Video Editing
Professional Video Editing
A proposed course from first cut to finished, graded video.
Planned
This is a proposed course. The outline below may change, and no batch is open yet.
About this course
A proposed course on the craft of editing, colour and sound, using Premiere Pro, After Effects and DaVinci Resolve on real footage.
WHO SHOULD JOIN
- Aspiring editors
- Creators who edit their own videos
What you will be able to do
- Structure and pace a video
- Grade footage in DaVinci Resolve
- Build titles and motion in After Effects
- Export correctly for each platform
Join from Calicut, India or anywhere
In Calicut
Offline batches in Kozhikode run only when confirmed. Ask before you plan around one.
Across India
Online learning means you can join from any state with a laptop and stable internet.
Worldwide
Learners in the Gulf and elsewhere can join online. Live sessions run on India Standard Time (UTC+5:30).
Your learning journey
- 1. Foundations
- 2. Tools and technology
- 3. Practical development
- 4. Real-world projects
- 5. Portfolio
- 6. Final project
Proposed syllabus
5 modules, in order.
MODULE 01
Editing fundamentals
- Story and pacing
- Cutting in Premiere Pro
MODULE 02
Motion
- After Effects basics
- Titles and captions
MODULE 03
Colour
- Correction
- Looks in DaVinci Resolve
MODULE 04
Sound
- Dialogue
- Music and loudness
MODULE 05
Delivery
- Export settings
- Working with clients
What you will build
- A vertical reel
- A short promotional video
- A graded short film
PREREQUISITES
- A computer that can run editing software
Tools
Your instructor
Salman Faris is a full-stack developer and video editor based in Calicut. Read his profile or see his projects.
Need this done for your business instead? See Video editing.
Common questions
Which software should a beginner learn first?
Learn one editor well first. Premiere Pro is a common start, and DaVinci Resolve has a capable free version. The editing skills carry over.