Abstract

This presentation will focus on how a technical video production is assembled. Participants will discover the advantages and secrets of producing good technical videos. Various productions from the Maui Space Surveillance Site will be used to demonstrate how many separate elements are combined to achieve videos that meet complex technical objectives. Discussion of key production elements will include establishing objectives, choosing production values for a particular audience, script and storyboard writing, pre- production work, and techniques for production/post-production. Participants will learn about camera set-up, different camera shooting techniques, and the basic elements of lighting a scene. Effective use of audio will also be explored, including microphone types and applications, narration types and effects, and how to enhance productions through the use of appropriate music tracks. Basic editing will be covered, including aesthetics, transitions, movement, and shot variety. Effective presentation of data in technical productions will be demonstrated. Participants will learn how to use switcher and special effects, slow motion, still frames, and animation to provide scene emphasis and heighten viewer interest. Incorporating documentary footage and video from outside sources will be explained. Finally, effective methods of editing to upgrade and update older productions will also be presented.

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