Video Editing & Content Creation Basics
Learn to shoot, edit, and publish scroll-stopping video content — from smartphone filming and editing software to growing an audience and getting paid for it.
Module 1: Introduction to Video Content & the Creator Economy
Understand why video dominates online attention and how creators earn from it.
Module 2: Planning Your Content: Scripts, Storyboards & Shot Lists
Plan your content with scripts, storyboards, and shot lists before you film.
Module 3: Smartphone Filming Fundamentals
Shoot clean, professional-looking footage using just a smartphone.
Module 4: Choosing & Learning Editing Software
Choose the right free or paid editing software for your skill level.
Module 5: Editing Fundamentals: Cuts, Transitions & Pacing
Master the cuts, transitions, and pacing that keep viewers watching.
Module 6: Color, Audio & Captions
Polish your video with color correction, clean audio, and captions.
Module 7: Thumbnails, Titles & Platform Formatting
Design thumbnails and titles that earn clicks and format video for each platform.
Module 8: Growing an Audience: Consistency & Analytics
Build a consistent posting habit and read your analytics to grow.
Module 9: Monetization & Working with Brands
Understand how creators actually make money from video content.
Module 10: Legal, Ethical & Professional Considerations
Navigate copyright, disclosure, and platform rules as a professional creator.
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