Digital Video Editing

Monday (220-901) Tues (220-902) 6:00 - 9:15 pm
Room: Student Center, room 330

Course Goals and Objectives  (shortcut to outline/assignments)

The technical knowledge of taping, editing and delivering digital video content has been in high demand especially in recent years.  This course will provide the skills needed to deliver professional quality video content using several tools and applications available to the computer user.  The editing process will proceed from camera taping techniques, through editing, and concluding with production and output.

The objectives of the course are:
1)     outline digital taping formats and methods
2)     provide knowledge and skills in video camera, lighting and sound techniques
3)     provide mastery skills in editing video content using non-linear editors
4)     help develop skills in using tools to refine and compose video content
5)     provide knowledge on video compression formats and techniques
6)     help student develop skills in distributing video content incorporating various media, particularly, CD, DVD and web distribution

Overview of Content

1)     video/film comparison, use of cameras, lighting essentials, audio recording equipment and techniques
2)     methods of transferring/storing video content
3)     review of applications for editing video
4)     processing stored or captured video
5)     time codes, timelines, storyboards, edit decision lists
6)     A/B editing, video tracks, audio tracks
7)     creating transition effects
8)     editing audio, cross-fade, panning and mixing
9)     creating text and graphic effects
10) creating video effects, using keyframes
11) superimposing clips, chroma-keying and other keys, mattes, split screen
12) creating motion effects, alpha channels, preview of After Effects®
13) outputting digital video, types of distributed video, compression schemes

Optional topics: embedding video files, integrating video with web tools such as Flash MX and Macromedia Dreamweaver MX

Prerequisites

ART 105 or permission of instructor

Textbook

Required Text:
Teach Yourself Premiere 6.5, Jeff Sengstack, SAMS, Indianapolis, IN, copyright © 2003, ISBN: 0-672-32428-8

Optional Texts:
Revolutionary After Effects 5.5, Kingsnorth, Darkin, Reynolds, Soltz
Creating Web Video with Adobe Premiere, Thomas Luehrsen

Reading and other Sources

Additional material will be provided in class, online and via network.  Some resources are available through distributed CD's and from class web sources.

Assignments

Assignments are posted on the course website.  Assignments are due the following week prior to the start of class.  Assignments received late will be penalized 10% for each day late.  All assignments must have explanatory notes that accompany the assignment. 
Assignments will not receive any points if more than 3 days late.  In-class assignments are due in class on the same day they are assigned.  You will obviously need to be present on the days of scheduled in-class assignments to receive credit.

Final Project

Each student will present his/her final project during the final exam period.  Failure to attend will result in a failing grade on the final project

Attendance

This course is primarily a hands-on class and you will have necessary time in the classroom/lab to review and practice tasks.  As such, attendance is mandatory.  If any emergency arises whereby you cannot be present for class, it is your responsibility to understand the material covered that day.  Missed in-class assignments can be made up only with advanced notice to the instructor.

Means of Evaluation

Grade will be based on homework (35%), in-class assignments (25%) and final video presentation exam (40%)

Grading

Grade ranges: A = 93-100, A- = 90-92, B+ = 87-89, B = 83-86, B- = 80-82, C+ = 77-79, C = 73-76, C- = 70-72, D+ = 67-69, D = 60-66, F = less than 60

Plagiarism

The university and school policy on plagiarism can be summarized as follows: Students in this course, as well as all other courses in which independent research or writing play a vital part in the course requirements should be aware of the strong sanctions that can be imposed against someone guilty of plagiarism. If proven, a charge of plagiarism could result in an automatic F in the course and possible expulsion. The strongest of sanctions will be imposed on anyone who submits as his/her own work a report, examination paper, computer file, lab report, or other assignment which has been prepared by someone else. If you have any questions or doubts about what plagiarism entails or how to properly acknowledge source materials be sure to consult the instructor.

Incompletes

An incomplete grade is given only for an exceptional reason such as a death in the family, a serious illness, etc. Any such reason must be documented. Any incomplete request must be made at least two weeks before the final, and approved by the Dean of the School of Computer Science, Telecommunications and Information Systems. Any consequences resulting from a poor grade for the course will not be considered as valid reasons for such a request.

Course Outline and Assignments [ please check weekly for updates ]