How to Use Filmora 13 - Complete Video Editing Tutorial for Beginners

Filmora 13 is an all in one video editing app and it’s one of the most beginner friendly video editing apps out there. And they have recently added ton of useful AI tools to speed up and simplify your editing process.

I’ve been editing for 15 years and I think this is one of the most friendly editing apps out there. And I’ll show you how to get started, step by step using Filmora to edit your videos.

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Step 1: Import Media
What to Do: Start by importing your media. This could be your own video clips or stock footage that helps tell your story.
How to Do It: Simply select your files and import them into your editing software.

Step 2: Basic Editing
Drag to Timeline: Grab your video and drag it to the timeline to get started.
Cutting Clips: Use the cut tool to remove parts you don't need. For middle cuts, apply the cut tool twice and delete the unwanted section.
Rearranging Clips: Feel free to drag clips around the timeline to change their order.

Step 3: Tracks and B-Roll
Adding Video Tracks: If you need to layer videos, add more video tracks to your timeline.
Adding Audio Tracks: Create separate tracks for dialogue and music to keep things organized.

Step 4: Working with Audio. Music and voice over
Adding Audio: Find the audio panel, then drag your choice of audio, voiceover, or music to your project.

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Step 5: Add Titles
Engage with Text: Titles can help maintain viewer interest. Add them where necessary.

Step 6: Add Transitions
Smooth Transitions: Check the transitions menu to add smooth cuts between clips.

Step 7: Effects and Stickers: Apply filters and animated elements to elevate your video's look.

Step 8: Color Correction:
You can change the brightness, contrast and overall looks and color of any video clip in the color panel.

Step 9: Save Your Project
Don't Lose Progress: Regularly save your project to avoid losing your edits.

Step 10: Export Your Video
Once you're happy with your edit, export your video and upload it to your chosen platform.

[Howfinity]

You can download the latest version of Filmora from their website with our affilate link:

[paulknight]

I'm an old man in his mid 80's, you have made what is to me a complicated app into something I can readily absorb, thank you

[johnchambers]

Just the best tutorial on Filmora that I have come across . HIGHLY RECCOMENDED

[redharleymn]

Great job! A good video tutorial for beginners..

[NewUniverseMessage]

Will there be a reuse problem when using stock video clips or not? Because many creators also use it. And how many seconds should a clip be used?

[fbcreativemedia]

Thank you for this. What a great starter video for Filmora. Excellent. Easy to follow along. Clear and concise explanations for a beginner

[RLOPEZ]

Great tutorial for beginners. Thank you!

[hersheysann]

Thank you so much for the editing tips. You made it so easy which I thought before was complicated!

[geoffphil]

Thankyou very much for an excellent, comprehensive, well ordered tutorial. Very useful and much appreciated.

[danieljheelan]

Happy to finally recognize someone. Was using Adobe products but too expensive for hobby. Bought Filmora 13 and thanks for sharing.

[pjbollom]

Love your tutorial. I've been using iMovie for over 10 years however it's now time to get a bit more creative. Trying to decide what to use next to get past iMovie limitations. Filmora looks quite good, and a logical next step up. I was thinking either Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve however they both seem way to advanced and involved. How does Filmora stack up against those, what would you suggest?

[alexvizcaino]

Well explained, straight to the point. Thanks!

[chrisemata]

You're good! Thank you for uploading this.

[Imana]

Your explanation is easy to understand and is on point. The only thing confused me is audio section. When I right click and detach the audio I didn’t see a new panel on the right as you showed. Is it because I use free version?

[ArminsTopPicks-iw]

Hi There, very good tutorial, but I still do not understand the function of the B-roll. If you want to show that, why not include in the original video. Could you elaborate?

[MiraclesandMessages]

any way we can see the final project? I'm curious to see what you did with it!

[MNMful]

Excellent tutorial. I watched a video from a couple who went on safari. The video starts out with them riding in a jeep and the word SAFARI was behind them. Do you know if it's possible to create this effect with Filmora?

[Imana]

Also could you make a video on how to do voice over on filmora without using expensive microphones?

[ggjjabc]

This is it. This is the tutorial you want for version 13 of the program. I viewed two (2) other Filmora 13 tutorial videos in YouTube this morning. By Primal Video (too busy, cursor movement will make your head spin and more like a rushed demo of all the features than a tutorial) and by Teacher's Tech (uses specialize words not understandable by a beginner eg. chroma, green screens, masks... huh??). These two other videos are helpful... but not as good as this video.

The only thing that could make this better is if it showed a short demo of the end product. Then it'll be like ordering food in a restaurant ie showing the end product or a picture of the food is more helpful than high fallutin Frenchy sounding menu items.

[MNMful]

Could you explain what steps you took to create the folder on your project? It may be obvious to others but not to me. Thanks.