Video Editing · Beginner level

Beginner level · Module 2 of 5 · 11 guided hours

Cutting and Timeline Management

Cut footage cleanly and arrange shots into a story.

Learning objectives

  • Use the core editing tools
  • Cut for continuity and story
  • Keep timelines organised

Topics

  • trim, ripple and razor tools
  • insert and overwrite
  • continuity editing
  • cutaways and B-roll
  • tracks and markers
  • rough cut to fine cut

Lessons

  1. Lesson 1 Core Editing Tools

    Use the tools that do most of an editor's work.

    razor or bladeripple deletetrimminginsert and overwrite

  2. Lesson 2 Cutting for Story and Continuity

    Choose shots and cut points that keep viewers engaged and oriented.

    continuitycut on actioncutawaysB-roll

  3. Lesson 3 Timeline Organisation and Fine Cutting

    Keep complex timelines tidy and polish the edit.

    track layoutmarkerscolour labelsfine cut

Practical activity

Edit a one-minute sequence from interview and B-roll footage, from rough cut to fine cut.

Expected outcomes

  • Clean, purposeful cuts
  • An organised timeline

Assessment

Sequence reviewed for story, cutting and timeline organisation.

Free taster lesson Timeline Management & Cutting Techniques Read a free self-study lesson on this topic in the Free Course Library.

Taught live by an instructor — online or in person. Free course lessons are for self-study and do not lead to a certificate — see registration options.