This introductory module focuses on the core principles of video production, including understanding different types of cameras, lenses, shot composition, and the role of sound. It provides the knowledge base every aspiring video creator needs.
Lesson Titles
- Getting Started with Video
- How Video is Captured
- Lenses
- Composition and Movement
- Colour
- Depth and Motion
- The importance of Sound
- Creating a narrative
This module explores the planning phase of video creation. Participants learn how to develop a video project, write scripts, collaborate with talent, and shoot various types of content including interviews and advertisements.
Lesson Titles
- Planning a Video Project
- Basics of a screenplay
- Working with Actors
- Filming an Interview
- Filming an advertisement
- Who does what – putting a team together
- The DOP – director of photography
- The Director’s Role
Dive deeper into professional techniques such as advanced exposure, dynamic camera movement, high-quality audio capture, and lighting. Participants will also learn to work with multiple cameras and create short vlogs and ads.
Lesson Titles
- Advanced Exposure
- Advanced movements
- Advanced sound capture
- Lighting
- Multi-Camera Set ups
- Using Accessories and Props
- Setting up a Vlog
- Creating a 30 second advert
Focusing on the final stage of production, this module covers professional editing using tools like Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. It also includes audio editing, color correction, and the creation of a final showreel project.
Lesson Titles
- Planning for editing
- Premiere Pro Basics
- Premiere Pro Advanced
- After Effects Basics
- After Effects Advanced
- Audition – sound editing
- Colour Grading
- Making a Showreel