Instructional Video Production

Weekly outline

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  General

  • News forum
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  1 March - 7 March

  Use of Video in Mass Communication

  • Introduction Page
  • Meaning of Video Technology Page
  • Use of Video in Mass Communication Page
  • Short history of audio, film and video production technology Page
  • Advantages Page
  • Summery Page
  • References Page
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  8 March - 14 March

  Visual Grammar

  • Introduction Page
  • Meaning of Visual Grammar Page
  • Perception Page
  • Composition Page
  • Grouping and Organization Page
  • Ratio and proportion Page
  • Rule of Thirds Page
  • Lines and Curves Page
  • Harmony and Contrast Page
  • Light Page
  • Colour Page
  • Summery Page
  • References Page
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  15 March - 21 March

  Principles of Visual Grammar

  • Introduction Page
  • Headroom Page
  • Noseroom/leadroom Page
  • The l80-degree rule Page
  • Shot, Reverse-Shot Sequence Page
  • First VS Video Page
  • Summary Page
  • References Page
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  22 March - 28 March

  Video Camera and Support Systems

  • Introduction Page
  • Parts of a Video Camera Page
  • Parts of a Video Camera Page
  • Functioning of Video camera Page
  • The Scanning Process Page
  • Summary Page
  • References Page
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  29 March - 4 April

  Camera Features and Effects

  • Introduction Page
  • Features of Video Camera and Effects Page
  • Focal Length Page
  • Wide-Angle Lenses Page
  • Telephoto Lenses Page
  • Macro Setting Page
  • Focus Page
  • Depth of Field Page
  • Aperture Page
  • Shutter Speed Page
  • White Balance Page
  • Aspect Ratio Page
  • Camera Support Systems Page
  • Tripods Page
  • Dollies Page
  • Cranes and jibs Page
  • Track and Trolley Page
  • Spirit level Page
  • Summary Page
  • References Page
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  5 April - 11 April

  Types of Shots

  • Introduction Page
  • Types of Shots Page
  • Shots classified by content Page
  • Shots classified by camera height Page
  • Shots classified by camera movement Page
  • Shots classified by usage Page
  • Types of Shots Simple Page
  • Categories of Shots Page
  • Summary Page
  • References Page
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  12 April - 18 April

  Camera Care

  • Introduction Page
  • Working With a Video Camera Page
  • Camera Care Page
  • Lens Care Page
  • Battery Care Page
  • Taking Care of Video Tapes Page
  • Summary Page
  • References Page
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  19 April - 25 April

  Video Formats

  • Introduction Page
  • Video Format Page
  • Common Container Formats Page
  • Common Codes Page
  • Common Codes Page
  • Broadcast Standards Page
  • Summary Page
  • References Page
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  26 April - 2 May

  Camera Accessories

  • Introduction Page
  • Microphones Page
  • XLR Cables Page
  • Audio Adapters Page
  • Headphones Page
  • Tripods Page
  • Camera Carrying Case Page
  • Summary Page
  • References Page
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  3 May - 9 May

  Video Production Process and Studio Procedures

  • Introduction Page
  • Preproduction Page
  • Production Page
  • Postproduction Page
  • Studio Page
  • Cameras Page
  • Microphones Page
  • Recording Equipment Page
  • Teleprompters Page
  • Computer Graphic Generators Page
  • Vision Mixers Page
  • Audio Mixers Page
  • Summary Page
  • References Page