Creative Challenge
Build your video editing skills with these challenges! | April 1 - May 3
How does it work?
1 . Each day you'll receive a challenge.
2 . Join the community chat to stay informed and connect with others.
3 . Watch the daily live show to get started and ask questions.
4 . Finally, share your work to get feedback from mentors and other participants!
Unlock The Challenges
- April 1, 2024All About Masks in After EffectsCreate masks, edit masks, animate masks, create mask transitions, and learn all about masking in After Effects.
- April 8, 2024Remove Green Screen with Keylight in After EffectsExplore the Keylight effect and spill suppression to tackle some fun greenscreen footage.
- April 22, 2024Create Lower Thirds in After EffectsCreate a text and shape-based lower third in After Effects. Use simple tools and animations to do this. Learn a little about easing. Package the animation up as a MOGRT and send it over to Premiere for easy use and editing.
- April 29, 2024
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Explore Past Challenges
- Efficient Editing | Video Foundations ChallengeUse batch imports, custom hotkeys, and ripple delete to speed up your process!
- Creating Animated Titles | Video Motion Graphics ChallengeSpice up your social media posts by using essential graphics to create animated titles.
- How To Use Frame.io | Video Foundations ChallengeCollaborate with your clients and get feedback by using Frame.io. Efficiently share versions, revisions, and final exports.
- Text to Caption Magic | Video Social Media ChallengeEasily transcribe your videos with captions and stylize them for Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube!
- CC Libraries with Video | Video Foundations ChallengeCreate a CC Library to keep consistent colors, styles, and looks in your video content.
- What's New In Premiere Pro Part 1Remix, import, and export using a bin of clips and audio tracks. Use the new remix feature to create a 10, 15, and 30 second version of your video.
- What's New In Premiere Pro Part 2Use Premiere Pro graphics features to create a metallic effect. Generate gold, chrome and other metallic tiles.
- What's New In Premiere Pro Part 3Create a Masked Portrait Intro using the new rounded polygon tools. Add animation to make your intros stand out for podcasts, interviews, and more.
- What's New In Premiere Pro Part 4Use matte tiles with text fills to create seamless crossfades to blend your footage with striking transitions.
- What's New In After EffectsTrack Matte is here! Create complex, masked compositions with less layers and more flexibility.
- How To Start Your Video PodcastLearn how to organize your project files and properly setup your video podcast project in Premiere Pro.
- Editing A Video Podcast with MulticamLearn how to use Multicam in Premiere Pro to quickly edit your video podcast.
- Custom Graphics for Your Video PodcastLearn how to create Intro, Outro, and even Multicam Graphics for your video podcast.
- Crisp Audio for Your Video PodcastLearn how to quickly improve your audio for your video podcast.
- Creating TikToks & Reels for Your Video PodcastLearn how to quickly reuse footage of your video podcast to create engaging clips for Tiktok and Instagram Reels.
- 3D Title SequenceTake footage from Premiere Pro into After effects to build a dynamic 3D title sequence.
- How To RotoscopeUse the Rotobrush to place simple elements behind a subject in After Effects.
- Make A Mogrt!Use After Effects to create an animated bulleted list that can be used in your video in Premiere Pro.
- Animation Made EasyCreate dynamic animations that you can apply to any element using scale, positions, and anchor points.
- Color Correction with Comparison ViewUse the power of Lumetri Scopes to color correct your clips. Compare the before and after by using the comparison view to see the changes you’ve made.
- High Res Images From Your VideoCreate the perfect thumbnail, or stunning cover image by using Premiere Pro and quick editing techniques in Photoshop.
- How To Remove Background NoiseUse the DeNoiser Audio Filter to clean up your noisy audio. Background noise will disappear so you can focus on dialogue and make it sound clean and crisp.
- How to Organize A ProjectSet your project up for success from the first composition! Join James Bonanno as he gives you an inside look into his video editing process.
- Top 10 Video ShortcutsFrom hotkeys to ripple deletes, join James Bonanno as he shows your his favorite way to speed up your workflow in Premiere Pro.
