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Aug 15, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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MPC 150 Video Field Production I Credits: (3)
This course introduces students to the creative aspects and fundamental technical requirements of professional single-camera video field production. Topics covered include the mechanics of professional field camera operation, location lighting and sound recording, and basic non-linear video editing. Technical and aesthetic principles such as picture composition and the relationship of sound to image are discussed and applied. Pre and post production planning and file management are emphasized. Pre/co-requisite(s): MPC 110 , matriculation in MPC program or permission of department.
SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): The Arts
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proper pre-production skills.
- Develop visual literacy through effective picture composition, clarity, depth of field, camera movement, juxtaposition of shots, and continuity.
- Show proficiency in the mechanical aspects of professional single camera operation.
- Apply an understanding of basic field lighting and sound recording.
- Demonstrate basic technical editing skills that effectively tell a story or communicate a message using video and audio.
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