Video Production
Master the technical and artistic aspects of video production
A quick-start, self-directed online course available for LPI members on LPiLEARN
course overview
How long will it take?
The course is delivered online in a self-paced format. Typically, you should be able to complete all the modules in 8 hours or less.
On completion of the course, you will be able to download your digital Foundation certificate.
For business users, there will be further assessments that you will need to complete before you can gain the certificate. Once achieved, you will be able to download your digital Merit certificate.
What is covered?
✔ Exploring the video production process
A look at the overall production process.
✔ Planning your production
Steps to planning a video and preparing for the production process.
✔ Budget and timescales
How to set off on a strong footing by considering budgets and timescales.
✔ Identifying resources
Exploring the resources you’ll need to get in place to make your video a success.
✔ Defining your video content
How to focus your video for maximum effect and efficiency.
✔ Scripting and storyboarding
This short video introduces scripting and storyboarding.
✔ Form and style
Examples of different types of video.
✔ Elements of a good script
Exploring the key elements of a good script.
✔ Video script template
A template to get you started when creating your script.
✔ Elements of a good storyboard
Exploring the key elements of a good storyboard.
✔ Storyboard template
A template to get you started when creating your storyboard.
✔ Shooting your video
This short video introduces shooting your video.
✔ Exploring a set
Before the cameras roll, get to know the set.
✔ Getting the best from your camera
Understanding your camera and how to get the best from it when shooting your video.
✔ Recording your audio
Key considerations when recording the audio for your video.
✔ Lighting your video
Exploring the basic equipment required for lighting your video and the right set-up for best results.
✔ Directing your video
What the role of a director involves and the skills you need to successfully direct your video production.
✔ Production and editing
This short video introduces post-production.
✔ The editing process
A look at visual and audio editing, and visual effects.
✔ Selecting your video editing software
A look at some of the most popular video editing software in the market.
✔ Editing your video and audio
Explaining the post-production process of editing your video and audio.
✔ Exporting and sharing your videos
Considerations when you are getting your video ready to export and share.
This course is exclusively available in LPiLEARN, which is free for LPI members.
LPiLEARN is a treasure trove of expertly-sourced resources and programmes – all in one place and all for a single annual fee.
This course is included with LPiLEARN, as well as other quick-start courses, practical guides and curated content to help you in your role. New content is added regularly so you can keep coming back for more.
