1. TCOM 4170 Spring 2014
Video Production
Amani Channel, MA
Lecture #8

2. What is the Goal?

3. Remember
• Goal is to create interesting stories
• Tell narratives
• Learn professional video production techniques
• Composition
• Lighting
• Audio
• Editing

4. Next Assignment Due April 30
Final Assignment: HowTo (Demonstration)Video
(150 pts) 3-6 Mins
 Break into groups of 2 (producer/cameraperson-editor)
 Produce a video that teaches people how to do something.
 Write a proposal outlining your creative production strategy.
 Write a script
 Shoot action/takes/narration etc.
 Edit a two minute video (should clearly teach audience how to do
something)
Narration/music is okay
Lower thirds/logo/graphic
 Video and Script Due 4/30 (must be on the class blog by EOC).

5. Advanced CameraTechniques
 Basic Shots (WS, MS, CU, LS, Cutaways)
 Learn the basics then get creative
 Film Riot – Advanced FilmmakingTechniques
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYPrtXZ7HVE
 CinematicTechniques
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3EnnBDgMww
 How to MakeYourVideo Look More Pro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrZtShb1-8E

6. Video Codecs Explained
 Codec = Code Decode
 Video comes in different codecs & containers
.mov, .avi, .mp4, .mp2, h.264, Pr0Res etc.
 What does this mean?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpBjGUlBTHU

7. What Does itTake to Be Great?
 Learn from your mistakes
 Always do your best
 Keep your word
 Don’t be afraid to fail
 Find a mentor
 Always learn something new
 Build a network of trusted professionals

8. Thanks for learning
 www.webvideochefs.com
 Visualeyemedia.com
 Amani.channel@gmail.com
404 213 2121