HD Overview for Managers

Course Outline

HD will soon be the main format for electronic imaging in broadcast and film. At the same time, tapeless working methods are being introduced. This 1/2-day course is for all those who are nowadays expected to work with or have an understanding of HD and tapeless formats, production requirements, post production processes, and equipment

Course Type
Tutor presentation, with some practical demonstration

Topics Covered

• HD & Tapeless video formats
• Resolutions and frame rates
• Progressive and interlaced scanning
• HD Production - benefits & drawbacks
• On location - sets, costumes & makeup
• Camera department – choosing equipment
• Resolution & choosing a format
• Compression standards
• Stock and equipment costs
• Tapeless workflows
• Typical production
• Standards & formats conversion
• European broadcast HD standards

This course is aimed at
Managers, producers, production managers, directors and anyone who needs to work with and understand High Definition video.

Pre-requisites
None