Professional Production Checklist

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Course Duration: 4-6 hours approximately.

 

The aim of this course is to ensure that participants have a basic working knowledge of video theory and broadcast production equipment and that they understand the minimal technical requirements for Open Media Hub productions.

The Course is self paced and is broken down into the following Modules:

 

- Course Introduction

- Poll

 

Module 1 Video Essentials 

- Introduction

- Frame Size & Aspect Ratio, Interlaced, Progressive and Frame Rate, Bitrate & Colour Sampling, Video Formats, 

- Module 1 Final Quiz

- Summary

 

Module 2 Camera Essentials 

- Introduction

- Iris, Depth of Field, Focus, White Balance, Zoom, Shutter, Gain, Viewfinder/LCD Screen, Additional Features

- Module 2 Final Quiz

- Summary/Camera Checklist

 

Module 3 Essential Accessories 

- Introduction

- Sound, Lighting, Camera Support, Personal/Production Wellbeing

- Module 3 Final Quiz

- Summary + Accessory Checklist

 

Module 4 Content Delivery 

- Introduction

- Audio splitting, Compression, Supporting Documents, Upload using BOX

- Module 4 Final Quiz

- Summary

 

Course Wrap Up 

- Wrap up Quiz

- Summary 

- Further Reading

- Survey