(SCTP Module) Professional Video Editing: Video Editing Fundamentals

About This Course

Learn the fundamentals of video editing by understanding how rhythm, pacing, continuity, and visual storytelling shape meaning. Gain hands-on experience using professional editing software to organise footage, manage projects, and apply essential editing tools with confidence. Build skills in shaping clear, engaging edits that enhance narrative flow, then put everything into practice by editing a short video from raw footage, simulating a real-world editing workflow.

Video Editing Fundamentals: Editing Theory & Visual Language introduces the language of editing, focusing on rhythm, pacing, continuity, and the principles of visual storytelling.

Video Editing Fundamentals: Editing Techniques & Tools (level 1) introduces the fundamentals of video editing through hands-on experience with professional editing software. You'll gain proficiency in navigating the interface, managing media assets, and organising projects efficiently.

Video Editing Fundamentals: Editing Techniques & Tools (level 2) introduces building on foundational skills, this module focuses on mastering essential editing tools and techniques. You’ll learn how to create simple edits that enhance clarity and engagement, developing the confidence to shape compelling visual stories.

Video Editing Fundamentals: Project: Editing a short story looks into a project that challenges you to apply the editing principles, techniques, and tools learned throughout the module by editing a short video from raw footage. You will practice organising media, selecting shots, shaping narrative flow, and applying pacing and continuity to craft a cohesive and engaging story. This hands-on assignment reinforces your technical skills and creative decision-making, simulating real-world editing scenarios.