3–4 Months (L1) · HybridLast updated: April 2026

Video Production Course in Kerala

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Trivandrum (Kazhakootam) · Kadakkal · Online — Unlearn Academy

Video is the highest-performing content format across every platform. Akhil, Senior Video Editor with 7+ years of experience in DaVinci Resolve, motion graphics, and colour grading, leads this programme. L1 covers the full video production workflow — camera basics, professional editing in Premiere Pro, motion graphics in After Effects, social media content creation, and the complete 2026 AI video tools stack. 70% hands-on practice, 20% real project work, 10% theory. Every module ends with a project deliverable. The course ends with a complete showreel and mentor panel presentation.

The video production course is delivered at Unlearn Academy's campuses in Kazhakootam (Trivandrum) and Kadakkal, Kollam. Students from across Kerala and South India join in-person and hybrid formats.

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Who This Is For

Who is the Video Production course in Kerala for?

The video production course at Unlearn Academy is for people who want to work in professional content creation — for brands, agencies, YouTube channels, or their own freelance practice. It is suited for content creators who want to level up from phone editing to professional tools, marketing professionals who want to produce their own video content, students interested in a career in media or advertising, and anyone building a YouTube, Instagram Reels, or short-form video business. The course is particularly well-suited to the Kerala market, where demand for Malayalam-language content production and brand video work is high and growing.

Entry requirements

Plus Two (Class 12) or equivalent minimum
No prior experience required for L1 Foundation
Personal laptop (8GB RAM minimum)
Commitment to produce real work, not just attend

Curriculum

What does the Video Production course cover?

Module 01 — Camera Foundations, Shooting & Storytelling (1.5 Weeks)

Camera types: DSLR, mirrorless, action cam, smartphone — what to use when
Exposure triangle: ISO, aperture, shutter speed — manual control
Shot types: wide, medium, close-up, extreme close-up, Dutch tilt
Three-point lighting setup: key, fill, back light; natural light and golden hour
Audio: lavalier, shotgun, USB microphones — monitoring levels, reducing noise
Shooting for the edit: B-roll discipline, handle frames, multi-take coverage
Project: 60-second talking-head video + 15-shot B-roll sequence

Module 02 — Adobe Premiere Pro: Beginner to Advanced (3 Weeks)

Interface, workspace, sequence settings, proxy workflow for high-res footage
Timeline: cuts, J-cut, L-cut, match cut, ripple and roll edits
Keyframes, motion, graph editor — controlling animation curves
Colour grading: Lumetri Colour panel, LUTs, scopes (waveform, vectorscope)
Audio: levels, noise reduction, Essential Sound panel dialogue/music mix
Green screen, track mattes, blending modes, masking and stabilisation
2026 AI additions: Auto-Reframe, Speech-to-Text captions, Firefly generative extend
Project: 3-minute brand video + multi-camera interview edit

Module 03 — Social Media Content Creation (1 Week)

Platform-native formats: Reels 9:16, YouTube 16:9, Stories, Shorts
Hook engineering: the first 3 seconds that decide watch time
CapCut AI: templates, AI captions, background removal, speed ramps
Talking-head video optimisation: captions, B-roll rhythm, text overlays
Content repurposing: one long-form piece → multiple platform formats

Module 04 — After Effects: Beginner to Advanced (3 Weeks)

Compositions, layers, keyframes — how After Effects differs from Premiere
Motion graphics: lower thirds, animated titles, kinetic typography
Shape layers and animation principles: ease in, ease out, anticipation
Masking, track mattes, and compositing — multi-layer visual effects
Motion blur, expressions basics — making motion feel professional
Logo animation and brand animations for client deliverables
Exporting from After Effects and dynamic link to Premiere Pro

Modules 05–06 — AI Video Tools & Freelancing (1.5 Weeks)

AI video generation: Kling, Runway, Sora — what each does, practical use
AI audio tools: ElevenLabs (voiceover), Suno (background music), Auphonic
Script-to-video workflows — AI-assisted content production pipeline
Freelancing setup: pricing packages, client communication, delivery workflow
Showreel production: selecting work, pacing, music, export for different uses
Mentor panel presentation — final showreel reviewed by industry mentors

L2 — Agency Training

What happens after L1

L2 is a production agency training ground. Students work on real client briefs — shooting, editing, animating, and delivering video content the way a professional production agency does. Every week has a specific brief and a real deliverable. By the end: a complete agency-level portfolio and working client workflow. Prerequisite: Video Production L1.

