Module 1: Foundations of Film Editing and Visual Storytelling
Learn how to see like a photographer and master the basics.
Theory
- Mastering Jump Cuts,
- Match Cuts, L-Cuts, and J-Cuts.
- Understanding continuity, screen direction, pacing, and rhythm.
- Breakdown of real film scenes.
Practice
- Reaction-based cutting.
- Re-editing the same scene to evoke three different emotions.
- Editing silent footage against varying music.
- Recreating trailer breakdowns.
The First Milestone: The 3-Minute Narrative
1.Shoot
Students direct and capture a custom 3-minute scene.
2.Edit
Full narrative assembly with foundational pacing.
3.Polish
Addition of basic sound design.
Module 2: Advanced Post-Production: Story, Sound & Visuals
Learn how to see like a photographer and master the basics.
Advanced Narrative
Scene restructuring, parallel cutting, suspense building, dialogue tightening, and multi-cam editing. Teaching true industry workflow.
Color Psychology
Primary and secondary grading, LUT creation, and film look recreation
Motion, Rhythm, and Impact
VFX Basics
Titles, lower thirds, green screen removal, tracking, rotoscoping, and compositing.
Sound-Driven Storytelling
Crafting music videos and trailers using beat cutting, speed ramping, transition design, and impact edits.
Module 3: AI-Enhanced Editing & Professional Delivery
Imp: Use AI to speed workflow - not replace creativity.
Internal Tools
AI scene detection, auto subtitles, voice cleanup, Magic Mask, Al Audio
External Tools
Mastery of Runway, ElevenLabs, and Topaz Video AI.
Finishing, Restoration, and Delivery
Advanced VFX
Wire removal, cleanup VFX, and advanced compositing.
Film Restoration
Upscaling old or degraded footage to modern standards.
Delivery
Mastering exact OTT delivery formats for streaming platforms.
Module 4: Industry & Career Workflow
Production Simulation:
- Editor
- Assistant Editor
- VFX Artist
- Colorist
- Sound Designer
Students shoot short film, dividing strictly into exact industry roles to learn true studio hierarchy.
Commercial Simulation:
Students receive a fake client brief with a hard 48-hour deadline.Includes a structured revision round.
Focus:
Handling real deadlines, strict revision processes, and client management.
The Career Launchpad
The Assets
Building a highly curated, professional 3-5 minute personal showreel. Setting up an industry-ready LinkedIn profile.
The Business
Freelance pricing structures and exact methods for approaching production houses.
The Transition
Interview training and mapping out the assistant editor career pathway.