Diploma in Editing & Visual Effects
Professional Diploma in Editing and Visual Effects (6Months)
Course Overview

A comprehensive 6-month program designed for aspiring editors and visual storytellers. This diploma combines the technical skills, creative insight, and real-world experience needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced post-production industry. You’ll begin with strong editing fundamentals, evolve into complex visual storytelling, and finish with an industry-ready portfolio.

Module 1 : Film & Video Editing

Duration : 2 Months Training + 1 Month Project

Start your journey by mastering the core craft of editing. Whether you choose Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, this phase is where your hands-on training begins.

Training Topics (First 2 Months)

  • Film & Media Fundamentals
  • Non-Linear Editing Concepts
  • macOS Basics for Editors
  • Interface Navigation & Workflow Setup
  • Media Import, Rating & Transcoding
  • Timeline & Project Management
  • Core Editing Techniques
  • Audio Sync & Soundtrack Editing
  • Effects & Visual Enhancements
  • 2D & 3D Title Design
  • Basic Color Correction
  • Final Output & Delivery
Project Phase (Month 3)

Put your skills to the test through guided projects that simulate real-world editing environments. This is where you develop speed, creative judgment, and technical accuracy.

  • Genre-Based Editing Practice (Action, Comedy, Drama, etc.)
  • Multi-Cam Editing
  • Trailer & Promo Song Editing
  • Scenes with Graphics & Basic Compositing

By the end of this phase, you won’t just be editing — you’ll be crafting stories with rhythm, emotion, and intent.

Film Editing Specialization

Focus: Professional Feature Film Workflows

Ready to go pro? This specialization prepares you for the transition from short-form to feature-length film editing — technically, creatively, and professionally.

  • 8K Footage Prep & Timecode Sync
  • Frame Rate & XML Management
  • 2K / 4K / 8K Workflow Handling
  • VFX-Ready Edit Integration
  • Audio Pipeline for Film
  • Best Practices Before & After Editing

Whether you’re cutting your first indie film or stepping into a studio setup, this module gives you the edge to work at industry scale.

Module 2: Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

Duration: 2 Months

Software: Adobe After Effects

Now it’s time to elevate your edit with motion, energy, and visual flair. Editors today need more than just cuts and transitions—they need dynamic visuals that grab attention and hold it. This module makes you fluent in Adobe After Effects, without relying on third-party plugins.

  • Motion Graphics & Animation Basics
  • Transformations: Position, Scale, Rotation, Opacity
  • Shape Layers, Text & Masks
  • Custom Lower Thirds & Titles
  • Green Screen Removal (Chromakey)
  • Rotoscoping & Element Isolation
  • Camera & Motion Tracking
  • Footage Stabilization
  • Seamless Transitions
  • Workflow Optimization & Fast Export Settings

You’ll learn how to bring static frames to life, making every edit feel cinematic and modern.

Module 3: Photo Editing with Lightroom & Photoshop

Duration: Integrated Throughout the Program

Your visuals aren’t complete without sharp, styled stills to match. This module builds your skills in Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop—ideal for thumbnails, posters, social media, and client deliveries.

In Lightroom

  • Interface & Core Adjustment Tools
  • Tone Curve, HSL & Effects
  • Custom Presets & Batch Editing

In Photoshop

  • Object & Distraction Removal
  • Image Transformation & Enhancement
  • Vignettes, Highlights & Local Adjustments
  • Lightroom + Photoshop Workflow

You’ll develop a consistent visual identity across video and image formats—perfect for building your brand or supporting a client's full content ecosystem.

Portfolio Development

Your final compilation includes

  • Edited Scenes Across Genres
  • Visual Effects Samples
  • After Effects Showreel
  • Photo-Edited Promotional Assets

This portfolio isn’t just a collection of work—it’s your entry pass to the post-production world.



Eligibility
  • Minimum Qualification: SSLC or Equivalent
  • Basic Computer Operation Skills Required