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Who I am:

  • YouTuber with over)

  • One of the most entertaining courses you'll find

  • In-depth knowledge about Sony Vegas Pro

  • A guy that just wants to teach how to edit professionally

  • This course is a complete guide for video editing for YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and other platforms.

    When you finish this course, you will be able to create your own professional video of maximum quality. Obviously if you don't want professional videos, but rather "meme" edits as it is called in the industry, you will learn that as well. My goal with this masterclass is to teach you not only how to edit professionally, but how to do it very fast. Speed is the key when editing, especially if you have a lot of clients, or just a lot of edits to do for yourself, you'll want to do it as fast as possible.

    It's highly recommended downloading all the material I'm giving away for free throughout the course, and edit the videos with me, that is the very best way to learn. Now let's do this.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Be fully able to understand sony vegas and all its quirks
  • Create professional looking videos for youtube or any other platform

Syllabus

By the end of the first section you'll be able to create a basic video

A short introduction to who what I do. Unlike other courses I will not use the introduction to just show a slideshow of things I will go over throughout the course, but rather to show you who I am and what I'm like. Being a teacher has everything to do with character, and little to do with slideshows.

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Using a new program can always be a challenge, and takes time getting used to. Especially if you've used a different editing software before this. In this lecture I will show you simple quirks, to help you get to know the software better, look at this as a pre-lecture before the actual lecture starts.

In this lecture you'll learn how to import a raw video and export a rendered piece of art

In this lecture you will learn the most usefull keyboard shortcuts for editing videos

In this lecture you will learn how to manipulate with the Sony Vegas timeline.

In this lecture you will learn how to import videos and sounds into Sony Vegas, and how to create basics edits with it

Starting with everything basic, from marking and making easy transitions, things to make your editing job easier

In this lecture you will learn a very important trick in audio editing, plus a little tip on how to use slow motion and timelapses

Congratulations on making it this far, you now know how to create a video with tips & tricks only a YouTuber can know!

Understanding how the tracks work, before going onto intermediate level of editing

What are the tracks? Understand them better after this lecture

How to do voice over work in Sony Vegas?

What are envelopes and how to use them properly

The more advanced way of creating text in your video

Learn how to do the cool stuff you see in youtube videos

Basics in video effects and how to apply them

Learn basic color correction

Simple trick yet very effective to help your video achieve that cinematic look

Learn basic and advanced transitions and how to apply them

Those annoying black bars... now you will learn how to get rid of the black bars when the video you imported and the video you're editing aren't the same resolution

Understand how green screen works and how to apply chroma keying

In this lecture you will learn about different blurs and blurring

Learn various techniques I use in my YouTube videos to make them look like a movie

Learn how to create lyrical animated videos you see on YouTube

Create a YouTube "Lyrics" videos and export it

Learn how to use advanced VFX (Video effects)

Bonus: Solids, gradients & other things you'll sometimes use
Learn how to edit audio

Understand how the audio works in Sony Vegas to be able to edit it accordingly

Learn how to use audio FX that you will actually find useful

Learn how to use audio to tell a story with your video

Learn how to change the audio pitch and what lock to stretch is

Learn how to do basic and advanced animation in Sony Vegas pro

Learning about pan/crop one of the most important things in Sony Vegas

Learn basic animation and understand what it means to animate in sony vegas

Masking & How to mask, understanding how masking works

Understand key frames and how they help you animate anything

A small detail, yet very important in any video

You'll be able to make duplicates of yourself and render videos the right way after this section

Learn how to clone yourself, an amazingly fun project to try!

