Film Editing Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Film Studies

Explore cinematic techniques and formal analysis, covering cinematography, editing, mise-en-scène, sound, and narrative in filmmaking.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

California College of the Arts

Cinematic Storytelling

Explore visual storytelling techniques, from story structure to camera grammar and editing, enhancing your ability to create emotionally engaging cinematic narratives.

• Kadenze
• 50 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Documentary Production

Master the complete documentary filmmaking process, from selecting compelling topics to crafting narratives, conducting interviews, shooting on location, and editing both picture and sound for impactful storytelling.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Creative Video Editing Techniques

600 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Study different types of creative video edits through both detailed analysis and practical application.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The History of Film and Video Editing

336 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

An introduction to the history of film and video editing, including both essential editing techniques and evolving technology.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Communication University of China

Visual-audio Language

Master modern visual storytelling techniques and image composition through hands-on exploration of camera angles, lens types, editing principles, and creative shot design for effective audiovisual communication.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Short Films: Tell Stories with Stop-Motion

Craft witty 1-6 second stop-motion films with Oscar-nominated filmmaker PES. Learn concept development, storytelling, filming, and editing techniques to engage and delight audiences quickly.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Video Editing / Film Editing: Essential Cuts | Communicate Through Transition

Learn essential video editing techniques to enhance storytelling through transitions. Master 13 key cuts, from seamless to jarring, applicable across various video formats and genres.

• Skillshare
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Davinci Resolve 15: FAIRLIGHT Sound post-production

Master sound post-production in Davinci Resolve 15's Fairlight. Learn professional techniques for noise reduction, EQ, compression, and mixing to elevate your audiovisual projects and stand out from amateurs.

• Skillshare
• 3 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Traditional Animation: How to Animate Energy & Lightning Effects

Learn to animate lightning and energy effects using traditional techniques. Master lightning strikes, static electricity, and energy bursts. Enhance your animations with Adobe After Effects for stylized results.

• Skillshare
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Documentary Filmmaking: Write, Film and Edit A Short Documentary

Learn to create a short documentary film from concept to completion, covering idea development, production techniques, cinematography, directing, and post-production, with hands-on tasks and expert guidance.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Translating personal experiences into film

Learn how to create a script and translate your personal stories into a short film.

• Domestika
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

iPhone Filmmaking - How to make cinematic films

Aprenda a criar filmes cinematográficos com seu iPhone, desde a filmagem até a edição, usando técnicas profissionais e aplicativos populares para captura, iluminação, transições e pós-produção.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Filmmaking Forum: Conversations

5 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Get tips and listen to conversations with modern filmmakers as they discuss technology, technique, and storytelling and offer advice for new directors and editors in the industry.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Filmmaking Forum: Scene Analysis

2 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how film professionals shape their product. Get a breakdown of scenes and see interviews with filmmakers about their aesthetic approach, workflow, and collaboration style.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 3 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available