Videography, Television & Film
Program Summary
Television, video, and motion picture camera operators produce images that tell a story, inform or entertain an audience, or record an event. Film and video editors edit soundtracks, film, and video for the motion picture, cable, and broadcast television industries. Some camera operators do their own editing.
Making commercial-quality movies and video programs requires technical expertise and creativity. Producing successful images requires choosing and presenting interesting material, selecting appropriate equipment, and applying a good eye and steady hand to assure smooth, natural movement of the camera.
Camera operators use television, video, or motion picture cameras to shoot a wide range of material, including television series, studio programs, news and sporting events, music videos, motion pictures, documentaries, and training sessions. Some camera operators film or videotape private ceremonies and special events. Those who record images on videotape are often called videographers. Many are employed by independent television stations, local affiliates, large cable and television networks, or smaller, independent production companies.
Studio camera operators work in a broadcast studio and usually videotape their subjects from a fixed position. News camera operators, also called electronic news gathering (ENG) operators, work as part of a reporting team, following newsworthy events as they unfold. To capture live events, they must anticipate the action and act quickly. ENG operators may need to edit raw footage on the spot for relay to a television affiliate for broadcast.
However, Videography is not just for those in television or motion pictures anymore. As technology advances, video presentations are becoming more and more popular in many professions, such as for teachers, government employees, traditional photographers, and those in real estate, marketing, and the ministry -- just a few of the professionals who can benefit from acquiring these skills. Even if you’re only taking home videos, these classes can help enhance your skills.
Employment Trends
- Workers acquire their skills through on-the-job or formal postsecondary training.
- Technical expertise, a “good eye,” imagination, and creativity are essential.
- Keen competition for job openings is expected, because many talented peopled are attracted to the field.
- About one in five camera operators are self-employed.
Program Objectives
- Successful completion of each course earns a Certificate of Completion
- Coursework leading to award of a Continuing Education Certificate
Program Requirements
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Crs #
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Course Name
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Hrs
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VID308
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Videography I (Electronic News Gathering, Electronic Field Production and Multi-Media)
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24
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VID309
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Videography II (Studio Production)
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24
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VID324
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Videography III (The Scene through Your Eyes)
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30
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Program total
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78
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