₹36,000

3 Months · Offline only

Offline only · Prerequisite: L1

Phase 1 — Agency Onboarding & Production Setup (Weeks 1–3)

Agency workflow: Asana project management, client brief intake, pre-production checklist
Script writing for ads, explainers, social content, testimonials
Storyboarding and shot planning: translating brief to shot list
Advanced colour grading: DaVinci Resolve Colour page, node-based workflow, LUTs
Advanced audio: dialogue cleanup, music scoring, SFX layering in Fairlight

Phase 2 — Advanced After Effects & Motion (Weeks 4–6)

Advanced motion graphics: character animation, complex kinetic typography
3D in After Effects: Cinema 4D Lite, 3D text, element placement
Visual effects: green screen keying, tracking, compositing at agency standard
Motion brand identity: animated logo, lower thirds, broadcast package
Client review process: Frame.io for video, feedback management, revision rounds

Phase 3 — Real Client Campaigns & Showreel (Weeks 7–12)

4 real client briefs: brand video, social ad campaign, documentary edit, motion piece
Full production cycle: pre-production → shoot → edit → colour → audio → delivery
YouTube production: long-form content strategy, SEO-optimised video production
AI video production integration: Kling, Runway for concept development
Final showreel: agency-level portfolio packaged for clients and employment

Ready to progress to L2?

L2 entry is based on L1 performance — talk to your mentor about your eligibility.

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Career Paths

Roles you can target after this course

Salary ranges based on Kerala market data and Unlearn Academy placement outcomes (April 2026).

Video Editor (Agency/Studio)

₹3.5 – 6 LPA

Senior Video Editor

₹6 – 10 LPA

After Effects + motion skills command premium

Motion Graphics Designer

₹4 – 8 LPA

Content Creator / YouTube Producer

₹3 – 15 LPA

AdSense + brand deals

Brand Video Specialist

₹5 – 10 LPA

In-house at brands

Freelance Video Editor

₹4 – 15 LPA

Social Media Video Producer

₹3.5 – 6 LPA

Outcomes

What will you be able to do after this course?

Shoot professional-quality footage on camera and smartphone
Edit professional video in Premiere Pro — colour graded, audio mixed, exported
Create motion graphics and logo animations in After Effects
Produce platform-native social media content for Reels, YouTube, and Shorts
Graduate with a complete showreel and mentor panel presentation
Launch as a freelance video editor with client-ready packaging

Fee Structure

Each level is priced separately. You enrol at L1 and progress based on performance — not time.

Foundation

3–4 Months (L1) · Hybrid · Entry point — open to all

₹48,000 + GST offline (L1)

Agency Training

2–3 Months · Entry based on L1 performance

₹24,000 – ₹36,000

Specialisation

6–8 Weeks · Online · Max 10 students

₹20,000 – ₹45,000

Consultant

By Invite · By invitation only

By Invitation

EMI available · 50% on enrolment, 50% after Month 1

Apply Now — Start at L1

Not sure which level? Talk to a counsellor

FAQ

Frequently asked questions — Video Production course in Kerala

What is the fee for the video editing course in Kerala?+

L1 Foundation is ₹48,000 + GST offline / ₹30,000 + GST online (3–4 months). L2 Agency Training is ₹36,000 (offline, 3 months). EMI is available — 50% on enrolment, 50% after month 1.

What software does the video production course use?+

Adobe Premiere Pro for editing, Adobe After Effects for motion graphics, and the full 2026 AI video tools stack (Kling, Runway, ElevenLabs, CapCut AI). The course uses Premiere Pro + After Effects — the industry standard for professional video editors — rather than DaVinci Resolve, which is covered in L3 Cinematic Filmmaking.

Do I need a powerful computer for the video production course?+

A laptop or desktop with at least 16GB RAM and a dedicated GPU is recommended for Premiere Pro and After Effects. Campus workstations are available for supervised editing sessions for students whose hardware is below spec.

What will I produce by the end of L1?+

A complete professional showreel reviewed by the mentor panel — including a brand video edit, a multi-camera interview edit, motion graphics pieces, and social media content formats. The showreel is the primary portfolio deliverable for client and job applications.

Is there demand for video editors in Kerala?+

Yes. Kerala's Malayalam content industry, brand video market, and social media agency sector all have active demand for professional video editors. Premiere Pro + After Effects proficiency, combined with AI video tool knowledge, is the most in-demand video skill combination in 2026.