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Cut, Trim, Create: Video Editing for Beginners

A hands-on introduction to video editing for UK adult learners. Learn to navigate editing software, trim clips, add transitions, and export your first polished video for social media or personal projects.

150 min4 modulesBeginner friendly
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Free to take. This course does not use any Learning Credits.

What you’ll be able to do

By the end of this course, you will be able to import video clips, perform basic edits (trim, split, arrange), add simple transitions and titles, adjust audio levels, and export a finished video in a suitable format.

Course outline

A clear route from first principles to practical confidence

  1. 01

    Getting Started with Video Editing

    • Choosing the Right Free or Low-Cost Editing Software
    • Navigating the Interface: Timeline, Preview, and Media Bins
    • Importing and Organising Your Video and Audio Files
  2. 02

    Basic Editing Techniques

    • Trimming and Splitting Clips on the Timeline
    • Arranging and Reordering Clips for a Clear Story
    • Using Markers and In/Out Points for Precision
  3. 03

    Adding Polish: Transitions, Titles, and Audio

    • Adding and Adjusting Transitions Between Clips
    • Creating Basic Titles and Lower Thirds
    • Adjusting Audio Levels and Adding Background Music
  4. 04

    Exporting and Sharing Your Video

    • Understanding Export Settings: Resolution, Format, and File Size
    • Exporting for Social Media, YouTube, or Personal Use
    • Saving Your Project and Backing Up Your Files