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Adv. Video Prod. Techniques

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Take your video production skills to the next level! This course builds on your existing knowledge by introducing DSLR camera techniques, advanced camera movements, and lighting strategies to enhance the quality of your videos. You’ll create popular “how-to” videos and compelling mini-documentaries that tell human-interest stories, all while sharpening your technical and creative decision-making skills. You’ll also get hands-on experience with action cameras like GoPro and Osmo Pocket, learning how to capture unique perspectives that elevate your storytelling. Through analyzing short-form videos and films, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of what makes a story visually and emotionally impactful.

» Document Viewer

Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.