Teach me Video Editing. Focus on Cuts, pacing, and storyt…

What's inside this course

31 lessons. Learnr rebuilds it around your goal and level when you start.

1. 1Hard Cuts for ImpactFundamental mechanics of cutting between shots cleanly
2. 2Lightning Round
3. 3Jump Cuts & FlowDefinition and simple application of jump cuts
4. 4Flip Deck
5. 5L-Cuts & J-CutsUnderstanding audio-visual offset in both cut types
6. 6Memory Match
7. 7Transition Cuts ExplainedOverview of fade, dissolve, and wipe transitions
8. 8Match Madness
9. 9Measuring Cut DurationMeasuring cut duration using frame rates and timing
10. 10Type the Answer
11. 11Building Tension SlowlySlowing cuts to increase suspense and anticipation
12. 12Story
13. 13Quick Cuts for EnergyTechnical execution of quick, snappy cuts
14. 14Lightning Round
15. 15Pacing for Platform LengthUnderstanding YouTube versus TikTok duration needs
16. 16Sort into Groups
17. 17Syncing Cuts to BeatsFinding key rhythm points in audio tracks
18. 18Spot the Word
19. 19Dialogue Cut PointsWhere to cut within spoken conversation naturally
20. 20True or False
21. 21Sound Effects TimingTiming cuts to match sound effects precisely
22. 22Put in Order
23. 23Audio Gaps & FlowStrategic use of silence and gaps in audio flow
24. 24This or That
25. 25Cutting to Music TempoUnderstanding BPM and beat structure in music
26. 26Type the Answer
27. 27Finding Your Editing PaceDiscovering personal editing rhythm through experimentation
28. 28Story
29. 29Matching Cuts to MoodChoosing cut types based on desired emotional tone
30. 30Tap All That Apply
31. 31Rhythm in Short-Form VideoUnderstanding visual rhythm as editing principle