button. Then, scroll down to the bottom and change the Shape Fill color to White.

change shape fill color filmora

Step 8

Now, adjust the rectangle’s shape to a thin line, rotate it, and move it into position like in the image.

adjust shape

Step 9

Delete the text layer from the Advanced panel.

delete text layer

Step 10

The final step in the Advanced panel is to go to the Animation tab from the left side panel and select the Round Zoom Out animation preset. Then, click OK.

round zoom out animation

Step 11

Now, it’s time to align the clips in the Timeline. First, move your Default Title clip 5 frames further. Then, drag the first snapshot to Track one and move it 8 frames forward.

align clips in filmora

Step 12

Go to Sample Color and drag the Black color to Track 3 in the Timeline. Align it directly on top of where the clip in Track 1 starts. Then, double-click on the black color clip and align it like in the image here.

align clip

Step 13

Now, place the Playhead at the beginning of the clip in Track 1. Then, double-click the snapshot clip in Track 1. Now, start increasing the value of the X-axis until it makes the text disappear, just as in this image here.

edit snapshot in filmora

Step 14

Next, move the Playhead 10 frames further. Then, reset the position values by clicking on this button.

reset position values

Step 15

Now, move the Playhead once more and set it at 3 seconds and 10 frames. Then, click on the “+Add” button to add another keyframe.

add keyframe in filmora

Step 16

Move the Playhead to the end of the snapshot clip and set the value of the X axis to 391. Then, reduce the opacity to 0%. Move the Playhead at the start of the snapshot clip and reduce the opacity to 0% there as well.

change opacity in filmora

Step 17

Next, Export the clip to your PC. Just hit the Export button near the top-center of the screen. Then, select all of your clips in the Timeline and move them one track above. Then, drag the second snapshot you took earlier to Track 1.

drag snapshot to timeline

Step 18

Select the Black Color clip once again and move the position of the Black box like this.

move position of clip

Step 19

Now, hide the clip on Track 2 by pressing this button next to it.

hide clip in filmora

Step 20

Click on the second snapshot clip located in Track 1. Then, repeat the process of adding keyframes just like we did with the first snapshot. Review the previous steps to get this right. This time, remember to slide the X axis to the LEFT instead of RIGHT. Just drag the values to the left.

Step 21

Export this. Then, delete all the clips in the Timeline. Now, import both clips you exported earlier during these steps. Also, import a background video that you’d like to appear behind your slide masking text effect.

Step 22

Next, drag the clips to Timeline and adjust each of them to be the same length. Four seconds is a good option.

Step 23

Double-click on the first clip (not the background clip). Go to Video and under Blending Mode select Lighten.

blending mode filmora

Step 24

Drop your second clip to Track three and repeat the same edits for it.

Step 25

Set the Playhead on frame three and drop the Motion Shape element from the Elements tab on Track 4.

motion shape element

Step 26

Finally, copy and paste the element near the end of the video and Render the project. Then, review your masterpiece. That’s it!

copy element filmora

Summary

What you’ve learned:

  • Create a slide masking effect intro in Filmora
  • Customize masks in the Filmora video editor
  • How to take snapshots and edit them thoroughly
  • Add keyframes

Free Download Free Download

Detailed Guide to Merge Videos in VLC Media Player

Sometimes, when working on a project, we really need to combine several videos - this way some content needs to be conveyed, there are shots that, when neatly sorted and merged together, really create visual and content value which we aspire to make; The process becomes more enjoyable if we work on the videos produced by ourselves, or if the work is to be done for our side project. People always take special care of their own work, and the same can be emphasized freely about the editing as well - about the packaging with which we have to deliver our videos to the audience. Even in the absence of an audience, maybe we want to make a kind of video collage for ourselves, our children, or in general, for the family to make delightful memories?

Of course, not everyone who has taken a camera or a mobile phone to take videos at least one time, even so, for family and friends, has the experience of editing and making various manipulations. However, the function of merging videos in various editing programs or on online platforms is so simple that it can be learned in just a few minutes, without the help of other people, and with a kind of small, though very useful result at the same time.

One of the programs where videos can be uploaded is VLC Media Player, which is a free-to-use, robust, and feature-packed software that plays a wide range of audio, image, and video files. It can play multimedia files directly from extractable devices or the PC. The program is unique, as it can stream from popular websites like Disney +, Hulu, Gaia, and Netflix. VLC Multimedia Player also accepts live video from PlayStation Live, Xbox Live, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. While most competing programs display advertisements, VLC Player does not, as it receives support from a non-profit organization.

merge videos in vlc

Interestingly, we can, as though with the help of a magic wand, turn this particular video player into video editing software. When one computer program delivers too many functions, it might make us think of the situation where one person claims to serve ten professions at the same time - there is a mood that they will not be good in any of them. It’s not true with VLC Player, which, from experience, seems to be both a good “player” as well as a fairly user-friendly editing software with many interesting features and functions.

Before we move on to video streaming, let’s look at two features that we can use in VLC player:

In the player, right when our video clip starts to play, we may find that the footage is taken vertically instead of horizontally! This is not a nightmare just for video enthusiasts. If you don’t know how to rotate the video, then you have to rotate your head 90 degrees, and at this time you can not even get pleasure from watching, not to mention that it can even cause your neck to lock up. VLC Player took care of that - in the top panel, just click on Tools, then select Effects & Filters. In the opened window, we find Video Effects, select Geometry and check the Rotate option - so, the whole 360 degrees are at our disposal!

Sometimes it happens that we watch the video, we are crazy about one part of it, and the other part of it seems to spoil everything! Even if we are ready to publish the raw material on social media or just save it for ourselves, we just don’t want some parts of the video to be there. So, it can be said - we are not satisfied with the full version and we wish to cut our clip and/or reduce its timeframe. VLC Player solves this problem “without any problem” - we find the View in the top panel, then we demand the cursor to aim for Advanced Controls button. As a result, a sort of video editor will appear, with its red record button on which we will click and the video will play until we reach the point where we want to split the footage. The cut video will be automatically saved in My Computer’s My Video folder.

How to Merge Multiple Videos in VLC Media Player

Here we are, now the main topic of interest of this article - how to put together several videos so that they become one? This case, unlike other possibilities we discussed above, is more complicated, so we will study this feature step by step .

