Video Journalism

Video journalism can be used effectively to attract viewers into your story and grip their attention quickly and efficiently.

It has an emphasis on digital storytelling rather than traditional TV and you will walk away with professional video techniques to enhance your web projects.

Topics Covered

• Shooting video for the web
• Storytelling, framing and interviewing
• Planning shoots
• Camera techniques: shooting interviews, sequences and cutaways
• Location shooting exercise
• Video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Formats and uploads

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course you should be able to:

• Shoot well-framed, quality video with good sound
• Edit your material together using professional editing software
• Successfully embed your finished product online

Who Should Attend
This course has been designed for print, online or radio journalists who want to upgrade their video skills.

Level
Beginner: You do not need any previous experience.

Follow Up courses
After you have completed this course you may want to continue your digital education with Video Editing with Apple Final Cut Pro X or enhance your social media skills with Social Media Marketing.