Video Editing Classes Chicago, IL

Master video editing and build a demo reel to show employers. In this course, you'll learn video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro, audio editing with Adobe Audition, and get started with motion graphics and animation with After Effects. You’ll gain an understanding of how these apps work together, as well as workflow strategies. Along the way, you’ll create projects that teach you Premiere Pro, Audition, and After Effects. In the final demo reel (portfolio) development course, you’ll create independent projects to showcase your newly-developed skills. This course comes with one-on-one mentoring sessions where you'll receive career advice and resume assistance.

In this certificate program, participants will learn the skills needed to get started in the field of motion graphics and video editing. Students will learn how to work with two industry-standard apps: Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro. Students will also be introduced to the principles of motion graphics as well as the best practices to go from concept to completion. Attendees will learn the skills needed to start a career as a motion designer or video editor and walk away with a video demo reel or portfolio to show prospective employers or clients. The program includes a free retake and several step-by-step workbooks.

Learn the ins and outs of Adobe Video Professional in this five-day beginner bootcamp. Curriculum covers two of Adobe’s flagship products: After Effects and Premiere. Using industry-standard tools and techniques, students use the platforms to create motion graphics and develop video post-production skills. Specific Premiere topics include project setup, title creation, editing techniques, multicam edits, storyboarding, and color correction. Specific After Effects topics include workflow management, dynamic text, color correction, motion techniques, and video tracking.

In this 18-hour class, participants will learn the important fundamentals of Adobe Premiere Pro so that they can start using the industry-leading video editing software right away. Students will learn how to import video footage, use the timeline, create titles, use audio, and perform multicam editing. Attendees will also learn basic color correction techniques, adjust the speed of video (speeding it up or slowing it down), remove a background with green screen removal, add video transitions, and more. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

In this two-day basic overview of Adobe Premiere, participants learn to use editing tips and tools that bring visual media to life. Instructors review best video editing practices as well as some pitfalls to avoid. Specific topics include workflow management, broadcast productions, and video integration.

Take your Adobe Premiere skills to the next level in this two-day intermediate course. The curriculum focuses on tools like Media Encoder, Ultra, Photoshop, Warp Stabilizer, and Dynamic Link with After Effects while working with HD and cinematic formats. This instructor-led course also examines slip and slide edits, color optimization, and import options.

Get to know Adobe Premiere in this five-day beginner bootcamp. This video editing platform gives visual presentations an extra dimension. Participants in this bootcamp learn everything from square one basic Premiere principles to advanced concepts that editing professionals rely on. The curriculum features a combination of instructor-led learning, interactive class discussions, and individual and group projects. In addition to marketable skills, participants acquire the confidence they need to use these skills effectively.

This course is designed to prepare you to become an Adobe Premiere Pro Certified Professional. As a whole, the program offers in-depth Premiere Pro training, private tutoring, and preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional exam, with the option of additional private tutoring if the exam is not your primary goal.

This introductory Premiere Pro class will start participants off by learning the interface, then continuing on to importing and organizing media. Topics covered will include video editing concepts, working with clips and transitions, and adding video effects. Students will gain an understanding of how to export their projects as well.