Video production

1. Introduction
to Video
Production

2. Lesson Contents
● Plan the different stages of the digital video
production workflow.
● Design a film making and editing process.
● Explain Terminologies
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3. Introduction
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4. Introduction
● Today's world is media-driven. People are bombarded with visual
simulations everywhere. Switch on the TV, view a movie, browse the
Internet, scan billboards and information outlets at the malls or
railway stations. Video editing is both an artistic and technical
process. In this process video material (footage) is collected,
compiled and changed from its original form to create a new version.
● Shooting and editing video is fun and easy. With today‘s technology,
you can make compelling videos and films. The production process
refers to the stages (phases) required to complete a media product,
from the idea to the final master copy. The process can apply to any
type of media production including film, video, television and audio
recording.
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5. Main Stages of Production
1) Pre-production
● In this first phase of production, we have to finish script/agreement
about what is to be filmed. People are organized into different
departments. Each department analyses exactly what is required to
create the film (camera, sound, graphic/animation, artists, etc.),
covers all planning, scripting, storyboard, research and extensive
preparation before the shooting.
● In the pre production phase the production budget is very important.
It determines how much money will be spent on the entire film
project and involves the identification and estimation of cost items
for each phase of filmmaking (development, pre-production,
production, post-production and distribution).
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2) Production
● In film and video, production refers to the part of the process in
which footage is recorded. This is what most people imagine when
they think of a film being made - actors, cameras rolling, sound,
action on the set, etc. Filming from the first to the last day of
completion of the shooting/recording video includes sounds and
images to convey an idea.
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3) Post-production
● Post-production is where you organize and assemble your production
footage, putting scenes in proper order, selecting the best takes, and
eliminating unnecessary elements. Production sound is synchronized
(with the picture), edited, sometimes rerecorded, and mixed. Music is
composed and added. The footage is colour-corrected and special
effects are created. The final movie is output to tape, film, or any
other high quality media format.
● Post-production is complete when all final decisions regarding the
picture, audio, titles and graphics have been determined. Everything
between the production, editing and up to the final master copy, can
be termed as digital video, film print, digital files on the web which
are ready to be seen by the audience.
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8. What is Video Editing?
● Video editing is the process of manipulating and rearranging video or
audio clips to create a new work. It also involves creating transitions
between clips, color correction, filters and other enhancements. There
are many reasons to edit a video depending on the outcome.
● A few reasons are to remove unwanted footage; choose the best
footage; create a flow; add effects, graphics, music, alter the style,
pace or mood.
● Many people use the term editing to describe all their
post-production work, especially in non- professional situations.
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 In this unit we are reasonably liberal with our terminology and we use
the word editing to mean any of the following:
● Rearranging, adding and/or removing sections of video clips and/or
audio clips.
● Applying a color correction, filters and other enhancements.
● Creating transitions between clips.
 So why do we need to edit a video?
There are many reasons to edit a video. Your editing approach will
depend on the desired outcome. Before you begin you must clearly
define your editing goals, which could include any of the following:
1) Remove Unwanted Footage
This is the simplest and most common task in editing. Many videos can
be dramatically improved by simply getting rid of the flawed clips or
unwanted shots.
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2) Choose the Best Footage
● It is common to shoot more footage than you actually need and
choose only the best material for the final edit. Often you will shoot
several versions (takes) of a shot and choose the best one while
editing.
3) Create a Flow
● Most videos are prepared to serve a purpose, such as telling a story
or providing information. Editing is a crucial step in ensuring that the
video flows in a way which achieves the goal.
4) Add Special Effects, Graphics, Music, etc.
● This is often the "wow" part of editing. You can improve most videos
(have a lot of fun) by adding extra elements like special effects,
graphics/animations, suitable music etc.
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5) Alter the Style, Pace or Mood of the Video
● A competent editor will be able to create subtle mood prompts in a
video. Techniques such as mood music and visual effects can
influence the target audience.
6) Give the Video a Particular "Angle"
● Video can be tailored to support a particular viewpoint to impart the
message or serve an agenda.
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12. Terminology
● IDEA: Idea is a seed of any program.
● FILM: It is a format of recording the motion pictures.
● VIDEO: A tape/chip based recording format of motion pictures.
● SCRIPT: A screenplay or script is a written work by screenwriters for a
film/video.
● STORYBOARD: A sequence of drawings, typically with some directions and
dialogue, representing the shots planned for a film or television production.
● SHOOT: The act which is recorded on camera called shooting.
● PRODUCTION: The process of film making (recording).
● EDITING: The process of selecting, arranging and modifying video, sound,
images of other media in a sequence.
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