Transcript Introduction to Video Communications The Production Process TGJ2O – Grade 10 Comm-Tech Bluevale Technology Intro to Video Communications   During the next few weeks, you will experience.

Introduction to
Video Communications
The Production Process
TGJ2O – Grade 10 Comm-Tech
Bluevale Technology
Intro to Video Communications
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During the next few weeks, you will experience a variety
of lessons and activities to help you better understand
the process involved in producing high-quality video
projects.
During this unit, you will develop a strong understanding
of:
 Parts of a video camera and how to handle video
equipment
 Shot types and shot composition
 The video production process
 Digital video production & editing
The Production Process
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The production process is a term that describes the
different steps involved in producing a final video or
multimedia project.
There are 3 major steps in the production process:
1. Pre-Production
2. Production
3. Post-Production
Each step is crucial to the step it precedes.
If any step is done poorly, the overall project will suffer,
so address each stage with care.
Pre-Production
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This is the planning and development stage of
video production.
The first step is generating an idea for the
project.
The idea should be effective enough for you to
want to move ahead to the next steps –
developing a budget, script and storyboard.
Your budget will depend on the nature of the
final product, so plan carefully.
Pre-Production (contd.)
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After budget approval, your idea needs to be
translated into a detailed script and storyboard.
A script provides dialogue, scene descriptions,
etc. for the project.
A storyboard is a carefully drawn visual
representation of production. It represents the
various camera shots to be used in the project.
Storyboards provide important information about
shot composition, camera/talent movement,
audio, setting, etc.
Pre-Production - Storyboards
Pre-Production - Storyboards
Pre-Production - Screenplay
Pre-Production – Scouting Locations
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All locations to be used during the production
stage of the project need to be scouted before
actual filming can begin.
Locations are very important to the overall feel of
the production, so great care should be taken to
select appropriate filming sites.
Production
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The second stage of the process is Production.
This stage involves the actual filming or
collecting of raw footage for the project.
This step usually involves many more people
than other stages (on-screen talent, crew, etc.).
There are a few important hints you should try to
follow during production to make your job a bit
easier…
Production - Hints
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Rehearse
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Before you shoot any footage, have talent run through
the scene a few times. This saves on wasted tape
and gives camera people time to set up.
Set Up Your Shots
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Be careful to pay attention to environment when
filming. Watch for distracting backgrounds, etc.
Make sure camera is properly set for lighting
conditions.
Film extra shots of scene details for editing (including
cutaways) and reshoot from different angles.
Production – Hints (contd)
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Take Extra of Everything
 Take time to pack everything with you that you might
need during filming so you don’t get stuck without
required equipment, props, etc.
Schedule, Schedule, Schedule
 A well-planned production always has a well-planned
schedule.
 Make sure everyone involved knows what is being
done each day so people come to class prepared for
work.
 Leave plenty of time for post-production as this often
takes the longest
Post-Production
This is the final stage of the process and is
usually the longest step.
There are three main aspects to this step:
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Video & Audio Editing
Soundtrack Composition (sound effects & music)
Marketing & Advertising (for commercial productions)
Video & Audio Editing
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Editing can be a tedious and drawn-out
process if not carefully planned out.
You should use an Edit Decision List to help
with the process of selecting and organizing
shots filmed during Production.
Video Editing
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Video editing can be just as creative a step as filming.
There are many styles of editing that can be employed
to make a video more interesting.
It is up to you and your group to decide which style
works best based on the mood of the project and the
intended audience.
Are cuts going to be fast-paced to give the video
action, or slow-paced to give a tranquil, relaxed
feeling?
We’ll cover Editing Style in more depth during a
later class!
Video Editing Methods
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Two methods currently available…
Linear Editing
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Older format involving editing from one tape to
another by sequencing shots one after the other.
Non-Linear Editing
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Editing in a random fashion – not in a line
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Computer-based editing
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Clips can be easily moved, trimmed and rearranged
using editing software
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Much quicker and less expensive than linear editing
Audio Editing
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This is just as important as video editing.
Appropriate audio needs to be heard at
appropriate levels during the project.
Most dominant audio is usually the talent
speaking. Music and sound effects should not
interfere with dialogue.
When using a computer to edit, there are many
audio tracks available for mixing and editing
(up to 99 in Adobe Premiere).
Audio Editing (contd)
Key Points to Remember…
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Do not cut off dialogue in mid-word.
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Do not cut music off. Use fades in and out as
needed when adding music.
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Sudden audio cuts sound very unprofessional
and can ruin even the best footage.
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Always maintain good, consistent audio levels
and clean sound throughout the project.
Soundtrack Composition
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The soundtrack of a video is just as important
as the visuals. A good soundtrack has many
different parts to it, including music and sound
effects.
Music and sound effects are added AFTER the
video footage has been edited together.
Choose music/soundtrack very carefully as this
can dramatically alter the mood of your final
production.
Final Thoughts
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Once you’ve completed the entire production
process, you should have a final product that
you’re proud to share.
In some cases, you may need to go back and
reshoot or re-edit portions of your project if
things didn’t turn out quite as planned.
Always consider showing your project to others
to get useful feedback during production.