Video EditingDiploma Course

This video editing course begins with an overview of video editing and its history. You'll compare offline versus online editing and linear versus non-linear editing processes. We'll also explore the various applications of video editing.

The course outlines the many video editing software available – both free and paid-for. You'll have all the information you need to choose the one that will work best for you.

You'll learn how to prepare and organise files and footage for video editing. The video editing course also explains how to plan a video, from storytelling to aesthetics.

The course takes you through editing and exporting basics and specific techniques. You'll also move on to advanced techniques and learn how to streamline workflows with automation. The course's accompanying videos further explain how feature films use the techniques covered.

Finally, the video editing course guides you in using industry-standard video editing software, Adobe Premiere Pro. This includes setting up, editing, and adding text and captions. You'll also learn how to preview and finalise videos.

By studying this course, you will learn about:

• Video editing history
• Offline editing versus online editing and linear versus non-linear editing processes
• Applications of video editing
• Which video editing software will suit you best
• Preparing and organising files and footage 
• Editing, cutting, and transitioning techniques
• Advanced techniques such as masks, colour grading, and how to use automation
• Adobe Premiere Pro video editing basics