This short, hands-on course helps you confidently plan, film, and edit engaging short-form videos using Adobe Express. You’ll move from concept to completion through learning how to plan and create storyboards, capture effective footage, and edit with accessibility and style in mind. Through guided projects, you’ll create eye-catching content for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels, honing your skills with tools for storytelling, branding, and visual impact. Whether you’re new to video or looking to level up your creative skills, this course will help you bring your ideas to life quickly, creatively, and effectively.
This module introduces learners to the essentials of short-form video creation by covering pre-production strategies, planning materials, and hands-on practice in Adobe Express.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
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1 video•Total 5 minutes
Plan for pre-production•5 minutes
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
Course outline•10 minutes
Mastering short-form video creation•10 minutes
Gather pre-production materials•10 minutes
Learning Paths and Certifications•10 minutes
Join the Adobe Community•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Planning your video in Adobe Express•30 minutes
Record Your Video
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of creating short-form videos by exploring video types, story structure, filming techniques, and practical phone recording tips.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
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1 video•Total 4 minutes
Filming footage•4 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
Short-form video structure•10 minutes
Video types•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Record high-quality video with your phone•30 minutes
Edit Your Video
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module introduces learners to post-production by covering editing workflows, accessibility best practices, and hands-on video editing in Adobe Express to produce polished, inclusive short-form content.
What's included
2 videos1 reading1 assignment
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2 videos•Total 9 minutes
Post production•5 minutes
Prioritize accessibility for all•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Edit and polish your video in Adobe Express•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Upload a short video to edit in Adobe Express•30 minutes
Share Your Video
Module 4•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module helps learners produce effective social media videos by exploring content types, short-form strategies, branding with thumbnails, and hands-on practice creating TikToks or Reels in Adobe Express.
Adobe empowers everyone, everywhere to imagine, create and bring any digital experience to life. Through the Adobe Digital Academy, Adobe aims to equip learners and teachers with AI literacy, content creation and digital marketing skills to help people thrive in the modern workforce. This global initiative builds on Adobe’s commitment to empower learners of all backgrounds to succeed in today’s job market and unleash creativity for all.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.