Summary: Sound recording for video can be divided into two distinct phases-recording during production, and recording during postproduction. This program discusses a variety of subjects, including the different types of microphones and when to use each, when certain types of sound are appropriate, the use of audio mixers on location and in postproduction, recording levels, distortion, multitracking,...

Format: software, multimedia

Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005

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Summary: This program looks at the creative skills needed by a video editor, and also considers some of the practical aspects of postproduction, using both linear videotape and nonlinear digital techniques. A range of examples illustrate the concepts-jumps in time and space, cutting interview material, crossing the line of action, jump cuts, controlling pace, association of ideas, and splitting audio...

Format: software, multimedia

Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005

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Summary: This program looks at the main functions of the camcorder-focus, aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, and zoom-as well as aspects of framing and image composition, including techniques such as pull focus and the trombone shot. The relationship between subject and camera movement is examined in a section that also introduces the notion of simple tracking and jib movements.

Format: software, multimedia

Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005

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Summary: Creative use of light can turn an ordinary scene into something special. There are ways of controlling sunlight, artificial light, and professional lighting instruments for maximum video effect, and this program covers them all. Control principles are considered in five sections: contrast, quality, direction, intensity, and color. The method of three-point lighting is described in detail, along...

Format: software, multimedia

Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005

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Summary: Up until the mid 1990s, editing had to be done sequentially on tape; now video editing can be done on computer using cut-and-paste techniques similar to those in word processing. This program provides a step-by-step approach to nonlinear editing by demonstrating a variety of essential techniques using the latest video-editing software. Viewers will become familiar with the edit window and how...

Format: software, multimedia

Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005

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