Technique one:

  • Step one:

Open VLC media player.

merge videos in vlc

Probably, you have already decided exactly which files you want to merge, so choose Open Multiple Files…

merge videos in vlc

In the opened window, click on Add in the File tab.

merge videos in vlc

Select the desired clips from the newly opened window (selecting order matters, because it dictates which clips will come first and which ones will be next in the finished version), then click Open.

merge videos in vlc

  • Step two:

The selected videos are shown in the File Selection list. At the bottom of the window, click the Arrow button next to the Play button, where you need to select Convert.

merge videos in vlc

In the Profile, it is desirable to specify the following format: Video - + MP3 (MP4), and below you can choose the Destination file - the location where you want to save the merged video. Also, to find the edited video easily, check the following: Append ‘-converted’ to file name. Click on Start. Wait until it is done - then you can play the video.

merge videos in vlc

Technique two:

  • Create a New Folder and move the videos that you would like to merge Rename the videos (e.g. to 1, 2 etc.).

merge videos in vlc

  • Create a new text file. Copy and paste this line below:

vlc_location video1.mp4 video2.mp4 –sout “#gather:std{access=file,dst=final_file_name.mp4}” –sout-keep

merge videos in vlc

  • Type VLC in the taskbar search and right-click on the app. Choose Open File location.

merge videos in vlc

Right-click on the app and choose Properties. A new window will be opened, where you need to go to Target. Select and copy the line.

merge videos in vlc

Go to the text document file. Remove vlc_location and paste the copied text instead. Change the names of the video to match the names in the folder.

merge videos in vlc

  • Open the folder with videos. Click on the address line. Type cmd and press Enter.

merge videos in vlc

sA new window will open. Cope the line from the text file and paste it into cmd window; then, click on Enter.

merge videos in vlc

  • VLC player will open and will play the merged video file.

merge videos in vlc

An Easier Way to Merge Videos in A Few Clicks

It’s true that merging videos in VLC Media Player takes quite a few steps, so to speak. But is this the only editing program in which a similar operation can be performed? Of course not. Therefore, in our article, we decided to offer you an alternative, where you can also easily merge the videos. This is the famous Filmora Video Editor , a software that is one of the easiest and most convenient to work with, especially for those who want to edit videos without having much experience in “complicated” software before. So again, step by step guideline on how to put together our video clips in Wondershare Filmora.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

  • Open the program.
  • Choose Import Media Files Here.

merge videos in vlc

  • Choose your

merge videos in vlc

  • We can click and drag, essentially, “insert” a video in a sequence below. The Linear Timeline allows us to understand exactly when a video clip ends and when a new one starts.

merge videos in vlc

  • Accordingly, we can make one video “sit” next to another. If we want or need it, we will add the third video clip, fourth, and so on.

merge videos in vlc

  • We can view the entire video and save the video afterwards.
  • Start to save video - we make sure the result is exactly what we wanted, find the Export button above the timeline and click on it.

merge videos in vlc

  • In the opened window, on the left side, to be precise, if we observe well, we can already choose in which format we want to save our clip. On the right we can indicate what name we want to give to our video; The location where we want to store it; Also, we see the resolution (which we can modify freely after clicking on Settings); Size; Duration.

merge videos in vlc

  • In Settings, we can decide how much quality the video should have, how many kbps will be the Bit Rate, how many fps the Frame Rate should be, etc., but most likely, beginners will not need to change all this.

merge videos in vlc

  • After selecting everything, right-click on the Export button in the lower right corner of the window and the program will start saving the material.

merge videos in vlc

merge videos in vlc

Filmora 9, though, works a little differently.

  • In the Import dropdown menu, select Import with instant cutting tool…

merge videos in vlc

This will open the Filmora Instant Cutter window with two options - Trim and Merge. Since we need Merge in this case, this is what we choose.

merge videos in vlc

  • Then Open File, which will allow you to select multiple clips. Select the desired video clips and to Import, click Open.

merge videos in vlc

  • The window will show the files we selected and the entire video, and to save it, we click on Export.

merge videos in vlc

  • Specify File name, Save to (location), When done - the latter is what the program should do after the material is exported, e.g. open the containing folder. The export window also shows the approximate size of the footage.

merge videos in vlc

  • After hitting on Ok, the project will be saved, which will happen very quickly, since the program does not decode and encode the material.

merge videos in vlc

merge videos in vlc

That’s it! In this article, we have tried to teach you how to use VLC Media Player as a video editor software, what features we can use and, most importantly, how to merge multiple videos in this dual program; We also learned an alternative way of how we can combine different video clips with the help of Wondershare Filmora. The choice is yours, the main thing is to know all the alternatives and find the most time and energy saving, preferable option for you personally!

Interestingly, we can, as though with the help of a magic wand, turn this particular video player into video editing software. When one computer program delivers too many functions, it might make us think of the situation where one person claims to serve ten professions at the same time - there is a mood that they will not be good in any of them. It’s not true with VLC Player, which, from experience, seems to be both a good “player” as well as a fairly user-friendly editing software with many interesting features and functions.

Before we move on to video streaming, let’s look at two features that we can use in VLC player:

In the player, right when our video clip starts to play, we may find that the footage is taken vertically instead of horizontally! This is not a nightmare just for video enthusiasts. If you don’t know how to rotate the video, then you have to rotate your head 90 degrees, and at this time you can not even get pleasure from watching, not to mention that it can even cause your neck to lock up. VLC Player took care of that - in the top panel, just click on Tools, then select Effects & Filters. In the opened window, we find Video Effects, select Geometry and check the Rotate option - so, the whole 360 degrees are at our disposal!

Sometimes it happens that we watch the video, we are crazy about one part of it, and the other part of it seems to spoil everything! Even if we are ready to publish the raw material on social media or just save it for ourselves, we just don’t want some parts of the video to be there. So, it can be said - we are not satisfied with the full version and we wish to cut our clip and/or reduce its timeframe. VLC Player solves this problem “without any problem” - we find the View in the top panel, then we demand the cursor to aim for Advanced Controls button. As a result, a sort of video editor will appear, with its red record button on which we will click and the video will play until we reach the point where we want to split the footage. The cut video will be automatically saved in My Computer’s My Video folder.

How to Merge Multiple Videos in VLC Media Player

Here we are, now the main topic of interest of this article - how to put together several videos so that they become one? This case, unlike other possibilities we discussed above, is more complicated, so we will study this feature step by step .

