At the completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate basic technical skills in videography and video editing within a news production environment.
Videography Knowledge of video file formats and codecs Use of tripods and other camera supports Use of portable lighting equipment White balance, exposure, and focusing techniques (using manual controls) Shot composition Shooting interviews and b-roll Recording audio Editing Principles of continuity editing Organizing files outside the editing application Organizing projects within the editing application 3-point editing and basic trimming Monitoring and adjusting audio levels Importing graphics and other supporting files Finishing and exporting a sequence for delivery to broadcast and digital platforms