Overview of the film editing process

Understanding the role of an editor in storytelling

Essential tools and software for film editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro)

Setting up your workspace for efficient editing

Importing raw footage and audio

Organizing media files and project assets

File management best practices (naming conventions, backup strategies, folder structures)

Working with proxies for large video files

Analyzing raw footage for narrative structure

Basic cutting techniques: trimming, selecting shots, and arranging scenes

Building the skeleton of your story

Editing techniques to maintain pacing and rhythm in the rough cut

Polishing transitions, improving pacing, and adjusting scene timing

Adjusting the flow of your narrative through cuts and transitions

Syncing audio and video (audio clean-up and dialogue syncing)

Creating seamless scene transitions and refining the overall structure

Introduction to color theory and its role in film editing

Basic color correction techniques: adjusting exposure, contrast, and white balance

Working with DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro for color grading

Applying creative color grades to set the mood and tone of your film

Syncing and cleaning up audio tracks

Adding background music, sound effects, and dialogue enhancement

Mixing audio levels for clarity and balance

Mastering audio for final delivery (audio compression, EQ, noise reduction)

Creating and adding titles, lower thirds, and motion graphics

Incorporating visual effects to enhance storytelling

Working with stock footage and animated graphics

Using keyframes and effects for advanced editing techniques

Understanding the various export settings and formats (for web, TV, or film)

Compression techniques for different platforms (YouTube, Vimeo, broadcast, etc.)

Quality checks: ensuring your film is ready for distribution

Exporting the final cut, managing renders, and delivering to clients or collaborators

Apply your learning by editing a provided project (short film or documentary)

Walkthrough of the entire process from raw footage to the final cut

Feedback and refinement based on instructor critiques