Technique one:

  • Step one:

Open VLC media player.

merge videos in vlc

Probably, you have already decided exactly which files you want to merge, so choose Open Multiple Files…

merge videos in vlc

In the opened window, click on Add in the File tab.

merge videos in vlc

Select the desired clips from the newly opened window (selecting order matters, because it dictates which clips will come first and which ones will be next in the finished version), then click Open.

merge videos in vlc

  • Step two:

The selected videos are shown in the File Selection list. At the bottom of the window, click the Arrow button next to the Play button, where you need to select Convert.

merge videos in vlc

In the Profile, it is desirable to specify the following format: Video - + MP3 (MP4), and below you can choose the Destination file - the location where you want to save the merged video. Also, to find the edited video easily, check the following: Append ‘-converted’ to file name. Click on Start. Wait until it is done - then you can play the video.

merge videos in vlc

Technique two:

  • Create a New Folder and move the videos that you would like to merge Rename the videos (e.g. to 1, 2 etc.).

merge videos in vlc

  • Create a new text file. Copy and paste this line below:

vlc_location video1.mp4 video2.mp4 –sout “#gather:std{access=file,dst=final_file_name.mp4}” –sout-keep

merge videos in vlc

  • Type VLC in the taskbar search and right-click on the app. Choose Open File location.

merge videos in vlc

Right-click on the app and choose Properties. A new window will be opened, where you need to go to Target. Select and copy the line.

merge videos in vlc

Go to the text document file. Remove vlc_location and paste the copied text instead. Change the names of the video to match the names in the folder.

merge videos in vlc

  • Open the folder with videos. Click on the address line. Type cmd and press Enter.

merge videos in vlc

sA new window will open. Cope the line from the text file and paste it into cmd window; then, click on Enter.

merge videos in vlc

  • VLC player will open and will play the merged video file.

merge videos in vlc

An Easier Way to Merge Videos in A Few Clicks

It’s true that merging videos in VLC Media Player takes quite a few steps, so to speak. But is this the only editing program in which a similar operation can be performed? Of course not. Therefore, in our article, we decided to offer you an alternative, where you can also easily merge the videos. This is the famous Filmora Video Editor , a software that is one of the easiest and most convenient to work with, especially for those who want to edit videos without having much experience in “complicated” software before. So again, step by step guideline on how to put together our video clips in Wondershare Filmora.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

  • Open the program.
  • Choose Import Media Files Here.

merge videos in vlc

  • Choose your

merge videos in vlc

  • We can click and drag, essentially, “insert” a video in a sequence below. The Linear Timeline allows us to understand exactly when a video clip ends and when a new one starts.

merge videos in vlc

  • Accordingly, we can make one video “sit” next to another. If we want or need it, we will add the third video clip, fourth, and so on.

merge videos in vlc

  • We can view the entire video and save the video afterwards.
  • Start to save video - we make sure the result is exactly what we wanted, find the Export button above the timeline and click on it.

merge videos in vlc

  • In the opened window, on the left side, to be precise, if we observe well, we can already choose in which format we want to save our clip. On the right we can indicate what name we want to give to our video; The location where we want to store it; Also, we see the resolution (which we can modify freely after clicking on Settings); Size; Duration.

merge videos in vlc

  • In Settings, we can decide how much quality the video should have, how many kbps will be the Bit Rate, how many fps the Frame Rate should be, etc., but most likely, beginners will not need to change all this.

merge videos in vlc

  • After selecting everything, right-click on the Export button in the lower right corner of the window and the program will start saving the material.

merge videos in vlc

merge videos in vlc

Filmora 9, though, works a little differently.

  • In the Import dropdown menu, select Import with instant cutting tool…

merge videos in vlc

This will open the Filmora Instant Cutter window with two options - Trim and Merge. Since we need Merge in this case, this is what we choose.

merge videos in vlc

  • Then Open File, which will allow you to select multiple clips. Select the desired video clips and to Import, click Open.

merge videos in vlc

  • The window will show the files we selected and the entire video, and to save it, we click on Export.

merge videos in vlc

  • Specify File name, Save to (location), When done - the latter is what the program should do after the material is exported, e.g. open the containing folder. The export window also shows the approximate size of the footage.

merge videos in vlc

  • After hitting on Ok, the project will be saved, which will happen very quickly, since the program does not decode and encode the material.

merge videos in vlc

merge videos in vlc

That’s it! In this article, we have tried to teach you how to use VLC Media Player as a video editor software, what features we can use and, most importantly, how to merge multiple videos in this dual program; We also learned an alternative way of how we can combine different video clips with the help of Wondershare Filmora. The choice is yours, the main thing is to know all the alternatives and find the most time and energy saving, preferable option for you personally!

Interestingly, we can, as though with the help of a magic wand, turn this particular video player into video editing software. When one computer program delivers too many functions, it might make us think of the situation where one person claims to serve ten professions at the same time - there is a mood that they will not be good in any of them. It’s not true with VLC Player, which, from experience, seems to be both a good “player” as well as a fairly user-friendly editing software with many interesting features and functions.

Before we move on to video streaming, let’s look at two features that we can use in VLC player:

In the player, right when our video clip starts to play, we may find that the footage is taken vertically instead of horizontally! This is not a nightmare just for video enthusiasts. If you don’t know how to rotate the video, then you have to rotate your head 90 degrees, and at this time you can not even get pleasure from watching, not to mention that it can even cause your neck to lock up. VLC Player took care of that - in the top panel, just click on Tools, then select Effects & Filters. In the opened window, we find Video Effects, select Geometry and check the Rotate option - so, the whole 360 degrees are at our disposal!

Sometimes it happens that we watch the video, we are crazy about one part of it, and the other part of it seems to spoil everything! Even if we are ready to publish the raw material on social media or just save it for ourselves, we just don’t want some parts of the video to be there. So, it can be said - we are not satisfied with the full version and we wish to cut our clip and/or reduce its timeframe. VLC Player solves this problem “without any problem” - we find the View in the top panel, then we demand the cursor to aim for Advanced Controls button. As a result, a sort of video editor will appear, with its red record button on which we will click and the video will play until we reach the point where we want to split the footage. The cut video will be automatically saved in My Computer’s My Video folder.

How to Merge Multiple Videos in VLC Media Player

Here we are, now the main topic of interest of this article - how to put together several videos so that they become one? This case, unlike other possibilities we discussed above, is more complicated, so we will study this feature step by step .

