DDP 120 - Video Post Production

    Recent Professors
    Kerri K. Seichter, Kent Kay
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25–30 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DDP 120
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course focuses on the fundamental techniques, skills, and theories of editing as well as the technical requirements for assembling digital video projects. Through a series of hands-on projects, students will put traditional theories of picture and sound editing into practice. The course will also cover the history of non-linear editing and provide an overview of the post production process. Students use the computer to create digital presentations that synthesize photography, graphics, video, sound, and animation. This introductory course familiarizes students with the fundamental aspects of digital video production. Covering acquisition formats, authoring formats and delivery formats, the class provides a strong foundation for working with digital picture (both motion picture and still pictures) and digital sound in non-linear digital video post production. Topics will include digital vs. analog, time code, frame rates, frame size, frame aspect ratio, pixel aspect ratio, data transfer rates, key frames, NTSC and PAL television standards, image composition and acquisition, video capture, compression and output. Lecture Grading: Letter None Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CalGETC: None
    Usually Held
    Thu 10:00am–12:05pm, Thu 12:05pm–1:00pm