Video and Audio in elearning Presented to ASTD elearning SIG Allan Kobernick, Ed. M. Blue Sky Productions 610-277 277-27752775 allan.kobernick@blueskyvideo.com Agenda Introductions Me You Types of Audio Productions Needs Process Budgeting Needs Process Budgeting 2007 Blue Sky Productions Page 1 of 13
Types of Audio Productions Narration - Needs Narrator Studio - Optional Types of Audio Productions Multiple Character - Needs Talent - Multiple Studio - Required 2007 Blue Sky Productions Page 2 of 13
Types of Audio Productions Narration Multiple Character Music Sound Effects Types of Audio Productions Music and SFX - Needs Libraries DeWolf Network Check the web Studio or Editing software Required Sound Forge (Sony) Freeware (Goggle: sound editing software) 2007 Blue Sky Productions Page 3 of 13
Types of Audio Productions Narration - Process Script Formatting File Naming Recording Studio Talent Location Editing Studio In-house Types of Audio Productions Multiple Character - Process Script Formatting File Naming Sorting Recording Studio - Scheduling Editing-Studio or In-House Take Selection SFX & music Compression 2007 Blue Sky Productions Page 4 of 13
Audio Production - Budgeting Costs Really good talent $300/half hour + $100 additional halfs Studio Time $125+/day Union vs Non-Union Talking Head Documentary (reality) Theatrical Location Theatrical - Studio 2007 Blue Sky Productions Page 5 of 13
Theatrical Location vs Studio Theatrical Location Advantages No need for sets Authentic Less cost than Studio Disadvantages Need to shoot film style Need to customize to content Theatrical Location vs Studio Theatrical Studio Advantages All of the technology provided All personnel provided Can shoot real time multiple cameras Disadvantages Need to build sets More expensive than location work 2007 Blue Sky Productions Page 6 of 13
Talking Head - Needs Talent Producer/Director - Optional Set up anywhere (quiet) Minimal lighting (soft box) Camera person Audio person nice to have Teleprompter can be used Minimal make-up (powder) Documentary - Needs Location Conditions Producer/Director - Optional Minimal lighting (soft box or on camera) Camera person Audio person Required Grip Nice to Have 2007 Blue Sky Productions Page 7 of 13
Theatrical Location - Needs Professional Talent Producer/Director Location Conditions Lighting - Kit to Truck Camera person Audio person Required Lighting person - Required Make-up Required Teleprompter - Optional Production Assistant (s) Admin Tasks Continuity and Script Supervision Theatrical Studio - Needs Professional Talent Producer/Director Studio Conditions Camera (s), Lighting, Audio, and technical personnel provided Make-up Required Production Assistant (s) Admin Tasks Continuity and Script Supervision 2007 Blue Sky Productions Page 8 of 13
Talking Head - Process Pre-production Check Location Schedule Crew or Talent Shoot Post Production Transcribe interviews Select best sections Add Graphics, effects and music Delivery Video Tape Web DVD Documentary - Process Pre-production Check location Schedule crew Shoot Log footage - TIMECODE SCRIPTBOY Post Production Review footage Select best sections Add Graphics, effects and music Delivery Videotape Web DVD 2007 Blue Sky Productions Page 9 of 13
Theatrical - Location - Process Pre-production Select Location(s) Evaluate lighting and set needs Props and Costumes Talent and Crew Support Shooting Script Audition talent Schedule crew Prepare shooting script Theatrical - Location - Process Shoot Film Style Director and Producer are managing the process Light and dress sets Make-up for talent Log footage Watch the monitor 2007 Blue Sky Productions Page 10 of 13
Theatrical - Location - Process Post Production Review Footage Select best sections Add Graphics, effects and music Post Production Tools AVID Final Cut Pro Theatrical - Location - Process Delivery Video Tape Web DVD 2007 Blue Sky Productions Page 11 of 13
Theatrical - Studio - Process Shoot Live Style Same as Location with added: Pre-production includes set-building Shooting scripts need to be prepared for live shoot Video Production - Budgeting General Crew Day Rate 10 Hours Talent Day Rate 8 Hours 1-22 hours over = Time and a half 3 + over = Double time 2007 Blue Sky Productions Page 12 of 13
Video Production - Budgeting Costs Non Union Producer/Director - $500 - $2000+/day Camera person w/gear $950+/day Audio person w/gear - $350+/day Grip $150+/day Lighting person $500+/day Make-up $500+/day On-camera Talent $650+/day PA $125+/day Video and Audio in elearning Any Questions? Allan Kobernick, Ed. M. Blue Sky Productions 610-277 277-27752775 allan.kobernick@blueskyvideo.com 2007 Blue Sky Productions Page 13 of 13