CGT 208 - Digital Video Production

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course is an overview of skills required to create digital video productions. Students will develop video productions using pre-production planning, practical skills in camera usage, efficiencies in directing and production skills and refined non-linear editing. The productions developed during the semester will include informational, marketing and promotional materials.

Prerequisites: CGT 247 with a minimum grade of 2.0
Corequisites: CGT 168 or may be taken concurrently, or Consent of department
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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Course Competencies

Integrate common computer graphic file formats and pixel /vector-based graphic images with audio files.
Demonstrate the concepts of time and space with the manipulation available with transformation, motion tools and effect options.
Modify images with masks and mattes plus the combining of masks and alpha channels.
Demonstrate audio manipulation and the synchronization of images with timing and tracking options.
Demonstrate the operational and creative capabilities of a digital video camera.
Distinguish which camera angle and sightline best communicates the scene’s message.
Evaluate the lighting requirements for a scene based on mood and action.
Determine production needs with pre-production planning tools.
Direct action and camera to best communicate the production’s goals.
Integrate these production skills with multiple motion graphics applications and rendering media.