TOOL FOR IMAGE AND SOUND PROCESSING

1. Video and audio processing applications

These are computer tools for editing, processing, analysing or creating video and audio content. These applications are used in a wide range of creative and technical processes, including media creation, post-production, broadcast preparation and other related work.

1.1. Image applications

What are image processing applications for?

A video editing application is software that allows you to edit, correct, create or restructure video. It is used for a wide range of purposes, from simple tasks such as cutting or splicing video to complex operations such as applying special effects, colour correction, synchronising audio, or creating animations. These applications are widely used to create content for social media, edit family videos, create training materials or even films. The benefit of video editing applications is the ability to present your ideas professionally and create visually appealing content.

Video editing applications allow you to:

• Cut, merge or modify videos.
• Adjust colours, brightness, contrast.
• Add animations, filters, 3D elements.
• Add and manage captions, subtitles, or other text elements.
• Edit or synchronise audio tracks with the image.
• Save and export video files in different formats.

For professionals, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve are available, but free alternatives are available, such as "There are also free software available, such as Shotcut, OpenShot, HitFilm Express.

1.2. Audio processing applications

These applications process sound.

The main functions of these programs are:

• Recording and mixing (creating and combining audio tracks).
• Adding effects (removing echoes, noise or changing the voice).
• MIDI editing (creating music in digital format).
• Correction of sound levels (adjusting volume, frequencies, stereo effects).

1.3. Canva

It is a versatile graphic design software for beginners and professionals alike. It allows you to create high-quality graphic content without sophisticated design skills. The app can be used on the web via a browser or installed as an app on smart devices (Android, iOS) and computers.

Canva offers thousands of free and paid templates for a wide range of content:

• Social media posts (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok).
• Presentation slides.
• Promotional materials (flyers, posters, brochures).
• Business documents (business cards, invoices).
• Personal projects (invitations, postcards, photo collages).
• Video creation. A simple video editor allows you to create short videos with text, transitions and animation effects.

The content you create can be shared, downloaded in different formats. Uses IoT tools to select colours, fonts and designs. Includes a Magic Write function to help you generate content.

TheCanva tool can be accessed by creating your personal account.

Canva has an official learning platform, Canva Design School, which offers many tutorials and guides on how to use the tool:

Canva Design School provides educational material ranging from beginner's tutorials to professional design development.

Here you will find detailed tutorials on how to useCanva from the beginning.

Creating an image with Canva. Tutorials on video creation tools and features.

Assignment. Create digital content. Choose the photos and texts you want, upload them to Canva and create your first birthday party invitation. Share your invitation with your friends.

1.4. Clipchamp

Clipchamp is an online video editing application for both beginners and advanced users. It makes it easy to create and edit videos right in your browser, without using heavy computing resources.

The app comes with ready-made templates for platforms such as YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, allowing users to quickly create videos that meet the requirements of social networks. Clipchamp enables you to create professional-looking videos using both basic and advanced editing tools. The platform makes it easy to collaborate and create video content that can be used for advertising, training or other corporate purposes.

Assignment.

Create an account on Clipchamp and test the tool by creating your own personal video. Create a combined video from your existing individual videos, audio files (be sure to use the audio file you created earlier) and photos, and save it to your timeline.