Thanks to the help of people here a month ago, I was able to produce a video that’s accessible and informative. It’s probably three minutes too long! for most potential backers but it was my first and I’m feeling good that I was able to work Shotcut well enough to apply little differences between some shots, fade to video and adjust pacing with ease. (Though “Art not final” could have been smoother!)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bryandoesbooks/a-wild-west-audiobook
Thanks everyone and thanks Shotcut!