Creating Short-Form Videos with Express

Short-form video is one of the most effective ways to reach an audience online, but getting started with video editing can feel overwhelming. This text-based guide teaches you how to design and assemble impactful short videos using Express, a powerful and accessible design platform. By reading this course, you will understand the core principles of video pacing, layout, and editing. You will learn to transform raw ideas into polished, platform-ready vertical clips that capture attention and deliver clear messages. What you will learn: Understand the fundamental principles of short-form video structure and pacing; Navigate the Express interface to import, trim, and arrange video assets; Apply modern design principles to vertical layouts, including safe zones for social media; Create accessible videos by adding clear text overlays, subtitles, and high-contrast styling; Design engaging transitions and visual pacing to keep viewers interested; Export your completed projects in optimized formats for different online platforms. The course begins with essential concepts of video planning and structure before guiding you through step-by-step written tutorials on editing, styling, and finalizing your video projects inside Express. This course is designed for absolute beginners, social media managers, and content creators who want to learn video editing without complex software. No prior design or video editing experience is required. Start reading today to build your video editing confidence and create your first short-form project.