- Speech to TextLearn organization techniques, team setups, and proxies to maximize your video workflow.
- Glitch EffectsHotkeys, Previews, and more! Create a short video while learning the basics of timeline assembly.
- After Effects vs. Premiere ProUse curves to balance the colors of multiple clips to give your video some unique flair.
- Color Grading & StylesCreate graphics in Premiere Pro without having to use any other programs!
- Speed Up Your WorkflowPut the finishing touches on your video with chapters, subtitles, and export settings.
- How To Set Up Your ProjectsLearn organization techniques, team setups, and proxies to maximize your video workflow.
- Timeline BasicsHotkeys, Previews, and more! Create a short video while learning the basics of timeline assembly.
- How to Color in Premiere ProUse curves to balance the colors of multiple clips to give your video some unique flair.
- Creating Graphics From ScratchCreate graphics in Premiere Pro without having to use any other programs!
- Exporting With Chapters & CaptionsPut the finishing touches on your video with chapters, subtitles, and export settings.
- Syncing AudioLearn how to sync your video to audio clips, or music using markers & Auto Sync.
- Looping Vertical VideoImport your footage and format vertically for social media to create a looping video.
- Voiceovers & Auto-CaptioningRecord your voiceovers in Premiere Pro and use auto-transcribe to create, format, and edit captions.
- Essential Sound 101Perfect your audio by using the Essential Sound panel with dialogue, background music, and more.
- Essential Graphics 101Learn how to change blend modes or enhance your graphics with the Essential Graphics panel.
- Animation 101Animation made easy! Learn the basics of scaling and motion by using Keyframes.
- Underwater Audio EffectsTransform a voiceover or music with this stylized underwater effect using LowPass filters.
- How To Use OverlaysUse the Overlay blending mode to add extra light, dust, or scratches to your video content.
- Instagram ReelsLearn how to format and export your video for the highest quality when posting on Instagram Reels.
- Motion Graphics for Social MediaCreate a reusable MOGURT to add motion graphics to your social media videos.
- Get Started with VideoCreate a new sequence in Premiere Pro with a workspace, bins and imported footage.
- Make a Rough CutCreate a rough cut by adding footage to the Timeline in Premiere Pro.
- Color WorkflowsMake your footage look more professional with color correcting and color grading protips.
- Audio WorkflowsEnhance your audio using the Essential Sound and Effects Control panels.
- Edit with GraphicsCreate and add graphics to your video using Motion Graphics templates and the Essential Graphics panel.
- Storytelling with Simple EditsCreate a short edit using simple techniques that maximize your storytelling ability.
- Animated TitlesDesign animated titles for any video. Create from scratch or try using Media Replacement alongside Motion Graphics templates.
- Sound EditingAdd a voiceover to any video using simple sound editing techniques and the Essential Sounds panel.
- Saving Bad FootageLearn how to salvage substandard footage using Warp Stabilizer, Auto-Reframe and the Lumetri Color panel.
- Video EffectsAdd a vintage effect to any video using the Lumetri Color panel alongside Chromatic Aberration and Gaussian Blur.
- Quickly Cut FootageQuickly create a rough cut using keyboard shortcuts and time-saving timeline pro tips.
- Branded Motion GraphicsDesign animated titles and graphic overlays using Media Replacement and Motion Graphics templates.
- Captions & SubtitlesRecord a voiceover and then generate stylized subtitles using Captions and the Essential Sound panel.
- Glitch TransitionsCreate custom glitch transitions using the Effects Controls panel.
- Stretch Your ContentQuickly repurpose any video, transforming it into a short vertical video for social media using Auto Reframe.
- Replace a Video BackgroundEasily swap out video backgrounds using preset effects and dynamic linking between After Effects and Premiere Pro.
- Mask a Moving ObjectCreate an original rotoscoping animation by isolating a moving object with Rotobrush 2.0.
- Creating Visual EffectsCreate cool cinema-inspired visual effects such as lens flares, smoke and fire using preset filters in After Effects.
