10 Easy Techniques to Enhance Gaming Videos

Introduction

• Feeling stuck on editing gaming videos is common.
• This video presents 10 techniques to elevate your video from mediocre to professional.

Technique 1: Syncing Audio

• Utilize multicam feature to align audio from different sources (e.g., face cam, gameplay).
• Allows for dynamic editing with multiple angles.
• Available in editors like Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and CapCut.
• In CapCut, right-click to sync video to sound for easier editing.
• Focus on the A-Roll (main content) first, don’t worry about B-roll yet.

Technique 2: Cutting Out Boring Parts

• Remove non-action or dull commentary sections.
• Keep the video engaging to retain viewer attention.
• Consider using L and J cuts for smoother audio transitions between clips.

Technique 3: Utilizing Meme Effects

• Incorporate memes for entertainment content.
• Sources: memes.com, YouTube, Giphy.
• Use memes sparingly to avoid viewer annoyance.

Technique 4: Adding Subtitles

• Enhance engagement by adding subtitles.
• Keep subtitles concise (1-3 words).
• Use a readable font (e.g., Zy Fervent in CapCut).
• Color-code subtitles for different speakers and add stroke outlines for visibility.
• Recommend using subtitles in the intro for better viewer retention.

Technique 5: Finding Background Music

• Background music enhances overall video experience.
• Use music to match the energy of gameplay (funny/scary/exciting moments).
• Source music from Licked for royalty-free tracks and mainstream music licensing.

Technique 6: Aligning Action with Music

• Sync gameplay action to music’s downbeats for impactful montages.
• Use beat markers in CapCut for guidance on emphasized points.

Technique 7: Adding Zoom In Effects

• Use key framing to create zoom-in effects on important parts of the video.
• Set key frames for the start and end of the zoom effect.

Technique 8: Maintaining Focus on Key Elements

• Keep the viewer focused on significant elements (like enemies in gameplay).
• Use key framing to track objects or scenes.

Technique 9: Changing Video Color

• Consider color correction to enhance visual quality (brightness, contrast, saturation).
• Gray scale can be used humorously in certain contexts.

Technique 10: Repurposing Edits for Shorts

• Create short clips from longer videos by cutting exciting moments.
• Adjust orientation for vertical format and add necessary edits.

Bonus Tip: Study Big Creators

• Analyze successful creators in your niche.
• Observe their editing styles to enhance your own video's quality.

Conclusion

• Engage with the content by sharing which technique surprised you the most.
• Encourage likes and subscriptions to the channel.