Video Editing Master Course

Class 1: Introduction to Premiere Pro and Setup

• Understanding the Interface: Workspaces, panels (Timeline, Program, Source Monitor).
• Starting a New Project: Setting up preferences, sequence settings, and organizing media files.
• Importing Media: File types, importing methods, and Project Panel organization.
• Introduction to the Timeline: Tracks, zooming, and basic navigation.

Class 2: Basic Editing Techniques

• Tools Overview: Selection Tool, Razor Tool, Track Select, and Hand Tool.
• Cutting and Trimming: Splitting clips, removing unwanted sections, and using in/out points.
• Arranging Clips on the Timeline: Moving, snapping, and managing layers.
• Working with the Source Monitor: Marking in/out points before placing clips.

Class 3: Working with Transitions

• Applying Transitions: Adding transitions like Cross Dissolve, Dip to Black, and Wipe.
• Customizing Transitions: Adjusting duration and alignment.
• Advanced Techniques: Layer transitions and working with nested sequences for complex effects.

Class 4: Audio Basics

• Audio Tracks and Controls: Adjusting volume levels, panning, and muting tracks.
• Audio Effects: Applying basic effects like fade-in/out and noise reduction.
• Syncing Audio and Video: Manual and automatic syncing methods.
• Audio Keyframes: Creating gradual volume changes.

Class 5: Advanced Editing Tools

• Ripple Edit and Rolling Edit Tools: Streamlining timeline edits.
• Slip and Slide Edits: Adjusting clips without changing sequence duration.
• Markers and Subclips: Organizing and refining your timeline for efficiency.

Class 6: Working with Graphics and Text

• Essential Graphics Panel: Adding and editing titles, lower thirds, and overlays.
• Creating Titles: Styling text with fonts, colors, and effects.
• Shapes and Overlays: Enhancing visuals with graphic elements.
• Using Motion Graphics Templates (MOGRTs): Importing and customizing pre-designed templates.

Class 7: Video Effects and Keyframes

• Applying Effects: Blur, color correction, sharpening, and stylized effects.
• Keyframes: Animating position, scale, rotation, and opacity.
• Masking: Creating custom effects using masks.
• Stabilizing Footage: Reducing shake with the Warp Stabilizer.

Class 8: Color Correction and Grading

• Lumetri Color Basics: Adjusting exposure, contrast, saturation, and white balance.
• Color Grading: Using LUTs (Look-Up Tables) and custom color grading.
• Scopes: Understanding waveforms, vectorscopes, and histograms for precise grading.
• Creative Grading Techniques: Giving your videos a professional cinematic look.

Class 9: Advanced Audio Techniques

• Essential Sound Panel: Balancing audio levels and applying presets for clarity.
• Noise Removal: Reducing background noise and echo.
• Audio Effects: Adding reverb, pitch shift, and EQ adjustments.
• Multi-Track Audio Mixing: Adjusting and balancing audio tracks in complex projects.

Class 10: Multi-Camera Editing and Dynamic Links

• Multi-Camera Editing: Syncing and editing footage from multiple cameras.
• Dynamic Link with After Effects: Importing motion graphics and animations directly.
• Dynamic Link with Photoshop: Importing layered files for advanced graphic integration.
• Using Nested Sequences: Managing complex edits with nested workflows.

Class 11: Exporting and Workflow Optimization

• Export Settings: Choosing the right format and resolution for YouTube, Instagram, and broadcast.
• Codecs and Bitrates: Understanding H.264, ProRes, and other formats.
• Using Proxies: Editing high-resolution files efficiently.
• Workflow Tips: Keyboard shortcuts, custom workspaces, and organizing projects for speed.