Course Overview: This course is designed for individuals with little to no experience in video production who want to learn the basics of creating engaging and polished videos. Participants will gain hands-on experience in planning, shooting, and editing videos, covering essential concepts and techniques to produce professional-looking content.
Module 1: Introduction to Video Production
- Understanding the basics: camera types, video formats, and resolutions.
- Overview of essential equipment: cameras, tripods, microphones, and lighting.
- Introduction to key terminology: framing, composition, shot types, and angles.
Module 2: Planning Your Video
- Pre-production process: defining goals, target audience, and message.
- Story boarding and scripting: organizing ideas and creating a visual roadmap.
- Budgeting and resource management: making the most of available tools.
Module 3: Camera Fundamentals
- Hands-on experience with different types of cameras.
- Mastering camera settings: focus, exposure, and white balance.
- Practical exercises on framing, composition, and capturing dynamic shots.
Module 4: Audio Essentials
- Importance of good audio: capturing clear and crisp sound.
- Microphone types and placement techniques.
- Basic audio editing: removing background noise and enhancing quality.
Module 5: Lighting Techniques
- Understanding the impact of lighting on video quality.
- Natural vs. artificial lighting: pros and cons.
- Practical exercises in setting up and adjusting lighting for different scenarios.
Module 6: Shooting and Production
- Practical shooting exercises: applying learned concepts in real scenarios.
- On-location challenges and solutions.
- Overview of on-set etiquette and collaboration.
Module 7: Introduction to Video Editing
- Overview of popular video editing software.
- Basic editing techniques: cutting, trimming, and adding transitions.
- Incorporating music and sound effects to enhance the final product.
Module 8: Final Project
- Collaborative project: planning, shooting, and editing a short video.
- Peer review and constructive feedback.
- Showcasing the final projects and celebrating achievements.