By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently set up and organize projects in Adobe Premiere Pro, build sequences, and apply the core editing principles that shape professional film and video projects.
The Art of Film Editing: Foundations of Editing
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The Art of Film Editing: Foundations of Editing
This course is part of The Art of Film and Video Editing Specialization
Instructor: Skillshare
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6 hours to complete
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September 2025
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces the foundations of film editing and the essential tools required to begin working in Adobe Premiere Pro. You’ll explore the core concepts of time, color, and ellipsis in editing, understand which equipment best supports your workflow, and practice setting up your first editing project from scratch. By the end, you’ll be ready to confidently launch your own video project.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module, you’ll move from setup to building sequences while mastering key technical and artistic decisions. You’ll learn how to select the right formats and aspect ratios for your project and deepen your awareness of how image balance and lighting choices shape emotional tone. This foundation will prepare you to make more intentional editing decisions.
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2 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This module focuses on the creative power of the Effects Control Panel in Adobe Premiere Pro. You’ll explore keyframes, opacity, blend modes, and time remapping, learning to add professional polish and stylistic depth to your projects. By practicing these tools, you’ll gain confidence in shaping rhythm, layering visuals, and enhancing cinematic storytelling.
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3 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This final module combines technical mastery of the editing timeline with deeper reflection on cinematic time. You’ll gain practical skills with the timeline toolbars to streamline your workflow, complete a short guided editing project, and then expand your creative perspective by analyzing the role of pacing and shot duration in shaping audience experience. This module ties technical precision and artistic sensitivity into a complete editing practice.
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4 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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