Video Editing
Video editing is the process of assembling, enhancing, and refining video footage to create compelling visual content. It involves cutting, trimming, adding effects, transitions, audio, and color correction to improve storytelling and engagement. Editors use software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve to craft high-quality videos for films, social media, advertisements, and online content. Key techniques include pacing, continuity editing, motion graphics, and sound design. Effective video editing enhances viewer experience, conveys emotions, and strengthens brand messaging. With the rise of digital media, skilled editing is essential for creating professional and visually appealing content.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro
- Overview of Premiere Pro and its interface
- Setting up a new project
- Understanding the workspace (timeline, program monitor, project panel)
- Importing media files (video, audio, images)
Lesson 2: Basic Editing Tools
- Understanding the Selection Tool, Razor Tool, and other basic tools
- Cutting and trimming clips in the timeline
- Navigating through clips using the Program Monitor
Lesson 3: Working with the Timeline
- Layers and tracks in the timeline
- Arranging and organizing clips in the timeline
- Basic drag-and-drop editing
Lesson 4: Importing and Organizing Media
- Importing media in different formats (audio, video, images)
- Creating bins to organize assets
- Metadata and labeling for better asset management
- Applying basic transitions (e.g., dissolve, fade)
- Adjusting the duration and settings of transitions
- Understanding how transitions work between clips
- Understanding the audio workspace
- Audio levels and gain adjustment
- Using the Audio Mixer
- Basic audio editing (cutting, trimming)
- Audio effects (e.g., noise reduction, reverb)
- Audio transitions (crossfade, volume keyframing)
- Synchronizing audio and video clips
- Introduction to the Lumetri Color panel
- Adjusting exposure, contrast, and saturation
- Basic color correction techniques
- What are keyframes and how they work
- Applying keyframes to video clips
- Animating position, scale, and opacity
- Creating basic text and titles
- Using the Essential Graphics panel
- Title animations with keyframes
- Importing and animating logos and graphics
- Applying motion effects (position, scale, rotation)
- Creating custom animations for graphics
- Ripple Edit, Rolling Edit, and Slip Edit
- Working with In/Out points for precise cutting
- Using the Trim Monitor for advanced trimming
- Setting up a multi-camera sequence
- Syncing multiple camera angles
- Switching between camera angles in the timeline
- Changing clip speed (slow motion, fast motion)
- Time remapping to create custom speed effects
- Frame blending for smooth speed changes
- Applying basic video effects (e.g., Gaussian blur, sharpen)
- Using the Effects Control panel
- Animating video effects with keyframes
- Working with effects like chroma key (green screen)
- Using masking and tracking for advanced effects
- Introduction to advanced compositing techniques
- Creating smooth transitions with more advanced options
- Using the Transition Effect controls
- Nested sequences for advanced transitions
- Introduction to the Color Wheels in Lumetri Color
- Creating looks using the color grading tools
- Basic color grading for mood and style
- Using the Curves panel for detailed adjustments
- Matching colors between shots
- Working with secondary color correction
- Using keyframes for smooth transitions in audio and video
- Advanced keyframe animations for special effects
- Working with bezier handles for better control
- Working with Premiere Pro’s built-in effects and presets
- Importing and using third-party presets
- Customizing effect settings
- Equalization and compression for audio
- Using dynamic effects (e.g., Limiter, Multiband Compressor)
- Removing background noise and clicks
- What are nested sequences and when to use them
- Using nested sequences for complex editing
- Benefits of nested sequences in large projects
- Creating dynamic titles with animations
- Using the Essential Graphics library for titles
- Customizing and animating typography
- What are proxies and why are they useful
- Setting up proxy workflows in Premiere Pro
- Editing with proxies and switching back to full resolution
- Introduction to motion tracking in Premiere Pro
- Tracking objects and applying effects to tracked points
- Masking with motion tracking
- How to create reusable templates for graphics and effects
- Working with Premiere Pro templates for efficient workflow
- Customizing templates for individual projects
- Marking important points in your timeline
- Using markers for organization
- Creating subclips for better timeline management
- Integrating After Effects with Premiere Pro using Dynamic Link
- Importing After Effects compositions into Premiere Pro
- Basic workflow between Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Using multiple layers and masking techniques
- Introduction to advanced compositing tools in Premiere Pro
- Combining video and images for composite effects
- Project organization best practices
- Using sequences, bins, and folders to stay organized
- Managing large media libraries effectively
- Exporting for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, etc.
