What is the Video Editing Course at Klick Schools?
The Video Editing course at Klick Film & Design School is a 6-week professional training program in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It teaches you how to edit video productions using industry-standard software — Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve — used by professional editors around the world.
The course covers the complete post-production workflow: how to cut footage for narrative impact, apply professional color grading, design audio, add motion graphics, and deliver final files for broadcast, cinema, YouTube, and social media.
No prior experience is required. The course is designed to take complete beginners to a professional working level in 1 month through consistent hands-on practice and expert feedback from working editors.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course you will be able to edit professional-quality video content from scratch using the same tools and techniques used by editors at production companies and broadcast studios across Ethiopia and internationally.
Software & Tools
You will train on the same software used by professional editors at production houses, advertising agencies, and broadcast studios:
Course Structure — 6 Weeks
| Week | Module | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Foundations | Interface, project setup, importing footage, timeline basics, file management workflows |
| Week 2 | Editing for Story | Narrative structure, cutting techniques, pacing, J and L cuts, continuity editing |
| Week 3 | Color & Grade | Color correction fundamentals, DaVinci Resolve nodes, LUT application, cinematic grading |
| Week 4 | Audio Design | Audio mixing, dialogue editing, music sync, sound effects, noise removal, audio export |
| Week 5 | Motion & Graphics | Basic motion graphics in Premiere, After Effects basics, title design, lower thirds |
| Week 6 | Final Project & Delivery | Complete short film edit, client export formats, showreel compilation, industry workflow |
What You Can Do After This Course
- Edit professional video productions from start to finish independently
- Apply cinematic color grading using DaVinci Resolve's professional toolset
- Design and mix audio for film, TV, and digital content
- Deliver broadcast-ready files for YouTube, Instagram, TV, and cinema
- Work as a professional video editor at a production company or studio
- Build a professional showreel that gets you hired or clients as a freelancer
- Start your own video production or editing business in Ethiopia
Class Schedules
Choose the time that fits your schedule. All shifts meet 3 times per week for 2 hours per session. Weekend classes also available.
Contact us to check current availability for your preferred shift. New batches open monthly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Klick Schools the best place to learn video editing in Ethiopia?
Klick Film & Design School is one of the leading professional creative training institutions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. With over 1,200 graduates trained across all programs, our Video Editing course is taught by active working editors who bring real production experience into the classroom. The combination of Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve training, structured weekly projects, and a final showreel makes this one of the most comprehensive video editing courses available in Ethiopia. Classes are held at our professional training facility in Megnagna, Addis Ababa, with flexible weekday and weekend scheduling options to accommodate working professionals and students.