FILM & VIDEO EDITOR

ABOUT THE FILM & VIDEO EDITOR: Black Girl Beauty School of Careers welcomes students who are strong, self-motivated and fast paced learners who desire to learn, grow and help others. The Film & Video Editor Business is a recession free industry that’s wide open, with unlimited opportunities! 

n a Film & Video Editing School, you’ll learn how to shape raw footage into compelling visual stories for film, TV, social media, or commercial use. The program combines technical skills with creative storytelling and industry knowledge.

Here’s what you can expect to learn:

• Non-Linear Editing (NLE): Master software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, or DaVinci Resolve
   
• Cutting Techniques: Trimming, splicing, and assembling shots to create a smooth narrative
   
• Storytelling & Pacing: Making emotional, visual, and narrative choices that support the script or concept
   

• Color Correction & Grading: Adjusting colors to set mood or match scenes
   
• Sound Editing: Syncing dialogue, cleaning up audio, and adding sound effects
   
• Music & Sound Design: Incorporating score, ambient sound, and effects to enhance storytelling
   
• Visual Effects (VFX) Basics: Green screen, compositing, and motion graphics (sometimes taught alongside editing)
   

• Film Language & Theory: Understanding how editing influences viewer perception
   
• Genre & Style: Adapting your editing style for different formats—drama, documentary, music videos, social media, etc.
   
• Script & Shot Analysis: Reading scripts and storyboards to plan edits effectively
   

• Media Management: Organizing footage, file formats, and backup systems
   
• Exporting & Delivery: Formatting your project for web, broadcast, or theatrical release
   
• Team Collaboration: Working with directors, producers, cinematographers, and sound editors
   
• Building a Reel: Creating a portfolio of work to show clients or employers