Class I Outdoor Video Production 101
Summary This class takes the average hunter who owns a video camera into the world of video production. Tips and techniques that are taught will bill confidence in the woods with a video camera to insure quality video can be captured during the intense moments of a hunt. Topics will include-
Basic Camera Operational Usage , white balance, focus, zoom, standby power, iris, gain, viewfinder and other basic settings
Camera Package, Batteries, Tape stock, Mics, head phones, general packing
Basic Videography , composition, zoom, focus (man vs. Auto) sequencing, quantity of footage
Use of Camera in the Field , concealment and movement, tripod, in tree stand, ground blind(s), spot and stalk, still hunting,
Footage review, The next steps,tease for class II
Supplies, Camera Package, DVD player for example footage
Class II Beyond the Basics
Summary , The second class takes the armature video producer to the next level of video production. Tips and techniques are taught to insure quality video can be captured that can be taken to the edit stage. Topics will include-
Brief review of Class I, Outdoor Video Production 101
Creative Shooting Techniques ,POV, OTS, establishing, cutaways
Audio, natural audio (nats), on camera mic settings, wireless mic
Lighting, use of reflectors and camera lights, natural light usage, backlight
Field Producer techniques, telling a story, spine takes, interviews
Supplies, Camera Package, DVD player for example footage
Class III - Final Cut
Summary , The third class takes quality footage to the final stages , to the edit bay. Tips and techniques are taught and demonstrated during an edit. Topics will include-
Edit systems, downloadable edit programs, system requirements
Edit steps, video capturing, rendering, story telling
Editing, timeline building, use of music, use of graphics
Final Steps, uploading, tape mastering, DVD options
Supplies, Camera Package, DVD player for example footage � laptop FinalCut Pro