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Ready to Roll – The Video Production Process
  • Level Foundation
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offered by

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If you’ve done your pre-production thoroughly, then you should feel confident moving on to this next step — gathering the raw materials that you will use to build your visual story. These raw materials are your camera shots, including b-roll and interviews. The production stage is where you will finally collect the images and sound that will communicate directly to your audience. We’ll show you how to enhance your visual story by raising the quality of your shots: getting proper exposure, using the rule of thirds; and shooting sequences that promote continuity. We’ll also cover the importance of sound in your production, from recording natural sounds to interviews. Would you like to add mood and atmosphere to your interviews? We’ll teach you how to light an interview to help your subject look their best. Think of your footage as visual evidence that shows, not just tells your story.

Modules

Lesson 1: Basic Camcorder Overview

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • The Parts of the Camcorder
  • Automatic vs. Manual

Lesson 2: Tripod Set-Up

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Setting Up the Tripod and Mounting the Camera

Lesson 3: Camera Moves

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1, Lessons 1, 2, & 3

2 Videos

  • Hand-held Motion
  • Tilt and Pan, Tracking and Dolly

1 Readings

  • Learning Checkpoint

Lesson 1: Finding the Shot

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Choosing the Right Shot
  • The Field of View and the Zoom

Lesson 2: Crossing the Line

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • The Axis

Lesson 3: The Focus in Your Shot

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2, Lessons 1, 2, & 3

1 Discussions

  • Let's Try Out Framing

1 Videos

  • Getting the Focus Right, and Focus Assists

1 Readings

  • Learning Checkpoint

Lesson 1: Getting the Exposure Right

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Aperture, Iris and F-stops
  • ND Filter, Gain, Shutter, Iris, Exposure Assists
  • White Balance

Lesson 2: Smartphone Camera Exposure

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3, Lessons 1 & 2

1 Videos

  • Getting Good Exposure on Mobiles

3 Readings

  • List of Top Smartphone Apps
  • Best Practices Recording Video on Smartphones
  • Learning Checkpoint

Lesson 1: Composing the shot

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • The Rule of Thirds

Lesson 2: The Interview

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4, Lessons 1 & 2

1 Videos

  • Interview Shots

1 Readings

  • Learning Checkpoint

Lesson 1: Sequences

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Sequences Defined

Lesson 2: In-Camera Transitions

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 5, Lessons 1 & 2

1 Discussions

  • Brainstorming

1 Videos

  • In-Camera Transitions

1 Readings

  • Learning Checkpoint

Lesson 1: Evaluating Audio

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Good vs. Bad Audio

Lesson 2: Microphones

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Types of Microphones

Lesson 3: Interview and Voice Over Audio

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 6, Lessons 1, 2, & 3

1 Discussions

  • Record in Your Own Makeshift Audio Booth

2 Videos

  • Interview Audio
  • DIY Audio Booth

2 Readings

  • Rachel Corbett DIY Audio Booth
  • Learning Checkpoint

Lesson 1: Lighting basics

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • The Value of Lighting
  • Lighting Aesthetics

Lesson 2: Controlling the Light

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 7, Lessons 1 & 2

1 Peer Review

  • Demonstrate Your Skills

1 Videos

  • Key Light - The Dominant Light

1 Readings

  • Learning Checkpoint

Honors Track Content

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Honors Track

5 Videos

  • Depth of Field
  • Types of Lenses
  • Three-Point Lighting
  • Diffusion
  • Falloff

1 Readings

  • Learning Checkpoint
Emilie Johnson
Instructors

Emilie Johnson

Paul Daugherty
Instructors

Paul Daugherty