In this course, students will learn the essential skills necessary to create compelling video content, with a focus on digital video production and post-production. They will learn about the theory of video production, as well as the practical skills needed to edit and enhance video footage using industry-standard software.

1. Introduction to Video Production
– Overview of the video production industry and its various roles
– Introduction to the history of video production

2. Camera Settings and Controls
– Understanding the different camera settings and controls, such as shutter speed, aperture, and ISO
– Learning how to operate a digital video camera to capture high-quality footage

3. Lighting and Sound
– Understanding the role of lighting and sound in video production
– Learning how to use lighting and sound equipment to achieve the desired effects

4. Scriptwriting and Storyboarding
– Understanding the importance of scriptwriting and storyboarding in video production
– Learning how to write a script and create a storyboard for a video project

5. Video Editing Software
– Introduction to video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro
– Learning how to import, organize, and edit video footage using industry-standard software

6. Video Effects and Transitions
– Introduction to video effects and transitions in video production
– Learning how to add and manipulate effects and transitions using video editing software

7. Color Correction and Grading
– Introduction to color correction and grading in video production
– Learning how to adjust and enhance colors and tones in video footage using industry-standard software

8. Audio Editing and Mixing
– Introduction to audio editing and mixing in video production
– Learning how to adjust and enhance audio in video footage using industry-standard software

9. Motion Graphics and Titles
– Introduction to motion graphics and titles in video production
– Learning how to create and manipulate graphics and titles using video editing software

10. Exporting and Delivery
– Understanding the various exporting and delivery options for video content
– Learning how to export and deliver video content for various platforms and purposes

By the end of the course, students will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the video production industry, including the theory of video production, as well as the practical skills needed to edit and enhance video footage using industry-standard software. They will learn how to operate a digital video camera, use lighting and sound equipment, write a script and create a storyboard, import, organize, and edit video footage, add and manipulate effects and transitions, adjust and enhance colors and tones, adjust and enhance audio, create and manipulate graphics and titles, and export and deliver video content for various platforms and purposes. Additionally, the course will incorporate new ideas and approaches to video production being taught at top universities around the world.