skilldevelopment.cpe@lpu.co.in

What you'll learn

Description:  This course is designed to: 1.Learn how to craft engaging narratives by effectively combining visuals, audio, and pacing. 2.Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Da Vinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro (FCP). 3.Explore a diverse range of editing approaches, from cinematic storytelling to corporate and social media content. 4.Understand the complete process of video editing, including importing, organizing, editing, and exporting for different platforms. 5.Balance creativity with technical precision, applying key aesthetic principles to enhance the visual impact of your work. Learning Outcome: 1)Evaluate and interpret various video editing techniques and processes used in diverse media productions. 2)Effectively interpret production briefs and translate materials from various sources into engaging visual narratives. 3)Apply a wide array of editing styles and techniques to create professional-grade video content tailored to specific requirements. 4)Utilize industry practices in post-production workflows, ensuring efficiency and professionalism in editing projects. 5)Independently manage projects, showcasing initiative, creativity, and effective problem-solving skills in video editing tasks.

  • 1.Evolution of Film Cameras and Editing Techniques 2.Early Editing Machines: Moviola and Steenbeck 3.Advancements in Camera Technology 4.Basics of Film Editing: Frame, Shot, Scene, Sequence 5.The Digital Film Revolution
  • 1.Continuity Editing and Montage Sequence 2.Kuleshov Effect and Discontinuity Editing 3.Cut Techniques: a.180-Degree Rule, Cross-Cutting, Cutaway Shot b.Establishing Shot, L-Cut, Reaction Shot, Axial Shot c.Point of View Shot, Jump Cut, and others d.Transition Techniques, Mise-en-Scene, Time and Space
  • 1.Introduction to Video Editing Technology (Linear and Non-Linear Editing) 2.Basics of Digital Editing Process: Time Codes, SMPTE, Edit Decision List (EDL) 3.Video Standards, Frame Sizes, and Aspect Ratios
  • 1.Hands-on Introduction to Video Editing Software 2.Setup and Interface Customization 3.Transferring Media Files from External Sources 4.Organizing Media: Monitors, Timelines, and Editing
  • 1.Practicing Continuity and Discontinuity Editing 2.Implementing Montage and Kuleshov Effect in Short Projects 3.Practicing Cut Techniques and Transitions 4.Shooting and Editing using 180-Degree Rule, Jump Cuts, L-Cuts, etc. 5.Rhythm, Pacing and Timing in Editing for Genre-Specific Projects
  • 1.Adding Effects: Title Design, Time Remapping, Color Correction & Grading, Video Effects and Transitions 2.Understanding Audio Balancing, Mixing and Synchronization 3.Exporting: File Formats and Video Compression
  • 1.Editing Music Videos, Video Art, News, Documentaries, and Fictional Films
  • Shooting and Editing a Short Fictional/Documentary Film Apply all learned skills from software setup to final export Emphasize creativity, pacing, and technical precision

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Abhijit Ghosh
Assistant Professor

Abhijit is currently working as Assistant Professor in the department of Film and TV Production, School of Liberal and Creative Arts (Film, Theatre and Music) at Lovely Professional University. He is a Film Educator with over 15 years of experience in both academia and the Film and TV industry, specializing in Film & Video Editing, Film & Cinema Appreciation, and Practical Filmmaking.