Audiovisual Course

Lesson 1 • Core AV Terminology and Concepts

Defines essential vocabulary used across production, post-production, and distribution. Enables precise communication in professional AV environments.

Lesson 2 • Ethics and Responsibility in AV Media

Addresses consent, representation, and truthful storytelling in AV content. Establishes professional standards that apply throughout the course.

Lesson 3 • History and Evolution of Audiovisual

Traces AV media from early cinema to streaming. Contextualizes current tools within a historical arc of technological change.

Lesson 4 • How Humans Perceive AV Media

Examines sensory processing of sound and image together. Grounds all subsequent production choices in audience perception science.

Lesson 1 • Concept Development and Ideation

Transforms a brief or idea into a defined concept with clear audience, purpose, and tone. A strong concept prevents costly revisions during production.

Lesson 2 • Storyboarding and Shot Lists

Translates script pages into visual sequences using storyboards and detailed shot lists. These documents align the entire crew before the shoot begins.

Lesson 3 • Scheduling and Budgeting

Builds shooting schedules and line-item budgets scaled to project scope. Students learn to allocate resources without compromising creative goals.

Lesson 4 • Scriptwriting for AV Formats

Covers two-column, screenplay, and documentary script formats. Students write scripts that translate directly into actionable production plans.

Lesson 1 • White Balance and Color Science

Teaches manual white balance, custom presets, and color science differences between cameras. Consistent color capture reduces grading time in post-production.

Lesson 2 • Recording Formats and Codecs

Compares recording formats, color spaces, and codec choices for different delivery targets. Students select formats that balance quality and post-production flexibility.

Lesson 3 • Focus Techniques and Depth of Field

Covers manual focus, autofocus modes, and focus pulling for moving subjects. Precise focus control is critical for professional-looking footage.

Lesson 4 • Exposure Triangle for Video

Balances ISO, aperture, and shutter speed within video-specific constraints like the 180-degree shutter rule. Students expose correctly without relying on auto modes.

Lesson 1 • Continuity and Screen Direction

Establishes the 180-degree rule and eyeline matching for seamless editing. Prevents spatial confusion that breaks viewer immersion.

Lesson 2 • Color Theory for Video

Explains hue, saturation, and value as storytelling tools. Students apply color palettes to reinforce mood and character.

Lesson 3 • Principles of Visual Composition

Introduces rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing techniques. Provides the visual grammar needed for every subsequent shooting exercise.

Lesson 4 • Camera Angles and Shot Types

Covers wide, medium, and close-up shots alongside high, low, and eye-level angles. Students match shot selection to emotional and narrative goals.

Lesson 1 • Properties of Light

Defines intensity, color temperature, hardness, and direction as the four controllable light properties. Builds the analytical vocabulary for all lighting decisions.

Lesson 2 • Three-Point Lighting Setup

Teaches key, fill, and backlight placement for interview and narrative scenes. This foundational setup is the baseline for all advanced configurations.

Lesson 3 • Lighting for Different Environments

Adapts lighting strategies to interiors, exteriors, and controlled studios. Students solve real-world lighting challenges across varied locations.

Lesson 4 • Natural and Available Light

Covers working with sunlight, window light, and mixed sources. Students learn to shape and supplement available light without full kit access.

Lesson 1 • Fundamentals of Sound for Video

Covers frequency, amplitude, and the decibel scale as they apply to video production. Establishes the acoustic foundation for all recording decisions.

Lesson 2 • Recording Clean Dialogue

Addresses gain staging, room treatment, and wind noise reduction. Clean dialogue is the highest-priority audio element in most AV productions.

Lesson 3 • Music Licensing and Score Basics

Explains royalty-free, licensed, and original music options for AV projects. Students match musical tone to content mood and budget constraints.

Lesson 4 • Microphone Types and Placement

Compares dynamic, condenser, and lavalier microphones with their polar patterns. Students select and position mics to minimize noise and maximize clarity.

Lesson 1 • Audio Editing and Mixing in the Timeline

Balances dialogue, music, and effects tracks within the NLE. Students achieve a clean, broadcast-ready mix without leaving the editing environment.

Lesson 2 • Color Correction in Post-Production

Applies primary and secondary color correction to achieve technical accuracy and stylistic consistency. Builds on camera color science knowledge from Chapter 5.

Lesson 3 • Non-Linear Editing Fundamentals

Introduces the NLE timeline, bins, and project structure. Efficient organization at this stage prevents errors in all downstream editing tasks.

Lesson 4 • Cutting Techniques and Rhythm

Covers straight cuts, J-cuts, L-cuts, and match cuts with attention to pacing. Students cut to rhythm and emotional beat rather than arbitrary length.

Lesson 1 • Advanced Color Grading

Applies creative LUTs, node-based grading, and cinematic looks beyond technical correction. Builds directly on the color correction skills from Chapter 6.

Lesson 2 • Multi-Camera Production

Teaches simultaneous multi-camera setups for live events, interviews, and scripted scenes. Students coordinate angles to ensure complete coverage.

Lesson 3 • Audio Post-Production and Mastering

Covers dialogue editing, ADR, sound design layering, and loudness normalization for delivery. Students produce a polished, broadcast-compliant audio master.

Lesson 4 • Directing Talent and Crew

Covers actor direction, crew communication, and on-set leadership. Effective direction maximizes performance quality and shoot efficiency.