Learning Typography for Video Editors

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Free Online Course: Learning Typography for Video Editors provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Learning Typography for Video Editors is taught by Nick Harauz.

Overview
  • Improve your typography skills and create better type treatments for your video editing projects.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • The basics of title design
    1. Title Essentials
    • A brief history of typography
    • Type terms 101
    • Type terms 102
    • Convey emotion through type
    • The importance of contrast
    • The psychology of color
    • Layout and composition
    • Name that font
    • Type crimes
    2. Type in Video
    • Common type design in video
    • Keep your title safe
    • Tricks for making type legible
    • Color problems to consider
    • Add shapes and graphics to the mix
    • Lower thirds made easy with automation
    3. Text in Motion
    • The principles of animation
    • Explore animation styles
    • Make impact with sound
    • Type presets in video and motion graphics apps
    • Expand options for moving text
    • Integrate type into footage
    • The world of 3D and beyond
    • Premiere Pro text tools
    • Final Cut Pro text tools
    Conclusion
    • Next steps