Video Production: Digital Movie Making
Course Description:
In this program, participants will use video editing software to create a narrative film.
The youth participants will reflect on a real or imagined moment of conflict as inspiration
for their work. Facilitators will help youth employ media tools to translate their ideas into
a compelling story that captures real feelings and emotions
Participants will use software to create a short documentary. Working in teams, young
people will explore the untold story of an individual they know and create a media piece
to share that story. The adult facilitator will help teams make choices about project
content and guide them in utilizing media tools to effectively communicate their ideas
and tell the stories in a unique and personal way
*Participants have the option of 2 final projects in this curriculum.
Course Elements:
a. The Pre - Production Process Overview
i. Pre-production techniques
ii. Scripting
iii. Storyboarding
iv. Organizing your Ideas
b. Working with Digital Cameras
i. Basic Camera Handling and Settings
ii. Basic Camera Shooting Techniques
iii. Camera Data Storage
c. Professional Production Lighting
i. Lighting a Scene and Person
ii. Field vs. Studio Lighting
iii. Lighting Techniques
d. Professional Production Audio
i. The Importance of Audio
ii. Working with Microphones
iii. Field Audio Techniques
e. Shoot It! Technical Production
i. Setting up your Shoot
ii. Crew Responsibilities
iii. Handling Production Gear
iv. Shooting Safety
f. The Post-Production Process
i. Audio Editing $ Creating Soundtracks
ii. Camera Frame Competition
iii. Logging and Capturing
iv. Working with Clips
v. Effects and Transitions
vi. Titling
vii. Exporting movies
Course Description:
In this program, participants will use video editing software to create a narrative film.
The youth participants will reflect on a real or imagined moment of conflict as inspiration
for their work. Facilitators will help youth employ media tools to translate their ideas into
a compelling story that captures real feelings and emotions
Participants will use software to create a short documentary. Working in teams, young
people will explore the untold story of an individual they know and create a media piece
to share that story. The adult facilitator will help teams make choices about project
content and guide them in utilizing media tools to effectively communicate their ideas
and tell the stories in a unique and personal way
*Participants have the option of 2 final projects in this curriculum.
Course Elements:
a. The Pre - Production Process Overview
i. Pre-production techniques
ii. Scripting
iii. Storyboarding
iv. Organizing your Ideas
b. Working with Digital Cameras
i. Basic Camera Handling and Settings
ii. Basic Camera Shooting Techniques
iii. Camera Data Storage
c. Professional Production Lighting
i. Lighting a Scene and Person
ii. Field vs. Studio Lighting
iii. Lighting Techniques
d. Professional Production Audio
i. The Importance of Audio
ii. Working with Microphones
iii. Field Audio Techniques
e. Shoot It! Technical Production
i. Setting up your Shoot
ii. Crew Responsibilities
iii. Handling Production Gear
iv. Shooting Safety
f. The Post-Production Process
i. Audio Editing $ Creating Soundtracks
ii. Camera Frame Competition
iii. Logging and Capturing
iv. Working with Clips
v. Effects and Transitions
vi. Titling
vii. Exporting movies
