Develop editing skills using timelines, cuts, transitions, and effects to create compelling video narratives.
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?
Where is video editing required?
How to adjust with Adobe Premiere Pro if you are new
Uses of Adobe Premiere Pro
Features of Adobe Premiere Pro
Installing Adobe Premiere Pro
How to create a new project in Adobe Premiere Pro?
How to import files in Adobe Premiere Pro?
What is the Sequence in Adobe Premiere Pro?
Customizing the Workspace in Adobe Premiere Pro
How to Solve Media Offline Problem in Adobe Premiere Pro
Using Presets in Adobe Premiere Pro
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 for Fresher
Creating Resume and Portfolio for Experienced
Maintaining Online Presence
History of Film Editing
Understanding the Role of an Editor
The Power of Visual Storytelling
The Art of Graphical Storytelling
The Art of Storytelling - Editing Techniques
Tips and Tricks of 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
The Future of Editing
Skills Required to Edit Videos
Basic editing concept
Insert Clips on the Timeline on Adobe Premiere Pro
Everything about Timeline Navigation on Adobe Premiere Pro
Mastering Timeline Navigation in Adobe Premiere Pro
Selection and Track Selection Tools in Adobe Premiere Pro
Clip Project Management in Adobe Premiere Pro
Ripple Edit Tools in Adobe Premiere Pro
Remix Tool in Adobe Premiere Pro
Razor Tool in Adobe Premiere Pro
Slip Tool and Slide Tool in Adobe Premiere Pro
Adjustment Layer in Adobe Premiere Pro
Using Project Panel like a Pro in Adobe Premiere Pro
Linking, Grouping, and Nesting in Adobe Premiere Pro
How to use Rulers and Guides in Premiere Pro?
About Video Transitions (Overview)
Building Narrative Through Transition
Types of Video Transitions - Basics
Types of Video Transitions - Transform
Types of Video Transitions - Audio
Shape Based Transition
Applying Transitions
Customizing Transitions
Masking Transition
Immersive VR Transitions
Types of Video Transitions
Video effects overview
Adjust Effects
Blur Effects
Noise and Grain
Generate Effects
Gradient Effects
Color Effects
Image Control
Transform
Displacement
Distortion
Perspective
Additional Video Editing Tips
Case Study - Create a short video
What is Audio? and its Various formats
Principles Behind Audio Mixing and Effects
What are music tracks?
Syncing audio or music tracks with video
Timeline Audio Tracks
Editing Audio in Adobe Premiere Pro
Recording Audio
Gaining, Fading and Balancing
Using Audio Effects and Transitions
Audio Mixer Overview
Setting Track Volume & Mixing Tracks
Panning & Balancing
Applying effects with Audio Mixer
Significance of Audio in Video Editing
Make your projects sound quirky
Creating Loop with BPM
Audio Channels
Specials
Loudness Control Effects
Pitch Shifter
Reverb Effects
DeHummer Effect
Amplitude and compression
Audio effects
Essential Sound - Dialogue
Essential Sound - Music
Essential Sound - SFX
Essential Sound - Ambience
Exploring Different Video Genres
Adapting Editing Styles
Editing Dialogue
Horror
Action
Comedy
Documentary
Pulp Fiction
Mass Media
Noir
Imaginative Documentary
Combining Genres
Thriller
Split screen
Camera Angle
Low Angle - Top Angle
Cameras movements Pan, Tilt, Roll and zoom
Handheld Shot
Tracking Shots
Point of View
Aerial Shot
L-Cut and J Cut
Insert Shot / B-Roll
Axial cut
Cutaway and Jump Cut
Soft Cut and Match Cut
Case Study - Creating a short film
Types of Titles
Text Alignment
Using Titler
Creating Titles from Scratch
Superimposing a Title
Creating Titles from Templates
Creating a Title Roll or Crawl
Creating Title Template
Text on Path
Experiment with Effects
Replace Font
Creating Lower Third
Call Outs
Write on Effects
Overview
Create with Photoshop
Draw with Illustrator
Compose with After Effects
Render with Media Encoder
Adobe Audition
Adobe Stock
Adobe Bridge
Animating collage
Understanding keyframes
Use Motion Effects
Lower the Volume Automatically
Key Frame Interpolation Spatial and Temporal
Time Management
Preparing Scripts
TCR - Time-code Recorder
Collecting assets (Reference)
Using Proxy
Edit videos faster even if they are longer
Sequence Preset
Color Management and Luts
Optimizing system performance
Preferences
Collaboration and Cloud
Know your GPU
RAM Allocation
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:30 hours
Track:Digital Designing
Skill Level:Foundation
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 significance of creative elements in video editing to improve viewer engagement
Illustrate captivating titles, lower thirds, and graphics for professional video projects
Compare different compositing techniques to create visually appealing effects in videos
Develop advanced animated elements such as shapes, icons, and kinetic text for motion graphics
Predict the outcome of applying various color grading techniques to achieve desired visual effects
Combine motion tracking and rotoscoping to produce seamless video edits
Assess the effectiveness of green screen compositing in integrating visual elements into a video
Construct compelling video montages using techniques such as metric, rhythmic, and tonal montages
Design efficient workflows using ethical practices, project settings, and organizational tools
Modify video edits with AI tools like auto-generated storyboards, speech-to-text, and scene detection for greater efficiency
Prepare and export VR footage with appropriate effects and animated graphics for immersive experiences
Review plugins like Red Giant Magic Bullet and Motion Bro to enhance video quality and transitions
Create unique effects and transitions using custom templates, presets, and plugins for advanced video editing