Video Production 1

This course introduces students to a computer video editing application and to video camera operation. The focus of the course is to familiarize students with the interfaces, tools, menus and features of the editing application. In the video camera component of the course, students are also introduced to shooting and capturing footage with a digital video camera. Throughout the course, students participate in the creation and manipulation of original digital video material. Students cover how to shoot, edit and output their assignments. Students will be encouraged to constantly back up all work onto external hard drives and data backup disks, and apply industry standards to all tasks and activities.