Fundamentals of Video Editing and Codecs

Do you want to learn the fundamentals of video editing and understand how codecs are used in post‑production? In this study unit, you explore editing workflows, basic editing principles and practice creating a short edited sequence.

15.5.2026 - 31.7.2027

3 cr

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Online

Video editing basics and tools of video editing
Audio-visual post-production workflow
Editing principles and conventions
Most common video codecs and how implement them to editing workflow

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Fields

Arts and culture

Scope

3 cr

Code

KM00GX86

The student knows the workflow of post-production and the related terminology. The student masters the basics of non-linear editing software. The student is familiar with the fundamental principles of editing language and technique. The student can edit a short coherent content from the provided video and audio material. The student knows the most common video codecs and understands how they are used in editing workflow.

Organiser

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Contact details

avoinamk@metropolia.fi

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