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Navigation

The course navigational scheme is designed with the learner in mind. Several key areas above and below the content, and in the left margin provide the learner with their exact location within the course. The general navigation for each page is as follows:

This program contains a number of movies that illustrate the ideas in the text. The movies load along with the pages. Simply click on the play arrow to begin watching a movie.

In order to view the movies, you need to have QuickTime 4.0 or later installed. If you do not have QuickTime installed, you will need to download FREE QuickTime ™ Basic software. If you do not already have the software, browse to Quicktime.com's download page.

(Click here for instructions on setting QuickTime ™ preferences.)

Once you have your browser configured properly, you should see a message below telling you that QuickTime is installed:

If you own a PC and are using a newer version of Internet Explorer, you may also need to download an Active X control to make the movies work with your browser. If this is necessary, you should be prompted to do so on this page. If a browser “Security Warning” dialog box appears, select “Yes”; the Active X plug-in will then download to your system and install automatically.

In this Introduction, you will find:

• welcome
• navigation outline (you are here)
• examples of projects others have created
• equipment list

Explore the Planning section to learn about:

• define your purpose
• recognize effective uses of video
• create a script, storyboard and shot list
• scout locations
• prepare for the shoot.
  

Explore the Art section to learn about:

• framing shots
• camera angles
• camera movement
• shot composition
• shooting for continuity
  

Explore the Science section to learn about:

• effective camera operation including hints on recording, using the date/time function, the backlight control, zooming, special effects, focusing, audio controls, white balance, camera stabilization, and camera, tape and battery care.
• recording audio
• lighting techniques
  

Explore the Try It section:

• Try It contains an assignment for practice, a checklist to use to critique your work, and a unit reflection.

And finally, the Resources section contains websites, books, and other information applicable to video production.

Make your selection from the menu items on the side of the page or continue to the Next item.