- Animated WaveformsCreate and add animated audio waveforms to a video, increasing accessibility and visual appeal.
- Shoot, Edit & ShareOn a topic, club or cause of your choice, capture footage using the native Premiere Rush camera. Try adjusting exposure, white balance or focal length using built-in controls.
- Make Your Images MoveOn a topic, club or cause of your choice, combine images and video to create a simple video edit. Add emphasis using the Pan and Zoom effect alongside Premiere Rush’s transition collection.
- Design Your BrandAdd music and motion graphics to a video using the Content Library in Premiere Rush. As you add elements, focus on creating a cohesive theme.
- Edit With ColorAdd unique flair to your videos using Premiere Rush’s color editing tools.
- Transform Your VideosResize videos for sharing on multiple platforms using Auto-Reframe in Premiere Rush.
- Editing a Channel TrailerFocus on storytelling as you compile, organize and edit footage into a channel trailer. Use the clips provided or your own!
- Enhancing Your Message with MusicAdd music to an edit or channel trailer using Stock Audio! Perform basic edits in Premiere Pro then try more advanced AI-based editing in Audition.
- Repurpose Video for SocialTransform an existing video into a social media teaser! Focus on re-telling the same story with less content and use Auto-Reframe to customize the aspect ratio.
- Dynamic StorytellingTell a dynamic story with multiple camera angles! Using your own footage or the clips provided, sync together multiple clips to build an attention-grabbing story.
- Stylized VideoShift the mood of a story or video using Overlays, Luts and Lumetri effects. Use the provided assets and overlays to add film grain, dust and noise effects!
- Edit for SocialImport, edit and export a basic video edit formatted for social media.
- Create ImpactMake a dynamic video edit by adjusting speed, duration and stabilization.
- Color AdjustmentsAdd cinematic color to any video using Color Match and curves adjustments.
- Cut to the Beat with MusicEdit to the beat! Select an audio clip and drop in some markers. Then, use Automate to Sequence and trimming techniques to sync your visuals with the music.
- Motion GraphicsCreate an edit that contains motion graphics. Try adding animated titles and transitional elements by either creating them or downloading free Adobe Stock templates.
- Edit Using Multicam Sequences for Video PodcastsThere’s no reason you can’t turn your podcast into a video podcast! Learn how to create Multicam sequences and utilize the Multicam view to edit your video podcast.
- Audio Editing & Mixing for Video PodcastsLearn how to audio edit your podcast to make it sound clear and crisp for your listeners, so they can't help but hit subscribe!
- Title Graphics & Captioning for Video PodcastsLearn how to use the essential graphics panel to add title graphics and other video elements to bring your video podcast together.
- Creating Social Media Cuts for Video PodcastsLearn how to use the auto-transcription and captions panel in Premiere Pro to quickly refine your podcast conversational flow and include captions for accessibility.
- Logo Ident Animation in After EffectsStart the new year with a fresh you by making your social media presence, professional, colorful and interesting in this month's weekly Challenge with pixipui! To make this bitesize and manageable EACH challenge is split into 3 steps, this way you can do a bit a time without feeling overwhelmed. Day 1 is all about establishing your brand with a Logo Ident Animation. This is perfect for beginners and above to give you an idea on how you can change a simple image into an interesting a memorable a
- Quick Vlog MOGRTs in After EffectsStart the new year with a fresh you by making your social media presence, professional, colourful and interesting in this month's weekly Challenge with pixipui! To make this bitesize and manageable EACH challenge is split into 3 steps, this way you can do a bit a time without feeling overwhelmed. Day 2 is to help you keep up with the fast paced high quality media trends by compressing your most used elements into MOGRTs , aka premiere pro Templates. This means less work and less stress as you’v
- Character Introduction (Sntach Style) in Premiere ProStart the new year with a fresh you by making your social media presence, professional, colourful and interesting in this month's weekly Challenge with pixipui! To make this bitesize and manageable EACH challenge is split into 3 steps, this way you can do a bit a time without feeling overwhelmed. Day 3 is about jazzing up your videos by creating a stylish introduction inspired by guy Ritchie’s Sntach character introductions. This will be a cool way to introduce a character an item or anything
- Classy Social Media Templates in After EffectsStart the new year with a fresh you by making your social media presence, professional, colourful and interesting in this month's weekly Challenge with pixipui! To make this bitesize and manageable EACH challenge is split into 3 steps, this way you can do a bit a time without feeling overwhelmed. Day 4 is to help you keep up with the fast paced, high quality media trends by compressing you’re your most used categories into reusable, pre animated templates!