Technique one:

  • Step one:

Open VLC media player.

merge videos in vlc

Probably, you have already decided exactly which files you want to merge, so choose Open Multiple Files…

merge videos in vlc

In the opened window, click on Add in the File tab.

merge videos in vlc

Select the desired clips from the newly opened window (selecting order matters, because it dictates which clips will come first and which ones will be next in the finished version), then click Open.

merge videos in vlc

  • Step two:

The selected videos are shown in the File Selection list. At the bottom of the window, click the Arrow button next to the Play button, where you need to select Convert.

merge videos in vlc

In the Profile, it is desirable to specify the following format: Video - + MP3 (MP4), and below you can choose the Destination file - the location where you want to save the merged video. Also, to find the edited video easily, check the following: Append ‘-converted’ to file name. Click on Start. Wait until it is done - then you can play the video.

merge videos in vlc

Technique two:

  • Create a New Folder and move the videos that you would like to merge Rename the videos (e.g. to 1, 2 etc.).

merge videos in vlc

  • Create a new text file. Copy and paste this line below:

vlc_location video1.mp4 video2.mp4 –sout “#gather:std{access=file,dst=final_file_name.mp4}” –sout-keep

merge videos in vlc

  • Type VLC in the taskbar search and right-click on the app. Choose Open File location.

merge videos in vlc

Right-click on the app and choose Properties. A new window will be opened, where you need to go to Target. Select and copy the line.

merge videos in vlc

Go to the text document file. Remove vlc_location and paste the copied text instead. Change the names of the video to match the names in the folder.

merge videos in vlc

  • Open the folder with videos. Click on the address line. Type cmd and press Enter.

merge videos in vlc

sA new window will open. Cope the line from the text file and paste it into cmd window; then, click on Enter.

merge videos in vlc

  • VLC player will open and will play the merged video file.

merge videos in vlc

An Easier Way to Merge Videos in A Few Clicks

It’s true that merging videos in VLC Media Player takes quite a few steps, so to speak. But is this the only editing program in which a similar operation can be performed? Of course not. Therefore, in our article, we decided to offer you an alternative, where you can also easily merge the videos. This is the famous Filmora Video Editor , a software that is one of the easiest and most convenient to work with, especially for those who want to edit videos without having much experience in “complicated” software before. So again, step by step guideline on how to put together our video clips in Wondershare Filmora.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

  • Open the program.
  • Choose Import Media Files Here.

merge videos in vlc

  • Choose your

merge videos in vlc

  • We can click and drag, essentially, “insert” a video in a sequence below. The Linear Timeline allows us to understand exactly when a video clip ends and when a new one starts.

merge videos in vlc

  • Accordingly, we can make one video “sit” next to another. If we want or need it, we will add the third video clip, fourth, and so on.

merge videos in vlc

  • We can view the entire video and save the video afterwards.
  • Start to save video - we make sure the result is exactly what we wanted, find the Export button above the timeline and click on it.

merge videos in vlc

  • In the opened window, on the left side, to be precise, if we observe well, we can already choose in which format we want to save our clip. On the right we can indicate what name we want to give to our video; The location where we want to store it; Also, we see the resolution (which we can modify freely after clicking on Settings); Size; Duration.

merge videos in vlc

  • In Settings, we can decide how much quality the video should have, how many kbps will be the Bit Rate, how many fps the Frame Rate should be, etc., but most likely, beginners will not need to change all this.

merge videos in vlc

  • After selecting everything, right-click on the Export button in the lower right corner of the window and the program will start saving the material.

merge videos in vlc

merge videos in vlc

Filmora 9, though, works a little differently.

  • In the Import dropdown menu, select Import with instant cutting tool…

merge videos in vlc

This will open the Filmora Instant Cutter window with two options - Trim and Merge. Since we need Merge in this case, this is what we choose.

merge videos in vlc

  • Then Open File, which will allow you to select multiple clips. Select the desired video clips and to Import, click Open.

merge videos in vlc

  • The window will show the files we selected and the entire video, and to save it, we click on Export.

merge videos in vlc

  • Specify File name, Save to (location), When done - the latter is what the program should do after the material is exported, e.g. open the containing folder. The export window also shows the approximate size of the footage.

merge videos in vlc

  • After hitting on Ok, the project will be saved, which will happen very quickly, since the program does not decode and encode the material.

merge videos in vlc

merge videos in vlc

That’s it! In this article, we have tried to teach you how to use VLC Media Player as a video editor software, what features we can use and, most importantly, how to merge multiple videos in this dual program; We also learned an alternative way of how we can combine different video clips with the help of Wondershare Filmora. The choice is yours, the main thing is to know all the alternatives and find the most time and energy saving, preferable option for you personally!

Interestingly, we can, as though with the help of a magic wand, turn this particular video player into video editing software. When one computer program delivers too many functions, it might make us think of the situation where one person claims to serve ten professions at the same time - there is a mood that they will not be good in any of them. It’s not true with VLC Player, which, from experience, seems to be both a good “player” as well as a fairly user-friendly editing software with many interesting features and functions.

Before we move on to video streaming, let’s look at two features that we can use in VLC player:

In the player, right when our video clip starts to play, we may find that the footage is taken vertically instead of horizontally! This is not a nightmare just for video enthusiasts. If you don’t know how to rotate the video, then you have to rotate your head 90 degrees, and at this time you can not even get pleasure from watching, not to mention that it can even cause your neck to lock up. VLC Player took care of that - in the top panel, just click on Tools, then select Effects & Filters. In the opened window, we find Video Effects, select Geometry and check the Rotate option - so, the whole 360 degrees are at our disposal!

Sometimes it happens that we watch the video, we are crazy about one part of it, and the other part of it seems to spoil everything! Even if we are ready to publish the raw material on social media or just save it for ourselves, we just don’t want some parts of the video to be there. So, it can be said - we are not satisfied with the full version and we wish to cut our clip and/or reduce its timeframe. VLC Player solves this problem “without any problem” - we find the View in the top panel, then we demand the cursor to aim for Advanced Controls button. As a result, a sort of video editor will appear, with its red record button on which we will click and the video will play until we reach the point where we want to split the footage. The cut video will be automatically saved in My Computer’s My Video folder.

How to Merge Multiple Videos in VLC Media Player

Here we are, now the main topic of interest of this article - how to put together several videos so that they become one? This case, unlike other possibilities we discussed above, is more complicated, so we will study this feature step by step .

