The HD Essentials series of classes focus on the many different aspects of working with HD video formats. From shooters to post production professionals, these classes will help anyone find their way through the maze of HD production. The series is broken down into eight parts – Camera Fundamentals, Understanding HD Formats and Compression, Audio for Location Recording, The Hows and Whys of Lighting, Workflows & Media Management, Introduction to Digital Cinema, The Secrets of Optics, and Choosing the Right Camera. These classes build on each other, but can also be taken individually.
This three-hour course focuses on the many different workflows used today. From the most compressed digital formats to the highest end digital acquisition formats, this class gives a wide overview of popular and preferred workflow methods. Special attention is given to understanding computer file systems, data management practices, naming conventions, and NLE importing.
The class will give examples of both Final Cut Pro, AVID, and Premiere workflows. Formats covered include Sony XDCAM and XDCAM EX, Panasonic P2, ARRI ALEXA, RED RAW, Canon HDSLR, Canon XF, and AVCHD. Minimal knowledge of one or more of these editing systems is recommended, but not required.
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Overview
- Media and Compression
- File Systems
- Storage Types
- Data Downloading
- Basic Workflows
- Online & Offline Workflows
- RAW and Other Workflows
