Program Overview
The Film Editing & Post-Production Masterclass at Lumiere Institute of Filmmaking is a comprehensive 3-month weekday and weekend program designed to train students in the art and technique of visual storytelling. This course covers both fundamentals and advanced workflows using industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects. Through hands-on practice and strong theoretical grounding, students will learn editing principles, pacing, transitions, color grading, visual effects, and basic CG integration preparing them for professional work in cinema, television, and digital media.
Final Project
Each student will produce a 3-5 min (weekday) and 1-2 min (weekend) short film, using AI assistance in script. Best film will be awarded at the graduation ceremony by a jury of editors and industry professionals.
- Short film with optional AI-enhancement
- Best usage of editing techiques will be appreciated
- Screened at graduation with awards and jury feedback
Course Curriculum
1.1 Introduction to Film Ediitng
1.2 Clapboard and Uses
1.3 Mise-en-Scene
1.4 Montage
2.1 Documentary Reportage
2.2 Imaginative Documentary
2.3 Editing of Educational Films
2.4 Editing of Newsreel Films
2.5 Editing of Compilation Films
3.1 Physical & Psychological Properties
3.2 The Screen Techniques
3.3 Editors Responsibility
3.4 Timing, Rhythm, Pace & Tempo
3.5 Process of Editing
4.1 NLE Basics
4.2 Video Formats
4.3 Aspect Ratio & Timecodes
4.4 Copyrights & Censor
4.5 Social Media & Freelancing Basics
5.1 Introduction & workspace Basics
5.2 Timeline & Basic Editing
5.3 Audio Editing
5.4 Transitions & Effects
5.5 Titles & Graphics
6.1 Color Correction & Grading
6.2 Multi-Camera & Advanced Editing
6.3 Exporting & Rendering
6.4 Real-World Editing Workflows
6.5 Final Practical Project
7.1 Introduction to Resolve
7.2 Media Page
7.3 Edit Page
7.4 Media Management
7.5 Node Editor Workflows
8.1 Editing a Short Film of Duration 12-15 mins