For Schools

The Course

Al Ellis's video-production curriculum — the teaching material behind THE CREW, used in secondary-school classrooms for 20+ years. Free to read, faithfully preserved.

The lessons

1

Intro to Video Production and the Camera

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2

Introduction to the Effective Use of a Video Camera

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3

Guidelines for Quality Video Shooting

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4

Shooting the Interview

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5

Basic Camera Operation

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Technique & production guides

Guide

Gear Guide
Guide

Lighting a Video Set
Guide

Program & Segment Design
Guide

Program Production Notes
Guide

Shooting a Vox Pop
Guide

The Steady Camera (Handheld)
Guide

Video Tips

Course & program

Program

ACMP Media Courses
Program

Classroom Resources
Program

On Demand Production Workshops
Program

Online Production Lesson Plans
Program

Resources
Program

The Crew Training
Program

Video Production Workshops

Guides & downloads