Digital Video Hacks: Tips & Tools for Shooting, Editing, and Sharing (OReillys Hacks Series)

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Effects are where the editing process gets to be really fun. Even though you've already captured your footage, you can still manipulate it, change its look, and give it your own style. Special effects can be subtle, such as those in Forrest Gump, or blatant, such as those in The Matrix. Using effects, you can also fix problems that occurred while you were shooting.