Photography And Video Editing Course

This course offers an introduction to a variety of areas connected with photography and video editing. Students will learn how to improve their own photographic technique and edit the work to produce a variety of finishes. The course covers a range of skills in order to display work while being able to work on briefs. Students will also be able to edit the videos

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this unit, learners should

• develop specialist skills in photography and video editing in the art and design sector
• achieve a stand-alone course in photography and video Editing the art and design sector
• achieve a nationally-recognised Level 3 vocationally-related qualification
• progress to related general and/or vocational qualifications
• engage in learning that is relevant to them and which will provide opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

Contents:

• The essentials of photography
• Camera Kits and Equipment
• Manual Settings
• Focusing
• Composition
• Correct lenses to use
• Focal Length
• Crop vs Full Frame sensors
• Metering
• ISO
• Image Resolution
• Apertures
• Depth of Field
• Shutter Speeds
• Controlling Movement
• Balancing Exposure Manually
• Understanding Light
• White Balance
• Portrait Photography
• Photojournalism
• Fashion Photography
• Sports Photography
• Pet Photography
• Aerial Photography
• Scientific or Specialty Photography
• Stock Photography
• Event Photography
• Still Life Photography
• Editorial Photography
• Architectural Photography
• Product Photography
• Night Photography
• Fill-in Flash
• Post Production
• Working in Raw
• Understanding video settings
• Working with Premiere Pro panels
• Understanding media management & creating and organizing bins
• The cuts-only editing methodology: continuity editing
• USING VIDEO & AUDIO TRANSITIONS IN PREMIERE PRO
• WORKING WITH IMPORTED GRAPHICS IN PREMIERE
• USING PREMIERE PRO VIDEO EFFECTS
• USING GREENSCREEN FOOTAGE IN PREMIERE PRO LEARNING TO STABILIZE SHAKY FOOTAGE WITH PREMIERE
• INTRODUCTION TO PREMIERE PRO AUDIO EDITING
• OUTPUTTING VIDEO FROM PREMIERE PRO

Softwares

• PREMIERE PRO EDITING
• PREMIERE PRO INTERFACE
• PREMIERE PRO TIMELINE
• PREMIERE PRO GRAPHICS
• Adobe Photoshop

Career opportunities:

In photography and video editing are varied – from fashion, commercial, travel, sports and portraiture to education, catalogue work, photojournalism and advertising. Many students also progress to Higher Education, undertaking degree courses in photography, multimedia, film and television and graphic design