The Art of Film Editing: Color & Visual Storytelling

By the end of this course, taught by Baudilio Perez, you’ll be able to transform ordinary footage into cinematic visuals using advanced color correction and grading techniques. You’ll gain practical experience with Lumetri Scopes, HSL secondary adjustments, masks, and creative grading approaches that control mood and tone. Alongside color, you’ll learn how to emphasize visual storytelling by refining rhythm, experimenting with blur effects, and using shot composition to enhance emotion. This course is ideal for beginner to intermediate editors, film students, or digital creators who already know how to assemble a sequence in Adobe Premiere Pro but want to give their work a polished, professional aesthetic. To succeed, you should have a working knowledge of editing basics and access to Adobe Premiere Pro. Unlike technical tutorials that focus only on software tools, this course emphasizes how color, timing, and shot selection shape the audience’s experience of a story. You’ll practice with real-world examples and develop an eye for subtle cinematic choices—skills that prepare you to grade, pace, and craft projects for film, streaming platforms, or social media. Please note: Adobe Premiere Pro software is required to complete this course Instructor bio: Baudilio Perez is a director, actor, and film score composer with a passion for storytelling through cinema. He holds degrees from the National Experimental University of the Arts in Venezuela, the Superior School of Film and Audiovisuals in Catalonia, and the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Baudilio has taken on multiple roles in his projects—director, screenwriter, actor, producer, and composer—allowing him to connect deeply with disciplines like painting, music, acting, and documentary filmmaking. His work focuses on historical cinema and creating immersive soundtracks, always driven by collaboration and the passion to bring meaningful stories to life

• Use color correction tools like Lumetri Scopes and HSL adjustments
• Apply creative grading techniques to control mood
• Enhance visual storytelling by refining rhythm and composition
• Utilize shot composition to improve emotional expression
• Practice editing skills with real-world examples

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities
• Basic working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro