Video Editing Essentials: Cuts, Visual Effects, and Chroma Key — PickAClass
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Video Editing Essentials: Cuts, Visual Effects, and Chroma Key

Master fundamental video editing techniques, apply visual effects, and work with chroma key compositing in a step-by-step guide designed for beginners.

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About this course

Video editing is an essential skill for content creators, marketers, and storytellers looking to transform raw footage into polished projects. This comprehensive text course introduces you to core video editing principles, basic timeline management, visual effect application, and chroma key compositing. You will learn the underlying concepts behind frame manipulation and green screen keying through clear, structured explanations. What you'll learn: Understand key video terminology, frame rates, and timeline structures. Learn how to trim, split, and seamlessly assemble raw footage. Apply visual effects and fundamental color adjustments to elevate video quality. Master chroma key compositing to cleanly isolate and replace backgrounds. Optimize video projects for modern short-form formats and variable aspect ratios. Configure export settings for maximum clarity across digital platforms. Beginning with foundational concepts and vocabulary, the material guides you step by step through essential post-production workflows. This course is created for absolute beginners with no prior editing experience and creators seeking a solid conceptual foundation. Start reading today and build confidence in your video editing workflow.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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