Course Brief
This course teaches video editing and motion graphics, focusing on assembling video clips and utilizing animation and visual effects. Students will learn to use industry-standard software and techniques to produce professional-quality videos and engaging motion graphics, enhancing their skills for various media applications.
- Introduction to the course and video editing software
- Basic video editing techniques: cutting, trimming, and splicing
- Introduction to audio editing and sound design
- Setting up a video editing project
- Importing and organizing media files
- Color grading and color correction
- Working with video transitions
- Advanced audio editing techniques
- Working with green screen footage
- Adding text and graphics to a video
- Introduction to motion graphics and keyframes
- Working with shapes, text, and masks
- Creating basic animations with motion graphics
- Adding effects to motion graphics
- Exporting and rendering motion graphics
- Creating 3D animations with motion graphics
- Working with particle effects and simulations
- Advanced compositing techniques
- Using scripting and expressions to automate tasks
- Creating a short motion graphics project
- Introduction to special effects and visual effects
- Working with green screen footage and compositing
- Adding practical effects to a video
- Creating visual effects with compositing techniques
- Using special effect and visual effect software
- Introduction to editing for social media
- Optimizing video for different social media platforms
- Creating captivating thumbnails and titles
- Adding annotations and call-to-actions to a video
- Using templates and pre-made assets for social media videos
- Introduction to editing for the web and online courses
- Optimizing video for different web platforms
- Creating engaging and informative online course videos
- Adding captions and subtitles to a video
- Using templates and pre-made assets for web and online course videos
- Introduction to collaboration and workflow in video editing and motion graphics
- Setting up a shared project and working with team members
- Using version control and backup systems
- Tips for managing deadlines and working efficiently
- Collaborating with external clients and contractors
- Introduction to storytelling and narrative in video editing and motion graphics
- Crafting a compelling story and structure
- Using visual language and symbolism to enhance a story
- Editing for pacing and rhythm
- Creating a short narrative project
- Introduction to music and sound design in video editing and motion graphics
- Working with music and sound effects libraries
- Creating a soundscape and sound design for a video
- Working with foley and sound effects
- Using music and sound design to enhance a story
- Introduction to project management and production in video editing and motion graphics
- Planning and organizing a video production
- Working with a budget and schedule
- Tips for managing clients and stakeholders
- Creating a project plan and timeline
- Introduction to the final project and portfolio
- Choosing a project topic and scope
- Gathering resources and assets
- Creating a video edit and motion graphics project
- Exporting and delivering the final project
- Creating a portfolio and showcasing your work
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