Course Overview

This comprehensive course introduces learners to Blender’s Video Sequence Editor (VSE) and takes them step by step from beginner editing concepts to advanced techniques such as keyframing, masking, and optimized rendering. By the end, students will have the skills to use Blender for professional video editing workflows, combining powerful effects with efficient rendering strategies.

Module 1: Introduction to Blender Video Editing

This module provides a foundation for learners new to Blender or video editing. Students will explore Blender’s history, understand the Video Sequence Editor, set up default preferences, import video files, and navigate the sequencer effectively.

• Key Outcomes:

  • Understand Blender’s video editing capabilities

  • Configure the interface for video workflows

  • Import and manage media

  • Navigate the sequencer and frame ranges

Module 2: Essential Editing Tools & Workflow

Building on the basics, this module dives into Blender’s core editing functions. Learners will practice selecting, cutting, and organizing strips, working with multiple resolutions, boosting performance with proxies, and mastering navigation techniques.

• Key Outcomes:

  • Efficiently cut, grab, and organize video strips

  • Work with multiple resolutions without quality loss

  • Improve performance using video proxies

  • Use markers, zoom, and precise placement tools

Module 3: Working with Images, Overlays & Transitions

This module explores creative storytelling through overlays and transitions. Students will import and manipulate images, apply overlays, and create smooth visual transitions such as fades, crossfades, and wipe effects.

• Key Outcomes:

  • Overlay and transform images and video

  • Apply fade-ins and fade-outs effectively

  • Create audio and video crossfades

  • Use dynamic transitions like wipes for cinematic effects

Module 4: Color, Audio & Rendering Fundamentals

Editing is incomplete without color and rendering. In this module, students will learn how to adjust brightness, contrast, hue, and color balance to enhance visuals. It also introduces rendering fundamentals, covering H.264 export, bitrate testing, and lossless rendering with HandBrake.

• Key Outcomes:

  • Perform basic color correction and adjustments

  • Understand codecs, bitrate, and compression

  • Render videos in Blender with optimal quality

  • Use HandBrake for professional-quality outputs

Module 5: Animation, Keyframes & Advanced Editing

This module introduces Blender’s animation tools for video editing. Learners will use the graph editor and dope sheet to control motion, add keyframes for effects, and apply storytelling techniques like the Ken Burns effect. They’ll also explore masking and auto-keyframing for advanced effects such as face blurring.

• Key Outcomes:

  • Animate strips using keyframes

  • Apply pan-and-scan and zoom techniques

  • Create photo storytelling animations

  • Use masking for privacy or creative effects

Module 6: Subtitles, Effects & Advanced Features

Communication in video often requires text and special effects. This module focuses on creating subtitles, using scene strips, working with templates, and applying text effects. Students will also learn time remapping, grouping edits into meta strips, and refining fades with versatile keyframes.

• Key Outcomes:

  • Add and format subtitles professionally

  • Use scene strips to combine edits

  • Animate text with Blender’s text effect strip

  • Apply speed changes and time effects

  • Group and manage complex edits with meta strips

Module 7: Rendering & Optimization

The final module emphasizes efficiency and production readiness. Students will learn advanced rendering workflows, including automation with render scripts and Blender’s updated rendering options.

• Key Outcomes:

  • Render videos faster with scripts

  • Explore Blender’s latest render settings

  • Optimize quality vs. speed for final output

What You’ll Achieve by the End of the Course

By completing this course, learners will:

• Gain complete proficiency in Blender’s Video Sequence Editor.

• Edit and enhance videos with overlays, transitions, subtitles, and effects.

• Perform color correction and audio balancing for polished results.

• Use animation and keyframes to bring dynamic motion to video projects.

• Apply advanced editing workflows such as masking, meta strips, and time remapping.

• Render professional-quality videos efficiently using Blender and HandBrake.

Total Lessons: 31
Skill Level: Beginner → Advanced
Final Outcome: The ability to use Blender as a full-featured, professional video editing suite.