Technique one:

  • Step one:

Open VLC media player.

merge videos in vlc

Probably, you have already decided exactly which files you want to merge, so choose Open Multiple Files…

merge videos in vlc

In the opened window, click on Add in the File tab.

merge videos in vlc

Select the desired clips from the newly opened window (selecting order matters, because it dictates which clips will come first and which ones will be next in the finished version), then click Open.

merge videos in vlc

  • Step two:

The selected videos are shown in the File Selection list. At the bottom of the window, click the Arrow button next to the Play button, where you need to select Convert.

merge videos in vlc

In the Profile, it is desirable to specify the following format: Video - + MP3 (MP4), and below you can choose the Destination file - the location where you want to save the merged video. Also, to find the edited video easily, check the following: Append ‘-converted’ to file name. Click on Start. Wait until it is done - then you can play the video.

merge videos in vlc

Technique two:

  • Create a New Folder and move the videos that you would like to merge Rename the videos (e.g. to 1, 2 etc.).

merge videos in vlc

  • Create a new text file. Copy and paste this line below:

vlc_location video1.mp4 video2.mp4 –sout “#gather:std{access=file,dst=final_file_name.mp4}” –sout-keep

merge videos in vlc

  • Type VLC in the taskbar search and right-click on the app. Choose Open File location.

merge videos in vlc

Right-click on the app and choose Properties. A new window will be opened, where you need to go to Target. Select and copy the line.

merge videos in vlc

Go to the text document file. Remove vlc_location and paste the copied text instead. Change the names of the video to match the names in the folder.

merge videos in vlc

  • Open the folder with videos. Click on the address line. Type cmd and press Enter.

merge videos in vlc

sA new window will open. Cope the line from the text file and paste it into cmd window; then, click on Enter.

merge videos in vlc

  • VLC player will open and will play the merged video file.

merge videos in vlc

An Easier Way to Merge Videos in A Few Clicks

It’s true that merging videos in VLC Media Player takes quite a few steps, so to speak. But is this the only editing program in which a similar operation can be performed? Of course not. Therefore, in our article, we decided to offer you an alternative, where you can also easily merge the videos. This is the famous Filmora Video Editor , a software that is one of the easiest and most convenient to work with, especially for those who want to edit videos without having much experience in “complicated” software before. So again, step by step guideline on how to put together our video clips in Wondershare Filmora.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

  • Open the program.
  • Choose Import Media Files Here.

merge videos in vlc

  • Choose your

merge videos in vlc

  • We can click and drag, essentially, “insert” a video in a sequence below. The Linear Timeline allows us to understand exactly when a video clip ends and when a new one starts.

merge videos in vlc

  • Accordingly, we can make one video “sit” next to another. If we want or need it, we will add the third video clip, fourth, and so on.

merge videos in vlc

  • We can view the entire video and save the video afterwards.
  • Start to save video - we make sure the result is exactly what we wanted, find the Export button above the timeline and click on it.

merge videos in vlc

  • In the opened window, on the left side, to be precise, if we observe well, we can already choose in which format we want to save our clip. On the right we can indicate what name we want to give to our video; The location where we want to store it; Also, we see the resolution (which we can modify freely after clicking on Settings); Size; Duration.

merge videos in vlc

  • In Settings, we can decide how much quality the video should have, how many kbps will be the Bit Rate, how many fps the Frame Rate should be, etc., but most likely, beginners will not need to change all this.

merge videos in vlc

  • After selecting everything, right-click on the Export button in the lower right corner of the window and the program will start saving the material.

merge videos in vlc

merge videos in vlc

Filmora 9, though, works a little differently.

  • In the Import dropdown menu, select Import with instant cutting tool…

merge videos in vlc

This will open the Filmora Instant Cutter window with two options - Trim and Merge. Since we need Merge in this case, this is what we choose.

merge videos in vlc

  • Then Open File, which will allow you to select multiple clips. Select the desired video clips and to Import, click Open.

merge videos in vlc

  • The window will show the files we selected and the entire video, and to save it, we click on Export.

merge videos in vlc

  • Specify File name, Save to (location), When done - the latter is what the program should do after the material is exported, e.g. open the containing folder. The export window also shows the approximate size of the footage.

merge videos in vlc

  • After hitting on Ok, the project will be saved, which will happen very quickly, since the program does not decode and encode the material.

merge videos in vlc

merge videos in vlc

That’s it! In this article, we have tried to teach you how to use VLC Media Player as a video editor software, what features we can use and, most importantly, how to merge multiple videos in this dual program; We also learned an alternative way of how we can combine different video clips with the help of Wondershare Filmora. The choice is yours, the main thing is to know all the alternatives and find the most time and energy saving, preferable option for you personally!

How to Make Sony Vegas Freeze Frame

How to Make Sony Vegas Freeze Frame

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

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The simplest of tools is Freeze-Frame. It’s a one-minute technique that allows for a significant perception shift. It produces a definitive, sincere transformation in how we view a circumstance, an individual, or ourselves, and it is more than positive thinking.

Freezing a picture in a video with Sony Vegas is a simple editing method that you can accomplish with the help of simple tools and a basic understanding of the software. The terms “freezing an image” and “freezing a frame” is often helpful to describe interchangeably.

For informational purposes, Sony Vegas is non-linear video editing software widely recognized to be of good quality by many people throughout the world. Sony Vegas is recommendable for professionals and amateurs for excellent video editing results. Allowing publishers to use the Sony Vegas pause frame is one of the thousands of possibilities supplied by Sony Vegas; there are many tools in this application, but this task is achievable with only a few of them.

In this article

01 [Step-by-Step Guide on Adding Freeze Frame in Sony Vegas](#Part 1)

02 [How to Add Freeze Frame in Filmora](#Part 2)

Part 1 Step-by-Step Guide on Adding Freeze Frame in Sony Vegas

The Freeze-Frame effect freezes a portion of your video for a few seconds, allowing you to manipulate it. Stay with us; we’ll show you how to freeze a frame in Sony Vegas in a few simple steps.

Filmmakers, YouTubers, and professional videographers use Sony Vegas, a professional video editing software.

Here is a guide on how to freeze-frame in Sony Vegas

Step 1: Download and Import File

Install the app on your device after downloading it. To import your file, open the software, create a new project, then select the Import Media button towards the top left portion of the screen.

