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Video Production

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

www.sait.ca

Whether you're a budding videographer or a seasoned pro, our Video Production Certificate of Achievement will help you gain the skills you're looking for.

Our professional instructors will guide you through everything you'll need to know to produce your very own high-quality videos, from understanding frame rates and lighting to shooting your video through to the final editing process.

Using tools like Non-Linear Editor and delivering hands-on shooting instruction, you'll get the chance to set up lights, shoot real video, and go to post-production. Our instructors will work with you in the classroom as well as out in the field. With most new cameras able to shoot in high-definition video, we'll teach you how to get the most out of your equipment.

Key points covered:

  • The difference in frame rates and how they can affect subject and timeline
  • Video quality
  • Controlling rolling shutter
  • Proper use of filters
  • Editing in Non-Linear Editor
  • Lighting
  • Storyboarding
  • Theory and practice of audio

Required gear:

  • Any DSLR or mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses
  • 18-55, 24-70 or any standard lens
  • Tripod with video head
  • Small shotgun microphone
  • Minimum 2 class 10 memory cards (90mb/s or 600x) with 32gb of space
  • Minimum 2 batteries
  • 50mm f1.8 (optional but recommended)
  • Card Reader
  • Single 36” reflector (white/sliver)
Contact

Office of the Registrar
1301 16 Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta, T2M0L4, Canada

  • Program Type Occupational
  • Credential Type Non-Credential *
  • Length 1 Year(s)
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education Only
  • Distance Learning

* Certificate of Achievement

Admission Requirements

There are no entrance requirements for this program. You can begin registering for courses anytime by clicking a course name or calling 1.403.284.7051. Successfully complete at least 1 of the courses, then declare your intention to complete this certificate by clicking on the Apply Now button on the program page. You will be notified of acceptance and given further direction regarding the completion of this Certificate.


Transfer(s) Eligibility

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated August 15, 2024. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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