Video Editing

What is Filmora; version & system requirements.

Installing Filmora & setting up your project workspace.

Understanding the interface: timeline, media library, preview, tools.

Project settings: resolution, aspect ratio (16:9, vertical, square).

Importing media: video, audio, images.

Cutting, trimming, splitting clips.

Moving clips on timeline; inserting & deleting.

Zooming in/out timeline, navigating.

Undo/redo, saving projects.

Exporting basic project.

Adjusting video properties: scale, rotation, crop, flip.

Speed controls: slow-motion, fast-forward, freeze frame.

Basic audio: detach audio from video clip, mute/unmute, audio fade in/out.

Background music: adding, trimming, setting volume, ducking.

Adding titles and lower thirds.

Customizing fonts, size, color, animation.

Adding logos/watermarks.

Using stickers/graphics.

Adding transitions between clips; adjusting duration.

Applying video effects/filters.

Using overlays.

Split-screen effect: showing multiple videos.

Green screen / chroma key.

Keyframe animation: moving objects, scaling over time.

Pan & zoom effects (Ken Burns).

Motion tracking (if version supports).

Color correction & color grading basics (contrast, saturation, colour wheels).

Removing background noise in audio.

Equalizing audio, audio effects (voice change, echo).

Stabilizing shaky video footage.

AI features (if using latest Filmora): Auto-reframe, AI portrait, scene detection.

Structuring a video: intro, middle, outro.

Using templates for YouTube intros/outros.

Best practices: file & project naming, backup, proxy editing for large files.

Export settings: format (MP4, MOV), codec, bitrate, resolution for YouTube/socials.

Sharing/exporting: upload to social media, optimize for different platforms (mobile, desktop).

Students create a video project from scratch: concept → shoot (or use provided footage) → edit in Filmora → export.

Peer review & instructor feedback.

Final submission.

Editing for YouTube & short-form content (Instagram, TikTok).

Trends: vertical video, social-media friendly edits.

Export tips for mobile & web playback.

Q&A, tips & tricks, shortcuts.