Video Production for Beginners: From Concept to Creation

Video Production for Beginners: From Concept to Creation

Duration

2 Days

Course Fee

488 SGD

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Video Production for Beginners: From Concept to Creation

Course Description

This two-day beginner’s course covers the essentials of video production, guiding participants through the process of creating professional-looking videos. From planning and shooting to editing and final export, this course provides a comprehensive overview of the key elements involved in producing high-quality video content. Participants will learn about camera techniques, lighting, audio recording, and video editing using industry-standard tools.

By the end of the course, participants will have the skills to create and edit engaging videos for various platforms such as YouTube, social media, or professional presentations.

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Target Audience

  • Beginners interested in learning the fundamentals of video production.
  • Marketing professionals wanting to create in-house video content.
  • Social media content creators looking to enhance their video skills.
  • Freelancers and small business owners interested in DIY video production.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the video production workflow, from concept to final export.
  • Learn basic camera operations, shot types, and composition techniques.
  • Apply lighting and audio techniques to improve the quality of video content.
  • Gain hands-on experience with video editing software.
  • Export videos in formats suitable for online sharing and distribution.

Course Highlights

  • Introduction to video production and the production process
  • Understanding camera techniques, shot composition, and lighting
  • Basics of audio recording and mixing for video
  • Hands-on experience with editing software for creating polished videos
  • Exporting and sharing videos across multiple platforms

Course Outline

Day 1: Video Production Fundamentals & Filming Techniques

  • Overview of the video production process: Pre-production, production, and post-production.
  • Understanding different types of video content: Promotional videos, vlogs, tutorials, etc.
  • Equipment overview: Cameras, tripods, microphones, and lighting gear.
  • Introduction to camera settings: Resolution, frame rate, and exposure.
  • Shot types and angles: Wide shots, close-ups, medium shots, and their purposes.
  • Understanding the rule of thirds and framing for effective storytelling.
  • Basic lighting setups: Three-point lighting and natural lighting tips.
  • How to control shadows and highlights for better video quality.
  • Working with available light vs. artificial light.
  • Introduction to capturing clean audio: Microphone types and placement.
  • Recording dialogue and ambient sound.
  • Basic audio editing: Syncing audio with video and cleaning up sound.

Day 2: Video Editing & Post-Production Techniques

  • Overview of popular video editing tools (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve).
  • Importing footage and organizing clips for efficient workflow.
  • Basic timeline navigation and clip trimming.
  • Cutting, splicing, and sequencing clips to tell a story.
  • Adding transitions, titles, and effects.
  • Adjusting speed, slow motion, and time remapping.
  • Adjusting audio levels for clarity and consistency.
  • Adding background music and sound effects.
  • Applying basic audio filters to clean and enhance sound quality.
  • Exporting video in different formats for web, social media, and professional use.
  • Understanding codecs and compression for optimal quality and file size.
  • Best practices for uploading videos to platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, and social media.