• A/V Script Template

  A/V Scripts or Two Column Scripts are a type of script format often used in video productions. The name comes from the two columns of information in the script – a video column and an audio column. The audio column is used for writing what is to be heard. This could be an assortment of […]

• Ball State University Assets

  Introduction In this article, you will be given quick and easy access to some of the most used assets throughout the Ball State brand along with guidelines on how to use them properly. Logos When using logos please remember: Ball State Horizontal Logo Ball State Vertical Logo When there isn’t enough room to place the […]

• Digital Corps Reference Guides Style Guide

  Reference Guides assist students and staff at the Digital Corps with a variety of topics that may not be included in training, but are important to understand and learn. Topics include Best Practices, Content Creation, and Office Life, but all content should follow a specific format. This format encompasses writing style, content development, and how […]

• Generate [lots of] Graphics with Variable Data

  Several Adobe graphics programs, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, can connect to spreadsheets full of data and use that content to quickly and automatically output files. This works great for graphics that are based on a common layout, like lower thirds or printable name tags. Download the sample files and follow along to get some […]

• Loading Zone Assembly

  The Loading Zone is one of the largest priority projects at the Digital Corps. With lots of moving parts, assemblers are tasked with putting the episode’s animations, live action footage, and sound effects together. Use the assembly template below to help. This video will walk you through the steps for putting together an episode of […]

• Loading Zone Storyboard Template

  This template is used to help design the storyboards for The Loading Zone.  Storyboards help bring a script to life. First, find the script you are storyboarding and use for reference. Drawings need to be clear so people can understand what is happening in the script visually, but they do not need to be perfect.  […]

• Pre-Production Sheet Template

  Before every shoot that happens here at the Digital Corps, a pre-production meeting will take place. At these meetings, JPMs will talk about what’s going to happen on the shoot, who will be there, and where the team will be shooting. To keep things organized and clear, JPMs fill out a pre-production sheet before each […]

• Shot List Template

  Introduction At the Digital Corps, on-set production composes a large percentage of work done by the Video Team. One component that is crucial to all video production work at the Digital Corps is a shot list. Shot lists are necessary for every non-interview shoot to ensure that all shots are captured accurately and efficiently. Shot […]

• Video Log Template

  Logging footage is a necessity in the process of any production. This practice is used for narrative, documentary, and commercial work. Below will be a link to our official video log template and helpful steps to assure an easy and organized process. The official video log template includes columns for the date, file names, video […]