This week started with a flurry of paperwork, a sure sign that my current project is drawing to a close. There’s a certain satisfaction in dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s, a sense of accomplishment that comes with wrapping things up. But as one chapter nears its end, another is also concluding – the video series from my time at the PDCs in Italy and Estonia.
For weeks, I’ve been immersed in the footage, reliving the insightful sessions and practical workshops. Editing these videos has been a journey in itself, a process of distilling hours of content into engaging and informative clips. Each video was a step back into those inspiring environments, a chance to share the knowledge and experiences with a wider audience.
Just as I was starting to see the light at the end of the video tunnel, I stumbled upon a tool that has completely transformed my editing workflow: Canva.
I had always associated Canva with static graphics and social media posts. I had no idea it had evolved into a powerful, yet incredibly intuitive, video editor. The discovery was a game-changer. Gone were the days of wrestling with complex software and navigating steep learning curves.
With Canva, the video creation process became a joy. Its drag-and-drop interface, vast library of templates, and seamless integration of text, graphics, and music made the entire experience more creative and less technical. The ability to quickly add professional-looking transitions and animations elevated the quality of the videos overnight. What used to take hours of painstaking work can now be accomplished in a fraction of the time.
As I apply the finishing touches to the final videos from the PDCs, I’m struck by the parallel between the conclusion of my project and the evolution of my creative process. The end of one thing has paved the way for a new, more efficient, and enjoyable way of working. The mountain of footage that once seemed daunting has been conquered, not with a sigh of relief, but with a spark of excitement for future video projects, all thanks to a timely discovery. The end, it turns out, is just the beginning of a better way to create.