An Introduction to Digital Video

An Introduction to Digital Video

The badge holder has completed the All Aboard online lesson covering the basic principles, ideas and approaches behind producing digital video materials .

This badge is awarded on satisfactory completion of the online lesson on digital video and demonstrates that the holder should be able to:

  • Understand some of the basic jargon around video production;
  • Describe the key processes involved in each of the stages: pre-production, production, and post-production;
  • Describe different types of shot and composition;
  • Recognise the key aspects in the production of a good quality video, and be able to avoid some of the frequent pitfalls;
  • Describe the types of equipment, software, and approaches that can be used to make effective videos, whether using inexpensive or professional equipment;
  • Identify scope for digital video materials in higher education, recognising the particular strengths and limitations of the medium.