The Art of Film and Video Editing

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This Specialization, taught by Baudilio Perez, is intended for aspiring filmmakers, content creators, and video editors seeking to develop professional film editing, color grading, and visual effects skills. Through three courses, you will cover foundational editing, advanced color correction, and immersive sound and visual effects, which will prepare you to produce cinematic-quality projects. This program balances theory and practice with hands-on exercises.

Syllabus

Course 1: The Art of Film Editing: Foundations of Editing
Course 2: The Art of Film Editing: Color & Visual Storytelling
Course 3: The Art of Film Editing: Visual Effects & Sound Design

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6 hours 57 minutes
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By the end of this course, taught by Baudilio Perez, you’ll be able to transform ordinary footage into cinematic visuals using advanced color correction and grading techniques. You’ll gain practical experience with Lumetri Scopes, HSL secondary adjustments, masks, and creative grading approaches that control mood and tone. Alongside color, you’ll learn how to emphasize visual storytelling by refining rhythm, experimenting with blur effects, and using shot composition to enhance emotion. This course is ideal for beginner to intermediate editors, film students, or digital creators who already know how to assemble a sequence in Adobe Premiere Pro but want to give their work a polished, professional aesthetic. To succeed, you should have a working knowledge of editing basics and access to Adobe Premiere Pro. Unlike technical tutorials that focus only on software tools, this course emphasizes how color, timing, and shot selection shape the audience’s experience of a story. You’ll practice with real-world examples and develop an eye for subtle cinematic choices—skills that prepare you to grade, pace, and craft projects for film, streaming platforms, or social media. *Please note: Adobe Premiere Pro software is required to complete this course Instructor bio: Baudilio Perez is a director, actor, and film score composer with a passion for storytelling through cinema. He holds degrees from the National Experimental University of the Arts in Venezuela, the Superior School of Film and Audiovisuals in Catalonia, and the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Baudilio has taken on multiple roles in his projects—director, screenwriter, actor, producer, and composer—allowing him to connect deeply with disciplines like painting, music, acting, and documentary filmmaking. His work focuses on historical cinema and creating immersive soundtracks, always driven by collaboration and the passion to bring meaningful stories to life.
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6 hours 15 minutes
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By the end of this course, taught by Baudilio Perez, you’ll be able to confidently set up and organize projects in Adobe Premiere Pro, build sequences, and apply the core editing principles that shape professional film and video projects. You’ll learn the language of editing—rhythm, ellipsis, timing, and transitions—and practice bringing raw footage to life through deliberate choices that strengthen storytelling. This course is designed for aspiring filmmakers, content creators, and editors who already understand basic video concepts like resolution, frame rates, and file formats. To be successful, you should have Adobe Premiere Pro installed and some familiarity with shooting or editing video, even at a beginner level. What makes this course unique is its balance of theory and practice. You won’t just learn which buttons to press—you’ll study how images, scripts, and edits come together to create cinematic meaning. Through exercises based on short films, commercials, and music videos, you’ll master foundational tools like keyframes, blend modes, text editing, and exports, preparing you to approach any editing project with confidence and artistry. *Please note: Adobe Premiere Pro software is required to complete this course Instructor bio: Baudilio Perez is a director, actor, and film score composer with a passion for storytelling through cinema. He holds degrees from the National Experimental University of the Arts in Venezuela, the Superior School of Film and Audiovisuals in Catalonia, and the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Baudilio has taken on multiple roles in his projects—director, screenwriter, actor, producer, and composer—allowing him to connect deeply with disciplines like painting, music, acting, and documentary filmmaking. His work focuses on historical cinema and creating immersive soundtracks, always driven by collaboration and the passion to bring meaningful stories to life.
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6 hours 43 minutes
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By the end of this course, taught by Baudilio Perez, you’ll be able to enhance your films with professional-level visual effects and immersive sound design directly in Adobe Premiere Pro. You’ll learn how to stabilize shots, add cinematic blurs, and create effects such as fire, sparkles, and animated text—all without needing external plugins. Just as importantly, you’ll explore sound design: layering effects, applying reverb, balancing spatial audio, and using compressors and equalizers to give your scenes depth and realism. This course is perfect for filmmakers, content creators, or editors who already understand editing and color correction but want to push their projects into the realm of high-impact professional storytelling. To be successful, you should have a working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and editing fundamentals. What sets this course apart is its focus on sound and visuals as equally vital storytelling tools. You won’t just add effects for spectacle—you’ll learn how to align them with narrative intention. By the end, you’ll be equipped to produce promos, shorts, or branded content with striking visuals and soundscapes that elevate your work to cinematic quality. *Please note: Adobe Premiere Pro software is required to complete this course Instructor bio: Baudilio Perez is a director, actor, and film score composer with a passion for storytelling through cinema. He holds degrees from the National Experimental University of the Arts in Venezuela, the Superior School of Film and Audiovisuals in Catalonia, and the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Baudilio has taken on multiple roles in his projects—director, screenwriter, actor, producer, and composer—allowing him to connect deeply with disciplines like painting, music, acting, and documentary filmmaking. His work focuses on historical cinema and creating immersive soundtracks, always driven by collaboration and the passion to bring meaningful stories to life.