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Professional Video Editing
Rating: 4.1 out of 5(537 ratings)
12,002 students

Professional Video Editing

Editing technique, editing theory and the art of editing.
Created bySkills Gap Trainer
Last updated 7/2019
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • How to edit a professional video sequence.
  • Editing
  • Making Cuts
  • Choosing Shots
  • Image Control
  • Editing Audio
  • File Management

Course content

1 section • 7 lectures • 31m total length

  • Introduction2:41

    Explore the fundamentals of professional video editing, from post-production steps and image and audio editing to file management and editing theory as an art.

  • Editing9:16

    Organize footage, identify the best shots, and execute rough and fine cuts, finishing and mastering for distribution, using the 180-degree and 30-degree rules for transitions.

  • Making Cuts5:13

    Cutting reinforces invisible editing by linking shots that bring new information at the right moment. Plan shots to prevent visual jumps and maintain motion continuity.

  • Choosing Shots5:57

    Learn how editors select shots to balance performance, technical quality, and narrative meaning using wide shots, medium shots, and close-up shots to create seamless edits.

  • Image Control2:59

    Delay color work until the end of post, then use monitor, vector scope, and histogram to ensure broadcast-safe levels, balanced color and saturation, and a smooth tonal range.

  • Editing Audio3:37

    Editors prioritize audio quality by layering ambient sound, dialogue, effects, and music, recording room tone, and monitoring levels to prevent clipping.

  • File Management1:51

    Transcode footage to an intermediate format for higher quality color work and smoother editing. Back up with two portable drives, then archive to long-term storage and Blu-ray.

Requirements

  • No prerequisites.

Description

Welcome to the “Professional Video Editing Course”.

I put together this course because I know there are a lot of people who are interested in the field of video editing, and curious about the techniques used to produce high quality video sequences. The course discusses what professional video editing is all about.


COURSE LAYOUT

The course begins with an introduction to editing, proceeds to outline the steps involved, provides an analysis of professional techniques, discusses image and audio editing, and concludes with issues relating to file management. The course also includes information on editing technique, editing theory and the art of editing.

Who this course is for:

  • This course teaches the foundations of professional video editing. It is a guide for beginners to learn professional video editing methods and techniques. It benefits anyone who wants to produce high quality video sequences with an editing program.

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