VIDEO CODING TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION This course investigates the characteristics of video coding with an emphasis on compression and the standards used in IP networks. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Explain how video coding works. * Describe the main video coding standards. * Evaluate and compare the major video coding standards. VIDEO CODING TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone working with MPEG. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 2 days VIDEO CODING TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction Video coding systems, encoding, transmission, decoding. Digital video formats: Old formats (CIFâ¦), PC formats (VGAâ¦), SD, HD, UHD. * Video codecs What is a CODEC, pictures and audio, digitisation, sampling, quantisation, encoding, compressing. * Codec types Lossy, lossless, uncompressed. Quality, bandwidth. * Video Fps, bitstreams, pictures, frames, fields. Aspect ratios. * Colour Colour perception, RGB, YUV, YCbCr sampling, 4:00, 4:2:0, 4:2:2, 4:4:4. * Hybrid video coding scheme Picture partitioning, intra prediction, inter prediction, motion estimation, residual coding, in loop filtering, entropy coding. * Containers Relationship with codecs, audio, video. Audio Video Interleave (.avi), .asf, QuickTime, AVCHD, Flash, .mp4, 3gp. MPEG-TS. * MPEG Analysing MPEG frames. * Video coding standards H.264/AVC: Profiles MPEG, bit rates, resolution. I, B, P frames, GOP. MPEG 2, MPEG 4, H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1. Hands onand levels, how it works. H.265/HEVC: Profiles and levels, Quadtrees, slices, how it works. Open video coding: VP8, VP9, AV1.
Smartphone video production
By Rough House Media
Do you use video as a tool to promote your charity, business, organisation or campaigns? And if you don’t, do you feel as if you ought to? Videos account for more than 80% of all consumer internet traffic. So the pressure to use video as a marketing and PR tool has increased enormously. But the cost can be prohibitive. Using a video production company [https://roughhousemedia.co.uk/rough-house-services/video-production-content-creation/], such as ours, might be ideal, but for many it is out of reach – particularly if, like many of our clients, you’re a charity. However, there is an alternative, which more and more organisations are choosing, especially those which need to produce regular digital content. That is to produce the video yourself. Nowadays, you do not even need to invest in a video camera. All you need is your smart phone, some simple equipment you can buy on Amazon for as little as £80, plus your laptop or PC. This is why we have developed a new smartphone video training course, Smart Video. OUR SMARTPHONE VIDEO TRAINING COURSE COVERS: * Equipment – including setting up your phone, microphones, tripods and editing programmes * Planning your video * Techniques to give your films broadcast-quality polish * Getting the perfect shot – including shot sizes, positioning the camera, framing, lighting, sound, sequences and backgrounds * Filming interviews * An introduction to editing * Producing videos for social media BESPOKE TRAINING The course can be tailored to the type of videos you need to make. If most of your videos will be interviews, we’ll focus on presenting your interviewee in the best possible light – literally. If, on the other hand, you need to film buildings, events or products, we’ll tailor the course accordingly. If your video needs a script, we’ll give you tips and techniques on how to “write to pictures”, so your messages comes across well. And on all our courses, we’ll give you a guide to the best equipment and apps to use to enhance your filming and editing. The smartphone video course will be led by Paul Curran [https://roughhousemedia.co.uk/rough-house-team/] who has many years experience producing, filming and editing films and videos, for the BBC and corporate clients.
