Video Production: The Process

(Educational setting)

1. Brainstorm ideas and then discuss which ones have the most promise and are feasible (which ones are possible given deadlines and limitations).

2. Pre-production. Transfer your idea to a script, overhead diagram, storyboard, and examination of the elements of composition. Then, pitch your idea to your student- producer and executive producer (class instructor).

3. Production. You will most likely shoot out of sequence. Refer to your storyboard and diagrams and shot list. Timecode your footage. Use members of other groups to fill out your crew for lighting, sound, actors, props. Review your footage and re-shoot. Transfer your footage onto the computer.

4. Post Production. Edit footage. Add titles, special effects, sounds. Color correct and sweeten sound. Have student-producers evaluate. Have exec. producer evaluate.

5. Broadcast or distribute video.