Overview
This highly popular course is designed for all those working with video and audio but who have had no formal technical training or need updating. The course covers the essentials of video and audio technology, through to the latest developments including HD and even 3D. The key knowledge required to work with digital media successfully. Theory is made digestible by expert trainers who are also practitioners. Participants leave the course with knowledge gaps filled and able to work at a higher level with greater efficiency.
Audience
This course is aimed at technicians, creatives, edit assistants, multi-skilled freelance crew, technical producers and anyone needing an up to date understanding audio and video from origination to delivery
Prerequisites
None
Objectives
• Basic principles of video and audio signals
• Digital & analogue audio & video
• Video signals and television – HDTV and SD
• Colour systems, RGB. YUV: Digital, Component ,Composite
• Using monitors and waveforms
• Principles and controls of video cameras, lenses, monitors and receivers
• Recording – tape, analogue and digital recording, formats and decks
• High Definition recording systems and formats fully covered throughout
• Computer-based editing systems
• Hard disk recording. Acquisition, post production, archive playback, decks and drives
• Compression: file formats, compression settings, long GOP, artefacts, DVD, HDV
| Because Alchemea is a "not for profit" organsiation ALL of our courses are exempt from VAT. Regardless of whether you are a business or an individual - you will not be charged VAT. |
| It is advisable to bring a notepad and a pen to take notes during the course. Everything else will be provided for you! |
| This course takes place at our post production partner facility VET in Hoxton. Full address details can be found HERE |
| You will find the pre-requisites for this course over on the overview tab of this course page. |
| You can now apply & pay course fees online via the Dates/Apply tab above. Alternatively you can call 020 7359 3986 or email info@alchemea.com to begin the enrolment process. |
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