For the funny thing, should initiate a storyboard, script, line up actors with funny faces? and finally shoot. Then do post production-> edit..combine diff shoots, cut/crop or what not, enhance thru transitions/ effects/ filters, provide emphasis thru recorded audience laughter & generate emotion thru background music...don't forget the titles and sub-titles of course.
Video Editing Process
for starters, free Windows Movie Maker (XP-wmm2 & Vista-wmm6) provides simple & easy way to learn the ropes < click help for details>. For enhanced effects, try SpiceFx by Pixelan. Venture into other video editing app ( http://video-editing-software-review.toptenreviews.com/powerdirector-review.html ) accdg. to need & skill level.
(*Note: if video file is not supported, import vcam files separately via win explorer- Hdd (USB connect vcam to pc); DvD (pc reader); Flash Media (card reader) & convert- try Prism, Super, Windows media encoder, etc.)
Steps:
CAPTURE VIDEO : video stream from tape-based Vcam
a.) Connect miniDV or digi-8 vcam to pc via FIREWIRE cable (4 or 6 pin) for best transfer (USB w/quality concern)
b.) Set vcam mode to playback, set for capture, pause
c.) Open wmm and set to TASKS pane
d.) Click Capture from video device; wmm controls vcam operations- on play, video stream is captured to wmm/COLLECTION
IMPORT FILES : from pc folder
e.) Import video files* (if supported- USB connect vcam to pc OK)
f.) Import other files: pics, music, narration,laughter
EDIT MOVIE: create movie as a project
g.) Drag&drop video files from collection to TIMELINE chart below at the desired sequence
h.) Enhance video: drag&drop music, effects, transition, filter; create titles…re-edit as you wish
FINISH MOVIE: render muvee file
i.) Render/Save MUVEE to pc and/ or share- CD; Save PROJECT (work-in-progress) for future edits.
Finally, SHARE:
j.) Burn to DVD*** (wmm2 only on CD)
** Most video editing app include DVD authoring, otherwise, use DVD authoring programs, e.g., WinDVD, Nero, Encore, etc.