Elstree Film Studios - Training Courses - Flash Video and Web Video Techniques
Since the widespread availability of broadband, the video medium has grown to become one of the most prolific and popular methods of online communication. Noting the runaway success of video services such as YouTube, Google Video and Dailymotion amongst others, it is nowadays well acknowledged in the advertising industry that nothing comes close to the effectiveness and persuasive power of a well produced video message. Yet mastering the various methods of creating quality web video is a dark art to some. Our video course changes all that.
In this detailed and comprehensive course you will first learn all about Web Video - the formats, sizes and methods of creation. From codecs, software tools, and the principles of encoding and deployment, with a particular emphasis on creating, preparing and producing quality Flash Video (i.e. video produced using Adobe Flash) this course covers all of the basics, and many of the advanced processes needed to master Flash Video.
Topics include developing a rich media player using Flash Professional pre-built components as well as ActionScript; using high-quality encoding techniques, including the new Flash Video codec enabling the delivery of higher quality video over lower bandwidth connections; creating live video; and exporting the new alpha-channelling and video colour filters. This course will focus on delivering the best experience possible with Flash Video.
This course is for developers, video artists, designers and anyone wishing to gain the knowledge to effectively deploy video on the web. No prior knowledge of Flash is required.
Also available are our Flash Introduction and Flash ActionScript training courses.
You can also attend all three of these courses in one discounted package in our Complete Flash Training Course.
Duration: 1 day.
Location: 21st Century New Media Ltd (Production Offices), Elstree Film Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1JG. [
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Times: 10.00am to 4.30pm. For security reasons, further details are only provided upon booking.
Courseware: The book which accompanies this course is posted to you upon payment confirmation.
Accommodation & Transport: Details of local accomodation and transport can be found
here.
Further assistance: Our
FAQ help page contains the answers to many popular questions. Alternatively please call
0844 844 2428 to arrange to speak to our training manager.
COURSE CONTENT
Introduction to Web Video
- The advantages of Web Video and when to use it
- Web video formats: QT, RM, WMV, FLV and others
- Video codecs and their uses
- Video editing software and tools
- Video preparation, encoding and deployment
- The advantages of Flash Video
Introducing Flash Video
- What is streaming video?
- How does Flash Video work?
- The essential components of Flash Video
- Understanding key Flash Video concepts
- Looking at the evolution of Flash Video and its current market position
- Looking at the options we have for preparing and deploying Flash Video
Preparing Flash Video
- Preparing video files
- SWF vs. FLV
- Shooting for the Web
- Editing for the web
- Codec's and Encoding options
- Flash Media Players
- User control and functionality
Encoding Flash Video
- Introducing Codec's and video encoding
- Converting to FLV using the Flash 8 Video Encoder
- Understanding bandwidth and data rate
- Using advanced encoding settings
- Adding cue points, cropping, and trimming
- Using encoding best practices
Flash Video Players
- Using existing Flash Video players
- Using Flash's Built in Components
- Customising existing Flash Video players
- Customizing Flash Video Skins
- Customizing FLV Player Skins
- Using cue points
- XML and playlists
Introduction to ActionScript
- What is ActionScript?
- Uses of ActionScript
- ActionScript video control
- JavaScript FLV control
- Custom FLV parameters
Using External Flash Video Players
- Other third party media players
- Customising Flash Video players
- Using skins
Media Streaming
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Understanding video delivery options
- Video Specific Hosting Considerations
- Comparing embedded vs. progressive download
- Media streaming services
- Integrating Flash Video with other apps (Wordpress, YouTube, Joomla, Modx, Drupal + custom)
Marketing Web Video
- The power of video - effective marketing techniques
- YouTube, Dailymotion, Google Video
- Video formats, sizes and software tools
- Special techniques: video interviews, video people
- Podcasting, Vodcasting and RSS
