Visual Effects — Speed Ramps and Effects

Learning Objective

Create speed ramp effects and other simple visual effects.

This Week

Speed ramping — the technique of smoothly transitioning between different playback speeds — is one of the most commonly used visual effects in modern editing. When done well, it creates a dramatic, cinematic effect that can emphasize a key moment or create a sense of time dilation. This week, you will learn how to create speed ramps and other simple visual effects.

Daily Practice

Practice creating speed ramps on a short action sequence. Experiment with different transition speeds and observe how they affect the feel of the sequence. (45–60 min)

Weekly Challenge

Create a speed ramp effect in a 60-second action sequence. The speed ramp should feel intentional and serve the story.