Video Editing Course Syllabus

This syllabus covers beginner to advanced topics in video editing, using popular software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and CapCut. Let me know if you need a version focused on a specific software.

1. Introduction to Video Editing

• Understanding Video Editing and Its Importance

• Types of Video Editing (Linear vs. Non-Linear)

• Overview of Video Editing Software

• Setting Up Your Editing Workspace

2. Basics of Video Editing

• Importing Footage and Media Organization

• Understanding Video Resolutions and Frame Rates

• Timeline Basics: Cutting, Trimming, and Arranging Clips

• Basic Transitions and Effects

• Understanding Audio Tracks

3. Advanced Video Editing Techniques

• Multi-Camera Editing

• Speed Control (Slow Motion & Time Lapse)

• Working with Keyframes and Motion Effects

• Green Screen (Chroma Key) Editing

• Stabilizing Shaky Footage

4. Audio Editing and Sound Design

• Audio Mixing and Levels

• Noise Reduction and Audio Enhancements

• Adding Background Music and Sound Effects

• Syncing Audio with Video

5. Color Correction and Grading

• Understanding Color Theory

• Basic Color Correction (Exposure, Contrast, Saturation)

• Using LUTs (Look-Up Tables) for Cinematic Looks

• Advanced Color Grading with Scopes

6. Adding Titles, Graphics, and Effects

• Creating and Animating Text (Lower Thirds, Titles)

• Working with Overlays and Graphics

• Motion Graphics and Animation

• Using Templates and Presets for Faster Workflow

7. Exporting and Rendering

• Choosing the Right Export Settings (MP4, MOV, AVI)

• Understanding Bitrates and File Sizes

• Optimizing Videos for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok

• Exporting in 4K and High-Quality Formats

8. Special Effects and Visual Enhancements

• Using VFX (Visual Effects) in Editing

• Advanced Transitions and Effects

• Green Screen (Chroma Key) and Compositing

• Masking and Blending Modes

9. Introduction to Motion Graphics

• Basics of Adobe After Effects (or Fusion in DaVinci Resolve)

• Creating Animated Titles and Text

• Adding Motion Tracking to Video

10. Practical Video Editing Projects

• Editing a Short Film or YouTube Video

• Creating a Cinematic Travel Video

• Making a Music Video with Special Effects

• Editing a Corporate or Wedding Video

11. Industry Insights and Career Opportunities

• Freelancing as a Video Editor

• Building a Portfolio and Showreel

• Working in Film, TV, and Social Media

• Monetizing Video Editing Skills (YouTube, Upwork, Fiverr)

Bonus: AI & Mobile Video Editing

• AI Tools for Faster Editing (Adobe AI, CapCut, Runway ML)

• Editing Videos on Mobile Apps (VN, InShot, Kinemaster)