Download and Import File

Step 2: Paste and Copy Video Parts

Drag/drop the imported file on the timeline, where you can stretch or zoom it. Now you can either play the video or move and stop the timeline marker where you wish to freeze the frame. After placing the marker, press S on the keyboard to split the video into two pieces. Then, copy and paste.

Copy and Paste

Step 3: Reduce the Velocity to 0%.

Right-click on the pasted video segment and choose Insert/Remove Envelope>Velocity from the context menu. It will draw a light green border around the pasted video segment. Set to 0 percent Velocity by right-clicking on that green box. It will freeze the extra part, making it look like a frozen frame.

Reduce Velocity

Step 4: Disconnect the audio

You may also detach audio with Sony Vegas. Select the frozen frame and press U on the keyboard to cut the background audio of the frozen area. Remove the audio segment from the timeline by clicking on it and deleting it. You can pick Delete from the right-click drop-down menu or use the Delete key on your keyboard.

After that, attach the second part.

Disconnect Audio

Step 6: Make any necessary changes and save your work.

Finally, choose the frozen frame and customize it with text, effects, and other options. You may also modify the time duration by dragging the edges of the frozen frame. Finally, save the final file to the specified location on your device.

Apart from using the Sony Vegas Freeze frame, you can also look at another fantastic video editor like Wondershare Filmora to get the job all done.

Part 2 How to Add Freeze Frame in Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Freezing a video to emphasize an action or adding captions is relatively simple if you have the correct technology.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

The editing duties have become more flexible and more straightforward, thanks to Freeze Frame. It allows individuals to make a video more concentrated by extending the duration of any single moment in the film. It adds to the video’s attractiveness and intrigue. Filmora also allows you to apply Freeze Frame to your videos to make them more attractive.

Wondershare Filmora is shared with you right here. It allows you to quickly produce a still image with your preferred zoom in and out effect.

Features

Create a video effortlessly with Filmora Instant mode.

Built-in preset templates are available.

Quickly help match footage with music.

Easily screen record activities.

Resize videos in no time.

Video editor suitable for amateurs.

How to Use Filmora to Freeze Video

This is a simple step guide on how to make a freeze-frame in Sony Vegas using filmora

Step 1 Import media files

To browse your file folder, click “Import,” or drag and drop all files into the main window. WMV, MOV, MP4, AVI, MKV, MTS, DV, TS, 3GP, M4V, and other media formats are supported by this tool.

They’ll appear in the Media Library as thumbnails when you’ve loaded all of them. Drag them over to the Video Timeline now.

Import Media File

Step 2 Easily freeze video

Now, play the video clip you want to freeze and pause when it reaches the desired position. Underneath the Viewer panel, click the “Snapshot” icon. A photo will get added to the media library right away. Set the duration of the still picture by dragging it to the PIP track over the main video track.

Freeze Video

Step 3 Save your work

Click “Export” to save your work when you’re happy with everything. Choose from a choice of format options to save to your computer in the display pop-up box. Alternatively, you may share it with your friends and family by uploading it to YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter.

Save your work

To make the still image more meaningful, you might wish to add subtitles. With the help of Wondershare Filmora, this is a reasonably simple task. Go to the toolbar’s “Text/Credit” tab and select your favorite template to personalize it further. You can customize all:

the time of the animation,

the size of the image, and

the zoom in/out effect.

Ending Thoughts

how to freeze-frame in Sony Vegas, you can now see that it is a straightforward process only if you follow the simple steps listed in the article.

You can also know that you can easily use the Sony Vegas pause frame on videos using different tools. Still, we shall again recommend using the fantastic Filmora software to get this done as desired.

Try It Free Try It Free

The simplest of tools is Freeze-Frame. It’s a one-minute technique that allows for a significant perception shift. It produces a definitive, sincere transformation in how we view a circumstance, an individual, or ourselves, and it is more than positive thinking.

Freezing a picture in a video with Sony Vegas is a simple editing method that you can accomplish with the help of simple tools and a basic understanding of the software. The terms “freezing an image” and “freezing a frame” is often helpful to describe interchangeably.

For informational purposes, Sony Vegas is non-linear video editing software widely recognized to be of good quality by many people throughout the world. Sony Vegas is recommendable for professionals and amateurs for excellent video editing results. Allowing publishers to use the Sony Vegas pause frame is one of the thousands of possibilities supplied by Sony Vegas; there are many tools in this application, but this task is achievable with only a few of them.

In this article

01 [Step-by-Step Guide on Adding Freeze Frame in Sony Vegas](#Part 1)

02 [How to Add Freeze Frame in Filmora](#Part 2)

Part 1 Step-by-Step Guide on Adding Freeze Frame in Sony Vegas

The Freeze-Frame effect freezes a portion of your video for a few seconds, allowing you to manipulate it. Stay with us; we’ll show you how to freeze a frame in Sony Vegas in a few simple steps.

Filmmakers, YouTubers, and professional videographers use Sony Vegas, a professional video editing software.

Here is a guide on how to freeze-frame in Sony Vegas

Step 1: Download and Import File

Install the app on your device after downloading it. To import your file, open the software, create a new project, then select the Import Media button towards the top left portion of the screen.

Download and Import File

Step 2: Paste and Copy Video Parts

Drag/drop the imported file on the timeline, where you can stretch or zoom it. Now you can either play the video or move and stop the timeline marker where you wish to freeze the frame. After placing the marker, press S on the keyboard to split the video into two pieces. Then, copy and paste.

Copy and Paste

Step 3: Reduce the Velocity to 0%.

Right-click on the pasted video segment and choose Insert/Remove Envelope>Velocity from the context menu. It will draw a light green border around the pasted video segment. Set to 0 percent Velocity by right-clicking on that green box. It will freeze the extra part, making it look like a frozen frame.

Reduce Velocity

Step 4: Disconnect the audio

You may also detach audio with Sony Vegas. Select the frozen frame and press U on the keyboard to cut the background audio of the frozen area. Remove the audio segment from the timeline by clicking on it and deleting it. You can pick Delete from the right-click drop-down menu or use the Delete key on your keyboard.

After that, attach the second part.

Disconnect Audio

Step 6: Make any necessary changes and save your work.

Finally, choose the frozen frame and customize it with text, effects, and other options. You may also modify the time duration by dragging the edges of the frozen frame. Finally, save the final file to the specified location on your device.

