📚 Video Editing – Course Content

1. Introduction to Video Editing

• What is video editing & its scope
• Types of videos (YouTube, Reels, Ads, Corporate)
• Video formats & resolutions
• Frame rate & aspect ratio concepts

2. Video Editing Software Overview

• Introduction to editing tools
• Adobe Premiere Pro (primary tool)
• Filmora / DaVinci Resolve basics (overview)
• Workspace & interface understanding

3. Editing Basics

• Importing & organizing media
• Timeline & sequence management
• Cutting, trimming & splitting clips
• Multi-track editing

4. Audio Editing & Sound Design

• Audio levels & clarity
• Background music & voice-over
• Noise reduction basics
• Syncing audio with video

5. Transitions & Effects

• Video transitions
• Visual effects basics
• Speed control (slow motion / fast motion)
• Creative effects for social media

6. Titles, Text & Motion Graphics

• Adding titles & captions
• Lower thirds & subtitles
• Text animation basics
• Intro & outro creation

7. Color Correction & Grading

• Color correction fundamentals
• White balance & exposure
• Color grading styles
• LUTs usage

8. Social Media Video Editing

• Editing for Instagram Reels & Shorts
• YouTube video editing standards
• Aspect ratios for different platforms
• Trending video styles

9. Advanced Editing Techniques

• Multi-camera editing
• Green screen (chroma key)
• Masking & overlays
• Creative transitions

10. Exporting & Publishing

• Export settings for YouTube, Instagram & Ads
• Compression & quality optimization
• File formats & codecs

11. AI Tools for Video Editing (Intro)

• AI-based video editing tools
• Auto captions & subtitles
• AI background removal
• AI video enhancement basics

12. Freelancing & Career Guidance

• Building a video editing portfolio
• Freelancing platforms overview
• Client handling & pricing
• Project workflow & delivery

13. Live Projects & Practical Work

• YouTube video project
• Instagram Reels editing
• Promotional / ad video
• Short cinematic video
• Portfolio-ready editing projects