Video Production And Editing For Library Content Training Course

Introduction

Harness the power of visual storytelling to engage your community and amplify your library's message with our comprehensive Video Production and Editing for Library Content Training Course. This program equips library professionals with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills to plan, shoot, edit, and distribute compelling video content that showcases library resources, services, events, and expertise. Mastering video production and editing is increasingly vital for libraries seeking to connect with digital natives, enhance online engagement, and create dynamic and accessible informational materials. Our library video training course offers in-depth guidance and actionable techniques for producing high-quality video content.

This Video Production and Editing for Library Content training delves into key areas such as video planning and scripting, camera operation and shot composition, audio recording for video, video editing software and techniques, adding graphics and text, optimizing videos for online platforms, and understanding copyright and accessibility considerations. You will gain expertise in crafting engaging visual narratives, capturing high-quality footage, mastering essential editing skills, and effectively sharing your video content with your target audience. Whether you are a marketing librarian, outreach coordinator, instruction librarian, or any library staff member looking to incorporate video into your work, this Video Production and Editing for Library Content course will empower you to create impactful and engaging video content for your library.

Target Audience:

• Marketing Librarians
• Outreach Coordinators
• Instruction Librarians
• Digital Services Librarians
• Communications Specialists
• Web Librarians
• Anyone creating video for library purposes

Course Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of video production and editing.
• Develop effective strategies for planning and scripting library videos.
• Master basic camera operation and shot composition techniques.
• Learn essential audio recording techniques for video.
• Gain proficiency in video editing software and basic editing workflows.
• Learn to incorporate graphics and text effectively into videos.
• Understand how to optimize videos for online platforms.

DURATION

5 Days

Course Content:

Module 1: Foundations of Video Production

• Understanding the fundamentals of video production and editing.
• Exploring the benefits of video for library communication and engagement.
• Identifying different types of library video content and their purposes.
• Understanding the basic video production workflow from pre-production to distribution.
• Best practices for planning and executing successful library video projects.

Module 2: Planning and Scripting Library Videos

• Developing effective strategies for planning and scripting library videos.
• Defining your target audience and video objectives.
• Brainstorming video ideas and developing compelling narratives.
• Writing clear and concise scripts or storyboards.
• Best practices for creating engaging and informative video content plans.

Module 3: Camera Operation and Shot Composition

• Mastering basic camera operation and shot composition techniques.
• Understanding camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO).
• Learning fundamental shot types (close-up, medium shot, wide shot).
• Applying principles of composition (rule of thirds, leading lines).
• Best practices for capturing visually appealing and effective footage.

Module 4: Audio Recording for Video

• Learning essential audio recording techniques for video.
• Understanding different types of microphones and their uses.
• Minimizing background noise and optimizing audio quality.
• Recording clear and understandable dialogue and narration.
• Best practices for capturing high-quality audio for your library videos.

Module 5: Video Editing Software and Basic Workflows

• Gaining proficiency in video editing software and basic editing workflows.
• Understanding the interface and basic tools of common editing software.
• Learning how to import footage, create a timeline, and make basic cuts.
• Adding transitions and effects appropriately.
• Best practices for efficient and effective video editing.

Module 6: Incorporating Graphics and Text

• Learning to incorporate graphics and text effectively into videos.
• Creating and importing basic graphics and lower thirds.
• Adding and formatting text overlays for clarity and engagement.
• Understanding principles of visual hierarchy in video graphics.
• Best practices for enhancing your videos with informative and visually appealing graphics and text.

Module 7: Optimizing Videos for Online Platforms

• Understanding how to optimize videos for online platforms.
• Choosing appropriate video formats and resolutions.
• Understanding video compression and file size considerations.
• Optimizing video titles, descriptions, and tags for searchability.
• Best practices for sharing and embedding videos on websites and social media.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.