Storytelling and Pro-Level Editing for YouTube Success Specialization

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Storytelling and Pro-Level Editing for YouTube Success Specialization

Storytelling and Editing for YouTube Growth. Master storytelling, editing, & cinematic techniques to create engaging, pro YouTube content.

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3 course series

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Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

Craft compelling stories for YouTube and social media through scripting, storyboarding, and editing.
Edit YouTube videos like a pro using Final Cut Pro X, from basics to advanced techniques.
Create cinematic YouTube intros with transitions, effects, color grading, and sound design.

Overview

This Specialization is intended for aspiring YouTube creators and digital storytellers who want to produce professional, engaging videos. Through three courses taught by Rob, LAMZ, and Ankit Bhatia, you will build skills in storytelling for social media, editing with Final Cut Pro X, and crafting cinematic video intros with professional polish. By the end, you will be able to create compelling content that grows your reach, engages your audience, and elevates your YouTube presence.

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Specialization - 3 course series

In this Specialization, you’ll apply your new skills through hands-on creative projects designed to mirror real-world content creation. First, you’ll practice designing social media stories by scripting, storyboarding, and editing short videos ready for Instagram or YouTube. Then, you’ll dive into Final Cut Pro X to edit and polish a complete YouTube video, from organizing footage to adding titles, graphics, and optimized exports. Finally, you’ll take your editing to the next level by building a cinematic YouTube intro, applying professional techniques like hyperlapse, dolly zooms, masking transitions, color grading, and sound design. Each project is designed to help you create portfolio-ready work you can share online, while also building confidence in applying industry tools and techniques. By completing all three, you’ll graduate with a set of polished video projects that showcase your ability to tell stories and edit at a professional level.

Social Media Storytelling: Videos for Instagram & YouTube

Course 14 hoursView course

What you'll learn

Join creative superstar and beloved television host Rob to uncover how you can turn your love of storytelling into social media success!

Discover the most fun, engaging, and strategic ways to tell stories through video with Rob. His early career as a television host on M.A.D. gave him the expertise to handle media production. Social media gave him the freedom to connect with his audience directly, find his authentic voice, and make a career out of his creative passions. Today, his Instagram Reels and YouTube videos are beloved by millions. Now, Rob’s sharing everything he’s learned to help you do the same: make a career out of your creative passions. Tapping into the power of social media, Rob breaks down his content creation process step by step, from ideation and scripting to storyboarding and editing. You’ll learn how to find your story, package it for your audience, and create rad, relevant videos no matter your platform. Using examples from his Reels and YouTube channel, Rob will show you how to: * Catalog your ideas and keep yourself inspired * Write a rough script so your final product flows * Streamline your shooting and editing process through storyboarding * Incorporate feedback to improve your edit Plus, Rob shares his favorite tricks for DIY production, adapting to new tools and trends, and brand collaboration to monetize your content. Whether you just started making videos or you want to increase your reach, this class is for digital content creators of all kinds. By the end, you’ll have the tools you need to combine strategy and storytelling and share your passion with the world—one video at a time! You don't need a lot of fancy tools to start. Your phone camera and basic video editing software will do the trick. While Rob’s main example focuses on Reels, the concepts in this class can adapt to TikTok, YouTube, or any other platform where you post video content.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Video Production

Category: Editing

Category: Videography

Category: Scripting

Category: Social Media Content

Category: Content Creation

Category: Creativity

Category: Media Production

Category: Instagram

Category: Storyboarding

Category: Storytelling

Category: TikTok

YouTube Video Editing in FCPX - From beginner to Pro

Course 28 hoursView course

What you'll learn

Welcome to this comprehensive online course designed to equip aspiring YouTube content creators with the necessary skills and knowledge to create high-quality videos using Final Cut Pro X (FCPX).

Whether you're a beginner with no prior experience in video editing or an intermediate user looking to elevate your editing techniques, this course will guide you through the entire process, from the basics to advanced techniques. Through a combination of instructional videos, practical exercises, and real-world examples, this course will demystify FCPX and empower you to unleash your creativity in producing engaging YouTube content. With its user-friendly interface and powerful editing tools, Final Cut Pro X is the preferred choice of many professional YouTubers and video editors. Key Learning Objectives: FCPX Interface and Workflow: Gain a thorough understanding of the FCPX interface, navigation, and workflow to efficiently edit your YouTube videos. Importing and Organizing Footage: Learn how to import your video and audio files into FCPX, organize your media library, and establish an efficient file management system. Basic Editing Techniques: Master fundamental editing techniques, such as trimming, splitting, and rearranging clips to create a coherent and engaging narrative flow. Enhancing Visuals and Audio: Discover how to enhance your videos by applying color correction, adding transitions, incorporating visual effects, and optimizing audio quality. Advanced Editing Techniques: Explore advanced editing techniques, including multicam editing, green screen compositing, and incorporating motion graphics to elevate your video production quality. Titles, Graphics, and Lower Thirds: Learn how to create captivating titles, graphics, and lower thirds to enhance the visual appeal and professionalism of your YouTube videos. Optimizing for YouTube: Understand the best practices for exporting, compressing, and uploading your videos to YouTube while maintaining optimal quality and file size. Collaboration and Workflow Efficiency: Discover strategies for collaborating with other creators, managing multiple projects, and utilizing FCPX's organizational tools effectively. Project Organization and Backup: Develop efficient project organization and backup strategies to ensure the safety and accessibility of your video files. Workflow Automation and Time-Saving Tips: Explore workflow automation techniques and time-saving tips to speed up your editing process and increase productivity. By the end of this course, you will have gained the skills and confidence to edit YouTube videos like a professional using Final Cut Pro X. Whether you aspire to create vlogs, tutorials, or cinematic masterpieces, this course will empower you to tell your stories effectively and engage your YouTube audience with visually stunning and captivating content.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Motion Graphics

Category: Media Production

Category: Video Editing

Category: Knowledge of Apple Software

Category: File Management

Category: Post-Production

Category: Content Creation

Category: Photo/Video Production and Technology

Category: Timelines

Category: Collaborative Software

Cinematic Video Editing : Master Exciting Youtube Intro's

Course 35 hoursView course

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to create cinematic travel video intros packed with professional transitions, smooth effects, and powerful color grading. You’ll also know how to add the right music and sound effects to give your edits energy and impact.

This course is designed for beginner to intermediate video creators who want to take their travel films, YouTube videos, or personal projects to the next level. To be successful, you should already be comfortable with the basics of video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects—no advanced skills are required, but a working knowledge of the software will help you follow along. What makes this class unique is that instructor Ankit Bhatia walks you step by step through a real editing project: his Dubai travel video. Instead of abstract exercises, you’ll see how the best techniques are applied in a real-world example—hyperlapses, dolly zooms, masking transitions, gimbal shots, and creative timelapses—all broken down in the simplest way possible. If you’re ready to bring your footage to life with stunning intros and cinematic polish, this course will give you the tools and confidence to make it happen.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Adobe After Effects

Category: Color Matching

Category: Motion Graphics

Category: Adobe Premiere

Category: Video Production

Category: Video Editing

Category: Videography

Category: Post-Production

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