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Discover the art of video editing with a wide range of classes in San Francisco. Learn to master industry-leading software, unlock your creativity, and gain the skills needed to produce professional-quality videos.

Unfortunately, no classes in-person in San Francisco have spots left, but 15 classes live online are available.

Comprehensive Video Editing: Start Here, Edit Everywhere

Borough of Manhattan Community College @ Live Online

This course is for those who want to learn more about the post-production process and gain the tools and hands-on experience to push image and sound through this process. We will review the tools you need and get to work on the software used all over the world. We will cover single camera edits, multi-camera edits, audio, graphics and color correction. Along the way, you will gain skills and confidence in putting together your own projects or working...

Wednesday Jan 31st, 6:30–9pm Eastern Time

 (25 sessions)

$914

25 sessions

Video Editing & Animation Certificate (High School)

NextGen Bootcamp - Virtually Online

Learn industry-standard video editing and animation skills in this comprehensive certificate program. Master Adobe Premiere Pro to create professional video projects, then take your skills further with advanced techniques in After Effects. Launch your career in film or multimedia with this hands-on course.

Monday Aug 5th, 10am–4pm Eastern Time

 (8 sessions)

$2,495

8 sessions

Video Editing & Animation Certificate (High School)

NextGen Bootcamp @ Live Virtual

Unlock your creativity and bring your video projects to life with the Video Editing & Animation Certificate at NextGen Bootcamp. Master industry-standard software, Adobe Premiere Pro, for professional video editing, and then explore the exciting world of animation with After Effects. Start your journey towards a future in film and media today.

Monday Aug 5th, 10am–4pm Eastern Time

 (8 sessions)

$2,495

8 sessions

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Video Editing with Premiere Pro (High School)

NextGen Bootcamp @ Live Virtual

Unlock your creative potential and master the art of video editing with industry-standard software in this immersive course at NextGen Bootcamp. Discover the secrets behind creating captivating videos, from importing and organizing footage to adding stunning visual effects. Develop your skills and bring your video projects to life with Premiere Pro.

Monday Aug 5th, 10am–4pm Eastern Time

 (4 sessions)

$1,299

4 sessions

Introduction to Premiere Pro CC

Future Media Concepts

Learn the ins and outs of Adobe Premiere Pro CC in this comprehensive course offered by Future Media Concepts. Gain a deep understanding of the software's interface, tools, and production flow, and master real-time video and audio editing techniques. Ideal for anyone interested in enhancing their video editing skills.

Wednesday Jan 3rd, 10am–5:30pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$1,195

3 sessions

Premiere Pro CC Advanced

Future Media Concepts

Master advanced video editing techniques with Premiere Pro CC at Future Media Concepts. Learn to use powerful real-time editing tools for precise control over every aspect of your production. Take your video editing skills to the next level in just 2 days.

Thursday Jan 11th, 10am–5:30pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$795

2 sessions

Motion Graphics & Video Editing Portfolio Development

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Discover how to create engaging and meaningful motion graphics and video edits from concept to completion in this in-depth course. Gain the skills necessary to build a professional portfolio and excel in the growing industries of motion graphics and video editing. Take the first step towards a career in this creative field with Noble Desktop.

Tuesday Jan 30th, 6–9pm Eastern Time

 (10 sessions)

$1,495

10 sessions

Premiere Pro Advanced

Training Connection @ Online

This class covers advanced techniques for video editing, special effects, and compositing. You will also learn comprehensive audio editing and advanced sound design skills, as well as cross-integration with other Adobe applications. What's Included: Certificate of Course Completion Training Manual FREE Class Repeat Course Outline Adv. Lesson 1: Working with Audio Part 1 Adv. Lesson 2: Working with Audio Part 2 Adv. Lesson 3: Effects:...

Thursday Dec 14th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (2 sessions)

$895

2 sessions

Premiere Pro in a Day

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Master the art of video editing in just one day with this intensive course from Noble Desktop. Unlock the full potential of Premiere Pro as you learn to create captivating videos for social media and other platforms. Say goodbye to complicated editing software and hello to professional-quality videos.

Monday Dec 11th, 10am–5pm Eastern Time

$425

Premiere Pro Bootcamp

NYC Career Centers - Virtually Online

Master the art of video editing with Premiere Pro, the industry-standard tool of choice. From novice to advanced user, this hands-on bootcamp at NYC Career Centers will take you on a journey through the world of filmmaking and video editing, giving you the skills to create stunning projects.

Monday Dec 11th, 10am–5pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$975

3 sessions

Premiere Pro Training: Essential Skills 1

Lumenbrite Training @ Online Classroom

Master the essential skills of video post-production with Lumenbrite Training's comprehensive Premiere Pro course. Learn to edit, add transitions and effects, import media from various platforms, create titles and credits and optimize your audio tracks. Enroll now and become an expert in Adobe Premiere Pro!

Monday Dec 11th, 9am–4pm Central Time

 (3 sessions)

$1,295

3 sessions

Adobe Premiere Pro Advanced (Level 2)

Digital Workshop Center

Take your video editing skills to the next level with Adobe Premiere Pro Advanced. Learn professional techniques and best practices from industry experts at the Digital Workshop Center. Enhance your video projects with advanced concepts like workflow, effects, and compositing.

Monday Jan 8th, 9am–12:30pm Mountain Time

 (4 sessions)

$1,335

4 sessions

Adobe Premiere Pro for Beginners (Level 1)

Digital Workshop Center

Get started on your video editing career with Adobe Premiere Pro. Learn the basics of this powerful program and create stunning professional video projects. Join us at the Digital Workshop Center and bring your ideas to life.