Apart from using the Sony Vegas Freeze frame, you can also look at another fantastic video editor like Wondershare Filmora to get the job all done.

Part 2 How to Add Freeze Frame in Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Freezing a video to emphasize an action or adding captions is relatively simple if you have the correct technology.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

The editing duties have become more flexible and more straightforward, thanks to Freeze Frame. It allows individuals to make a video more concentrated by extending the duration of any single moment in the film. It adds to the video’s attractiveness and intrigue. Filmora also allows you to apply Freeze Frame to your videos to make them more attractive.

Wondershare Filmora is shared with you right here. It allows you to quickly produce a still image with your preferred zoom in and out effect.

Features

Create a video effortlessly with Filmora Instant mode.

Built-in preset templates are available.

Quickly help match footage with music.

Easily screen record activities.

Resize videos in no time.

Video editor suitable for amateurs.

How to Use Filmora to Freeze Video

This is a simple step guide on how to make a freeze-frame in Sony Vegas using filmora

Step 1 Import media files

To browse your file folder, click “Import,” or drag and drop all files into the main window. WMV, MOV, MP4, AVI, MKV, MTS, DV, TS, 3GP, M4V, and other media formats are supported by this tool.

They’ll appear in the Media Library as thumbnails when you’ve loaded all of them. Drag them over to the Video Timeline now.

Import Media File

Step 2 Easily freeze video

Now, play the video clip you want to freeze and pause when it reaches the desired position. Underneath the Viewer panel, click the “Snapshot” icon. A photo will get added to the media library right away. Set the duration of the still picture by dragging it to the PIP track over the main video track.

Freeze Video

Step 3 Save your work

Click “Export” to save your work when you’re happy with everything. Choose from a choice of format options to save to your computer in the display pop-up box. Alternatively, you may share it with your friends and family by uploading it to YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter.

Save your work

To make the still image more meaningful, you might wish to add subtitles. With the help of Wondershare Filmora, this is a reasonably simple task. Go to the toolbar’s “Text/Credit” tab and select your favorite template to personalize it further. You can customize all:

the time of the animation,

the size of the image, and

the zoom in/out effect.

Ending Thoughts

how to freeze-frame in Sony Vegas, you can now see that it is a straightforward process only if you follow the simple steps listed in the article.

You can also know that you can easily use the Sony Vegas pause frame on videos using different tools. Still, we shall again recommend using the fantastic Filmora software to get this done as desired.

Try It Free Try It Free

The simplest of tools is Freeze-Frame. It’s a one-minute technique that allows for a significant perception shift. It produces a definitive, sincere transformation in how we view a circumstance, an individual, or ourselves, and it is more than positive thinking.

Freezing a picture in a video with Sony Vegas is a simple editing method that you can accomplish with the help of simple tools and a basic understanding of the software. The terms “freezing an image” and “freezing a frame” is often helpful to describe interchangeably.

For informational purposes, Sony Vegas is non-linear video editing software widely recognized to be of good quality by many people throughout the world. Sony Vegas is recommendable for professionals and amateurs for excellent video editing results. Allowing publishers to use the Sony Vegas pause frame is one of the thousands of possibilities supplied by Sony Vegas; there are many tools in this application, but this task is achievable with only a few of them.

In this article

01 [Step-by-Step Guide on Adding Freeze Frame in Sony Vegas](#Part 1)

02 [How to Add Freeze Frame in Filmora](#Part 2)

Part 1 Step-by-Step Guide on Adding Freeze Frame in Sony Vegas

The Freeze-Frame effect freezes a portion of your video for a few seconds, allowing you to manipulate it. Stay with us; we’ll show you how to freeze a frame in Sony Vegas in a few simple steps.

Filmmakers, YouTubers, and professional videographers use Sony Vegas, a professional video editing software.

Here is a guide on how to freeze-frame in Sony Vegas

Step 1: Download and Import File

Install the app on your device after downloading it. To import your file, open the software, create a new project, then select the Import Media button towards the top left portion of the screen.

Download and Import File

Step 2: Paste and Copy Video Parts

Drag/drop the imported file on the timeline, where you can stretch or zoom it. Now you can either play the video or move and stop the timeline marker where you wish to freeze the frame. After placing the marker, press S on the keyboard to split the video into two pieces. Then, copy and paste.

Copy and Paste

Step 3: Reduce the Velocity to 0%.

Right-click on the pasted video segment and choose Insert/Remove Envelope>Velocity from the context menu. It will draw a light green border around the pasted video segment. Set to 0 percent Velocity by right-clicking on that green box. It will freeze the extra part, making it look like a frozen frame.

Reduce Velocity

Step 4: Disconnect the audio

You may also detach audio with Sony Vegas. Select the frozen frame and press U on the keyboard to cut the background audio of the frozen area. Remove the audio segment from the timeline by clicking on it and deleting it. You can pick Delete from the right-click drop-down menu or use the Delete key on your keyboard.

After that, attach the second part.

Disconnect Audio

Step 6: Make any necessary changes and save your work.

Finally, choose the frozen frame and customize it with text, effects, and other options. You may also modify the time duration by dragging the edges of the frozen frame. Finally, save the final file to the specified location on your device.

Apart from using the Sony Vegas Freeze frame, you can also look at another fantastic video editor like Wondershare Filmora to get the job all done.

Part 2 How to Add Freeze Frame in Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Freezing a video to emphasize an action or adding captions is relatively simple if you have the correct technology.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

The editing duties have become more flexible and more straightforward, thanks to Freeze Frame. It allows individuals to make a video more concentrated by extending the duration of any single moment in the film. It adds to the video’s attractiveness and intrigue. Filmora also allows you to apply Freeze Frame to your videos to make them more attractive.

Wondershare Filmora is shared with you right here. It allows you to quickly produce a still image with your preferred zoom in and out effect.

Features

Create a video effortlessly with Filmora Instant mode.

Built-in preset templates are available.

Quickly help match footage with music.

Easily screen record activities.

Resize videos in no time.

Video editor suitable for amateurs.

How to Use Filmora to Freeze Video

This is a simple step guide on how to make a freeze-frame in Sony Vegas using filmora

Step 1 Import media files

To browse your file folder, click “Import,” or drag and drop all files into the main window. WMV, MOV, MP4, AVI, MKV, MTS, DV, TS, 3GP, M4V, and other media formats are supported by this tool.

