Career Details

Video Production

Description

Two Modules: The Video Production certification exams assess learners' knowledge and skills in video production. Video Production 1 covers basic competencies in camera operation, audio systems, lighting, pre-production, studio and control room operations, visual effects, and copyright laws. Video Production 2 builds on this with advanced skills in production, postproduction, and further technical aspects of video creation, including visual effects and legal considerations.

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Avid Certified User: Media Composer

Certifying Organization

Avid Technology, Inc.

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Avid Certified Support Representative for Editing

Certifying Organization

Avid Technology, Inc.

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Certified Video Engineer

Certifying Organization

Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc.

Type

A - Core

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