Video Editing

Instructor

Bilal Ahmed Khan

VIDEO EDITING EXPERT

This course includes :

Tools & Resources Checklist

Adobe Premiere Pro (trial or subscription)
DaVinci Resolve (free version is sufficient)
External hard drive or cloud storage for footage
Royalty-free music/SFX libraries (YouTube Audio Library, Epidemic Sound, Pixabay)
Reference sites: Vimeo Staff Picks, YouTube creator breakdowns

Suggested Add-Ons (if extending beyond 2 months)

Notes

Each Saturday session focuses on new concepts/theory + software skills.
Each Sunday session focuses on hands-on projects applying that week’s lesson.
Practice/editing time between weekends is recommended but flexible.
Insert actual calendar dates once a start date is confirmed

Descriptions

Format: 3 sessions/week, 2 hours each (adjustable to your schedule) Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Tools Used: Adobe Premiere Pro (primary), DaVinci Resolve (color grading), CapCut (optional/mobile)
Goal: By the end, students can edit short films, YouTube videos, reels, and promotional content, and will have a portfolio of 6–8 edited projects.

Key Points

By the end of this course you will have the skills and confidence to work as a freelance video editor, content creator or join a media production house. Web Bridge Global Institute provides full career support and job placement assistance to every graduate so your learning does not stop when the course ends.

Video Editing Course Outline

Format 3 sessions / wk (2h each)

Level Beginner to Intermediate

Tools Used Premiere, DaVinci, CapCut

                
                Goal
                6–8 Portfolio Projects

Phase 01

Month 1: Foundations & Core Editing Skills

WEEK ONE

Introduction to Video Editing

Production pipeline (pre to post), video formats, resolution, frame rates, aspect ratios, codecs, and software interface walkthroughs.

PRAC Install & organize project bins

PROJ 30-second basic sequence assembly

ASGN Analyze pacing in 3 films/ads

WEEK TWO

Cutting & Timeline Basics

Trim, cut, ripple/roll, slip/slide tools. Mastering J-cuts and L-cuts for seamless dialogue transitions and advanced track layering.

PRAC Edit interview clip with J/L cuts

PROJ 1-minute "Day in the Life" vlog cut

ASGN 20-second speed-edit montage

WEEK THREE

Transitions & Pacing

Cuts, dissolves, wipes, match cuts. Understanding pacing rhythm, avoiding transition overkill, and cutting perfectly to audio beats.

PRAC Music-synced montage exercise

PROJ 45-second high-energy highlight reel

ASGN Find track & map beat markers

WEEK FOUR

Audio Editing & Sound Design

Audio levels, normalization, background noise cleanup, basic EQ, sound effects layering, and dual-system audio synchronization.

PRAC Dialogue audio noise cleanup

PROJ Completed audio-balanced vlog piece

ASGN Source 10 royalty-free audio assets

Month 1 Milestone Review

In-depth portfolio checkpoint & live critique on your sequence, vlog, montage, and audio mix workflow.

Phase 02

Month 2: Visual Polish, Color & Real-World Projects

WEEK FIVE

Color Correction & Grading

White balance, exposure, contrast. Professional introduction to DaVinci Resolve color wheels, curves, and LUT adjustments.

PRAC Balance mismatched raw clips

PROJ Grade a 1-minute cinematic clip

ASGN Apply & compare 3 distinct LUT styles

WEEK SIX

Titles, Text & Motion Graphics

Lower thirds, dynamic subtitles, keyframing animations, templates vs custom motion styles, and Premiere Essential Graphics panel.

PRAC Animate custom lower-third & titles

PROJ 5–10s branded intro/outro animation

ASGN Build 2 reusable title templates

WEEK SEVEN

Multi-Camera & Advanced Techniques

Syncing camera multi-angles via waveforms, green screen/chroma key tricks, speed ramping, and perfect platform export configurations.

PRAC Multi-cam sync & green screen keys

PROJ 2-minute multi-cam talking-head video

ASGN Prep files & vision for Capstone project

WEEK EIGHT

Capstone Project & Portfolio Building

Assembling a professional showreel, translating client briefs, and understanding commercial freelancing rates & feedback workflows.

PRAC Build a 2-3 min master portfolio reel

PROJ Final Capstone: Short film, YouTube asset, or promo

Final Graduation & Review

Portfolio presentation, live expert feedback panel evaluation, and official WebBridge Global certification distribution.

Grading & Assessment Breakdown

Transparency in how your performance and portfolio are evaluated.

50%

Weekly Projects

Continuous grading across module deliverables.

25%

Final Capstone

Comprehensive test combining all core course elements.

15%

Assignments

Practical drills to solidify operational speed and memory.

10%

Participation

Engagement in active interactive peer studio critique sessions.

Duration 2 Months (8 Weekends)

Days Saturday & Sunday Only

Session Length 2–3 Hours / session

Class Curriculum & Schedule

Each Saturday focuses on theory & core skills, while Sundays are dedicated to hands-on practical projects.

Timeline	Saturday (Theory & Skills)	Sunday (Practical Project)
W01	Saturday: Intro to Video Editing: Production pipeline, industry formats, and a comprehensive software overview.	Sunday: Interface Practice: Setting up your first workspace and completing a basic sequence assembly project.
W02	Saturday: Cutting & Timeline Basics: Mastering advanced timeline tools like trim, ripple, roll, and J/L cuts.	Sunday: Vlog-Style Cut: Applying advanced J/L cuts to build a seamless, fast-paced vlog sequence.
W03	Saturday: Transitions & Pacing: Understanding various cut types, montage editing psychology, and establishing video rhythm.	Sunday: Music-Synced Reel: Creating a high-energy highlight reel accurately synced to an audio track.
W04	Saturday: Audio Editing & Sound Design: Balancing sound levels, vocal noise cleanup, and cinematic audio mixing.	Sunday: Voiceover Mix & Mid-Review: Completing a sound design project alongside a Month 1 review and portfolio check-in.
W05	Saturday: Color Correction & Grading: Fixing exposure and white balance, with an introduction to DaVinci Resolve basics.	Sunday: Cinematic Color Project: Elevating flat footage into a highly stylized, cinematic grading sequence.
W06	Saturday: Titles, Text & Motion Graphics: Creating dynamic text layouts using keyframing and the Essential Graphics panel.	Sunday: Branded Intros: Animating a custom intro/outro sequence designed specifically for brand identity.
W07	Saturday: Multi-Camera & VFX: Managing multi-cam synchronization, chroma keying (green screen), and speed ramping.	Sunday: Multi-Cam Interview: Cutting and polishing a multi-camera, talking-head professional video interview.
W08	Saturday: Work Session: One-on-one lab guidance for completing your final short film, YouTube asset, or promo video.	Sunday: Graduation: Showcasing your capstone production, wrapping up your final portfolio review, and certificate distribution.