How to create super fast videos in Videoleap

How to Create Super Fast Videos in Videoleap

Creating a fast-paced cooking video can be both fun and challenging. In this article, we’ll walk through the step-by-step process I used to make a super fast cooking show using Videoleap. Let's dive into the creative process, from setting up the scene to finalizing the edit.

Setting Up the Scene

To start, I set up a camera on my tripod and arranged a beautiful spread of mixed vegetables. The initial plan was to keep my body super still while performing the actions, so I could later cut off my head from a separate clip and place it on top. However, any slight movement wrecked that effect.

Filming the Scene

Instead, I filmed the entire section of me making the salad and then froze in position. My friend dragged a green screen behind my head, allowing me to deliver the lines of dialogue. I also made sure to get a clean plate of just the background.

Editing in Videoleap

1. Speed Up the Body Movement:

   • In Videoleap, I used the blade tool to trim right where I begin to make the salad and at the moment I stop.
   • Then, I clicked speed, sped it up to the max, and exported it for later.

2. Add Dialogue Clip and Clean Plate:

   • I added both our clean plate and the dialogue clip into a new project.
   • Using the mixer tool, I stacked the dialogue clip on the top layer.

3. Masking and Keyframing:

   • I clicked mask, selected a rectangular mask, placed it around my head, and feathered the edges.
   • Using keyframe, I skipped through every few frames, adjusting the position of the mask to create a track for the mask to follow.
   • I then selected chroma key and dragged the picker over the green paper to erase it from behind me.

4. Isolate the Body Movement:

   • I imported the sped-up clip, stacked it on the top layer, and added another radial mask.
   • This time I clicked invert, which removed the head and isolated the body.
   • I brought the dialogue clip back and positioned it where the old head was, adjusting it at each keyframe so it remained connected to the body's movements.

5. Final Adjustments:

   • To finish the effect, I brought in the beginning and end of making the salad at normal speed, creating a natural transition into and out of the fast segment.
   • For fake motion blur, I duplicated the sped-up clip, moved it a few frames back, and turned the opacity down to about 30. This made it look like my hands were moving super fast.

Conclusion

After these steps, the high-speed effect was complete, giving the illusion of a super-fast cooking show. It was a creative and playful way to present my content.

Keywords

• Videoleap
• Cooking video
• Speed up
• Masking
• Keyframing
• Chroma Key
• Green screen
• Motion blur

FAQ

Q: What equipment do I need to start? A: You’ll need a camera, tripod, and a green screen. These will help you set up the scene correctly for the effect.

Q: How do you speed up a clip in Videoleap? A: Use the blade tool to trim the clip, click speed, and adjust to the maximum setting.

Q: What is the purpose of using a clean plate? A: A clean plate helps in creating a seamless background without any distractions. It is essential for smooth masking and layering.

Q: How do you mask in Videoleap? A: Click on the mask tool, select the type of mask you need (e.g., rectangular), place it around the desired area, and feather the edges for blending.

Q: How can I add fake motion blur to my edits? A: Duplicate the sped-up clip, move it a few frames back, and adjust the opacity to around 30%.

Q: Why use chroma key? A: Chroma key helps to remove the green screen background, essential for layering clips while editing.