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.

Master the Adobe suite of After Effects, Premiere, and Audition in this intensive ten-day bootcamp. With Premiere’s video editing ability, After Effects’ graphics capability, and Audition’s (formerly Cool Edit Pro) mixing abilities, participants acquire the skills and knowledge they need to create stunning video using multiple print or digital canvases. Specific course topics include formatting a script, collaborating with others in a virtual environment, editing moving and still images, creating motion graphics, audio mixes, mobile-friendly websites, and color grading presets, and using other Adobe platforms, such as Media Encoder, Flash, SpeedGrade, and Photoshop.

Learn video editing, motion graphics (animation and video effects), and audio editing. Master Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition. Then showcase what you've learned by creating video editing and motion graphics demo reels. This course comes with one-on-one mentoring sessions where you'll receive career advice, interview prep, and resume advising from an industry expert.

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.

In this 6-hour class, participants get started with the basics of Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing. Students will learn how to import video footage, use the timeline, add video transitions, start working with audio, add titles, and more. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

This comprehensive course offers an in-depth overview of Adobe After Effects. Students will learn how to develop dynamic visual assets with professional quality motion graphics and visual effects. They will learn how to enhance video, eLearning and other types of projects, utilizing best design practices.

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.

This intermediate Premiere Pro class will teach participants more advanced techniques, including nesting sequences, mixing, and editing audio. Color correction will be covered, and advanced video compositing techniques will be explored. Students will gain an understanding of how to manage project files and create title sequences, ending with exporting frames, clips, and complete sequences.

In this training program, students learn basic skills in Adobe Premiere Pro. The 3-day course teaching students how to add transitions, video effects, and titles to video assets. In addition, students will learn how to put clips in motion, organize media, editing multi-camera content, import media and mix audio. After completing this course, students will know how to take a video-editing project from beginning to end.

Create video effects and motion graphics that enhance real-world projects and presentations in this three-day intermediate Adobe After Effects course. Participants who are familiar with After Effects and Photoshop basics usually do well in this course. Core concepts include 3D kinetic typography, expressions, audio linking, infographic techniques, and special effects. Specific topics include color correction, workflow management, animation and shapes, 3D capabilities, camera control, particle generation, and advanced effects.

Create and edit production, app, and internet video with this 2-week Adobe Video basics course. By creating transitions, titles, and other effects, students learn how to get the most out of platforms like YouTube and Vimeo. Participants also learn how to choose the best video platform for their needs and goals. This course also covers some motion and animation basics using Adobe After Effects, as well as advanced audio using Adobe Premiere Pro Audio.

This After Effects course will teach beginners the basics of the interface, effects, and working with the Composition panel and Timeline. Rotoscoping will be covered, and students will be educated in some higher-level techniques such as Chroma Keying and multipoint tracking.

Learn advanced techniques in this intermediate After Effects course, spanning from parent animation to 3D Camera Tracker Effects. With a focus on practical application, instructors will cover keyframing, video masks, and text animation. Students will end off with learning the ins and outs of exporting projects through Adobe Media Encoder.

This is a 3-day course that gives students foundational skills in Adobe After Effects. Students will learn how to animate text and images, create motion graphics, and develop 3D content. Students will also have an opportunity to practice working with masks, adding lens flares, using puppet tools, and employing advanced editing techniques.

This intensive 4-week bootcamp teaches students how to create professional-grade film, broadcast, or internet video. Students add crisp transitions to recorded footage and import different aspects of Photoshop and Illustrator. Additionally, students learn how to seamlessly add recording studio-quality audio tracks to their videos. Specific topics include workspace development, basic sequencing and editing, color manipulation, opacity, motion addition, special effects, advanced multipoint editing, titles, credits, metadata, and output.