Audiovisual Production: Video Series

There are several ways to convert AVI to DVD, and this process requires an editing program like Sony Vegas. Take an AVI file and re-render it as an MPEG2 before saving the file with help from a producer in this free video on converting video files.

In order to copy a DVD, an individual will need a blank DVD, the source DVD, a DVD recordable drive and a program like Nero. Learn about the difference between a source drive and a destination drive with help from a producer in this free video on copying DVDs.

In order to start a concert production company, a person needs connections, the talent to put on a concert and a venue for the concert. Learn about everything that goes into concert production, from lighting to ticket sales with help from a producer in this free video on concert production.

In order to scan photos, a person needs access to a scanner and editing software, such as Photoshop. Import and edit photos after scanning them with help from a producer in this free video on scanning photos.

Writing a script for a music video is similar to writing a script for a TV show in that 90 percent of the work is in pre-production. Create a music video script based upon the lyrics and the way the video will be shot with help from a producer in this free video on music video scripts.

A basic way of lighting a photography set involves the use of a main light, or source light, a fill light and a key light. Find out where to place different lights on a photography set with help from a producer in this free video on photography lighting.

If a photographer doesn't have the money to buy a professional lighting kit, he can buy simple Craftsmen lights and a diffuser. Discover how to use a fire-proof type of nylon in photography lighting with help from a producer in this free video on photography lighting.

Before making a music picture disc, an individual will need a way to get pictures onto a computer, after which they will need an editing program, such as Sony Vegas. Learn how to render a final video for a music picture disc with help from a producer in this free video on music picture discs.

The best way to re-size a photo for printing is with editing software, such as Photoshop, which has several functions that allow the user to crop pictures and size them for printing. Discover how to insert dimensions for a picture into Photoshop with help from a producer in this free video on photo printing.

Tungsten lighting is often used for videos, and such lights can be bought in kits that have multiple wattage banks. Find out how to use diffusers with tungsten lights with help from a producer in this free video on tungsten lighting.

When recording audio, a noise computer can ruin a recording, so buy a high-efficiency fan that will run more quietly. Discover how to change peripherals in a PC with help from a producer in this free video on audio recording.

In order to get the best audio recording possible on a computer, an individual will need a great microphone and a good editing system. Find out why a good microphone is so important in audio recording with help from a producer in this free video on audio recording.

In order to copy digital videos to DVD, a person will need a FireWire cord and some type of editing software or authoring software. Output digital videos into MPEG2 format with help from a producer in this free video on copying video files.

In order to create a production company, a person will need a lot of gear, including high quality microphones and cameras, as well as the ability to attract clients. Find out how to start a production company without a lot of money with help from a producer in this free video on production companies.

There are a couple of ways to get into television production, including college or film school, or as a worker at a production company who works their way up through the system. Discover how to open doors in the television production company through more education with help from a producer in this free video on TV production.

A production coordinator's job will vary between companies, but in general their work includes handling the budget, keeping everything on schedule and prepping the actors for production. Find out how production coordinators can get involved in the editing process with help from a producer in this free video on production coordinators.

A commercial production coordinator facilitates the production process by making sure that the cast has scripts, making sure everything is on time and making sure everything is within the budget. Discover how the production coordinator works with the producer and director with help from a producer in this free video on production coordinators.

A photography model release form is used so that a model or actor acknowledges that the photos are being released from their rights of ownership to the photographer. Find out why release forms are needed so that photographers can use photos at their discretion with help from a producer in this free video on photography models.

A production manager helps to facilitate the vision of the producer in any way, whether that involves video, sound or lighting. Learn about all of the tasks that a production manager may have to do with help from a producer in this free video on production managers.

Whether or not a photographer needs training is a matter of opinion, but it's usually important for a photographer to have an understanding of framing and composition. Discover why it's important for photographers to know how to use equipment with help from a producer in this free video on photography training.

An audiovisual production specialist is a person who knows a lot about sound and video, and these people are usually used to facilitate productions at conferences or seminars. Find out why it's important for audiovisual production specialists to know how to set up and run technical equipment with help from a producer in this free video on audiovisual production.