- Understanding aspect ratios and resolutions for different platforms
- Best export settings for web and broadcast
- Introduction to working with 360-degree footage
- How to edit and export 360 videos in Premiere Pro
- Using VR effects and tools
- Using the Audio Mixer for professional audio mixing
- Key audio effects for mastering (EQ, compression, reverb)
- Finalizing audio for export
- Introduction to advanced visual effects (VFX) in Premiere Pro
- Working with third-party plugins for enhanced effects
- Using Premiere Pro’s native VFX tools for basic compositing
- Working with the Ultra Key for green screen removal
- Fine-tuning keying for cleaner edges
- Combining keying with masking for complex shots
- Introduction to Adobe Audition for advanced audio editing
- Sending audio from Premiere Pro to Audition for editing
- Bringing edited audio back into Premiere Pro
- Setting the right frame rate for different projects
- Understanding video resolution and its impact on editing
- Adjusting frame rates and resolution settings
- Creating time-lapse and reverse video effects
- Working with the Time Interpolation settings
- Advanced techniques for slow motion and fast motion
- Introduction to layer styles and blending modes
- Creating special visual effects with blend modes
- How to use blend modes for text and graphics
- Creating dynamic motion graphics within Premiere Pro
- Using keyframes and animation tools
- Incorporating animated titles and text
- Understanding different codecs and file formats
- How to use Media Encoder for batch exporting
- Exporting for DVD, Blu-ray, and other physical formats
- Choosing the best clips for a professional video portfolio
- Putting together a polished portfolio project
- Exporting a demo reel
- Understanding scopes: Waveform, Vectorscope, and Histogram
- Using scopes to refine color grading
- Matching shots using scopes for consistency
- Customizing keyboard shortcuts for faster editing
- Setting up personalized editing workflows
- Optimizing the Premiere Pro workspace for efficiency
- Best practices for saving and backing up projects
- Working with Auto Save and Versioning
- Restoring from backups and version history
- Introduction to 3D effects in Premiere Pro
- Using 3D layers for creating depth in video
- Integrating 3D objects with video clips
- Working with shared projects in Premiere Pro
- Collaborating with teams using Adobe Creative Cloud
- Managing project versions and edits
- Fixing playback and performance issues
- Resolving common export problems
- How to troubleshoot software crashes and glitches
- Final project overview and expectations
- Applying everything learned in a comprehensive project
- Review and feedback on final projects
- Overview of After Effects Interface
- Understanding the Timeline and Composition Panel
- Basic Navigation in After Effects
- Setting Up Your First Project
- Customizing Your Workspace
- Panels and Their Functions
- Using Shortcuts for Efficiency
- Keyframes and Motion
- Easing and Speed Graphs
- The Timeline and Layers Overview
- Types of Layers (Solid, Text, Shape, etc.)
- Layer Hierarchy and Stacking Order
- Layer Parenting
- Position, Scale, Rotation, and Opacity
- Using the Transform Properties
- Simple Animations with Transformations
- Creating Masks with the Pen Tool
- Feathering, Expanding, and Inverting Masks
- Mask Animation Basics
- Creating and Editing Shape Layers
- Shape Layer Animation
- Combining Shape Layers for Complex Effects
- Applying Basic Effects
- Using the Effects & Presets Panel
- Introduction to Presets
- Understanding the Graph Editor for Animation Curves
- Speed Graph vs Value Graph
- Fine-tuning Animation with the Graph Editor
- Animating Text Layers
- Text Animators and Properties
- Basic Text Animation Effects
- Activating and Navigating 3D Layers
- Working with 3D Cameras
- Using 3D Lights in After Effects
- Understanding Precomps
- Nesting Compositions
- Using Precomps for Complex Animations
- Motion Tracking Basics
- Track Motion and Apply to a Layer
- Using the Tracker Panel
- Point and Planar Tracking
- Using Mocha AE for Advanced Tracking
- Tracking Objects in 3D Space
- What is Rotoscoping?
