Reels & Short-Form Video Creation

This course teaches how to plan, shoot, edit, and post high-impact short-form videos that grab attention within seconds.

You’ll learn mobile editing fundamentals, hooks, trends, transitions, captions, algorithms, and content strategies.

By the end of the course, you will create multiple Reels/Shorts using proven viral frameworks.

Learning Outcomes

Short-Form Content Foundations

• What makes Reels/Shorts go viral

• Understanding algorithms

• Types of short-form content

• Finding your niche

Content Planning & Scripting

• Trend research

• Writing short scripts (5–10 sec hooks)

• Storyboarding

• Creating scroll-stopping hooks

Filming Basics

• Phone camera settings

• Lighting techniques

• Angles & framing

• Smooth movement & transitions

Mobile Editing Essentials

• Basic cuts

• Timing & pacing

• Text overlays

• Music syncing

• Auto-captions

Advanced Editing Techniques

• Transitions

• Speed ramping

• Green screen

• Color enhancements

• Motion effects

Posting Strategy

• Best time to post

• Hashtags for Reels

• Caption writing

• Posting consistency

• Algorithm-friendly format tips

Growth Techniques

• Increasing views & retention

• Trend riding

• Personal branding

• How to appear on Explore/For You pages

• How to turn viewers into followers

Project Work

Create 3 reels:

• • 1 trend-based reel

  • 1 educational reel

  • 1 storytelling reel