
Learn to edit a feature film end-to-end using DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro on a MacBook Air, from setting up timelines to exporting masters and creating subtitles.
Learn how to prepare for film editing by organizing assets, creating proxies, and setting up Premiere Pro, with timelines for film, titles, dialogue, music, and opening and closing sequences.
Create a smooth rolling closing credits sequence in Premiere Pro using a template, with two-column, right-aligned text and synchronized timing; export in H.264 or QuickTime.
Create the film's opening sequence in Premiere Pro by assembling drone footage, adding opening titles and music, and building a rough cut on the main timeline.
Learn to edit a film using a scene as a template in Premiere Pro, mastering timeline editing, shot selection, matching cuts on action, and building a rough cut with titles.
Discover practical Premiere Pro shortcuts to trim and assemble a timeline, apply video and audio fades, snap clips, customize keyboard shortcuts, and navigate fullscreen previews for faster editing.
Master the picture lock by reviewing your timeline and ensuring no further changes, then export for color and sound while preserving sync across grading tools.
Export dialogue as a WAV file at 48 kHz, 24-bit stereo, and organize it in a master sound folder, keeping music and dialogue on separate tracks.
Learn to create proxy files from high-quality footage, import them into a project, and export smaller proxies to edit on a laptop.
Grade a feature film in DaVinci Resolve by building node-based looks with color wheels, curves, and rgb mixer, using scopes and memory slots, then export a master.
Use premiere pro color page to grade with curves and color wheels, apply stock looks like Fuji, adjust intensity, and copy looks across clips with adjustment layers for efficiency.
In this comprehensive course, you will learn the ins and outs of editing for independent films, from working with raw footage to creating a final master. We'll cover everything from basic principles to advanced techniques, and discuss some of the tricks of the trade that aren't often taught in film school. Whether you're just starting out in the industry or you're an experienced filmmaker looking to hone your skills, this course has something for everyone. Some of the topics we will cover in this course are:
Preparing Your Footage To Edit
Importing Files To Premiere Pro
Creating Closing Credits Roll
Creating Film Opening Sequence
Editing Tips Film
Locking Your Picture
Color Grading Your Film
Working With Sound
Creating Final Film Master
How To Create A DCP
You will learn what it takes to edit a great film by yourself, using what you have at your disposal. Editing is all about storytelling, and having a good understanding is crucial to be able to finish your film and bring it to the audience. You will learn how to edit, grade, work with sound, and make your film look and sound better, all on your own. We will dive into tips and techniques that will help you improve your editing and give you an idea of what it takes to bring raw footage to a final master. For years, I've made independent films and made a lot of mistakes. Learn from mine. Let's take that footage and bring it to life.