Narrative Video Editing with Premiere and After Effects

Transform raw footage into structured, engaging narrative content using industry-standard post-production principles. This text-based guide breaks down the core concepts behind documentary-style pacing, clean timeline structuring, and multi-tool editing pipelines. You will move from foundational media organization into the practical mechanics of rhythm, sound design, and motion design integration, giving you a repeatable framework for producing polished edits. What you'll learn: - Understand essential post-production terminology, timeline architecture, frame rates, and digital asset management - Apply pacing techniques, J-cuts, L-cuts, and match cuts to craft compelling visual stories - Organize and execute a seamless multi-track workflow across Premiere, Hitfilm, and related tools - Create basic motion graphics, lower thirds, and animated callouts in After Effects - Design clean audio tracks by balancing voiceover clarity, ambient sound, and background music - Configure optimal export presets and compression standards for modern digital distribution The course begins with foundational vocabulary and non-linear editing concepts before progressing through assembly, narrative rhythm, audio mixing, and export pipelines. Designed specifically for beginners, this course requires no prior editing experience. Start reading today to establish your foundational editing workflow.