Live Video Production (G6053)
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Live Video Production
Module G6053
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Pre-Requisite
Video Production Techniques
Module Outline
This module explores the tools and techniques used in live video production.
This module relies on camera basics and techniques, sound recording, lighting for studio and non-studio work and pre & post production skills acquired in Video Production Techniques. The module takes these skills into a live situation where a TV programme is written produced and transmitted live for assessment.
One group video project
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
Understand and implement production techniques for live video broadcasting.
Understand roles of live production team members and assume at least one position during a production.
Understand the time-sensitive nature of live production.
Understand the technological infrastructure of live production.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group written submission | T2 Week 11 | 100.00% |
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 | Class | 4 hours | 22222222220 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111100000 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 4 hours | 00000000002 |
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