Introduction to the Interface: Panels, workspace, and shortcuts

Setting Up Projects: Sequences, resolution, and frame rate settings

Importing Media: Best practices for organizing files

Timeline Essentials: Tracks, basic cuts, and assembling a rough edit

Trimming and Splitting Clips: Razor tool, ripple edits, rolling edits

Transitions and Effects: Smooth cuts, cross dissolves, and custom transitions

Working with Audio: Background music, voiceovers, and basic audio balancing

Syncing Audio and Video: Tips for interviews and dual-camera edits

Adding Titles and Lower Thirds: Using the Essential Graphics Panel

Creating Motion Effects: Keyframing for smooth animations

Dynamic Text Effects: Scrolls, fades, typewriter animation

Integrating Adobe After Effects (Basic Overview)

Understanding Color Scopes: Waveform, vectorscope, and histogram

Basic Color Correction: Using Lumetri Color for fixing exposure, contrast, white balance

Creative Color Grading: Applying LUTs and custom looks

Matching Shots: Ensuring consistency across scenes

Multi-Cam Editing: Switching angles with ease

Nested Sequences: Organizing complex timelines

Speed Ramping: Creating slow-motion and fast-forward effects

Green Screen Editing: Using Ultra Key to remove backgrounds

Export Settings: Understanding formats, resolution, and bitrate

Presets for YouTube, Instagram, and Commercial Use

File Organization: Folder structure and backup practices

Final Review: Quality control and versioning

Capstone Project: Create a professional video project (ad film, vlog, reel, or short story)

Feedback & Review: One-on-one feedback session with the mentor

Portfolio Preparation: Tips to showcase your work for freelance and job opportunities

Certification & Career Guidance: Building a resume for creative roles