Non Linear Editing
This course introduces the concepts, tools, and workflows involved in non-linear editing. Students learn editing techniques, software interfaces, story sequencing, audio treatment, color correction, animation, and output creation. Emphasis is placed on practical editing for drama, documentary, promos, and music-based productions.
§ 01 By the end you can
- Understand the editing process, post-production workflow, and professional terminology.
- Use non-linear editing software tools to assemble story sequences.
- Apply transitions, audio treatments, titles, and chroma/masking techniques.
- Perform color correction, white balancing, and creative visual enhancement.
- Edit different formats including drama, documentary, music shows, and promos.
§ 02 Sixteen sessions
The whole semester.
- 01Introduction to Film and Production Workflow
- 02Post-Production and Importance of Editing
- 03Linear vs Non-Linear Editing
- 04Software, Hardware, and Media Requirements
- 05Editing Software Interface and Tools
- 06Basic Editing Functions (Trim, Split, Cuts, Fades, Dissolves)
- 07Creating Story Sequences from Clips
- 08 · MidtermAudio Editing, Treatments, and Looping
- 09Text Editing, Title Animation, and End Credits
- 10Chroma Keying and Masking
- 11Color Correction and White Balancing
- 12Creating Show Feel and Emotional Tone
- 13Drama Editing and Continuity of Shots
- 14Documentary Editing Techniques
- 15Promo & Music Show Editing
- 16Output Creation, Exporting, and Portfolio Storage
Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.
§ 03 Final project
Students will complete a professionally edited video project demonstrating sequencing, audio treatment, effects, color correction, and final output preparation.
Deliverables
A fully edited music video, using clips from a movie, and lip-syncing it onto a song (3 minute).
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