Introduction to Video Editing

Learn how to edit video in this project-based introduction to both the aesthetic and technical aspects of video editing.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Using the exercise files

1. Exploring Story

• What is story?
• What is an editor's role in the storytelling process?
• Exploring the ethics of editing

2. The Grammar of Editing

• Exploring coverage and shot composition
• Exploring shot and lens movement
• Exploring the "rules" of continuity editing
• Understanding complexity editing
• Exploring timing and pacing
• Exploring structure and transitions

3. Exploring Nonlinear Editing Applications

• How we'll be editing in this course
• Understanding the similarities among all editing applications
• Understanding differences between track-based editing vs. storyline-based editing

4. Editing a Short Narrative Scene

• Exploring previsualization materials
• Organizing the assets
• Starting the edit: Continuity editing
• Building the scene: Complexity editing
• Refining the scene: Trimming and matching to music
• Reviewing the cut

5. Editing a Short Documentary

• Planning the edit
• Laying the foundation
• Adding music and B-roll
• Refining the scene
• Adjusting audio
• Adding basic effects and titles
• Reviewing the cut

6. Understanding Additional Post-Production Processes

• A look at sound design
• A look at effect design
• A look at color correction

Conclusion

• Next steps