Video Creation and Editing
(10 Hours)

Here’s a structured 10-hour lesson plan for Video Creation and Editing that can be used for beginners. The lessons will cover the fundamentals of video production, including planning, shooting, and editing videos using basic software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve. Each session is 2 hours long, providing a total of 10 hours of instruction.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Video Creation and Editing (2 hours)

Objectives:

• Understand basic concepts in video creation.
• Familiarize with video editing software interface.

Topics Covered:

1. Overview of Video Creation:

• Stages of video production: Pre-production, Production, Post-production.
• Importance of storytelling in video creation.

1. Introduction to Editing Software:

• Introduction to tools:
• Tour of the software interface: timeline, media library, tools panel, and effects.

1. Basic Video Terminology:

• Frame rate, resolution, aspect ratio.
• Common file formats for video and audio.

1. Practical Activity:

• Importing media files into the editing software.
• Practice cutting and trimming footage.

Homework:

• Watch a short YouTube tutorial on your chosen editing software. List down 3-5 features you learned.

Lesson 2: Pre-production & Storyboarding (2 hours)

Objectives:

• Plan a video production through storyboarding and scripting.

Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to Pre-production:

• Scripting basics: How to write a simple video script.
• Storyboarding: Creating visual representations of the shots.

1. Planning the Shoot:

• Shot types: wide shots, medium shots, close-ups.
• Importance of framing, composition, and camera angles.

1. Practical Activity:

• Students create a short storyboard for a 30-second video (could be a simple ad or intro video).
• Group discussion on each storyboard.

Homework:

• Finalize your storyboard and script for a short video (1-2 minutes).

Lesson 3: Production – Filming Techniques (2 hours)

Objectives:

• Learn basic camera settings and shooting techniques.

Topics Covered:

1. Basic Camera Operation:

• Setting up the camera: ISO, shutter speed, aperture.
• Camera stabilization: tripods, handheld techniques.

1. Lighting and Sound Basics:

• Importance of lighting in video production.
• Simple lighting setups: 3-point lighting.
• Recording clean audio: built-in vs external microphones.

1. Practical Activity:

• Students shoot footage based on their storyboard.
• Focus on proper framing, lighting, and sound.

Homework:

• Review the footage you shot. Take notes on what you can improve in terms of lighting and framing.

Lesson 4: Basic Editing Techniques (2 hours)

Objectives:

• Perform basic video edits such as cutting, transitions, and adding audio.

Topics Covered:

1. Editing Fundamentals:

• Cutting and trimming clips.
• Using transitions: crossfades, dissolves, etc.

1. Audio Editing:

• Importing and syncing audio.
• Adjusting volume levels and fading audio in/out.

1. Basic Titles and Text:

• Adding basic titles, lower-thirds, and text effects.

1. Practical Activity:

• Edit the footage shot in Lesson 3: Cut out unnecessary parts, add transitions, and sync audio.

Homework:

• Continue editing your project at home. Refine cuts and transitions.

Lesson 5: Finalizing the Project (2 hours)

Objectives:

• Apply finishing touches like color correction, effects, and export the final project.

Topics Covered:

1. Basic Color Correction:

• Adjusting exposure, contrast, saturation, and white balance.
• Introduction to color grading.

1. Effects and Advanced Transitions:

• Adding filters and special effects.
• Creative use of transitions (zoom, wipe, etc.).

1. Exporting the Final Video:

• Export settings: resolution, bit rate, and file format.
• Choosing the right format for YouTube, Vimeo, or other platforms.

1. Practical Activity:

• Finish editing the short video.
• Apply color correction and any final adjustments.

Final Project:

• Students export and share their final 1-2 minute video with the class.

Additional Notes:

• Materials Needed: Cameras or smartphones, tripods, computers with editing software, audio equipment (microphones), lighting equipment.
• Software: Students can use any video editing software they’re comfortable with (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve).

By the end of the 10-hour lesson plan, students will have gained basic skills in video creation and editing, completed a short video project, and have a foundation to continue exploring video production on their own.