Create visually engaging video content with effects, transitions, and storytelling.
Learning Mode: Learn at ALC or at Home
Detailed Course Curriculum
Hands-on module breakdown aligned with MKCL production standards and industry requirements.
Pawan’s journey to mastering Video Editing
What is a video?
Basic components of a video
The evolution of video technology
Impact of video on society
How are the videos shot?
Types of cameras used for video shooting
Various video shooting modes in cameras
Different video formats
More about different video formats
The art of capturing videos with a smartphone
Overview of ‘Audio’ and its importance
Content creation with stock footage and audio
The role of storytelling in videography
Modification of camera-shot videos
Overview of Video Editing
What is Video Editing?
The purpose of video editing
Where is video editing required?
Basic video editing
Introduction to Various Video Editing Tools
How to adjust with Adobe Premiere Pro if you are new
Uses of Premiere Pro
Features of Video Editing Tool
Installing Video Editing Tool
How to create a new project in Video Editing Tool?
How to import files in Video Editing Tool?
What is the Sequence in Video Editing Tool?
Customizing the Workspace in Video Editing Tool
Overview of Career Opportunities in Video Editing
Introduction to Diverse Career Paths
Market Demand and Growth Potential
Film Industry Opportunities
Roles in Feature Films, Short Films, and Documentaries
Path to Becoming a Film Editor
Television and Broadcast Media
Editing for TV Shows, News, and Live Events
Career Progression in the Television Industry
Opportunities in Digital Media and Online Content Creation
YouTube, Social Media Platforms, and Independent Productions
Skills Required for Online Media Editing
Corporate and Commercial Video Editing
Corporate Promotional Videos, Advertisements, and Training Videos
Working with Marketing Teams and Agencies
Freelancing and Independent Video Editing
Building a Freelance Career
Networking, Client Management, and Portfolio Development
Creating your resume, portfolio, and online presence
Creating a resume and portfolio
Maintaining online presence
Skills Required to Edit Videos
Basic editing concept
Insert Clips on the Timeline
Everything About Timeline Navigation
Selection and Track Selection Tools
Clip Project Management
Ripple Edit Tools
Remix Tool
Razor Tool
Slip Tool & Slide Tool
Working with Monitor Panels
Creating Insert and Overlay Edits
Editing in the Timeline
Setting In and Out Points in the Timeline Panel
Building a Narrative Through Editing
About Video Transitions (Overview)
Types of Video Transitions
Applying transitions
Adjusting Transitions
Customizing Transitions
Various Transitions Effects
Hands-on: Applying Transitions
What is Audio?
Various audio formats
Recording audio during video shooting
What are music tracks?
Syncing audio or music tracks with video
Timeline Audio Tracks
Editing Audio
Recording Audio
Gaining, Fading and Balancing
Using Audio Effects and Transitions
Principles Behind Audio Mixing and Effects
Audio Mixer Overview
Setting Track Volume & Mixing Tracks
Panning & Balancing
Applying effects with Audio Mixer
Significance of Audio in Video Editing
Audio Techniques for Immersive Experiences
Make your projects sound quirky
Hands-on: Advanced Editing Exercise
Introduction to Color Correction and Grading
Impact on Visual Aesthetics
Analyzing Color Choices
Understanding video color
Color Correcting Basics
Start a Color Correcting Session
Using the Video Scopes
Color Enhancement Effects
Special color and luminance adjustments
Retouch Using Photoshop and After Effects
Mattes, Transparency and Opacity
Create transparency, solid colors with keys mattes
Matte other than the alpha channel
Using more mattes
Introduction to creating Motion Effects
Motion effect controls in Effect Controls Panel
Working with the Motion Controls
Setting Keyframes to create motion Effects
Using timeline Panel to Preview & add Keyframes
Editing Motion Paths
Adding Effects to Motion Paths
Using a clip with an Alpha Channel
Creating Traveling Mattes
Comparing camcorder formats
Understanding video codecs
Understanding Codecs and Formats
Comparing Quality and Compatibility
Hands-on: Exporting Videos
Making Export Decisions
Introduction to Keyframes and Animation
Implementing Keyframes for Dynamic Visuals
Hands-on: Animating Elements
Evaluating Animated Videos
Exploring Different Video Genres
Adapting Editing Styles
Hands-on: Genre-Specific Editing
Assessing Alignment with Genre
Efficiency and Workflow Optimization
Strategies for Effective Time Management
Edit videos faster even if they are longer
Hands-on: Meeting Deadlines
Evaluating Time Management Practices
Case Study 02- Creating a short film
Common Video Editing Challenges
Creative Problem-Solving Techniques
Hands-on: Troubleshooting Issues
Reflecting on Problem-Solving Strategies
Introduction to Creative Elements in Video Editing
Importance of creative elements in video editing
The role of graphics in video editing
The importance of titles in videos
Designing captivating titles for videos
Color Theory in titles
Animation and motion in titles
Mastering Lower Thirds in video editing
Case Studies: Analyzing Lower Thirds in popular videos
History of film editing
Understanding the Role of an Editor
The Power of visual Storytelling
Building a Story Arc
Pacing and Rhythm in Editing
Genre-Specific Editing Techniques
Differences in Editing Documentaries, Dramas, and Comedies
Importing and Organizing Media / camera Log / Data transfer
Working with Audio and Sound Design
Peer Review and Critique
Copyrights and Fair Use in Editing
Using the Title
Creating titles from templates
Modifying a title
Creating titles from scratch
Superimposing a title
Creating a title roll or crawl
Designing Visually Appealing Graphics, and Lower Thirds
Significance of Well-Designed Elements
Hands-On: Animation Techniques for Graphics and Titles
Case study - Create cinematic text in Adobe Premiere Pro
Creating text animations manually
Adding cinematic text on video
Using Track Mattes
Creating Masking text
Outcome
Interface and project setting
Editing line-up
Text composition
Basic - Transitions and Masking
Text base editing and transcribe
Sound effects (SFX)
Case study and review
Creating shapes and nest
Shape animation / temporal interpolation
Track matte key / Text animation
Kinetic text animation
Motion graphics - Spatial interpolation
Motion graphics - Icons and assets
Case Study and review
Overview and coloring effects
Analyzing clip for color correction
