CDL Video Services

We are here to partner with you on your idea from concept to completion.

Our producers work with you to design the overall message and learning objectives of multimedia content, collaborate with you and your Instructional Designer to devise a video integration plan that will positively impact learning outcomes for your students, and provide creative and technical direction on effective production strategies. Review our Video Best Practices for inspiration.

To start the video production process, please request a consultation with us. We hope to make working with Video@CDL a fruitful and enjoyable experience.

VIDEO
PRODUCTION

We believe that creating professionally-produced video is a sign of a faculty’s understanding of what students expect from a quality online course.

Video Production Facilities

  • 1500 Square Foot Studio
  • Movable Grid Lighting
  • Green Screen
  • Teleprompter
  • Black and White Backgrounds
  • Vanity Area

Equipment Highlights

  • Sony 4k Cameras
  • 4k Camera Drone
  • Insta360 8k 360° Camera
  • Motion Control Slider System
  • Ronin Camera Stabilizers
  • LED Lighting

At Video@CDL, we thrive on designing video solutions for any teaching challenge. Our partnership with you begins at the conceptual stage, where we help establish your project’s message and learning objectives.

We also help you determine which of our video best practices is the most suitable for your production. With these goals in mind, our team acquires the video content needed for the final product, either in our studio or on location.

We blend our expertise in art theory and production techniques with cutting-edge camera equipment to acquire visually-appealing material that addresses your project’s needs.

AUDIO
PRODUCTION

High-quality audio is essential to the success of any production.

Audio Production Facilities

  • Acoustically Treated Booth
  • Digital, Multi-track Recording
  • Wireless Audio Recording
  • Audio Mastering
  • Audio conversion for Podcasting

Equipment Highlights

  • Logic Pro X Software
  • Rode NT-1a Condenser Mics
  • Yamaha DM1000 Digital Mixer
  • Zoom H4n Portable Recorder
  • Sennheiser Wireless Mics

Not only must your project deliver its learning objectives visually, but it must also be heard clearly. Our production team will capture sound on-location or in the studio at the highest fidelity, and mix the music and sound effects in a way that reinforces your project’s message.

We will also help you decide if and when using a narrator is the most effective way to communicate with your audience. Rest assured, we listen very carefully.

POST
PRODUCTION

 

During post-production, our producers make design and editing choices intended to communicate the learning objectives developed at the start of the project.

Post-Production Facilities

  • Multiple Edit Suites
  • 4K/UHD Editing
  • Collaborative Media Management
  • Client Seating Area
  • Acoustical Wall Treatment

Equipment Highlights

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Apple Final Cut Pro and Motion
  • Apple Mac Pro Workstations
  • Sony 4K Display
  • Mackie THX Speaker Systems

We review the acquired video and audio material to decide what aligns best with the production’s goals. Our understanding of editing practices and industry-standard compositing software allows us to devise the best look and feel for the video.

A creatively placed motion graphic, the right choice of typography, and perfectly-timed edits yield a dynamic and colorful product that drives your message home.

CONVERSION
& HOSTING

 

The final stage of the production process is where client-approved projects are mastered and readied for online delivery.

Commonly Used Video Formats

  • QuickTime (mov)
  • H.264/H.265 for web (mp4)
  • MPEG-4 for Bluray/Tablets/Phones (m4v, mp4, 3gp)
  • MPEG-2 for HDV/DVD (mp2, m2v)
  • 4K/UHD/HD Cameras (mxf, m2ts)

Commonly Used Audio Formats

  • Waveform Audio (wav)
  • Audio Interchange File Format (aiff)
  • MPEG Layer 3 (mp3)
  • Advanced Audio Coding (aac, m4a)
  • Open Source Codecs (ogg, flac)

Video@CDL produces high-quality conversions between any combination of video and audio file formats. Completed projects are uploaded to our video hosting service (Vimeo Pro) and their links forwarded to you and your CDL instructional designer for embedding in your online course. We can also convert videos recorded on your smartphone or camcorder and make them available for the web, a laptop or tablet, USB stick, Bluray, or DVD. Yes. It’s that simple.

Schedule a Consultation

Interested in beginning the production process with Video@CDL? Schedule a consultation to meet with a video producer.