About this event
Digital Video Production teams plan, film, and edit a 3-5 minute video on a topic released annually: a PSA, documentary, commercial, or narrative. Judges evaluate concept, cinematography, audio, editing, storytelling, and prompt adherence. Top teams invest heavily in pre-production (script, shot list, storyboard) before a single frame is shot. Post-production polish in the color grade, sound mix and titles is what separates strong entries from winning ones.
What's on the test
Pre-production: script writing, storyboard, and shot listCamera operation: framing, composition (rule of thirds, headroom, lead room)Lighting fundamentals (3-point, natural light, reflectors)Sound recording (lavalier mic, boom pole, room tone management)Editing workflow in Premiere Pro or DaVinci ResolveColor correction and color grading (exposure, contrast, LUTs)Audio mixing and dialogue clarityText overlay and title card designExporting for delivery (codec, resolution, frame rate, file size)Production roles: director, director of photography, audio lead, editor
Study resources
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