Video Production 101
The Basics of Quick & Easy Internet Video
A 4-Week Course with Instructor Jody Colvard
Begins May, 23rd, 2013
Course Information:
This is an introductory course in basic video for the Internet. Students will learn the entire video making process from planning the shoot, lighting, editing and web video publishing.
Since this course is hands-on and students will be creating actual content, class size is limited to only 24 students.
What you will get from this course:
- The best cameras, lights and resources for professional video
- Lighting – 3 point lighting set-up for interviews
- Video editing – basic video editing, titles, effects and transitions
- Hair & make-up for video basics, corrective make-up applications for film and what to wear and what not to wear
- Learn the best resources to share your video and the file formats needed for multiple choices in downloading your content to mobile devices.
Lesson 1 – Your Video Action Plan and Strategy;
- Explain what you do in 2 minutes or less!
- Establish Yourself As The Expert
- Choose a Format; you don’t have to share hours of recordings to get an audience!
- Step by Step Plan to Developing Your Message
- Develop a message that you are passionate about
- Project Exercise: Create Your Blueprint
Lesson 2 – The Interview Process
- Guests for your Show – You will learn how to find, and book quality guests for your show
- Introduction templates and waivers for your new show – being prepared with the proper documentation for the interview and products developed from the interview
- Your Interview Checklist – Learn how to conduct an interview, what questions to ask, and how to keep the conversation interesting
- 8 Steps to a Successful Talk Show
Lesson 3 – The Wonderful World of Video
- Learn the best cameras, lights and resources for professional video
- Lighting – 3 point lighting set-up for interviews
- Audio for Video – One of the most important aspects of Video, but so often overlooked; learn the best equipment to give your video a professional sound
- Hair, Make-up & Wardrobe for Video
- Basic, corrective make-up applications for film and what to wear and what not to wear
Lesson 4 – Editing and Sharing Your Video
- Video Editing – Basic video editing, titles, effects and transitions
- Learn the best resources to share your video and the file formats needed for multiple choices in downloading your content to mobile devices
