{"product_id":"introduction-to-drone-video-editing","title":"Introduction to Drone Video Editing - Summer 2026","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003eFACULTY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003eSky Safari Drone Photography Senior Pilots Chuck Porter and Mark Erskine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003eDATE \/ TIME\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003eJuly 25 - 26, 2026 | Saturday \u0026amp; Sunday 12:30-5:30pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003eTUITION\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003e$290 + tax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pcnw.org\/education\/payment-refund-policies\/\"\u003ePayment \u0026amp; Refund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pcnw.org\/education\/scholarships\/\"\u003eScholarship Opportunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003eFORMAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003eIn-person, enrollment is limited to 10 students\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003eLEVEL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003eFoundation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003ePREREQS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003eNo prior video editing experience required, but prior experine in digital photo editing helpful.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for this two-day workshop introducing the fundamentals of drone video editing. Designed for beginners, this workshop assumes no prior experience with video editing software. While the focus will be on drone footage, the skills learned apply to editing any type of digital video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of two days, students will learn how to transform raw video clips into a cohesive, polished project using DaVinci Resolve. Day one will focus on understanding the editing interface, working with video and audio media, importing footage, and building a basic sequence. Students will learn how to select effective clips, trim and arrange them on a timeline, and create smooth transitions between shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn day two, we will refine projects by exploring layering techniques, incorporating music and sound effects, and shaping pacing to support visual storytelling. We will also discuss best practices for capturing drone footage that edits well, including practical camera setup considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will work with instructor-provided drone footage and may bring their own media to edit during the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring this workshop you can expect to gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA foundational understanding of video editing workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidence navigating DaVinci Resolve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical experience building a short, edited project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools for organizing and shaping drone footage into a cohesive piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview of video editing software and workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding video and audio files (media)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImporting and organizing footage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelecting and trimming clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a continuous sequence on the timeline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with titles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayering video clips for composite effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding music and foley sound effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroductory discussion of drone camera setup for improved editing results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows or Mac laptop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaVinci Resolve (Free Version) installed prior to arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructor project files downloaded to your laptop prior to arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphones or earbuds connected to your laptop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Personal video footage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTOR BIOS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Erskine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a private (single engine land) pilot and an FAA 14 CFR Part 107 commercial drone pilot.He is an Emmy-award-winning writer, producer, and videographer. His career spans broadcast TV, corporate media, and communications among the Fortune 100. At Boeing, he oversaw a large team of Photographers, Videographers, and Editors located nationally and internationally. His TV broadcast production career went from being a videographer\/editor\/producer to Executive Management at major market television stations, as well as founder and owner of his own broadcast production company. There he produced complete series for HGTV, Discovery Communications, Food Network, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChuck Porter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a private (single engine land) pilot and an FAA 14 CFR Part 107 commercial drone pilot. He is an internationally recognized, award-winning photographer and adventure traveler. He's traveled to nearly 80 countries during his consulting career, and as a photographer, diver, motorcyclist, and commercial drone pilot. He has taught and continues to lecture at Seattle University, has held numerous advisory and search roles at the University, served as their Chief Information Officer, and currently sits on the Seattle University Board of Trustees. He is a commercial photographer specializing in travel, landscape, adventure, architecture, and astro-photography. 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