โ† Video Editing learning path
Video Editing ยท Module 2 of 10

Video fundamentals

Understand resolution, frame rate and formats.

๐Ÿ“– Key ideas

  1. Resolution: 1080p (1920ร—1080), 4K (3840ร—2160).
  2. Frame rate: 24 fps (cinematic), 30 fps (standard), 60 fps (smooth).
  3. Aspect ratios: 16:9 (YouTube), 9:16 (Reels/Shorts), 1:1 (square).
  4. Codecs compress video: H.264, H.265/HEVC.
  5. Bitrate affects quality and file size.
๐Ÿ’ก Real-life example: Frame rate is the number of photos per second in a flipbook; more photos, smoother motion.
ResolutionPixel dimensions
Frame rateFrames per second
Aspect ratioWidth-to-height ratio
CodecCompression method