If you’re a PC owner and interested in editing your own video but don’t know where to start this short instructional clip from YouTube might be what you’re looking for. This is one of the better videos on the subject of editing with Windows Movie Maker. For those of you who are serious about home video editing you might want to consider Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD. It’s inexpensive and offers a tremendous number of great features, such as video overlays, custom text effects, pan/crop and custom effects.

Either way the real secret to successful editing is patience. Take time to carefully review your footage. Take notes if you need too. Make your first project short and simple. You’ll be surprised just how easy editing can be. The truth is simple cuts are really all you need to tell a story, that and a good story of course. Take a few minutes to watch these two videos and then experiment with your own footage. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes because mistakes can often be the source of happy accidents and innovation. If you found this post useful let us know.