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Introduction to Video Editing

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn how to edit video in this project-based introduction to both the aesthetic and technical aspects of video editing.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Using the exercise files
1. Exploring Story
  • What is story?
  • What is an editor's role in the storytelling process?
  • Exploring the ethics of editing
2. The Grammar of Editing
  • Exploring coverage and shot composition
  • Exploring shot and lens movement
  • Exploring the "rules" of continuity editing
  • Understanding complexity editing
  • Exploring timing and pacing
  • Exploring structure and transitions
3. Exploring Nonlinear Editing Applications
  • How we'll be editing in this course
  • Understanding the similarities among all editing applications
  • Understanding differences between track-based editing vs. storyline-based editing
4. Editing a Short Narrative Scene
  • Exploring previsualization materials
  • Organizing the assets
  • Starting the edit: Continuity editing
  • Building the scene: Complexity editing
  • Refining the scene: Trimming and matching to music
  • Reviewing the cut
5. Editing a Short Documentary
  • Planning the edit
  • Laying the foundation
  • Adding music and B-roll
  • Refining the scene
  • Adjusting audio
  • Adding basic effects and titles
  • Reviewing the cut
6. Understanding Additional Post-Production Processes
  • A look at sound design
  • A look at effect design
  • A look at color correction
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Ashley Kennedy

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