- Rotoscoping Tools and Techniques
- Refining Mask Edges
- Using Keyframe Assistant
- Time Remapping and Speed Changes
- Easy Ease for Smooth Animation
- The Render Queue
- Exporting to Different Formats
- Understanding Output Modules
- Using the Color Correction Effects
- Working with Curves, Levels, and Hue/Saturation
- Color Grading for Visual Style
- Layering Multiple Footages Together
- Using Blend Modes
- Creating a Composite Scene
- Keylight and the Keying Process
- Removing Green Screen Backgrounds
- Refining Keying for Better Results
- Basics of Particle Systems
- Working with CC Particle World
- Customizing Particle Effects
- What Are Expressions?
- Basic Expressions Syntax
- Linking Properties with Expressions
- Time Stretching and Time Remapping
- Creating Slow-Motion and Fast-Motion Effects
- Echo Effect for Motion Trails
- Using Multiple Masks on One Layer
- Masking with Paths and Rotoscoping
- Feathering and Matte Effects
- Activating Motion Blur
- Controlling Motion Blur with the Composition Settings
- Working with 3D Motion Blur
- Advanced Camera Settings
- Working with Multiple Lights in 3D Space
- Lighting Techniques for Realistic 3D Animation
- Motion Tracking vs Stabilization
- Using the Warp Stabilizer
- Fixing Shaky Footage
- Importing and Synchronizing Audio
- Adding Sound Effects and Music
- Audio Keyframes and Syncing to Animation
- Basic Lower Third Animations
- Using Text Animators for Dynamic Effects
- Designing Custom Lower Thirds
- Text Animator Properties and Range Selectors
- Using the Text Animator to Create Complex Animations
- Integrating Shape Layers with Text
- Creating 3D Text in After Effects
- Customizing 3D Text with Lights and Cameras
- Advanced 3D Text Animation Techniques
- Understanding MOGRT Files
- Creating and Customizing MOGRTs
- Exporting and Sharing Templates
- Using Adjustment Layers
- Advanced Layer Blending Modes
- Creating Complex Composites
- What Are Scripts in After Effects?
- Basic Script Usage
- Automating Tasks with Scripts
- Creating Time-based Effects (Freeze Frame, Reverse)
- Using Time Displacement
- Looping Animation Techniques
- Setting up 3D Camera Tracking
- Adding 3D Objects to a Live Action Shot
- Solving Tracking Data Issues
- Working with Trapcode Particular
- Customizing Particle Behavior
- Particle Animation for Complex Effects
- Shadow Techniques in 3D Layers
- Using Reflection Maps
- Creating Realistic Lighting Effects
- Using the Rotobrush Tool for Advanced Masking
- Refining Edges and Detailing
- Removing Backgrounds with Rotobrush
- Understanding Render Passes
- Combining Layers and Passes in After Effects
- Using After Effects for High-end Compositing
- Using Liquify Tool for Liquid Animation
- Simulating Fluid Movement
- Advanced Liquid Effects with Particle Systems
- Using Depth of Field for Realistic Effects
- Creating Camera Moves with Depth Perception
- Simulating Parallax Movement
- Using Puppet Tool for Basic Character Animation
- Pinning and Warping with the Puppet Tool
- Creating Fluid, Organic Movement
- Rigging Characters in After Effects
- Creating Walk Cycles and Expression-Based Animations
- Using Duik for Rigging and Animation
- Using Shape Layers for Abstract Designs
- Creating Dynamic and Geometric Animations
- Applying Visual Styles and Motion Graphics Principles
- Introduction to Simulations in After Effects
- Fire, Smoke, and Explosion Effects
- Using Third-party Plugins for VFX
- Designing Interactive UI Elements in After Effects
- Animating Transitions and Interactions
- Exporting for Web and Mobile Applications
- Render Settings for Quality
- Working with Different Codecs and Containers
- Batch Rendering and Network Rendering
- Importing Cinema 4D Files into After Effects
- Combining 3D Models with After Effects Layers
- Using C4D Lite for 3D Compositing
- Planning and Storyboarding
- Implementing All After Effects Techniques Learned
- Final Rendering and Exporting for Delivery
