Digital Video Production

This is a two-day theory and hands-on training on the basics of the pre-production, production, and post production process such as: storytelling, scriptwriting and storyboarding, the production staff, camera operations, directing, lighting, editing, and more.

Day 1 will cover the theory part from pre‐production to post production. There will also be a hands­on take home assignment to be checked the following day.

Day 2 will cover the post production stage and an actual short film/video production (group) activity that will be produced by the participants and viewed at the day’s end.

Note: Different video clips and photos will be shown and analyzed during the 2-day workshop. The instructor will also share valuable insider information on the industry. He may adjust, highlight, add/ subtract certain topics depending on the students’ needs.

• Introduction
  • History, philosophy, and art of cinema
  • Film versus video
• Stages of production and administration
  • Pre production, production, post production
  • Functions of the producer, writer, director, etc.
• Tools and elements of videography
  • Camera, lens, mounting
• Cinematic Properties
  • Shot composition, basic lighting, camera movement, effects, etc

By the end of the workshop, participants should be able to produce, write, direct, and shoot a 3–5 minute video project.

Participants who have their own digital camcorders or DSLR camera are encouraged to bring them to class.

This workshop is open to high school students up to working professionals who may or may not have prior background in video production but are willing to learn the basics of the trade as a skill or a business or a hobby.

Dale is a freelance director. He has won first place in a video competition and second prize in a photography contest during his student days at the UP Film Institute. He had further training in directing, cinematography, and video editing at the Mowelfund Film Institute. Dale has done projects for TV/cable networks, film outfits, ad agencies, independent producers, and record labels. One of the music videos he directed was nominated Best Indie Video of the Year at the 2005 MTV Pilipinas Awards.