Video Editor Course

Lesson 1 • Navigating the Editing Interface

Introduces the main panels, timeline, and playback controls of a professional NLE. Fluency with the interface reduces friction during creative work.

Lesson 2 • Understanding Video and Film Basics

Covers frame rates, resolution, aspect ratios, and codec fundamentals. Establishes the technical vocabulary needed for every subsequent editing decision.

Lesson 3 • The Video Editing Workflow

Maps the end-to-end post-production pipeline from ingest to export. Students understand how each stage connects and why order matters.

Lesson 1 • Importing Footage and Assets

Covers import methods for video, audio, graphics, and still images. Proper import practices prevent missing media and format errors downstream.

Lesson 2 • Bin and Folder Organisation Strategies

Presents hierarchical bin structures and smart bin logic for large projects. Organised bins reduce time spent hunting for assets during editing.

Lesson 3 • Metadata and Clip Labelling

Teaches adding and editing metadata fields, labels, and markers to clips. Rich metadata enables fast searching and consistent team communication.

Lesson 1 • Working with Multiple Tracks

Teaches stacking video and audio tracks, track targeting, and sync locks. Multi-track management is essential for complex sequences with B-roll and music.

Lesson 2 • Basic Edit Types and Operations

Introduces insert, overwrite, lift, and extract edits with practical exercises. These four operations form the foundation of all timeline manipulation.

Lesson 3 • Pacing, Rhythm, and Story Structure

Applies cutting principles to control pacing and reinforce narrative structure. Students learn to match cut timing to emotional and informational goals.

Lesson 4 • Multi-Camera Editing

Introduces syncing multi-cam clips and switching angles in real time. Multi-cam editing is critical for interviews, events, and live-style productions.

Lesson 1 • Speed Changes and Time Remapping

Teaches constant speed changes, slow motion, and variable speed ramps. Time manipulation adds dramatic emphasis and stylistic variety to edits.

Lesson 2 • Keyframing and Animation Basics

Introduces keyframe creation, interpolation types, and motion path editing. Keyframes enable any parameter to change over time for dynamic visuals.

Lesson 3 • Applying and Customising Video Effects

Teaches applying built-in effects, adjusting parameters, and using effect presets. Effects modify the look and feel of footage to match creative intent.

Lesson 4 • Working with Motion Graphics Templates

Covers importing, customising, and animating motion graphics templates. Templates accelerate delivery while maintaining professional visual standards.

Lesson 1 • Audio Fundamentals for Editors

Covers sample rate, bit depth, channels, and loudness metering concepts. Understanding audio specs prevents technical errors in delivery.

Lesson 2 • Editing and Syncing Dialogue

Teaches trimming dialogue, removing unwanted noise, and syncing dual-system audio. Clean dialogue is the most critical element of any spoken-word production.

Lesson 3 • Music, SFX, and Ambience Layering

Teaches selecting, editing, and layering music, sound effects, and ambient tracks. Layered audio creates immersive, emotionally resonant viewing experiences.

Lesson 4 • Applying Audio Effects and EQ

Covers parametric EQ, compression, noise reduction, and reverb for dialogue and music. Audio effects correct problems and shape the sonic character of a piece.

Lesson 1 • Colour Science and Scopes

Explains colour spaces, gamma curves, and how to read waveform, vectorscope, and histogram. Scopes provide objective data to guide accurate correction decisions.

Lesson 2 • Colour Consistency Across a Project

Covers shot matching, still exports, and grade management across scenes. Consistent colour maintains visual continuity and professional production value.

Lesson 3 • Secondary Colour Correction

Teaches HSL qualification, masking, and targeted hue or luminance adjustments. Secondary correction isolates specific colours or regions for precise control.

Lesson 4 • Primary Colour Correction

Covers lift, gamma, gain, and offset controls to fix exposure and white balance. Primary correction establishes a neutral, balanced starting point for every clip.

Lesson 1 • Creating Lower Thirds and Supers

Teaches building lower thirds, name supers, and informational overlays from scratch. Lower thirds are among the most frequently requested deliverables in professional editing.

Lesson 2 • Animated Infographics and Data Visualisation

Covers building animated charts, maps, and data-driven graphics within the NLE. Infographics translate complex information into visually engaging on-screen elements.

Lesson 3 • Working with Graphic Layers and Compositing

Introduces blend modes, opacity, and track mattes for layering graphics over video. Compositing skills expand creative options and production value significantly.

Lesson 1 • Understanding Export Settings

Explains codec, bitrate, resolution, and container choices for different destinations. Correct export settings prevent quality loss and rejection by delivery platforms.

Lesson 2 • Project Archiving and Media Management

Covers consolidating media, creating project archives, and long-term storage strategies. Proper archiving protects work and enables future revisions without data loss.

Lesson 3 • Exporting for Broadcast and Streaming

Covers broadcast-safe levels, loudness standards, and streaming platform specifications. Meeting platform specs ensures content is accepted and displayed correctly.

Lesson 4 • Quality Control and Final Review

Introduces QC checklists, playback on reference monitors, and client review workflows. A structured QC process catches errors before delivery and protects professional reputation.