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Animation & Video Editing Professional Course: 1-Month Fast-Track
Beginner to job-ready portfolio in 4 weeks: video editing, motion graphics and basic visual effects in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator, with AI-assisted workflows.
₹29,999 · 4 weeks · Beginner · Hybrid: 12 live classes of 3 hours plus 12 doubt sessions with mentor support
Why this course
This course takes complete beginners to an entry-level, job-ready standard in video editing, motion graphics and basic visual effects in one month, using industry software and AI-assisted workflows. Every student finishes with a professional showreel and portfolio. No prior experience is needed; basic computer skills are enough.
About this course
Classes and doubt sessions alternate every day, Monday to Saturday, and Sunday is a rest day. Each 3-hour class has 1 hour of concept and live demo, 1 hour of guided practical and 1 hour to start the assignment. The next day's doubt session clears any questions on that class with mentor support.
Who should attend
- Complete beginners with basic computer skills; no prior experience is needed
- Aspiring video editors, motion designers and content creators
- Anyone who wants a professional showreel and portfolio for freelance work or entry-level roles in one month
What makes this course different
- Small batches of a maximum of 15 students, with mentor feedback on every assignment
- A dedicated doubt session after every class so no topic is left unclear
- Two 1:1 portfolio reviews and real client-style briefs, ending in a complete branded campaign
- AI-assisted workflows taught throughout the course
- Class recordings available for 6 months, plus a course completion certificate
Curriculum
- Week 1, Class 1 (Monday): Fundamentals, Shooting and Premiere Pro Basics
- Video formats, resolution, frame rates and aspect ratios
- Storytelling, composition, shot selection and continuity
- Shooting basics: framing, simple lighting and clean audio
- Premiere Pro interface, media organisation, cutting and trimming
- Assignment: Shoot your own footage and begin a 30-second cinematic montage
- Week 1, Class 2 (Wednesday): Editing Techniques and Pacing
- Jump cuts, match cuts, J-cuts, L-cuts and transitions
- Speed ramps, slow motion and time remapping
- Music, sound effects, voiceovers, hooks and pacing
- Copyright essentials: royalty-free music, stock footage and avoiding copyright claims
- Assignment: Begin a 45-60-second promotional Reel
- Week 1, Class 3 (Friday): Colour, Audio and Titles
- Colour correction and grading with Lumetri Colour and scopes
- Audio cleanup, EQ, compression and AI-powered Enhance Speech
- Titles, lower thirds and automatic captions
- Assignment: Begin a polished talking-head or interview video
- Week 2, Class 4 (Monday): YouTube and Social Media Production
- Long-form YouTube editing and short-form repurposing with Auto Reframe
- Multicam editing, proxies and project organisation
- Thumbnail design in Photoshop and export settings
- Project 1 briefing: One 3-5-minute YouTube video plus three vertical Reels
- Week 2, Class 5 (Wednesday): Design Assets for Motion
- Photoshop cutouts, layered artwork and Generative Fill
- Illustrator basics: shapes, vector logos and icons
- Typography, colour, mood boards, style frames and storyboards
- Assignment: Design a vector logo and style frame to animate in Class 7
- Week 2, Class 6 (Friday): After Effects Fundamentals
- Compositions, layers, keyframes and transform properties
- Graph Editor, easing, timing, spacing and parenting
- Principles of animation applied to motion graphics
- Assignment: Begin a title animation and a bouncing-object animation
- Week 3, Class 7 (Monday): Motion Graphics and Logo Animation
- Shape layers, masks, paths and trim paths
- Text animators, kinetic typography and transitions
- Logo reveals using the logo designed in Class 5
- Assignment: Begin a 15-second animated explainer and a logo reveal
- Week 3, Class 8 (Wednesday): Visual Effects and Animated Advertising
- Motion tracking, green-screen keying and compositing
- Introduction to rotoscoping with Roto Brush
- Project 2 briefing: A 20-30-second animated advertisement
- Week 3, Class 9 (Friday): Advanced Editing and Finishing
- Narrative editing, cinematic pacing and shot matching
- Advanced colour grading and final audio mixing
- Optional: DaVinci Resolve introduction (30 minutes)
- Assignment: Begin a graded cinematic sequence
- Week 4, Class 10 (Monday): Integrated Workflows and AI Tools
- Premiere Pro and After Effects integration, templates and basic expressions
- AI tools for scripts, storyboards, voiceovers and generative visuals
- Responsible AI use: copyright, consent and disclosure
- Assignment: Begin a branded video package with social-media adaptations
- Week 4, Class 11 (Wednesday): Capstone Campaign Kick-off
- Client briefs, scriptwriting, storyboarding and production planning
- Shooting plan, editing structure and motion graphics planning
- Capstone: A product advertisement with short-form adaptations and animated graphics (work begins)
- Week 4, Class 12 (Friday): Sound Design and Career Launch
- Sound design and final polish of the capstone
- Building a 60-90-second showreel and online portfolio
- Freelance pricing, client communication and interview preparation
Software covered
Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator, including their built-in AI features. Free tools: DaVinci Resolve, plus free tiers of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, ElevenLabs and Runway.
Assessment
- Weekly assignments: 20%
- Project 1: YouTube video and Reels: 15%
- Project 2: Animated advertisement: 20%
- Capstone campaign: 25%
- Final showreel and portfolio: 20%
Requirements
- A laptop or desktop with at least 16 GB RAM, an SSD and a dedicated graphics card with at least 4 GB VRAM (32 GB RAM recommended). The institute lab can be used during lab hours.
- Because the pace is fast, 1 to 2 hours of self-practice on Sundays and other free time is strongly recommended.
What you will learn
- Edit engaging videos for YouTube and social media at an entry-level professional standard
- Produce animated typography, logo reveals and motion graphics
- Plan and deliver a complete branded campaign from a client brief
- Present a polished showreel and portfolio for freelance work and entry-level roles
Questions about this program
Do I need any prior experience?
No. The course is built for complete beginners. Basic computer skills are enough.
How big are the batches?
A maximum of 15 students per batch, with mentor feedback on every assignment.
What computer do I need?
A laptop or desktop with at least 16 GB RAM, an SSD and a dedicated graphics card with at least 4 GB VRAM (32 GB RAM recommended). You can also use the institute lab during lab hours.
How long can I access the class recordings?
Class recordings are available for 6 months.
How is this different from the 3-month program?
The 3-month program (₹39,999) starts with this same 1-month course, then adds 1 month of industry training and a 1-month real job internship.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You receive a course completion certificate.