Live Video Production (953G5)
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Live Video Production
Module 953G5
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Pre-Requisite
Pre-requisite for MSc Computer Science (conversion) course - 974G5 Video Production Techniques.
Module Outline
This module explores the tools and techniques used in live video production, and the tools and techniques for producing pre-recorded packages for integration in to live programming.
One individual video project
One group video project
(MSc Computer Science (conversion) students can only take this module if 974G5 Video Production Techniques taken in Semester 1)
Library
Liver D and Swainson G, 1999, Basics of Video Production, Focal Press.
Milleison G, 1999, TV Production, Focal Press
Thompson R, 1999, Grammar of the Shot, Focal Press.
Thompson R, 1992, Grammar of the Edit, Focal Press
Milleison G, 1999, Lighting for Television and Film, Focal Press.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate by effective operation an understanding of broadcast video camera & audio equipment in a studio environment and studio based vision mixing and switching equipment.
Demonstrate the video production workflow by the creation of video assets.
Produce completed video packages within the specifications given in this course.
Understand the technical infrastructure and production techniques of live production and demonstrate this by assuming at least one position during a production.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group written submission | T2 Week 11 | 80.00% |
| Project | T2 Week 4 | 20.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 7 hours | 00000000001 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 4 hours | 22222222222 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111100000 |
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