Sometimes it is necessary to add text to a video, particularly when you want to call out a speaker's name. Text information is usually presented in the lower third of the screen. Here are some examples: Some video, especially news content, relies heavily on lower thirds text.
This page covers copyright basics as they apply to UC ANR video production, including how to handle still images, music, filming locations, and model releases. The information here is intended as a guide and should not be taken as legal advice.
Good videos start with good planning. This section will familiarize you with the video production process and the resources available to help you get started.
Your smartphone is an excellent tool for recording video, but it does have some constraints compared to a dedicated camera. This section will help you capture better audio and video for your how-to videos.
In this section, you will review examples of short how-to videos with a critical eye. Studying what works — and what doesn't — is one of the most effective ways to improve your own work. Once you have reviewed the examples, use the suggested workflow below to begin planning your own video.
Once your video is edited and encoded, the final steps are rendering, uploading, and making sure your video can be found. This section covers the full publishing process from export to discoverability.
The following recordings are from the Online Video Clinic series held in Spring 2020. Both webinars are referenced throughout this course. Use the time stamps to jump to specific topics as needed.
After gathering clips, audio, and still images, the next step is assembling them into a finished video. This page covers the editing process using Adobe Premiere Elements and walks through a complete editing exercise.
