How Do You Create A Countdown Timer With A Video In The?
A countdown timer can create a great sense of drama and anticipation in a video in which the outcome is known or suspected, such as in the classic Hollywood movie scenario of a bomb needing to be defused. It can also add tension to sporting events, such as timed three-point contests. Whatever the reason, this is fairly easy to accomplish. Possibly the most challenging aspect is choosing the style of the timer you want. Download a desktop countdown timer. There are plenty of sites, such as Timeleft.com, that offer free downloads of a variety of timers (see Resources 1). Getting the timer from a site like this, rather than choosing the one that may be offered by the editing program, will allow you greater choice in style. Connect the video camera to the computer. Usually you will do this through a Firewire, but you can also use USB, and HD users can simply insert a memory card. Capture and import the desired video to the editing program. If the camera is connected, the editing program wi
