Training Video Production Handbook

All content copyright www.rossiterandco.com 2008

Course Content

Topic 1  –  Introduction to Training Video Production

» Delivery Plan
» A Personal word from the Author, Kevin Rossiter

Topic 2  –  Training Video Production Planning

Topic 3  –  Script writing

Objectives
» Delivering an approved script
» Producer/Client Relationship
» Script Do’s & Dont’s
» Audience Rule of Threes
» Determining script content
» Voiceover Script Tips
» Vox Pops Tips
» Sample Guidance Notes for Interviewees
» Talking Head Script Tips
» Actor Script Tips
» Writing actor scripts

Topic 4  –  Storyboards

Objectives
» The Storyboard Meeting
» The Storyboard Process
» Shoot Planning

Topic 5  –  Shooting

» Lighting/Filming/Directing
» Making Footage more interesting
» To Shoot Demonstrations
» Bringing Scenes to Life with Lighting

Topic 6  –  Dealing with Talking Head VIPS

» Arranging the shoot with a VIP
» When on set with a VIP
» VIP background Sets

Topic 7  –  Actors & Artists

» Hiring Actors – Tips
» Voiceover Artists
» Voiceover Objectives & Pointers

Topic 8  –  Graphics

» Where and when to use graphics
» Use of 3D animation

Topic 9  –  Sound

» The objectives of the soundtrack

» When recording sound on set

Topic 10 – 8 Top Tips for the Aspiring Training Video Producer/Director

Topic 11 – Safety

Topic 12 – Editing & Post Production

     » Dealing with clients who want to make too many changes at the last minute
     » Quick Pointers for Training Video Editors

Topic 13 – Interactive DVD

Topic 14 – Duplication

Topic 15 – 5 Training Video Production Ideas

     » Voxpop Training Video
     » Workforce Motivation Video
     » Software Training Video
     » Camtasia Online Tutorial Video
     » Two Presenter Training Video