- Create a YouTube Intro VideoLearn how to use Premiere Pro to create eye-catching sequences
- Create an Intro Video in After EffectsCreate a Kinetic Typography style intro to use for your YouTube, Instagram or Tik Tok hooks.
- Turn Your Footage into Cinematic VideoLearn the Lumetri color tab to add some simple color adjustments and some creative LUTS to add the final layer of production quality to your videos.
- Instagram Reel or Tik Tok VideoWork seamlessly between After Effects and Premiere Pro to add titles and graphics on top of a working Premiere Pro Project.
- Rotobrush 3 101Use the new Rotobrush 3 to rotoscope a skateboarder to add elements in front of and behind the subject of your video.
- Adding 3D ElementsAdd 3D elements into your video using true 3D objects in After Effects.
- Retro CRTV EffectsAdd a retro style to your video, complete with chromatic aberrations, optical compensations, scan lines, and more!
- Community RecapCatch everything you missed and hang out with Evan Abrams as he reviews your work and gives you feedback!
- Quick Editing WorkflowsUse text-based editing, scripting, and captioning for a speedy video editing workflow.https://adobe.ly/454oDjw
- Engaging Video For Social MediaLearn editing strategies for vertical videos exploring concepts like "the hook", "the loop", and "the big question" to increase social media engagement.
- Premiere Pro & Adobe ExpressCreate custom graphic elements in Adobe Express. Then, use Premiere Pro to animate and level up your videos.
- Rotoscoping and AnimatingSet up a scene and rotoscope your subjects and elements. Then, use animation to bring a photo or video to life with motion and dimension.
- Color CorrectingRefine your animation with matte layers, curves, and adjustment masks. Then unify a final sequence with a harmonizing adjustment Layer.
- Animating Your LogoAnimate your logo by using layers and custom animation techniques. Then, export to overlay on your videos.
- Top 3 Animation StylesLearn how to animate your logo with 3 quick and unique styles to give your brand some flair.
- Audio & Color BasicsPrep your files for a video podcast by cleaning up audio, balancing volume levels, and color correcting your footage.
- Text Based EditingQuickly edit a video podcast using the power of text based editing to tell a story with your content.
- Create A Branded VideoCustomize your captions, graphics, and transitions to create a custom branded vlog.
- Resizing for Social MediaExport your footage quickly in different sizes for reels, posts, TikToks, Youtube, or other social media!
- Edit A “Day In The Life” VlogLearn how to film, import and edit your footage in a flash with text-based editing to create a vlog for TikTok or Reels.
- Edit A Product Review VideoUse text-based editing to create a product review. Then, transcribe your audio and create captions for your review to post on social media.
- Sunday Reset Social VideoCreate a video for TikTok or Reels using audio remix and markers. Then, use color match to give your video a dynamic and unique look.
- Creating A Podcast Video with Text-Based EditingUse the auto reframe tools and text based editing to create a video podcast in a flash.
- Exporting for Social MediaUse the power of Premiere Pro to export custom versions of your content for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts!
- Replacing Backgrounds for Social MediaUse text based editing and rotoscoping to transform the background and give new life to your content.
- Voiceover & Music for Social MediaCreate a video of your creative process by adding voiceovers, music, and more!
- Epic Trailer TextCreate compelling and atmospheric text treatments for your next trailer project in After Effects!
- Classy Custom TransitionBuild a mogrt to add unique and engaging transitions to your projects in After Effects and Premiere.
