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Video Editing Syllabus

Edit and produce professional video with cutting, transitions, color grading, and audio. The full Video Editing syllabus: 6 subjects, 27 chapters and 91 topics, with 301 flashcards written against it.

6Subjects
27Chapters
91Topics
301Flashcards

Video Editing subjects

Video Editing has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Foundations of Video Editing

4 chapters · 17 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Introduction to Post-Production · 4 topics
  2. Video and Image Fundamentals · 4 topics
  3. Editing Software Landscape · 5 topics
  4. Project and Media Management · 4 topics

The Editing Craft

5 chapters · 22 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Timeline Editing Basics · 5 topics
  2. The Language of the Cut · 4 topics
  3. Editing for Story and Emotion · 4 topics
  4. Transitions and Effects · 4 topics
  5. Genre and Format Editing · 5 topics

Color and Image Treatment

4 chapters · 13 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Color Theory for Editors · 2 topics
  2. Color Correction · 3 topics
  3. Color Grading · 4 topics
  4. HDR and Delivery Color · 4 topics

Audio Post-Production

4 chapters · 11 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Audio Fundamentals · 2 topics
  2. Dialogue Editing · 3 topics
  3. Music and Sound Design · 3 topics
  4. Mixing and Mastering · 3 topics

Motion Graphics and Visual Effects

5 chapters · 13 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Titles and Graphics · 3 topics
  2. Keyframing and Animation · 2 topics
  3. Compositing and Keying · 3 topics
  4. Motion Tracking and Stabilization · 3 topics
  5. Integrating After Effects and Fusion · 2 topics

Export, Delivery, and Workflow

5 chapters · 15 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Rendering and Exporting · 3 topics
  2. Captions and Accessibility · 2 topics
  3. Collaboration and Review · 3 topics
  4. Performance and Optimization · 3 topics
  5. Building a Career in Editing · 4 topics

Video Editing flashcards

301 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

Video Editing syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the Video Editing syllabus?

Video Editing covers 6 subjects: Foundations of Video Editing, The Editing Craft, Color and Image Treatment, Audio Post-Production, Motion Graphics and Visual Effects and Export, Delivery, and Workflow.

How many chapters and topics are in the Video Editing syllabus?

27 chapters and 91 topics, across 6 subjects. The Editing Craft is the largest subject, with 22 topics in 5 chapters.

Are there Video Editing flashcards?

Yes — 301 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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