In the world of video, there are numerous digital distribution options for films and just as many different workflows to output projects.
In this course, students explore the software tools used to prepare video for presentation on the internet, DVDs, and mobile devices. The class learns about different types of compression formats and how to select the best workflow for any type of project. Through daily exercises, the class compares the multitude of compression options as they learn about the benefits and drawbacks of each. Industry best-practice approaches for both standard definition and high definition are covered in-depth.
Students come away with a better understanding of encoding options and a structured approach to defining an encoding workflow best suited for any distribution channel.