Continuing Education

CCTD137 - Lighting and Sound for Digital Video

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Course Overview

Cameras perceive light differently than our eyes, but by learning to create, modify, and control light, you can take your images to the next level. Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to use professional sound and lighting techniques and equipment for digital video production.

Cameras need more light to produce a quality image than you might imagine, and this course will teach you the nuances of light and shadow so you can properly plan your next shoot. Through hands-on exercises, graduates of this course will be able to apply professional lighting techniques and equipment specific to video and film production. You will be able to use traditional cinematic lighting values and describe how they can be applied to your video work. You will also be able to describe real-life tips and tricks for low-budget lighting in the field and inexpensive lighting equipment that you can buy at a hardware store to make your video look its best.

Even on major productions or when shooting in the field, sound is often problematic, and knowing how to be prepared for reliable sound capture will enhance the quality of your work while saving you time and money in post-production. Graduates of this course will be able to describe a range of microphones and apply techniques for troubleshooting sound in the field. You will also be able to apply strategies to improve recording quality sound for your productions.

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Digital Video Certificate

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Delivery Methods

  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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