“Filmmaking is a chance to live many lifetimes” - Robert Altman -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Film Production Course is led by highly experienced videographer and cinematographer Max Jewell-Smith, and award-winning actor and producer Henry Hereford, who has been working in the industry for more than 20 years in the UK, Australia and the US. Henry is a producer with the production company, Fluffy Cat, who have worked on films such as For The Love Of George, To Leslie, and Well Behaved Woman, so he has plenty of unique insight to share with students. With a mix of technical skills, script writing and acting, students on our Film Production course will work together to create a short film that they will showcase on Friday. WHEN AND WHERE? The Film Production Course takes place in Cranleigh Arts Centre, around 20 minutes from Guildford. The venue has a professional theatre, a sprung dance floor for choreography sessions, dressing rooms, and lots of great areas for filming and multimedia activities, so it's the perfect spot for our aspiring performers to learn in. Monday 22nd - Friday 26th July 2023 In2Drama is split into two groups for age related focus 11-15 year olds: 1pm - 4:00pm 16-21 year olds: 9am - 12:00pm
VIDEO CONFERENCING OVER IP COURSE DESCRIPTION A current hot topic in recent years has been the provision of multimedia services over IP networks - triple play. This course investigates the characteristics of video transmission and then studies the impact on IP networks. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Describe the issues of video and data convergence. * Describe techniques, which can be used in IP to provide low uniform delay. * Evaluate video technologies. * Design data networks, which will support video.. VIDEO CONFERENCING OVER IP COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Technical staff. * Prerequisites: TCP/IP fundamentals Intro to data communications & networking * Duration 3 days VIDEO CONFERENCING OVER IP COURSE CONTENTS * Review Traditional video, digital video, video formats, MPEG, brief review of IP, Uses of video: downloading, streaming, TV, CCTV, conferencing. * Video over IP issues Delivery methods: FTTH, ADSL, VDSL, 3G and others. Bandwidth, delay, jitter, signalling. Digitising video, CODECS, packetising video, comparison of techniques. * IP performance and QOS IP TOS field, queuing strategies; FIFO, WFQ, custom, priority, RED. Differentiated services, diffserv. * Video over IP protocol stack RTP, RTCP, mixers and translators, RSVP. IPv6. * Conferencing Traditional solutions, Video conferencing over IP, point to point, multipoint, architectures, bridges. * IETF - Session Initiation Protocol Comparison with H.323, SIP proxy, proxy server, redirect server. SDP. * Multicasting Multicasting compared to unicasting and broadcasting, when to use and when not to use multicasting. IGMP, DVMRP, PIM. * Security Impact of firewalls and NAT, ISMA, DRM, DTCP.
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A SPECIALISED DRAMA COURSE FOR 11-21 YEAR OLDS, LED BY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In2Drama’s signature course is our Summer Academy for young aspiring performers wishing to carve out a career in the performing arts, or simply to explore a new hobby. Our action-packed 5 day course includes over 35 hours of masterclasses taught by industry professionals, and ends with a live public performance in front of peers and parents. Whether you’re an experienced performer and need to be pushed outside of your comfort zone, or are nervous to step out in front of an audience for the first time, we can help you increase your confidence and have you performing with ease! The In2Drama faculty is made up of some of the very best talent in the industry with excellent connections to UK drama schools as well as professional film, TV and theatre contacts for anyone looking to take the next step in their learning journey. WHEN AND WHERE? Monday 22nd - Friday 26th July 2024 The Academy takes place in Cranleigh Arts Centre, around 20 minutes from Guildford. The venue has a professional theatre, a sprung dance floor for choreography sessions, dressing rooms, and lots of great areas for filming and multimedia activities, so it's the perfect spot for our aspiring performers to learn in. WHO IS IT FOR? Whether you’re simply interested in making new friends and having fun over summer, or you’re an aspiring performer with the goal of attending drama school or casting call auditions, we’re here to help make your dreams a reality. 11-15 year olds: Ready for an amazing summer of making friends, learning new performing skills and putting on a real show? Our lower age group offers all of the below modules with a focus on developing skills, having fun with friends and performing for family. 16-21 year olds: This group is suitable for 16-21 year olds who would like a future in the performing arts. While still suitable for those who want to have fun, the courses will be focused on perfecting audition skills for casting calls and drama school applications. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN You can benefit from over 35 hours of masterclasses in acting, singing, dance, audition skills, music production, technical theatre and film production, all taught by industry professionals, with modules tailored to your learning goals. Wherever your talent lies, we will ensure you leave the Academy with all the knowledge you need. THE IN2DRAMA ACADEMY TIMETABLE *Timetable subject to change MONDAY DANCE 11-15 year olds: 9am - 12pm 16-21 year olds: 1pm - 4pm Presentation: 4.30pm - 5pm TECHNICAL THEATRE For all ages, from 2:30pm - 5pm FILM PRODUCTION 11-15 year olds: 1pm - 4pm 16-21 year olds: 9am - 12pm TUESDAY MUSIC PRODUCTION 11-15 year olds: 9am - 12pm 16-21 year olds: 1pm - 4pm Presentation: 4.30 - 5pm TECHNICAL THEATRE For all ages, from 2:30pm - 5pm FILM PRODUCTION 11-15 year olds: 1pm - 4pm 16-21 year olds: 9am - 12pm WEDNESDAY ACTING 11-15 year olds: 9am - 12pm 16-21 year olds: 1pm - 4pm Presentation: 4.30pm - 5pm TECHNICAL THEATRE For all ages, from 2:30pm - 5pm FILM PRODUCTION 11-15 year olds: 1pm - 4pm 16-21 year olds: 9am - 12pm MUSIC PRODUCTION 11-15 year olds: 9am - 12pm 16-21 year olds: 1pm - 4pm THURSDAY SINGING & AUDITION 11-15 year olds: 9am - 12pm 16-21 year olds: 1pm - 4pm Presentation: 4.30pm - 5pm TECHNICAL THEATRE For all ages, from 2:30pm - 5pm FILM PRODUCTION 11-15 year olds: 1pm - 4pm 16-21 year olds: 9am - 12pm FRIDAY MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION MASTERCLASS WITH EMMA HATTON For all ages, from 9am - 12pm Presentation: 1pm - 2pm MOVEMENT DIRECTION MASTERCLASS WITH PHOEBE HYDER For all ages, from 2pm - 4.15pm Movement Masterclass and Awards Ceremony: 4.30pm - 5pm HEADSHOTS AND SHOWREELS A headshot is a picture of yourself that casting agents will use to decide if you are physically right for a part. A showreel allows them to see you in action through a series of short video clips. While taking part in the Academy, you will have the chance to purchase optional headshots and a showreel to showcase your talents. Our team will help you capture the very best bits of your performances and a brilliant headshot that you can use to apply for future castings and opportunities. When booking the Academy below, you can add a showreel to your booking if you choose.
