Devo Film Festival: Tips for Filmmaking!

At the Devo Film Fest, we LOVE seeing local riders create rad local films! However, we know editing a film can be intimidating and if your computer’s built-in editing software is not up to the task of meeting your vision, it can make or break your project. However, there are some great free editing software programs out there to make your project shine. Here are the best of them:

• DeVinci Resolve
• Clip Champ
• Kden Live

This short film from a previous Devo Film Fest uses visual effects, audio effects, and music all purchased online for less than $100. Depending on the editing software you are using, there are included libraries of sounds you can access, so be sure to check! If you are willing to spend a bit to make your film standout, there are dozens of sources for effects, music, and stock footage, and some are free! Be sure to download the license if you purchase assets, and credit the original creator in your credits if required.

Here’s where to look:

• Sound Bible: Audio effects
• Free Sound: Audio effects and music
• Pond5: Audio and visual effects, music, stock footage
• Actionvfx: Visual effects, stock footage
• Videezy: Visual effects, stock footage
• Film Crux: Audio and visual effects
• Free Sound Effects: Audio effects
• The Sound Archive: Audio effects (mostly pop culture clips from movies)
• Premium Beat: Music and audio effects
• Sound Ideas: Music and audio effects

Happy editing!