Video Editing Basic to Advance Masterclass

Syllabus for a video editing class using Filmora & Adobe Premier Pro:

 

Filmora:

 

Introduction and Basics

– Introduction to Filmora: Overview of the interface and features.

– Project Setup: Creating a new project, importing media files.

– Basic Editing Tools: Cutting, trimming, splitting, and merging clips.

– Timeline Management: Navigating and organizing the timeline.

Enhancing Videos

– Transitions: Adding and customizing transitions between clips.

– Effects: Applying visual effects and filters.

– Text and Titles: Adding and customizing text, titles, and captions.

– Audio Editing: Importing, cutting, and enhancing audio tracks.

Advanced Features

– Keyframing: Introduction to keyframes for advanced animation and motion effects.

– Green Screen: Using chroma key to change backgrounds.

– Color Correction and Grading: Adjusting colors, brightness, contrast, and applying LUTs.

– Speed Control: Changing the speed of video clips for slow motion or time-lapse effects.

Finalizing and Exporting

– Review and Refine: Final adjustments, previewing the project.

– Export Settings: Choosing the right settings for export based on the desired platform (YouTube, social media, etc.).

– Exporting the Project: Exporting the final video.

– Q&A and Practice: Open session for questions and hands-on practice with guidance.

 

Adobe Premiere Pro:

 

Introduction and Basics

1. Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro 

– Overview of the interface

– Explanation of workspaces

– Customizing workspaces

 

2. Setting Up a Project 

– Creating a new project

– Setting up project settings

– Importing media (videos, images, audio)

 

3. Basic Editing Techniques

– Navigating the timeline

– Basic tools: selection tool, razor tool, etc.

– Performing basic edits: cutting, trimming, and moving clips

– Working with multiple tracks

 

Advanced Editing and Effects

1. Transitions and Effects

– Applying and customizing transitions

– Adding video effects

– Keyframing basics

 

2. Audio Editing 

– Adjusting audio levels

– Applying audio effects

– Synchronizing audio with video

 

3. Titles and Graphics

– Creating and customizing titles

– Using the Essential Graphics panel

– Animating text and graphics

 

Advanced Techniques and Exporting Cinematic Editing

1. Color Correction and Grading 

– Basic color correction tools

– Using Lumetri Color panel

– Applying color grading presets

 

2. Advanced Effects and Compositing

– Using green screen (chroma key)

– Advanced keyframing techniques

– Working with adjustment layers

 

3. Exporting and Project Management

– Exporting settings for different platforms (YouTube, Facebook, etc.)

– Using Adobe Media Encoder

– Managing and archiving projects

 

Additional Notes:

– Q&A and Practice Sessions: Allocate some time after each section for questions and hands-on practice.