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Introduction to Video

Video equipment has become relatively affordable and accessible to many people in the past few years.  However, just owning a camera and a computer with video editing capabilities doesn't make you an effective videomaker.  This section contains basic principles, that if followed, will help you tell compelling video stories, whether they be news, documentaries, dramas or music videos.  The video tutorial has 3 sections which you can access from the menu on the left.

To continue this tutorial, click on the links below:

  • Pre-Production - The stage where you come up with your ideas and organize your shoot
  • Production - The stage where you record your video
  • Post-Production - The stage where you put everything together into a finished video.

Click here to see examples of simple video productions

Video is about telling compelling visual stories.