Kdenlive Video Editing - Master The Basics

This course is aimed at anyone aspiring to learn video editing.

What you'll learn

Develop an effecient video editing workflow.

Import and organizing assets.

Add transitions, effects, text, and music to enhance videos.

Ensure that video flows smoothly and effectively communicates message.

Green-screen keying.

Make custom, advance transitions.

Track objects.

Requirements

No video editing or Kdenlive knowledge is necessary

You will need the latest or recent version of Kdenlive installed on your computer.

Description

I am here to help you learn Kdenlive and to show you the tools you need to become a proficient video editor.Tag along and discover how to utilize Kdenlive, the free and user-friendly open-source video editing application.This course is for beginners. You do not need any previous knowledge in Kdenlive or video editing experience. We will make a video together from start to finish. By the end of this course you will know how to take your raw video files, edit them and improve their video and audio elements. You will learn how to add additional footage to enhance any boring video and hide the occasional mistake.You'll learn essential topics, organizing footage; cutting; trimming; adding effects; masking; green-screen; tracking and exporting your final masterpiece. Through hands-on exercises and practical examples, you'll gain the confidence to bring your creative vision to life.Enroll today and start crafting captivating videos with Kdenlive. Unleash your creativity and elevate your video projects to the next level.Project Objective:Your project for this course is to create an engaging video using Kdenlive. You have the freedom to choose the subject and style of your video, whether it's for a product, service, or creative concept. You can use the video assets provided in the class, or if you're feeling adventurous, explore the vast world of online video resources to find additional assets.Project Steps:Select Your Theme: Decide on the theme or message of your ad. What story or concept do you want to convey to your audience? Is it informative, emotional, or entertaining?Gather Assets: Collect the video clips, images, music, and any other elements you need to bring your ad to life. You can use the assets provided in the class, create your own, or find suitable resources online.Editing Magic: Utilize the Kdenlive skills you've acquired in the class to edit and arrange your video clips. Add transitions, effects, text, and music to enhance your ad's impact.Fine-Tuning: Review your work and make any necessary adjustments. Ensure that your ad flows smoothly and effectively communicates your message.Export and Share: Once you're satisfied with your ad, export it to a video file.

Overview

Section 1: Getting Started

Lecture 1 Introduction to Kdenlive Basic Editing Course

Lecture 2 Before We Start - Course Structure and Assets

Section 2: Preparation

Lecture 3 Folder Structure

Lecture 4 Create New Project in Kdenlive

Lecture 5 Create Vertical Project Profile in Kdenlive

Section 3: Importing and Managing Assets

Lecture 6 Import Media into Kdenlive

Lecture 7 Kdenlive Interface - Quick Overview

Lecture 8 Create Proxy Clips in Kdenlive

Section 4: Assembly and Rough Cut

Lecture 9 Add Clips to Timeline in Kdenlive

Lecture 10 Basic Editing Tools in Kdenlive

Section 5: Editing Magic

Lecture 11 Time Remapping

Lecture 12 Adding Transitions

Lecture 13 Adding Video Effects

Lecture 14 Audio Mixing in Kdenlive

Lecture 15 Adding Text in Kdenlive

Lecture 16 Tracking in Kdenlive

Section 6: Rendering

Lecture 17 How to Render Your Videos

Section 7: Masking and Rotoscope

Lecture 18 Remove Green Screen

Lecture 19 Rotoscoping in Kdenlive

Section 8: Preferences

Lecture 20 Configure Kdenlive

Section 9: Transitions and Nested Sequences

Lecture 21 Zoom-Out Transition

Lecture 22 Nested Sequences

Section 10: Color

Lecture 23 Color Grade with Timeline Preview

Section 11: Resources

Lecture 24 Kdenlive Asset Library

Section 12: Assignment

Lecture 25 Practice What You've Learned

Section 13: Conclusion

Lecture 26 Happy Editing!

Anyone aspiring to learn video editing.,Beginner video editors looking to learn an alternative none linear editor (NLE)