Color scheme
Color theory
Color replacement
Video limiter
Filters and presents
Case Study and Review
Lumetri color space
Lumetri color - Color control
Lumetri color- HSL
Lumetri color advance color grading
Case study and review
Compositing - overview
Compositing ultra-key
Screen replacement - Nest
Screen replacement - Corner pin
Advance compositing
Advanced green screen techniques
Compositing - Case study and review
Time remapping overview
Tools for time remapping
Image sequence for time lapse
Nesting sequence for timeless
Time adjustment with curves
Time Interpolation
Case Study and Review
Blend mode overview and subtractive blend
Additive blend modes
Complex, Difference and HSL
Blend mode as effects
Transitions overview
Blend mode and Transition
Lens Flare & Light leak
Blend mode overview and subtractive
Additive blend modes
Complex, Difference and HSL
Blend mode as effects
Transitions overview
Blend mode and transition
Lens flare & light leak
Creating Captivating Video Montages
Importance of Cohesive Blending
Assessing the Effectiveness of Montages
Naming convention
Managing media in bins
Importing projects or sequences
Folder arrangements
Rendering
HDR/SDR
Codec & Format
Making a clip offline
Format Extensions
Meta Data
Collecting fi les and copying them to a new location
Program Monitor Button Editor
Eligibility Criteria
• Basic knowledge of computers and keen desire to build skills in this field.
• Open to students, job seekers, and working professionals.
Official Certification
• Official MKCL KLiC Certificate upon successful completion of the course and evaluations.
Work-Centric Learning Approach
• Step 1: Learners are given an overview of the course and its connection to life and work
• Step 2: Learners are exposed to the specific tool(s) used in the course through the various real-life applications of the tool(s).
• Step 3: Learners are acquainted with the careers and the hierarchy of roles they can perform at workplaces after attaining increasing levels of mastery over the tool(s).
• Step 4: Learners are acquainted with the architecture of the tool or tool map so as to appreciate various parts of the tool, their functions, utility and inter-relations.
• Step 5: Learners are exposed to simple application development methodology by using the tool at the beginner’s level.
• Step 6: Learners perform the differential skills related to the use of the tool to improve the given ready-made industry-standard outputs.
• Step 7: Learners are engaged in appreciation of real-life case studies developed by the experts.
• Step 8: Learners are encouraged to proceed from appreciation to imitation of the experts.
• Step 9: After the imitation experience, they are required to improve the expert’s outputs so that they proceed from mere imitation to emulation.
• Step 10: Emulation is taken a level further from working with differential skills towards the visualization and creation of a complete output according to the requirements provided. (Long Assignments)
• Step 11: Understanding the requirements, communicating one’s own thoughts and presenting are important skills required in facing an interview for securing a work order/job. For instilling these skills, learners are presented with various subject-specific technical as well as HR-oriented questions and encouraged to answer them.
• Step 12: Finally, they develop the integral skills involving optimal methods and best practices to produce useful outputs right from scratch, publish them in their ePortfolio and thereby proceed from emulation to self-expression, from self-expression to self-confidence and from self-confidence to self-reliance and self-esteem!
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Course Overview
Duration:60 hours
Track:Digital Designing
Skill Level:Beginner
Language:English
Mode:Learn at ALC or at Home
Certificate:Official MKCL
Key Course Highlights:
At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Interpret the impact and development of video technology in a historical and societal context
Make use of essential editing techniques using Adobe Premiere Pro
Compare features and functionalities across various video editing tools
Discover various career options in video editing
Discover industry trends, preparing for future video editing demands and opportunities
Differentiate between the distinct roles and specializations in video editing environments
Create video projects that effectively integrate audio and visual elements, showcasing storytelling skills
Evaluate the influence of color correction and grading on enhancing video narratives
Utilize advanced editing functionalities to produce quality video content
Experiment with various export settings to achieve optimal video output quality
Make use of the most effective editing approaches for different video genres, applying critical evaluation
Estimate efficient time allocation for diverse editing processes enhancing project management
Judge editing work to promote skill development and project enhancement
Compose genre-specific video edits, leveraging understanding of genre requirements and editing techniques
Interpret the significance of creative elements in video editing and their impact on audience engagement
Illustrate proficiency in designing captivating titles for videos using principles of color theory and animation techniques
Paraphrase the role of graphics and lower thirds in enhancing the visual storytelling aspect of video editing
Estimate the effectiveness of different editing techniques in conveying specific genres such as documentaries, dramas, and comedies
Defend the importance of copyright and fair use considerations in video editing practices
Compare different methods for creating and modifying titles, graphics, and lower thirds in video editing software
Review the process of importing, organizing, and managing media files for efficient editing workflows
Rewrite editing techniques to enhance pacing, rhythm, and storytelling coherence in video productions
Construct visually appealing graphics and lower thirds using animation techniques and industry-standard software tools
Estimate the impact of color grading and visual filters on the overall mood and tone of video content
Appraise the effectiveness of motion tracking and compositing techniques
Combine time remapping and blend mode techniques to create dynamic visual effects and transitions in video editing
Solve technical challenges related to video rendering, codec selection, and file format compatibility for optimal output quality