Session 1
Section A: Preproduction: Concept
Understanding Copyright
Fair Use Doctrine
Derivative Works
Personal Protection and Image Release
Project Purpose
Project Concept
Demographics
Production Plan and Project Scope
Project Deadlines
Project Deliverables
Project Needs
General Production Process
Section B: Preproduction: Script Writing
Introduction to Adobe Story
Treatment and Premise
Story, Plot, and Conflict
Three Act Structure
Character Development
Writing Tips
Formatting
Script Example
Section C: Preproduction: Storyboarding
Scene Structure
Storyboard Example
Shot Types
Shoot to Edit
Rule of Thirds
Head Room
Nose Room
Lead Room
Section D: Preproduction: Shot List and Schedule
Shooting Script Defined
Shot List Defined
Production Log
Budget and Scheduling
Section E: Production Equipment: Cameras
Chassis
Sensor
Lens
Focal Length
Prime vs. Fixed Lens
Lens Filters
Viewfinder
Other Camera Parts
Camera vs. Camcorder
Prosumer Camcorder
Professional Camcorder
Camera Support
Section F: Production Equipment: Lighting
Hard vs. Soft Lighting
Lighting Accessories
Section G: Production Equipment: Microphones
Types of Microphones
Transducer
Pickup Pattern
Session 2
Section A: Production Equipment: Cabling
Video Cable Types
RCA/S-Video
Coaxial
Video Cables
Audio Cables
Section B: Production: Camera Operation
Exposure
Measuring Exposure
Shutter Speed
F-Stop vs. Shutter Speed
Focus
Depth of Field: Distance
Depth of Field: Focal Length
Depth of Field: Exposure
Depth of Field Chart
Setting Focus
White Balance
Section C: Production: Camera Movement
Pan
Tilt
Dolly
Truck
Pedestal
Arc
Zoom
Psychological Impact
Movement Review
Section D: Production: Shooting Fundamentals
Continuity
Screen Direction
Jump Cuts
A-Roll and B-Roll
Cuts-Only Editing
Section E: Production: Lighting Principles
Fall-Off
Hard vs. Soft Lighting
Triangle Lighting
Indoor
Outdoor
Chroma Key Lighting
Section F: Production: Audio
Audio Basics
Natural Sound
Ambient Sound
Silence
Monitoring Sounds
Aesthetics of Sound
Section G: Production Crew
Overview
Job Roles: News
Job Roles: Movie
Director of Photography
Script Supervisor
Additional Jobs