Start Your Career in Video Production
Do you have a deep love for film? You should investigate the exciting field of video production. The growth in Internet-based media, television programs, and motion pictures has made well-qualified video producers a hot commodity. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) claims that video producers hold the majority of jobs in the motion picture and video industries. Let's look at possible careers for people who wish to pursue video production.
Job Options in Video Production
- Videographer
- Storyboard artist
- Graphics developer
- Director
- Video editor
Studying to Become a Video Producer
Since video production is such a popular field, you can expect fierce job competition. In order to set yourself apart from the pack, you would be wise to study video production at a community college, technical school, four-year college, or university. During your program, you can learn valuable video production skills, including:
Storyboarding: learn how to develop innovative ideas, write scripts, plan camera shots, and use storyboarding software
Video lighting and color: study color theory and the basics of light and shadow
Video editing: discover how use computer programs to shape raw video into a polished product
Film history: revisit the canon of great films, from Buster Keaton's silent movies to Raging Bull
Remember, video production experts are not only needed in Hollywood, they are in demand for almost every industry. For example, you might perform video production for a law firm's website or you may put the finishing touches on a non-profit organization's training video.
Source:
"Motion Picture and Video Industries," U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
