The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques

Whether you’re a novice wanting to enhance your online social media presence, or open doors to professional opportunities, breaking into the world of digital content creation may require a basic understanding of how these editing techniques evolved. Over a hundred years ago, the first films consisted of a single shot for an entire scene; close-up shots were considered unthinkable, beyond the experience of audiences accustomed to watching stage plays. But filmmaking pioneers often tinkered, learning to overcome narrative storytelling problems through trial and error. They turned film editing into an artistic craft, where joining shots together can expand or compress time, alternate points of view, and create tempo and suspense. Taking cues from over 100 years of film editing examples will help make your visual content stand out from the competition. Explore the grammar of editing straight out of the Hollywood Rule Book and put these concepts into practice with fun exercises. We’ll recommend basic and affordable editing software, and we’ll even provide footage for the exercises, including a final storytelling project at the end of the specialization. Guided by a rich heritage of film editing innovations, you can learn the awesome ability to arrange raw footage strategically into coherent and engaging visual narratives that will take your content to the next level!

• Define film editing terminology
• Compare edits and analyze their meanings
• Interpret ideas through shot selection

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to follow instructions and complete exercises