“Music is the movement of sound to reach the soul for the education of its virtue.” - Plato -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Music Production Masterclass is a 2-day course led by music producer and Musical Theatre student, Jack Howells Davies, alongside a secondary Music Production tutor (TBC). With experience in music technology, composing, producing music for video, film scoring, composition and more, Jack’s expertise will help guide budding music producers on their journey to creating amazing music for a variety of formats. Jack is currently studying a BA in Musical Theatre at the Conservatoire, and also has professional training at Hurtwood House, Guildford School of Acting and Stagecoach in a number of musical styles and genres, as well as experience in musical theatre audition technique, so he is a great asset to our teaching faculty who can advise in a number of areas. When you join this 2-day intensive course, you’ll learn the art of production which can help every type of creative to showcase their musical talents in the best way. This course will help students develop skills to produce music for outlets such as film and television soundtracks, and music videos, and musicians will even have the opportunity to write and play contemporary music for performance. WHEN AND WHERE? The Music Production Masterclass takes place in Cranleigh Arts Centre, around 20 minutes from Guildford. The venue has a professional theatre, a sprung dance floor for choreography sessions, dressing rooms, and lots of great areas for filming and multimedia activities, so it's the perfect spot for our aspiring performers to learn in. Tuesday 23rd - Wednesday 24th July 2024 In2Drama is split into two groups for age related focus 11-15 year olds: 9am - 12pm 16-21 year olds: 1pm - 4pm
Photography Courses for Business
By Paul Chapman
Our business photography courses are created to help individuals learn how to take professional-quality photographs for use in a business setting. By taking these courses, individuals and businesses can gain the skills and knowledge they need to create visually appealing content that can help their business stand out in a crowded marketplace. About the course Courses are focussed on the client’s requirements and are bespoke to their needs. We cater from one-to-one courses for small businesses to whole marketing departments for multinationals. So whether you’re a dog walker who wants more views or a design company that needs more collateral, we can help improve your stock imagery. These classes cover a range of topics, including learning your camera settings, lighting, composition, and editing techniques. Clients will learn how to use their cameras to capture high-quality images that can be used for marketing materials, social media posts and other promotional materials. They will also learn how to edit their photos using professional software packages like Adobe Lightroom [https://www.northwestschoolofphotography.com/photography-courses-for-business-1] and Apple Photos to give their images that extra pop. The important stuff These courses are all bespoke in nature so pricing will vary but we start at £350 for a three-hour course. We will discuss your specific needs before the course and make sure we cover them during the course. We will travel to your place of work so you get the relevant experience in the right environment.
