Career Bytes Production stage

Describes the production stage steps for creating a Career Bytes project--student produced short video interviews with professionals that showcase how they reached their career goals. Career Bytes projects encourage the kids who create and view the videos to explore technology-related careers and provide engaging video interview and video technology experience.

Worksheet describing production steps to perform in creating Career Bytes videos.

Video and related equipment checklist for the steps in the video production process.

Activity checklist for the steps in the video post production process.

A list of shots is a great thing to have so everyone understands what needs to be captured. But, how do you get the shots in as few takes as possible? Here are some tips to help you out.<p/> <b><p>This resource is part of the <a href="http://www.curriki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Coll_NortelLearniT/VideoProductionTutorial">Video Production Tutorial Series</a> collection.</p></b>

To shoot quality videos there are a few key pieces of equipment you will need. Lights are very important. Learn about basic lighting setups and how to vary them for a variety of effects.<p/> <b><p>This resource is part of the <a href="http://www.curriki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Coll_NortelLearniT/VideoProductionTutorial">Video Production Tutorial Series</a> collection.</p></b>

A camera is another key piece of equipment for shooting video. Learn the basic features of most digital cameras. You won't need all of them but you might want to take a look before you run out and get your next camera or begin shooting.<p/> <b><p>This resource is part of the <a href="http://www.curriki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Coll_NortelLearniT/VideoProductionTutorial">Video Production Tutorial Series</a> collection.</p></b>

You will probably be recording onto a Digital Video tape. Even here there are some useful tips that the pros use. Check them out before you start shooting.<p/> <b><p>This resource is part of the <a href="http://www.curriki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Coll_NortelLearniT/VideoProductionTutorial">Video Production Tutorial Series</a> collection.</p></b>

A project is the best way to learn! Work with this crew to see what they did, and it will help you to create your own video without making some of the usual mistakes and maybe even help you add a few special features.<p/> <b><p>This resource is part of the <a href="http://www.curriki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Coll_NortelLearniT/VideoProductionTutorial">Video Production Tutorial Series</a> collection.</p></b>

What was that? Oh, sound. It is a critical part of most video productions. Take a look at the equipment and tips that will help you get the most out of your sound.<p/> <b><p>This resource is part of the <a href="http://www.curriki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Coll_NortelLearniT/VideoProductionTutorial">Video Production Tutorial Series</a> collection.</p></b>