{"id":391,"date":"2024-02-13T09:46:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T14:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/?page_id=391"},"modified":"2026-02-17T17:25:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:25:03","slug":"video-production","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/video-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Production Resources at Smith College"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1047\/2024\/02\/DSLR1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-599\" style=\"width:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1047\/2024\/02\/DSLR1.png 700w, https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1047\/2024\/02\/DSLR1-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1047\/2024\/02\/DSLR1-400x278.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/media-production-equipment-loan\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/media-production-equipment-loan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Media Production Equipment Loan<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\nsummary {\n\tbackground-color: #c7fbe8;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-Production Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>The Pre-Production phase is all about planning and process. These resources will help you get a good start and formulate a solid plan with clear goals. (guides for organization, scripting, stock media and more)<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1MEnX91VLnDgaXuYbhBis_M8K6GAZQYD8bu_IEEQfX90\/edit\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Media Production Process<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> If you are just getting started on any media project &#8211; video, podcast, graphic design etc. &#8211; this guide will help you to envision the entire process from start to finish.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1DPaQJrjVaryneh9PAL7QSKu_UcwgnqhnM1YAXEAZ9C4\/edit\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Media Project File Organization<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> a guide to help stay organized when working with the variety of file types that media projects often require.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/14QZKlWbe5WZdf2QeriRkCD4zFj0VEetL_545h2nwj9Q\/edit?usp=sharing\">Free Media Resources<\/a>:<\/strong> A collection of free to use media resources. Be sure to check what attribution is or is not required per source.&nbsp;<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1XIWjT90qtTXcyyhWzqcyRR8Ik4fBaclwPOjqSZPczow\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Two-Column Script Template<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> a script template for video productions where a traditional screenplay format may not be the right choice. To use\/edit the script, go to <strong>File \u2192 Make a copy<\/strong> and save it to your own Drive.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1TGjTSk3m-5M4ksnSawWbh8PoBc_lyjACsDP5PPdMifc\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">Storyboard Template<\/a>:<\/strong> A basic template for creating a visual storyboard.<br>To use\/edit the script, go to <strong>File \u2192 Make a copy<\/strong> and save it to your own Drive.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1JiSEUjV8xbLnXusgEoD41eGwwX2VHebFyhMq9Au8TQk\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Shotlist Template<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Never forget a shot by using a shotlist. Customize this template to your own needs. To use\/edit the script, go to <strong>File \u2192 Make a copy<\/strong> and save it to your own Drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Production Phase Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>The Production phase is where our primary pieces of media are created. This includes anything from recording video clips, recording voice-over audio, conducting interviews, gathering stock or archival media etc.<\/summary>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1LHcHUg4_IeMTIEaJo_ACVDDH0jDvrB0geLu-5X1KFLw\/edit?usp=sharing\"><strong>Model Release Template<\/strong><\/a>: A media release template for any interviewees to sign, and keep signed copies for your records. To use\/edit the template, go to <strong>File \u2192 Make a copy<\/strong> and save it to your own Drive<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/media-production-equipment-loan\/\"><strong>Media Production Equipment Loan:<\/strong><\/a> This page is a comprehensive list of all production equipment available for loan at the Neilson Library, as well as information on how to reserve and check out equipment.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/libraries.smith.edu\/spaces-technology\/media-production\">Neilson Library Production Studios<\/a><\/strong>: The Neilson Library website about available studio spaces and how to use and reserve them.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post-Production Phase Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>The Post-Production phase is where everything comes together in editing, review and publishing. <\/summary>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1UzxWW7BZlkwG-lJ22Tg8S8RGOhuJMv-tuBlIhNEPgZ4\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WeVideo Instructions (2024)<\/a>:<\/strong> Comprehensive guide on how to use WeVideo (WeVideo is provided for specific course projects and is not available to the general public).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1hfTvUBTdiqihiQ2tbS3Mx--ohKphfqkyG8KFaP_cAlg\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1hfTvUBTdiqihiQ2tbS3Mx--ohKphfqkyG8KFaP_cAlg\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Syncing Audio from Multiple Sources in WeVideo (2024)<\/strong><\/a>: Guide for replacing audio from one source with another in WeVideo.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/digital-narrative\/create-a-digital-narrative-with-adobe-express\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1022\"><strong>Creating a Short Video or Digital Narrative with Adobe Express (2024)<\/strong><\/a>: Tutorial on using Adobe Express (a free-mium, web-based content creation platform) to record and create a short video or narrated slideshow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1047\/2024\/02\/adobe-premiere-pro-logo-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-694\" style=\"width:75px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1047\/2024\/02\/adobe-premiere-pro-logo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1047\/2024\/02\/adobe-premiere-pro-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1047\/2024\/02\/adobe-premiere-pro-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1047\/2024\/02\/adobe-premiere-pro-logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1047\/2024\/02\/adobe-premiere-pro-logo-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1047\/2024\/02\/adobe-premiere-pro-logo-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1047\/2024\/02\/adobe-premiere-pro-logo-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1047\/2024\/02\/adobe-premiere-pro-logo-940x940.png 940w, https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1047\/2024\/02\/adobe-premiere-pro-logo-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Adobe Premiere Resources<\/summary>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1UuUIM9rPyfHtMV_anyq5iA7eXmBFJ-r20rwaQTbg8h8\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Premiere Basics Instructions<\/a>:<\/strong> An absolute beginner&#8217;s guide for learning how to use the basic functions of Adobe Premiere. This guide includes links to material files to work along with, as well as a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/smith.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=70e286bc-b342-4cd7-942b-afb60164e1ab\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/smith.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=70e286bc-b342-4cd7-942b-afb60164e1ab\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>video version<\/strong><\/a> of the tutorial as well. <br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1ZbtMy1Q-V0wkaFRX3z01PNS7p85dcyOBz9JI7LR4oGk\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1ZbtMy1Q-V0wkaFRX3z01PNS7p85dcyOBz9JI7LR4oGk\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Premiere Intermediate Editing Techniques<\/a><\/strong>: This guide builds upon the &#8220;Basics Instructions&#8221; and provides info on effective editing workflows, efficient editing techniques, and basic audio mixing. (no video tutorial at this time.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1P1cJ8i9VFd7vKBTBcnKxg4cY1s3RFL2qtK7oA-Psh-o\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Green Screen and Chroma Key in Adobe Premiere<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> How to use green screen footage and create composite videos in Adobe Premiere with both basic and advanced techniques. Also includes a link to a video version of the tutorial as well.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1O8SQLBE9opWEB28biEXqWMbVWOyHIVg7wQEIto2LQko\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>How to fix washed-out colors when exporting from Adobe Premiere<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Premiere users on a Mac may encounter an issue where their footage appears to be desaturated after exporting. 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