Advanced Video Editing: Mastering Techniques and Workflow

Advanced Video Editing: Mastering Techniques and Workflow

Duration

2 Days

Course Fee

588 SGD

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Advanced Video Editing: Mastering Techniques and Workflow

Course Description

This two-day course is designed for individuals with basic video editing skills who want to take their editing to the next level. Participants will learn advanced techniques in video editing, including multi-camera editing, advanced color correction, motion graphics, and the use of professional effects to enhance their projects. The course emphasizes a streamlined workflow for faster editing without sacrificing quality.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to apply professional editing techniques to their videos, resulting in more polished, visually compelling content for films, promotional videos, and social media platforms.

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Target Audience

  • Intermediate-level video editors looking to expand their skills.
  • Content creators and social media influencers who want more professional-looking videos.
  • Marketing professionals aiming to produce high-quality promotional videos.
  • Freelance videographers and video production specialists.

Learning Outcomes

  • Master advanced editing techniques to refine and polish video projects.
  • Use multi-camera editing for dynamic and synchronized footage.
  • Apply advanced color correction and grading techniques for a professional look.
  • Incorporate motion graphics, special effects, and advanced transitions.
  • Optimize editing workflow for increased speed and efficiency in post-production.

Course Highlights

  • Advanced editing techniques for seamless storytelling
  • Working with multi-camera setups and synchronized footage
  • Advanced color correction and grading for cinematic looks
  • Applying special effects, motion graphics, and transitions
  • Efficient workflows for faster and higher-quality editing

Course Outline

Day 1: Advanced Editing Techniques & Color Grading

  • Organizing assets and media management for large projects.
  • Working with proxies for smoother editing of high-resolution footage.
  • Customizing workspaces and keyboard shortcuts for efficiency.
  • Using advanced cutting techniques: J-cuts, L-cuts, and jump cuts.
  • Mastering split edits for smoother transitions in dialogue or scenes.
  • Speed ramping and time manipulation for dramatic effects (slow-motion, fast-forward, etc.).
  • Setting up and syncing footage from multiple camera angles.
  • Switching between cameras using the multi-camera editing feature.
  • Refining and adjusting camera cuts for dynamic visual storytelling.
  • Understanding color correction vs. color grading: When and how to use them.
  • Using scopes (Waveform, Vectorscope) for accurate color adjustments.
  • Applying LUTs (Look-Up Tables) and creating custom color grades for different moods and tones.

Day 2: Motion Graphics, Effects, and Optimizing Workflow

  • Introduction to motion graphics: Creating dynamic text and lower thirds.
  • Adding animated graphics and motion elements using Adobe After Effects or in-editor tools.
  • Integrating logos and branding into videos using motion paths and keyframes.
  • Applying visual effects like masking, blurring, and keying (green screen).
  • Creating seamless transitions: Whip pans, zoom transitions, and custom effects.
  • Using compositing techniques to blend visual elements.
  • Working with multiple audio tracks: Dialogue, music, and sound effects.
  • Advanced audio leveling and mastering for consistent sound quality.
  • Syncing music with video for enhanced storytelling.
  • Exporting videos with optimized settings for different platforms (web, social media, broadcast).
  • Understanding bitrate, resolution, and codec settings for high-quality output.
  • Streamlining the export process and organizing final deliverables.