VideoX Course Description

VideoX is an immersive and comprehensive introduction to the video creation process specifically tailored for edX.org. This course is a crucial component of the edX Course Creator XSeries and is designed to be taken after completing StudioX. Whether you're a seasoned educator looking to enhance your online teaching skills or a novice content creator eager to dive into the world of educational video production, VideoX offers a wealth of knowledge and practical skills to help you create engaging, high-quality videos for your edX courses.

What students will learn from the course:

• Best practices for video production in the context of online education
• Effective planning and execution of the video creation process
• Techniques for training instructors on edX best practices
• Various recording methods and their technical, physical, and logistical considerations
• Non-linear editing systems and post-production techniques
• Integration of graphics, animations, and third-party media
• Video encoding and uploading to edX platform
• Working effectively with instructors on course segmentation and on-camera presentation

Pre-requisites or skills necessary to complete the course:

The only prerequisite for VideoX is completion of StudioX. No prior experience in video production is required, making this course accessible to everyone interested in creating educational videos for edX.

What the course will cover:

• Introduction to the four steps of video creation
• Best practices for using video in edX courses
• Pre-production planning and budgeting
• Differences between marketing and course content videos
• Course segmentation and instructor coaching
• DIY recording techniques
• Professional recording methods (camera use, audio, and lighting)
• Post-production editing techniques
• Use of third-party media, color correction, and audio mixing
• Video encoding and uploading to edX Studio

Who this course is for:

VideoX is designed for a wide range of learners, including:

• Educators looking to create engaging online course content
• Course creators and instructional designers
• Content producers for educational platforms
• Anyone interested in learning about educational video production

How learners can use these skills in the real world:

The skills acquired in VideoX have numerous real-world applications:

• Creating engaging educational content for online platforms
• Enhancing traditional classroom instruction with video materials
• Developing marketing videos for educational programs or institutions
• Improving communication skills for on-camera presentations
• Applying video production techniques to other fields such as corporate training or digital marketing

Syllabus:

1. Introduction
   • Getting started on video creation
   • Four steps of video creation
   • Best practices for using video in edX courses
2. Pre-Production
   • Planning stage of video creation
   • Differences between marketing and course content videos
   • Best practices for planning and budgeting
   • Course segmentation
   • Instructor coaching
3. Production
   • Recording stage of video creation
   • Best practices for DIY recording
   • Standard recording techniques
   • Camera use, audio, and lighting
4. Post-Production
   • Editing stage of video creation
   • Best practices for using third-party media
   • Color correction
   • Audio mixing
5. Delivery
   • Video encoding
   • Uploading video segments to edX courses using edX Studio