JOIN ME ON THIS LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP IN THE ICONIC MOUNTAINS, QUARRIES AND LANDSCAPE OF SNOWDONIALANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHYA NEW ADDITION TO THE TOURS AND WORKSHOPS, THIS AREA HAS SOME OF THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN RANGES IN ENGLAND AND WALES. THE LANDSCAPE IS RUGGED BUT BEAUTIFUL WITH HIGH MOUNTAINS, FLOWING RIVERS AND LARGE LAKES. BASED AROUND CAPEL CURIG IN THE NATIONAL PARK WE WILL VISIT SOME HIDDEN TREASURES, LAKES, MOUNTAINS, QUARRIES AND ICONIC VISTAS.A SNOWDONIA PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AND PHOTO WALK IN CWM IDWAL AMIDST THE GLYDERAU AND CARNEDDAU MOUNTAIN RANGES, THE GLACIAL LAKES OF LLYN IDWAL AND LLYN OGWEN AND THE IMPRESSIVE OGWEN FALLS. A WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS OR ANYONE LOOKING TO FURTHER DEVELOP THEIR LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY.COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES CAMERA CONTROLS, USE OF FILTERS, GEAR CHOICE, ADVICE ON COMPOSITION. THE WORKSHOP INVOLVES WALKING TO DIFFERENT VIEWPOINTS WITHIN CWM IDWAL ON ROCKY, UNEVEN PATHS AND AN ASCENT OF 300FT TO A VIEWPOINT ABOVE THE LAKE SO A GOOD LEVEL OF FITNESS AND MOBILITY IS REQUIRED. DUE TO THE TERRAIN UNFORTUNATELY THE WORKSHOP IS UNSUITABLE FOR THOSE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY.WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU?CAMERA/LENSES/SPARE MEMORY CARD/BATTERIES/TRIPOD - A DIGITAL CAMERA WITH "SEMI-AUTOMATIC/MANUAL" CONTROLS (APERTURE AND SHUTTER PRIORITY) IS RECOMMENDED TO GET THE MOST FROM THE COURSE. FILTERS (IF YOU HAVE THEM) A PACKED LUNCH/SNACKS THE RELEVANT USER MANUAL FOR YOUR CAMERA WARM/WATERPROOF CLOTHING AND SUITABLE FOOTWEAR - WEATHER CAN BE UNPREDICTABLE ALL YEAR ROUND IN SNOWDONIA. A NOTEPAD AND PEN WHAT HAPPENS IN BAD WEATHER?I MONITOR WEATHER FORECASTS AND IF CONDITIONS ARE PREDICTED TO BE COMPLETELY UNSUITABLE, TO ENSURE BOTH YOUR SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT OF THE DAY, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO CANCEL A WORKSHOP. I WILL ENDEAVOUR TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 24HRS NOTICE, ALTHOUGH THIS CANNOT ALWAYS BE GUARANTEED; YOU WILL BE OFFERED EITHER A FULL REFUND OR A PLACE ON A FUTURE COURSE.
SOMETIMES, THE SIMPLEST PHOTOS ARE THE HARDEST ONES TO TAKE. HOW DO YOU MAKE AN IMPECCABLE PORTRAIT OF A LOVED-ONE OR OF A FRIEND ON THE SPOT, AND WITH ONLY THE HELP OF NATURAL LIGHTING? BASICALLY, HOW DO YOU MANAGE WITHOUT A STUDIO AND ALL ITS CONTROLLABILITY, AND END UP SATISFIED WITH AN EXPRESSIVE AND SUCCESSFUL PORTRAIT?IT IS ESSENTIAL TO TAKE THE ENVIRONMENT INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN COMPOSING A PORTRAIT. MANAGING THE BACKGROUND'S COLOURS AND GRAPHICS, CHOOSING THE POINT OF VIEW, DIRECTING THE MODEL - THESE ARE ALL POINTS THAT WILL BE COVERED DURING THE COURSE.LIGHT CONTROL IS AN EQUALLY IMPORTANT ASPECT; IN PARTICULAR, ANALYSING A GIVEN MOMENT'S LIGHT AND USING IT WISELY ARE ELEMENTS THAT WILL BE EXPLAINED TO HELP YOU MAKE A SUCCESSFUL PORTRAIT.THIS WORKSHOP WILL TEACH YOU:- HOW TO OBSERVE THE ENVIRONMENT SO AS TO GUIDE YOUR AESTHETIC CHOICES: POINT OF VIEW, DIRECTING A MODEL- HOW TO "READ" LIGHT AND PLACE YOUR SUBJECT ACCORDINGLY- HOW TO CORRECTLY DEFINE PARAMETERS IN YOUR CAMERA ACCORDING TO YOUR DESIRED RESULT- HOW TO FRAME AND COMPOSE AN IMAGE TO HIGHLIGHT THE SUBJECTTHE WORKSHOP INCLUDES A THEORETICAL EXPLANATION, A MAIN "PRACTICAL" PART, AS WELL AS A CLASS DEBRIEFING AT THE END. PRE-REQUISITES FOR THIS WORKSHOP:
