Grade 5 · Technology · Lesson 20

Simple Video Editing

A video editor lets you arrange clips on a timeline and shape them into a story. Most simple edits fall into three groups: cuts that decide where a clip begins and ends, transitions that smooth the move from one clip to the next, and effects that change how a clip looks or feels. A few thoughtful edits can turn raw footage into a clear, watchable video.

What this lesson teaches

1Identify common video-editing actions and what each one does
2Distinguish between cuts, transitions, and effects on a timeline
3Use trim, cut, and transitions to shape a short video clip
4Choose edits that improve a story without misleading viewers

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