Instagram Video Editing Course

Lesson 1 • Instagram's Native Editing Tools

Introduces the in-app camera, trim, clip arrangement, and basic filter tools. Provides a low-barrier starting point before introducing third-party software.

Lesson 2 • Content Planning Before Editing

Teaches shot listing, storyboarding, and goal-setting before touching the timeline. Reduces wasted editing time by aligning footage to a clear creative brief.

Lesson 3 • Technical Specs and Requirements

Defines resolution, aspect ratio, frame rate, and file size limits for each format. Prevents upload failures and quality loss throughout the course.

Lesson 1 • Lighting Fundamentals for Short Video

Introduces natural and artificial lighting setups scaled for solo or small-team shoots. Good lighting minimises noise and colour grading effort during editing.

Lesson 2 • Camera Settings for Vertical Video

Covers exposure, white balance, and frame rate settings suited to 9:16 capture. Directly reduces colour correction and stabilisation work in post.

Lesson 3 • B-Roll and Coverage Strategies

Explains how to shoot supporting footage that gives editors flexible cutting options. Adequate coverage prevents jump cuts and pacing problems in the edit.

Lesson 1 • Project Setup and File Organisation

Covers creating projects with correct sequence settings and organising media bins. Proper setup prevents sync errors and lost files mid-project.

Lesson 2 • Proxy Workflows for Mobile Footage

Explains proxy creation to edit high-resolution footage smoothly on modest hardware. Prevents dropped frames and crashes that interrupt creative momentum.

Lesson 3 • Timeline Navigation Essentials

Teaches playhead control, zoom levels, track management, and keyboard shortcuts. Fast timeline navigation is the foundation of an efficient editing session.

Lesson 1 • Types of Cuts and Their Impact

Defines straight cuts, jump cuts, match cuts, and L/J cuts with practical examples. Each cut type serves a distinct narrative or pacing purpose in short-form video.

Lesson 2 • Pacing for Short-Form Attention Spans

Teaches how clip duration, cut frequency, and visual variety control perceived energy. Proper pacing keeps watch time high and drop-off rates low.

Lesson 3 • Building a Complete Rough Cut

Guides students through assembling all clips into a first-pass edit before refinement. The rough cut stage separates structural decisions from polish decisions.

Lesson 4 • Hook Editing in the First Three Seconds

Focuses on structuring the opening frames to stop scrolling and create curiosity. A strong hook directly increases completion rate and algorithmic reach.

Lesson 1 • Stickers, Icons, and Graphic Overlays

Introduces PNG, GIF, and vector overlays that add context or humour to footage. Graphic overlays extend storytelling beyond what the camera captures alone.

Lesson 2 • Typography for Vertical Video

Covers font selection, size, contrast, and safe-zone placement for mobile screens. Readable text increases accessibility and silent-viewing comprehension.

Lesson 3 • Lower Thirds and Name Tags

Explains designing and timing lower-third graphics for speaker identification and context. Consistent lower thirds build brand recognition across a video series.

Lesson 4 • Captions and Accessibility Text

Covers auto-caption tools, manual correction, and styling for on-screen subtitles. Captions expand reach to deaf viewers and silent-mode mobile users.

Lesson 1 • Colour Correction Fundamentals

Teaches exposure, white balance, and contrast fixes that make footage technically accurate. Correction precedes grading and ensures a neutral starting point for every clip.

Lesson 2 • Matching Clips Shot in Different Conditions

Covers colour matching techniques to unify footage from varied cameras and lighting setups. Consistent colour across clips makes edits feel seamless and professionally produced.

Lesson 3 • LUTs and Preset Workflows

Explains how to apply, adjust, and create LUTs for fast, consistent grading across clips. LUT-based workflows dramatically reduce per-clip grading time on large projects.

Lesson 1 • Audio Mixing and Level Balancing

Teaches setting dialogue, music, and SFX levels so no element masks another. A balanced mix ensures the message is heard clearly on phone speakers and earbuds.

Lesson 2 • Audio Cleanup and Noise Reduction

Teaches EQ, noise gates, and noise reduction tools to clean problematic recordings. Clean audio is the single most impactful quality signal for viewer trust.

Lesson 3 • Music Selection and Licensing

Covers royalty-free music sources, mood matching, and platform licensing rules. Using properly licensed music prevents content removal and monetisation loss.

Lesson 1 • Caption, Hashtag, and Metadata Strategy

Teaches writing captions and selecting hashtags that extend organic reach on publish. Metadata strategy amplifies the editing work by placing content in front of new audiences.

Lesson 2 • Thumbnail and Cover Frame Selection

Covers choosing or designing a cover frame that drives clicks from the profile grid. A strong thumbnail increases profile-visit-to-play conversion rates significantly.

Lesson 3 • Reading Analytics to Improve Edits

Explains reach, watch time, drop-off points, and saves as feedback for editing decisions. Data-driven iteration closes the loop between creative choices and audience response.