Thursday Jan 4th, 5–8:30pm Mountain Time

 (4 sessions)

$1,335

4 sessions

Adobe Premiere Pro 101 (Online)

Manhattan Edit Workshop @ Virtual Class room

Learn the ins and outs of Adobe Premiere Pro software in this comprehensive online course. Gain essential skills to efficiently craft your story with high-performance video production tools, collaborate with ease, and deliver professional-quality content across various platforms. Get ready to take your video editing skills to the next level.

Monday Dec 11th, 10am–6pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$1,295

3 sessions

Adobe Premiere Pro 201 (Online)

Manhattan Edit Workshop @ Virtual Class room

Master the art of video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro in this comprehensive online course. Learn the interface, tools, and production flow of this revolutionary software used in major motion pictures worldwide. Take your editing skills to the next level and gain precise control over every aspect of your production.

Thursday Dec 14th, 10am–6pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$1,095

2 sessions

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Discover the Best Video Editing Classes in San Francisco

With the prevalence of smartphone technology, some people have been recording everything from their breakfast to ill-advised stunts in the hopes of going viral and breaking the Internet. With the convenience of being able to record everything at every moment, many people have become addicted to documenting their lives on video and discover that they have a passion.

Anyone considering a career related to video may find a career through training in video editing that can help them qualify for working in the film and television industry with knowledge in a variety of editing and graphic design software. Skills for editing video can lead to careers editing for TV, movies, and streaming where people can apply their passions and talents in combining video, graphics, and audio to produce professional quality material for broadcasts, websites, or social media. Learning about video editing should include training with Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and Apple Final Cut Pro for creating quality production work. Students should learn and practice basic visual editing concepts that include frame rates, video resolution, and aspect ratios along with how to import and organize various media.

Best Video Editing Classes & Schools in San Francisco

People in San Francisco can choose between taking in-person or live online courses to get trained in video editing. Those interested can find learning options for a variety of media technologies to help them accomplish their career goals. Live online courses offer the same level of education that a person would get from inside a classroom without having to leave the comforts of home. While there are live online courses available for training in video editing, many people simply prefer learning inside a classroom with an instructor standing right there in front of them. For those individuals, there are schools in San Francisco that offer in-person training courses for video editing.

Anyone living in San Francisco can attend General Assembly, located at 225 Bush Street, 5th Floor, to enroll in the Adobe After Effects: An Intro and Practice Sessions training course. In this workshop, students will learn how to animate using After Effects. Lessons cover the general layout and basic functions for After Effects, which includes practicing tools and techniques learned through course exercises. Upon completing this course, students will know their way around the After Effects interface and operations. 

This workshop costs $50. No prior knowledge is required but basic familiarity with computers and Adobe software would be helpful.

Anyone living in San Francisco can attend the Bay Area Video Coalition, located at 2727 Mariposa Street, to enroll in the Adobe After Effects: Introduction course. In this course, students will learn how to use Adobe After Effects for visual effects and video editing. This motion graphics application can help with finding work as an Animator for applying visual effects in a variety of media and online projects.

This 14-hour course costs $495. There are no prerequisites listed for this course. This introductory course requires no prerequisites. 

Prospective students can also enroll in the live online Introduction to Premiere Pro CC course offered through Future Media Concepts. This course provides students with an overview of Adobe Premiere Pro CC through training on its interface, tools, features, and production flow. Lessons include hands-on practice for introducing new students to the video editing application.

This four-session live online course costs $1,195.Students should possess practical working knowledge of Windows or Mac OS and a basic familiarity of editing terminology.

Students can also enroll at Noble Desktop for the live online Video Editing Certificate program that provides training in video editing along with creating a demo reel portfolio. Lessons focus on editing videos using Premiere Pro, editing audio with Adobe Audition, and learning about motion graphics and animation with After Effects. This course is designed to help students learn how to work with a variety of media production applications in creating a fluid workflow strategy. Training includes working on projects with Premiere Pro, Audition, and After Effects for adding material to students’ demo reel portfolios.

This 14-session program costs $2,995. Students must have experience with Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator as well as familiarity with video editing.

San Francisco Industries That Use Video Editing

Skills for video editing can provide career opportunities due to the prevalence and popularity of streaming technology. Therefore, training to learn video editing can lead to work in the television and film industries as well as working at academic institutions or athletic organizations that may have their own media divisions that need people who can work with arranging abundant video content into a coherent presentation. People throughout the world watch videos on YouTube and other platforms as their main way of finding information.

The California Film Commission offers the Pilot Skills Career Pathways Program that sponsors training for individuals in underserved communities with hands-on training in professional skills related to the film and television industries, including Apprentice Editor.

Possessing skills in video editing requires more than just working with video. A Video Editor’s skill set should also include knowledge in a variety of editing, graphic design, and motion graphics applications like Premiere Pro, After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer among others.

Video Editing Jobs & Salaries in San Francisco

With the prevalence of video streaming available through a variety of media, there is a high demand for Video Editors. Visual content on the Internet and social media includes sports, self-recorded experiences, recordings of evidence of abuse of power, and video of people performing ill-advised and dangerous stunts. With all of this content posted for the world to see, there is a need for people with skills for crafting this footage into coherent units for viewing on YouTube or other social media platforms, which has opened career opportunities for people with skills in video editing living in San Francisco.

Experience in a variety of video editing and production tools, knowledge with audio, and an aptitude for storytelling can be combined to create a portfolio and resume that can appeal to potential employers in media outlets. Working as a Video Editor can earn an annual income of around $68,000 in San Francisco. Other professions related to video editing include the option of becoming a Videographer, which can bring in a yearly salary of as much as $134,000 in the Bay Area for skills that require handling storyboards and scripts along with integrating a diversity of media. There are also opportunities for work as a 3D Animator in San Francisco, which can earn someone about $105,000 a year for working on film projects, video games, websites, and social media.

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