- Offset Optical IllustionsAnimate simple shapes in After Effects into scroll-stopping optical illusions that will have you hypnotized
- Stretchy Text StickersAnimate text in After Effects to export custom gifs to use on Instagram and Adobe Express.
- Text Based EditingEdit down a snappy social media post from a lengthy interview with text based editing in Premiere Pro.
- Text Based Editing Pt. 2Quickly edit a supercut of commonly spoken terms from of a large collection of clips with the new text based editing in Premiere Pro.
- Pop-Up Text CalloutsAdd text callouts to video almost instantly with the new text based editing and mogrts in Premiere Pro.
- Stitching Together MusicCut together a song from a heap of archival footage and find all the right words with Premiere Pro's new text based editing.
- Masking & Track MattesSeparate and combine your elements by using masks, blend modes, pick wips, and track mattes.
- Rotoscoping 101Isolate shapes, objects and more by rotoscoping in your project. Also, learn the basics of text effects.
- Textures & PosterizeFinish your project by adding texture, color, and posterized time animation styles.
- Animating an IllustrationLearn how to separate and begin animating your illustrations.
- Animating Characters Part 1Use the puppet tool to identify anchor points and then animate your character!
- Animating Characters Part 2Use the puppet tool to identify anchor points and then animate your character!
- Looping AnimationCreate a custom background with content aware fill and animate to loop your video.
- Audio Tips & TricksLearn the best kept secrets in Premiere Pro to make your audio and video sound superb. Explore gain, mixing, levels, and more while creating the perfect audio for your project.
- Creating Short Form ContentOptimize your content for Reels, Shorts, and Tik Tok! Create 10-15 second videos using unique shortcuts and tricks in Premiere Pro.
- Shooting Video for YouTube ShortsPlan, film and do post-production for a YouTube short! Learn how to set up your lighting, setting, and more to make it easy and quick to edit YouTube shorts!
- Top 10 Premiere Pro EffectsDive into the best effects in Premiere Pro to learn the best effects! Use them as you edit videos to create unique and engaging videos.
- DIY YouTube IntroCreate a compelling Youtube intro for your channel, tutorials, or future videos using a few simple tricks such as key framing, adjustment layers, shape layers, motion blur, and more!
- Creating Captions from AudioMake your video more accessible by cleaning up your audio and adding captions so everyone can enjoy!
- Editing for Short Form VideoLearn how to edit your videos so they can easily be posted to Tik Tok, Shorts, or Reels.
- Animated Intros/OutrosAdd some flair to your video content with custom animated intros and outros.
- Combining ShapesAnimate and transform basic shapes to create a color-changing and shape melding effect.
- Basic AnimationLearn basic animations using keyframe to pack vector elements into a Bento Box.
- Character AnimationUse Easy Ease and keyframe tools to animate a custom character.
- Retro Video GameBring a video game to live using motion and animation effects.
- Green Screen in Premiere ProPut yourself anywhere using the Ultra Key effect in Premiere. All you need is a green (or other solid color) background, a little imagination, and this quick tutorial!
- Light Leak TransitionsCombine transitions and stock elements to create atmospheric transitions in your next video project. Get creative and customize transitions by diving deeper into the effect controls in Premiere.
- Hand Drawn GraphicsGive your text and logos a hand drawn treatment in Premiere with displacement effects. Give any text, logos, and artwork hand crafted vibes!
- Responsive TitlesCreate your own templates in Premiere that responds to new text and timing.
- Cut down Direct to Camera IntrosSpeed up your direct to camera tutorials with a little editing magic! Use tricky shoot, editing, and effects to tighten up your intros.
- Animated MapsShow how far you've come by animating a route on a map in After Effects.
- Data Driven GraphsChart your progress with animated graphs in After Effects, powered with actual data! Create automated systems that reference tables so you can quickly update your graphics.
- Meditative LoopChill out with a meditative loop created entirely in After Effects with blissful colour changes and procedural looping gradients.