a brief introduction to video production learning the three p’s of video projects
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A Brief Introduction to Video Production
Learning the Three P’s of Video Projects
Making a Video Project
Filmmaking is the process of making a video project from start to finish. Although there are many ways and approaches to making videos, all concepts can be categorized into 3 phases.
The Three P’s of Video Production
Pre-Production
Production
Post-Production
Pre-ProductionIn the first step, you are just planning the video project. This is where you make all the necessary decision and figure out all the different aspects such as followed:
Pre-Production Phase
The script or story
Storyboard
Locations
Casting actors/actresses
Costume
ProductionThis step is when you actually go and created the shot for
your movie project. More crew will be recruited as needed. The important aspects of this step is as followed:
Production Phase
Shooting/using the camera
Recording production sound
Lighting
All necessary photo taken
Post-ProductionThis step involves everything after shooting and primary
comes down to editing your video project. Things to consider in this phase are as followed:
Post-Production Phase
Building a workstation
Editing equipment
Sound design
Title creation
Special effects
Delivery
Quiz Time!Now, let’s take a step back and see if you’ve been paying
attention!
Which of the 3 phases do you actually begin shooting?
B. Production
C. Post-production
A. Pre-production
WrongOh so close! Try again!
RightThat’s Correct!
When is the best time to look for location before shooting?
B. Production
C. Post-production
A. Pre-production
WrongOh so close! Try again!
RightThat’s Correct!
When during these 3 phases does lighting become essential?
B. Production
C. Post-production
A. Pre-production
WrongOh so close! Try again!
RightYou’re on a Roll!
When can special effects be added?
B. Production
C. Post-production
A. Pre-production
WrongOh so close! Try again!
RightEasy as Pie!
When should you start storyboarding?
B. Production
C. Post-production
A. Pre-production
WrongOh so close! Try again!
RightOutstanding!
ReviewPre-production
In this phase you’re main task is just to plan out your video project. Get a solid story and then storyboard your shots. The more aspects you figure out in this step, the less headaches later.
Production This step, you finally go and shoot the video. Keep in mind the lighting for your shot as well as be aware of other noises that may interfere.
Post-productionThis is when you start to edit and cut footages from your video. Keep in mind of editing software such as Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro when you are piecing together your project for final distribution. There are many ways to present your project by simply showing everyone or uploading it on YouTube.
Click ‘back’ to retake the quiz!
Awesome Job!
For more information on video production, please visit the following links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filmmaking
http://www.makingthefilm.com/guide.html
http://www.cd-writer.com/10steps.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/29285/filmmaking/st1.html
For additional reading, here’s what I recommend:The Digital Filmmaking Handbook
By Ben Long and Sonja Schenk
Time to start filming!Now that you know the basics of video production, good
luck on your next video project!