Learn. Create. Animate. Get Clients.

Do you already edit videos but feel like your work still lacks that professional touch?

Or are you a beginner who wants to learn short-form video editing properly from the ground up?

This Short-Form Video Editing Masterclass is a practical training designed for beginner and intermediate video editors who want to improve their skills, create more engaging videos, and confidently work with clients.

Throughout the class, we will use Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop to create professional short-form videos for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

This is not just a class where you watch someone edit. You will learn the process behind every creative decision, from developing an editing idea to designing frames, animating elements, and producing a complete video.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

1. Short-Form Editing Fundamentals

Understanding the short-form editing workflow
Setting up and organizing your projects
Choosing the right aspect ratio and sequence settings
Cutting and arranging footage
Improving pacing and viewer retention
Using B-roll, sound effects, music, transitions, and zooms effectively

2. Text and Typography

Understanding the fundamentals of typography
Choosing the right fonts for different projects
Creating a clear text hierarchy
Designing clean and engaging captions
Highlighting important words and information
Avoiding common text-design mistakes

3. Color Fundamentals

Understanding how colors work together
Choosing suitable color combinations
Using color to create emphasis
Applying brand colors correctly
Improving the overall visual appearance of your videos

4. Frame Design in Adobe Photoshop

Planning your video visually before animating
Designing professional frames from scratch
Creating backgrounds and graphic elements
Selecting and arranging images, icons, and text
Using composition, spacing, balance, and visual hierarchy
Preparing Photoshop designs for animation in Premiere Pro

5. Animation in Adobe Premiere Pro

Understanding keyframes
Animating text, images, shapes, and other elements
Creating smooth movements
Using position, scale, rotation, and opacity
Applying easing for more professional animations
Creating engaging text and caption animations
Building seamless transitions between frames

6. Creative Direction and Editing Ideas

How to generate ideas for your edits
Turning a script into engaging visuals
Finding suitable B-roll, images, icons, and references
Studying references without directly copying them
Developing your own editing style
Knowing when to keep an edit simple and when to add more creativity

7. Creating Complete Short-Form Videos

You will learn how to combine storytelling, pacing, text, color, frame design, animation, sound design, and visual effects to create complete short-form videos that are both engaging and professional.

BUSINESS BONUSES

Beyond teaching you how to edit, I will also show you how to turn your skills into real opportunities.

You will learn:

How to position yourself as a professional video editor
How to present your skills online
How to build a strong portfolio, even without many clients
Where and how to find video-editing gigs
How to approach potential clients
How to attract clients through your content
How to communicate professionally with clients
How to price your services and negotiate confidently
How to manage revisions and avoid unnecessary misunderstandings
How to turn one-time projects into long-term working relationships
Free websites where you can find high-quality assets for your editing projects

FREE CINEMATIC ASSET PACK

Every student will receive my personal cinematic editing pack, containing valuable assets to make your editing process faster and improve the quality of your videos.

The pack includes:

Sound effects
Icons
PNG assets
Video overlays
Other useful creative resources for short-form video editing

You will also be introduced to free websites where you can legally download quality music, sound effects, stock footage, images, icons, fonts, PNGs, and other creative assets for your projects.

WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR

This class is suitable for:

Complete beginners who want to learn short-form video editing
Intermediate editors who want to sharpen their skills
Editors who struggle with text, color, animation, or visual design
Editors who find it difficult to come up with creative ideas
Content creators who want to edit their own videos professionally
Editors who want to build a strong portfolio and attract paying clients

CLASS REQUIREMENTS

To participate effectively, you must have:

A functional laptop capable of running Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop
At least 16GB of RAM
At least 256GB of storage, although 512GB is recommended
Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop installed. If you do not already have the software installed, it will be provided, and you will be guided through the installation process.
A willingness to learn, practice, and complete class exercises

Previous professional editing experience is not required.

CLASS DETAILS

Date: 19th–24th October 2026

Duration: 2-3 hours daily

Class Format: Online

Registration Fee: ₦80,000

Registration Deadline: 17th of October, 2026

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

By the end of this masterclass, you should be able to confidently plan, design, edit, and animate professional short-form videos using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop.

You will also understand how to position yourself, find opportunities, communicate with clients, negotiate your rates, and build a sustainable video-editing career.

Assignments will be given at the end of each class to help you practice what you have learned and strengthen your skills.

At the end of the training, you will also work on practical short-form video projects where you will apply everything you have learned, including developing creative ideas, designing frames, editing and animation.

You will also receive one month of free mentorship and follow-up support after the class. During this period, you will receive guidance, feedback on your work and support as you continue practicing and improving your editing skills.

READY TO SHARPEN YOUR VIDEO-EDITING SKILLS?

Join the Crystalcfx Short-Form Video Editing Masterclass this October and take your editing skills from basic cuts to creative, professional, and client-ready videos.

Spaces are limited.

Register now to secure your spot.

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