Tutorials & video training
These resources supplement our hands-on media workshops.
DMS Video Tutorial Series
A comprehensive series covering the important aspects of video production.
- Episode 1: Planning
- Episode 2: Coverage
- Episode 3: Composition
- Episode 4: Camera Motion
- Episode 5: Focus
- Episode 6: Lighting part 1
- Episode 7: Lighting part 2 (coming soon)
- Episode 8: Audio
- Episode 9: Editing (coming soon)
Note: see the "Video shooting and production" tutorial for information covered in our workshops.
Digital audio
An overview of digital audio concepts with hands-on practice recording and editing a digital audio file
- Learn the fundamental concepts of digital audio (sample rate, bit depth, etc.)
- Learn about microphone properties, audio codecs, and audio file formats
- Record, edit, and export an audio project with Soundtrack Pro
Text-based tutorial | Audio principals video tutorial | Soundtrack Pro video tutorial
Digital video editing
An introduction to digital video editing with iMovie
- Learn about the iMovie interface
- Import video and audio clips into iMovie
- Use the iMovie to assemble and export a video
Text-based tutorial | iMovie tutorial | Creating slideshows with iMovie | Creating slideshows with Windows Movie Maker
Recording Audio with iMovie | Exporting for the Web with iMovie | Creating DVD's with iMovie & iDVD
Screencasting
A screencast is a recording of a computer’s screen activity, typically accompanied by narration. This workshop is an introduction to screencasting using Macromedia Captivate.
- Learn the fundamental concepts of screencasting
- Create a narrated slideshow using Macromedia Captivate
- Create a traditional screencast using Captivate
Text-based tutorial | Video tutorial
Video shooting and production
An overview of shooting video and basic video production concepts
- Learn about the phases of a video production
- Learn fundamental concepts for shooting high quality video
- Practice manipulating camera settings and recording
Text-based tutorial with video resources | Online presentation dos & don'ts