The final touches you can do to your video and adding your logo/watermark

Learn various render options for exporting your video

Thank you for picking me as your teacher

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in YouTube Editing Masterclass - Sony Vegas Pro COMPLETE GUIDE with these activities:
Review Keyboard Shortcuts
Reviewing keyboard shortcuts will significantly speed up the editing process in Sony Vegas Pro.
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  • Find a list of Sony Vegas Pro shortcuts.
  • Identify the most common editing tasks.
  • Memorize the shortcuts for those tasks.
  • Practice using the shortcuts while editing.
Read "Adobe Premiere Pro Classroom in a Book"
Reading this book will broaden your understanding of video editing concepts.
Show steps
  • Obtain a copy of the book.
  • Read the book and take notes.
  • Compare the workflows to Sony Vegas Pro.
Transition Practice
Practicing different types of transitions will improve the visual appeal and flow of your videos.
Show steps
  • Find a set of raw video clips.
  • Experiment with different transition types.
  • Analyze how each transition affects the video.
  • Refine your transition choices.
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Create a YouTube Channel Trailer
Creating a YouTube channel trailer will allow you to showcase your editing skills and attract viewers.
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  • Plan the content of your trailer.
  • Gather footage and audio.
  • Edit the trailer using Sony Vegas Pro.
  • Optimize the trailer for YouTube.
  • Promote your channel trailer.
Read "The Five C's of Cinematography"
Reading this book will improve your understanding of cinematography and visual storytelling.
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  • Obtain a copy of the book.
  • Read the book and take notes.
  • Apply the concepts to your video editing projects.
Create a Short Montage
Creating a short montage will allow you to apply all the editing techniques learned in the course.
Show steps
  • Gather video clips and music.
  • Edit the clips together using Sony Vegas Pro.
  • Add transitions, effects, and text.
  • Refine the montage until satisfied.
  • Share the montage online.
Follow Advanced VFX Tutorials
Following advanced VFX tutorials will expand your knowledge of special effects in Sony Vegas Pro.
Show steps
  • Search for advanced VFX tutorials online.
  • Choose a tutorial that interests you.
  • Follow the tutorial step-by-step.
  • Experiment with different settings and techniques.

