VideoX: Create Engaging Videos for edX Courses
Explore the complete video production workflow for edX courses - from pre-production planning through filming and post-production delivery.
Explore the complete video production workflow for edX courses - from pre-production planning through filming and post-production delivery.
Master the art of creating impactful educational videos for edX courses with VideoX. This comprehensive course guides you through the entire video production process, from pre-production planning to final delivery. Learn best practices for video creation, avoid common pitfalls, and develop skills in instructor coaching, recording techniques, and non-linear editing. By the end of the course, you'll be able to create professional-quality videos that enhance your edX courses and engage your audience effectively. Ideal for course creators, instructors, and anyone interested in educational video production.
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What you'll learn
Implement best practices for educational video production
Develop effective video production plans considering time and resources
Master various recording methods for creating high-quality videos
Utilize non-linear editing systems to produce polished video segments
Incorporate graphics, animations, and third-party media into videos
Encode and upload finished videos to the edX platform
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
Shareable certificate
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There are 5 modules in this course
VideoX offers a comprehensive introduction to video creation for edX.org courses. As part of the edX Course Creator XSeries, it covers the entire video production workflow, including best practices, common pitfalls, and practical techniques. The course addresses pre-production planning, various recording methods, non-linear editing, graphics and animation integration, and video encoding. It also focuses on instructor coaching, course segmentation, and effective on-camera presentation. Participants will gain the skills to create high-quality, engaging videos that enhance the learning experience in their edX courses.
Introduction
Module 1
Pre-Production
Module 2
Production
Module 3
Post-Production
Module 4
Delivery
Module 5
Fee Structure
Instructors
1 Course
Digital Education Pioneer and Creative Director
Erik Brown is an award-winning digital media professional who has dedicated his career to transforming online education through innovative video production and course creation. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking from Kingston University, London. His career journey includes six years as a digital video producer at Harvard and MIT's edX initiative, where he played a crucial role in creating engaging educational content through filming, editing, and production of course materials ranging from introductory videos to laboratory demonstrations and lectures. His work at MIT's Engineering Systems Division earned him an Excellence in Engineering Education Collaboration Award. Before his educational technology career, Brown worked as an independent filmmaker and documentarian in New York City and London, and shared his expertise teaching filmmaking in Kumasi, Ghana. Currently, he serves as the Associate Creative Director at Stanford Digital Education, where he collaborates with faculty and industry leaders from organizations like MIT, Harvard, The Paris-Sorbonne University, Boeing, IBM, and the International Monetary Fund to develop educational experiences that reach millions of learners worldwide
1 Course
Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker and Educational Media Pioneer
James Donald has built an exceptional career spanning documentary filmmaking and educational technology. He graduated magna cum laude from Bowdoin College with a BA in Economics and Environmental Studies. His 17-year documentary career included producing 22 award-winning films for PBS and National Geographic, earning prestigious accolades including a Peabody Award, two National Emmy Awards, multiple CINE Golden Eagles, and the New York Festivals' World Gold Medal. At edX, he served as a video producer from 2012 to 2017, creating educational content for MIT and Wellesley College while also training partners in video production best practices. He produced numerous online courses and marketing videos that reached hundreds of thousands of students. He currently serves as Executive Producer at DigiNovations, where he continues to create impactful educational and corporate content. Beyond his professional work, Donald is a family man with three children, enjoys movies, keeps dogs, and has a passion for home-brewed iced coffee.
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