Overview of the course objectives and learning outcomes

• Introduction to different video editing software options
• Understanding the basic principles of video editing, including cutting, trimming, and arranging clips
• Exploring the user interface of popular video editing software and understanding key tools and features
• Detailed exploration of the video editing software interface
• Understanding various tools for editing, trimming, and arranging clips
• Introduction to timeline editing, layers, and effects panels
• Customizing the workspace for efficient editing workflow

Adding text overlays and titles to video clips

• Exploring different fonts, styles, and formatting options for text

• Animating text and creating dynamic title sequences

• Incorporating text effects and transitions for enhanced visual appeal

Understanding video effects and how to apply them to clips

• Exploring color correction and grading techniques

• Adding visual effects such as filters, overlays, and motion graphics

• Mastering the use of transitions to create seamless scene changes

Introduction to audio editing tools and techniques

• Adjusting audio levels, adding music, and incorporating sound effects

• Syncing audio with video clips and adjusting timing

• Removing background noise and enhancing audio quality

Creating split-screen effects and picture-in-picture overlays

• Using masking techniques to blend multiple video clips together

• Incorporating effects to simulate interaction between multiple instances of the same person in a scene

Planning and scripting a product presentation video

• Incorporating text, graphics, and animations to highlight product features

• Adding music and sound effects to enhance the presentation

• Optimizing the video for different platforms and audiences

Understanding the basics of green screen technology

• Shooting footage against a green screen and preparing it for editing

• Using chroma keying techniques to remove the green background

• Incorporating new backgrounds and visual effects into green screen footage

Understanding the requirements and constraints of different social media platforms

• Optimizing video content for specific platforms, including aspect ratios and video lengths

• Incorporating text overlays, captions, and subtitles for social media audiences

• Creating engaging and shareable videos tailored to social media platforms

Introduction to storyboarding techniques and principles

• Planning video projects through storyboarding, shot lists, and scriptwriting

• Creating visual representations of scenes and sequences using storyboarding software or hand-drawn sketches

• Using storyboards to guide the video editing process and ensure a cohesive narrative

Introduction to motion graphics and animation principles

• Creating dynamic text animations and graphic overlays for video ads

• Incorporating kinetic typography, logos, and branding elements into video ads

• Optimizing motion graphics for online advertising platforms and digital marketing campaigns

Understanding different video file formats and codecs

• Exporting videos for various platforms, including social media, web, and mobile devices

• Applying compression techniques to reduce file size without sacrificing quality

• Uploading and publishing videos to online platforms, websites, and social media channels