Preparing for sharing

One of the two main ways to finish off a video is to export the final file yourself, and that’s what you’ll learn to do in this section. First, you’ll prepare your file for sharing by making sure the video and audio are within legal bounds. Next, you’ll actually share out a file suitable for uploading. Finally, you’ll drag it into a browser (or use an app) and upload it to whatever sharing services or other apps you want to send it to. There are other workflows, too, and you’ll discover them on the way.

Performing final checks

Before you share your video more widely, it’s an excellent idea to take one last look over it. You’ll have seen your timeline many times by now, and if you have any spare time before your deadline, spending some of that time on an entirely different Project (or away from the computer altogether) will buy you a fresh perspective. With eyes and ears open, watch your timeline and...