In our Digital Video Editing course, learners will gain an understanding of the fundamentals and principles of video editing. They will also learn how to edit simple videos, sync soundtracks, and deliver output for basic projects.

Intended audience

video editor, color grading, titling artist

Prerequisites

10th pass and above

Syllabus

Week 1: Hour 1: Introduction to Shotcut and Basics of Video Editing
Week 2: 15 Minutes: Overview of Shotcut
Week 3: Introduction to Shotcut and its features.
Week 4: Installing and setting up the software.
Week 5: Exploring the interface: timeline, toolbar, and preview window.
Week 6: 15 Minutes: Understanding Video Editing Basics
Week 7: Overview of video file formats and resolutions.
Week 8: Introduction to editing workflow: import, edit, enhance, and export.
Week 9: Key concepts: timeline editing, cutting, and transitions.
Week 10: 30 Minutes: Getting Started with a Video Project
Week 11: Importing video, audio, and image files into Shotcut.
Week 12: Organizing files in the playlist.
Week 13: Performing basic cuts and trims on video clips.
Week 14: Hour 2: Enhancing the Video
Week 15: 30 Minutes: Applying Effects and Filters
Week 16: Adding and customizing video filters (brightness, contrast, saturation).
Week 17: Incorporating audio adjustments and effects.
Week 18: Working with text: adding titles, captions, and credits.
Week 19: 20 Minutes: Creating Smooth Transitions
Week 20: Adding transitions between clips (fade in/out, cross-dissolve).
Week 21: Adjusting transition duration and style.
Week 22: 10 Minutes: Syncing Video and Audio
Week 23: Aligning audio tracks with video clips.
Week 24: Adding background music and ensuring proper audio levels.
Week 25: Hour 3: Finalizing and Exporting the Video
Week 26: 20 Minutes: Polishing the Project
Week 27: Reviewing and refining the timeline.
Week 28: Adjusting the overall pacing and flow.
Week 29: Checking for consistency in visual and audio elements.
Week 30: 20 Minutes: Exporting the Final Video
Week 31: Setting up export parameters (resolution, format, frame rate).
Week 32: Exporting the video in MP4 or other popular formats.
Week 33: Saving and organizing project files.
Week 34: 20 Minutes: Wrap-Up and Q&A
Week 35: Sharing additional resources for continued learning.