They’ll appear in the Media Library as thumbnails when you’ve loaded all of them. Drag them over to the Video Timeline now.

Import Media File

Step 2 Easily freeze video

Now, play the video clip you want to freeze and pause when it reaches the desired position. Underneath the Viewer panel, click the “Snapshot” icon. A photo will get added to the media library right away. Set the duration of the still picture by dragging it to the PIP track over the main video track.

Freeze Video

Step 3 Save your work

Click “Export” to save your work when you’re happy with everything. Choose from a choice of format options to save to your computer in the display pop-up box. Alternatively, you may share it with your friends and family by uploading it to YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter.

Save your work

To make the still image more meaningful, you might wish to add subtitles. With the help of Wondershare Filmora, this is a reasonably simple task. Go to the toolbar’s “Text/Credit” tab and select your favorite template to personalize it further. You can customize all:

the time of the animation,

the size of the image, and

the zoom in/out effect.

Ending Thoughts

how to freeze-frame in Sony Vegas, you can now see that it is a straightforward process only if you follow the simple steps listed in the article.

You can also know that you can easily use the Sony Vegas pause frame on videos using different tools. Still, we shall again recommend using the fantastic Filmora software to get this done as desired.

Try It Free Try It Free

The simplest of tools is Freeze-Frame. It’s a one-minute technique that allows for a significant perception shift. It produces a definitive, sincere transformation in how we view a circumstance, an individual, or ourselves, and it is more than positive thinking.

Freezing a picture in a video with Sony Vegas is a simple editing method that you can accomplish with the help of simple tools and a basic understanding of the software. The terms “freezing an image” and “freezing a frame” is often helpful to describe interchangeably.

For informational purposes, Sony Vegas is non-linear video editing software widely recognized to be of good quality by many people throughout the world. Sony Vegas is recommendable for professionals and amateurs for excellent video editing results. Allowing publishers to use the Sony Vegas pause frame is one of the thousands of possibilities supplied by Sony Vegas; there are many tools in this application, but this task is achievable with only a few of them.

In this article

01 [Step-by-Step Guide on Adding Freeze Frame in Sony Vegas](#Part 1)

02 [How to Add Freeze Frame in Filmora](#Part 2)

Part 1 Step-by-Step Guide on Adding Freeze Frame in Sony Vegas

The Freeze-Frame effect freezes a portion of your video for a few seconds, allowing you to manipulate it. Stay with us; we’ll show you how to freeze a frame in Sony Vegas in a few simple steps.

Filmmakers, YouTubers, and professional videographers use Sony Vegas, a professional video editing software.

Here is a guide on how to freeze-frame in Sony Vegas

Step 1: Download and Import File

Install the app on your device after downloading it. To import your file, open the software, create a new project, then select the Import Media button towards the top left portion of the screen.

Download and Import File

Step 2: Paste and Copy Video Parts

Drag/drop the imported file on the timeline, where you can stretch or zoom it. Now you can either play the video or move and stop the timeline marker where you wish to freeze the frame. After placing the marker, press S on the keyboard to split the video into two pieces. Then, copy and paste.

Copy and Paste

Step 3: Reduce the Velocity to 0%.

Right-click on the pasted video segment and choose Insert/Remove Envelope>Velocity from the context menu. It will draw a light green border around the pasted video segment. Set to 0 percent Velocity by right-clicking on that green box. It will freeze the extra part, making it look like a frozen frame.

Reduce Velocity

Step 4: Disconnect the audio

You may also detach audio with Sony Vegas. Select the frozen frame and press U on the keyboard to cut the background audio of the frozen area. Remove the audio segment from the timeline by clicking on it and deleting it. You can pick Delete from the right-click drop-down menu or use the Delete key on your keyboard.

After that, attach the second part.

Disconnect Audio

Step 6: Make any necessary changes and save your work.

Finally, choose the frozen frame and customize it with text, effects, and other options. You may also modify the time duration by dragging the edges of the frozen frame. Finally, save the final file to the specified location on your device.

Apart from using the Sony Vegas Freeze frame, you can also look at another fantastic video editor like Wondershare Filmora to get the job all done.

Part 2 How to Add Freeze Frame in Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Freezing a video to emphasize an action or adding captions is relatively simple if you have the correct technology.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

The editing duties have become more flexible and more straightforward, thanks to Freeze Frame. It allows individuals to make a video more concentrated by extending the duration of any single moment in the film. It adds to the video’s attractiveness and intrigue. Filmora also allows you to apply Freeze Frame to your videos to make them more attractive.

Wondershare Filmora is shared with you right here. It allows you to quickly produce a still image with your preferred zoom in and out effect.

Features

Create a video effortlessly with Filmora Instant mode.

Built-in preset templates are available.

Quickly help match footage with music.

Easily screen record activities.

Resize videos in no time.

Video editor suitable for amateurs.

How to Use Filmora to Freeze Video

This is a simple step guide on how to make a freeze-frame in Sony Vegas using filmora

Step 1 Import media files

To browse your file folder, click “Import,” or drag and drop all files into the main window. WMV, MOV, MP4, AVI, MKV, MTS, DV, TS, 3GP, M4V, and other media formats are supported by this tool.

They’ll appear in the Media Library as thumbnails when you’ve loaded all of them. Drag them over to the Video Timeline now.

Import Media File

Step 2 Easily freeze video

Now, play the video clip you want to freeze and pause when it reaches the desired position. Underneath the Viewer panel, click the “Snapshot” icon. A photo will get added to the media library right away. Set the duration of the still picture by dragging it to the PIP track over the main video track.

Freeze Video

Step 3 Save your work

Click “Export” to save your work when you’re happy with everything. Choose from a choice of format options to save to your computer in the display pop-up box. Alternatively, you may share it with your friends and family by uploading it to YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter.

Save your work

To make the still image more meaningful, you might wish to add subtitles. With the help of Wondershare Filmora, this is a reasonably simple task. Go to the toolbar’s “Text/Credit” tab and select your favorite template to personalize it further. You can customize all:

the time of the animation,

the size of the image, and

the zoom in/out effect.

Ending Thoughts

how to freeze-frame in Sony Vegas, you can now see that it is a straightforward process only if you follow the simple steps listed in the article.

You can also know that you can easily use the Sony Vegas pause frame on videos using different tools. Still, we shall again recommend using the fantastic Filmora software to get this done as desired.

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