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