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Video Editing Learning Roadmap

The document outlines a comprehensive video editing learning roadmap divided into five phases: Basics and Setup, Core Editing Skills, Intermediate Techniques, Advanced Skills, and Real-world Projects. It covers essential topics such as software selection, editing techniques, and practical projects, along with recommendations for free resources and tutorials. Notably, DaVinci Resolve is highlighted as a powerful free software option for video editing.

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Video Editing Learning Roadmap

The document outlines a comprehensive video editing learning roadmap divided into five phases: Basics and Setup, Core Editing Skills, Intermediate Techniques, Advanced Skills, and Real-world Projects. It covers essential topics such as software selection, editing techniques, and practical projects, along with recommendations for free resources and tutorials. Notably, DaVinci Resolve is highlighted as a powerful free software option for video editing.

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Video Editing Learning Roadmap (Atomic Topics)

Phase 1: Basics and Setup

1. What is video editing? (Purpose, usage, career scope)

2. Types of editing (Basic cuts, storytelling, effects-based)

3. Choosing a software (Free & paid: CapCut, VN, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Filmora)

4. Interface of the software (Timeline, preview window, tools)

Phase 2: Core Editing Skills

5. Importing footage, music, and images

6. Cutting, trimming, and splitting clips

7. Arranging clips on timeline

8. Adding background music

9. Adding simple text & titles

10. Adding transitions between clips

11. Audio editing (volume control, fade in/out)

12. Exporting the final video (formats, resolution, bitrate)

Phase 3: Intermediate Techniques

13. Color correction and color grading

14. Speed controls (slow motion, fast forward)

15. Keyframing (basic animation)

16. Green screen (chroma key)

17. Motion graphics (using templates)

18. Syncing audio with video (for vlogs/interviews)

Phase 4: Advanced Skills


19. Masking & layering clips

20. Sound design (effects, background noise removal)

21. Working with LUTs (color presets)

22. Multi-cam editing (e.g. interviews)

23. Cinematic effects (lens flares, light leaks)

24. VFX (basic visual effects if software allows)

Phase 5: Real-world Projects

25. Editing a vlog

26. Editing a cinematic video

27. Editing a short ad or reel

28. Editing a podcast/interview

29. Making a music video

30. Making a YouTube-style talking head video

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. PC/Laptop (100% Free Software)

DaVinci Resolve

• Platform: Windows, Mac, Linux

• Free version is powerful (used in Hollywood!)

• Ideal for: cinematic videos, long-form content, pro work

• No watermark, no time limit

Download:
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/

Start karne ke liye tutorial:


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DaVinci Resolve 18 Beginner Tutorial (Free Version) – by MrAlexTech or Josh Olufemii

Free Resources for Practice

1. Practice Footage (Free Stock Clips):

o pexels.com/videos

o mixkit.co/free-stock-video

2. Free Music & Sound Effects:

o YouTube Audio Library

o pixabay.com/music

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