Broadcast Technology Skills

Broadcast Technology skills

Basic Video Production, Foundations and Principles
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Apply effective and collaborative team communication and management skills to complete the video process from pre-production script development through the production capture of quality video image and audio.
Understand the following digital video terms and apply the technique or concept using a digital video camera: storyboarding, shot list, key light, fill light, backlight, background light.
Use a digital video camera to capture images using the following camera techniques and cinematography: rule of thirds, head room, talking space, close-up, medium shot, establishing shot, cut-away, basic shot sequence, tilt, pan, and zoom.
Demonstrate knowledge of the three phase production processes by creating scripts, formats, storyboards, timelines, schedules and if possible budgets.
Demonstrate ability to properly use and operate the studio and field cameras.
Identify the target audience (script, narration, storyboard & shooting script).
Demonstrate ability to scout locations and prepare location schematics.
Select and execute the proper framing of a video shot; demonstrate ability to create different compositions.
Demonstrate an ability to conduct a thorough and fair interview of a subject.
Setup & control the appropriate lighting on location in a safe manner.
Identify the basic elements of a quality audio signal.
Identify, select and use appropriate audio (microphone) techniques.
Select and import appropriate script music, sound foley effects for post-production sound enhancement.
Identify the role of the editor in production process and the focus of the edit to convey the message to the target audience.
Evaluate & select original footage as dictated by the scene/script message; choose the editing style that best meets the script format.
Capture digital video and edit videos with Final Cut Pro.
Perform the match-cut unobtrusive edit by cutting within the scene, on the action & between the action for continuity.
Use and manipulate transitions and effects in editing software.
Apply special effects using the effect controls.
Demonstrate how copyright laws affect your ability to use and reproduce others’ work.
Research, study and advocate the First Amendment.
Publish video work to the web through media-sharing websites and writing reflective blogs.

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