Video Essentials: Vol. 1--For Business and Education

"Video presentations" can define a company to its employees or introduce services to potential customers. Without knowledge of professional video production techniques, however, these presentations could easily become as deadly as poorly done home movies. Video has been used as a teaching tool for more than two decades now, but many people still have trouble transferring their ideas to film. This program shows trainers and educators how to use their budgets, equipment, and resources to the fullest advantage. Divided into three segments--pre-production (budgeting, scripting, and evaluating available equipment), production (shooting schedules, location vs. in-house, lighting and sound, etc.), and post-production (editing, adding music and sound effects, titling)--each section is thoroughly explained without becoming tedious and the overall effect is highly professional. Anyone assigned the task of producing a business or education video would do well to heed the advice offered in this informative program. Recommended. Aud: C, P. (J. Carlson)