Data Wrangling: An Introduction

Data Wrangling: An Introduction

(SCQF level 4)

Evening, Media, Journalism and Professional Writing

Course Options
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Overview

This three evening course will appeal to a range of those who are looking to grasp an understanding of:

  • Location data transfers.
  • Compression.
  • Codecs.
  • Transcoding.
  • Data workflows.
  • Post-production back up strategies.

City of Glasgow College is delighted to work with post-production specialist 422 in response to a digital skill gap recognised at a national level and specifically in the TV industry where different workflows and formats conspire to cause anxiety across the world of production and post-production. 422 are a full-service post-production company based in Glasgow providing a comprehensive range of facilities and creative services for television, film and advertising.

Led by City of Glasgow College’s qualified and experienced lecturer Dave Burns with all-important input from 422’s Harry Jacobs. Dave continues to balance a career in digital video with a part-time teaching commitment. Harry is the Houdini of formats at 422 and there is no one better placed to outline this fast-changing world.

Minimum entry requirements
  • This course is delivered at a professional level.  Although there are no formal entry requirements it is expected that you will have at least a relevant HNC or industry experience.

 

What you study

Week 1

  • Overview, the fundamental of workflows from location and post perspectives.
  • Basics of digital cameras including codecs, compression and HD image sizes.

Week 2

  • Common file formats, transcoding, location and post-production file management.

Week 3

  • Digital Image Technician and Data Wrangler roles: similarities and differences.
  • Understanding metadata, workflows when thinking about using Colour Correction software.

After the course

This course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to provide a safe and invaluable service to production and post-production teams.

Continuing study

This is a professional level course designed to allow career progression.

How the course is taught

The course will be taught in lectures, tutorials and workshops in a computer lab with digital work stations.

Materials

No materials are required.