Basic Editing Workflow
- Cutting & Trimming.
- Using the Razor, Selection, Ripple, and Rolling Edit tools. In/Out points.
- Timeline Management.
- Speed & Time.
- Changing clip speed, time remapping for slow/fast motion
Audio Editing
- Basic Audio.
- Audio Cleanup.
- Applying essential audio effects (Noise Reduction, De-esser, Equalizer).
- Mixing & Syncing.
- Syncing external audio with video, basic audio track mixing
Color Correction & Grading
- Lumetri Color Panel.
- Understanding scopes (waveform, vectorscope), primary color correction (exposure, contrast).
- Color Grading.
- Applying creative looks (LUTs), secondary color correction (Hues/Saturation).
Graphics and Titles
- Essential Graphics Panel.
- Creating titles, lower thirds, and intro screens.
- Working with MOGRTs.
- Using Motion Graphics Templates created in After Effects.
Effects & Transitions
- Built-in Effects.
- Applying and customizing video effects.
- Transitions.
- Using and customizing cross-dissolves, dips-to-color, and other transitions.
Text & Typography
- Text Layers.
- Formatting text, using text presets, and advanced text animators.
- Dynamic Text.
- Using expressions to link text to data or other properties.
Export & Output
- Export Settings.
- Understanding codecs, bitrates, resolution, and aspect ratios.
- Media Encoder.
- Using Adobe Media Encoder for efficient rendering and exporting for various platforms (YouTube, social media).
Core Animation
- Keyframes & Properties.
- Keyframe Interpolation.
- Shape Layers.
- Using Easy Ease and the Graph Editor for smooth, professional motion.
- Creating and animating basic vector shapes and using Shape Layer Animators (e.g., Trim Paths).
Advanced Techniques
- Masking.
- Motion Tracking.
- Compositing.
- Blending layers using blending modes and track mattes
- Keying (Green Screen).
Visual Effects (VFX)
- Applying Effects.
- 3D Space.
- Understanding and using common effects (e.g., blur, glow, distortion, particle systems).
- Working with 3D layers, cameras, and lights.