Career center

Learners who complete YouTube Editing Masterclass - Sony Vegas Pro COMPLETE GUIDE will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Video Editor
A video editor assembles raw footage into a finished product suitable for broadcasting. This course emphasizes practical skills in Sony Vegas Pro, a popular software, that helps you learn how to edit professionally and quickly, which is essential for meeting deadlines and client demands. The course helps you learn the quirks of Sony Vegas, import and export videos, manipulate the timeline, and create basic edits. The focus on meme edits and speed maximizes your versatility and efficiency, helping you stand out in the video editor market.
YouTube Content Creator
A YouTube Content Creator is responsible for developing, filming, and editing videos for YouTube channels. This course is designed to teach you how to create professional looking videos for YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and other platforms. By learning how to edit professionally and quickly with Sony Vegas Pro, you can produce high quality content more efficiently. The course's focus on meme edits, speed, and advanced video effects helps you to engage viewers and grow your channel. Learning to incorporate audio helps improve story-telling.
Freelance Video Editor
A freelance video editor works on a contract basis for various clients, offering video editing services. This course is a comprehensive guide to video editing with Sony Vegas Pro, a software that is used by many. The course teaches you how to edit professionally and quickly, which is essential for meeting client deadlines and maximizing your income. Learning advanced techniques such as video effects, chroma keying, and audio editing will help you deliver high quality results and attract more clients.
Social Media Manager
A social media manager oversees a company's online presence across various platforms. This course may greatly help you master video editing skills is a valuable asset. The course teaches you how to edit videos quickly and professionally using Sony Vegas Pro, which you can use to create engaging content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. Learning basics such as manipulating the timeline, adding transitions, and using video effects will help the manager create captivating content. A background with this course is crucial for maximizing impact.
Real Estate Videographer
A real estate videographer creates videos showcasing properties for sale or rent, highlighting their best features. This course helps you learn video editing skills using Sony Vegas Pro, which is useful for creating visually appealing real estate videos. By learning how to manipulate the timeline, add basic transitions, and apply video effects, you can produce professional looking videos that attract potential buyers or renters. Knowing how to get rid of the black bars when the video you imported and the video you're editing aren't the same resolution helps greatly.
Online Course Creator
An online course creator develops and produces educational content for online platforms. This course helps you acquire video editing skills, which are essential for creating high quality online courses. By mastering Sony Vegas Pro, you may be able to produce engaging and professional looking videos for your courses. Learning how to edit quickly and efficiently helps you manage your workload and deliver content on time. The course also may help you create visually appealing educational materials.
Wedding Videographer
A wedding videographer captures and edits video footage of weddings to create a memorable keepsake for the couple. This course is a guide for learning video editing using Sony Vegas Pro, which is useful for creating beautiful and professional wedding videos. By learning how to manipulate the timeline, add transitions, apply video effects, and edit audio. A key part of this role is using these skills to create a visually appealing, emotionally resonant wedding video.
Corporate Video Producer
A corporate video producer creates video content for businesses, including promotional videos, training materials, and internal communications. This course emphasizes practical skills in Sony Vegas Pro, which may help you produce high quality video content efficiently. This knowledge is crucial for meeting the demands of corporate clients. Knowing the quirks of Sony Vegas, how to import and export videos, manipulate the timeline, and create basic edits ensures the video can be effective.
Motion Graphics Designer
A motion graphics designer creates animated visual effects for various media. This course offers a practical introduction to video editing using Sony Vegas Pro, which may help you understand the fundamentals of creating motion graphics. Learning how to manipulate the timeline, apply video effects, and create advanced transitions provides a solid foundation for creating dynamic visual content. The course's lessons on animation and masking may be transferable to motion graphics design.
Instructional Designer
An instructional designer creates engaging and effective learning experiences, often incorporating multimedia elements. This course may help you acquire video editing skills using Sony Vegas Pro, which is a plus for creating high quality instructional videos. Learning how to edit videos quickly and efficiently helps you deliver engaging content. The course also may help you create visually appealing educational materials for your instructional designs. In this role, editing is king.
Digital Marketing Specialist
A digital marketing specialist develops and implements marketing campaigns across digital channels. This course may provide a foundational understanding of video editing using Sony Vegas Pro and understanding how the audio works helps shape the video accordingly. Knowing how to create engaging video content for YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter may help your marketing efforts. A background with this course will help you create visually appealing and effective marketing materials.
Broadcast Editor
A broadcast editor works in television or news, assembling video footage for news segments, documentaries, or other programs. This course can provide a basic understanding of video editing using Sony Vegas Pro, which is useful for learning the fundamentals of broadcast editing. Learning how to manipulate the timeline, add transitions, and apply video effects are essential skills that apply to broadcast editing. While broadcast editing often requires specialized software and workflows, this course may provide a starting point.
Film Editor
A film editor assembles raw footage into a final film, working closely with the director to shape the narrative. This course may give you a foundation in video editing principles using Sony Vegas Pro, which could be beneficial for understanding the basics of film editing. Learning how to manipulate the timeline, add transitions, and apply video effects are fundamental skills that may transfer to film editing. While film editing often requires advanced software and techniques, this course may provide a starting point.
Podcast Editor
A podcast editor enhances the audio quality of podcasts by removing background noise, adjusting levels, and adding music or sound effects. This editing course discusses how to use audio to tell a story with your video, which is a transferable skill to podcast editing. Learning how audio works in Sony Vegas to be able to edit it accordingly could be very helpful. Learning to edit sound effects will only enrich the finished product. By utilizing these techniques, this course may help you prepare a professional podcast.
Archival Editor
An archival editor preserves and organizes historical video footage, often restoring and digitizing old media. This course may provide a foundational understanding of video editing using Sony Vegas Pro. Learning how to manipulate the timeline will help with managing and organizing archival footage. The course also may help you develop an appreciation for video editing techniques. In this role, you will be a guardian of priceless memories.

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in YouTube Editing Masterclass - Sony Vegas Pro COMPLETE GUIDE.
While this book focuses on Adobe Premiere Pro, a different video editing software, it covers fundamental video editing concepts and workflows that are transferable to Sony Vegas Pro. Understanding these core principles will make you a more versatile editor. is more valuable as additional reading to broaden your understanding of video editing in general.

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