PMY Video Production CERTIFICATION
Earn cERTIFICATION in video production RELATED FIELDS.
Until now there has not been certification for video production related jobs in live sports entertainment production or television broadcast production in the United States for high school students. PMY is now offering industry certifications that are recognized by professional sports teams and venues throughout the country.
What’s a PMY certification and how can I earn one?
PMY’s Video Production Certification provides certification in the following areas:
- Certified Technical Director – Using Video Production Switchers
- Certified Audio Engineer for Broadcast
- Certified CG Operator – Using Character Generators
- Certified Shading and Camera Operator
PMY’s Video Production Certifications are awarded to an individual who complete a multiple-choice exam.
What CTE courses would prepare students for PMY’s Video Production Certification exams?
- Audio Video Production I
- Audio/Video Production I + Audio/Video Production I Lab
- Audio Video Production II
- Audio/Video Production II + Audio/Video Production II Lab
- Digital Audio Technology I
- Digital Audio Technology II
- Practicum in Digital Audio Technology
- Practicum in Audio/Video Production
- Practicum in Audio/Video Production + Extended Practicum in Audio/Video Production
What do PMY’s Video Production Certifications include?
Certified Technical Director – Using Video Production Switchers
Certification Knowledge Domains and Details About the Exam:
- The Technical Director Role
- Show Scripting and Run Down
- In Production Communications
- Production Switcher Components
- Production Switcher Keyer
- Production Switcher DVEs
- Production Switcher Transitions
- Production Switcher Source Selection
- Production Switcher Source Availability
- Multiviewers and Source Monitoring
- Production Switcher Programming and Timelines
The certification will consist of a multiple-choice exam that will assess the candidate’s knowledge of the role of a Technical Director, using video production switchers in newsrooms and sports facilities throughout the country, to produce professional level events at high school college or professional sports.
Certified Audio Engineer for Broadcast
Certification Knowledge Domains and Details About the Exam:
- Audio Basics
- Audio Engineering Careers
- Audi Cables and Connectors
- The Role of the Audio Mixing Console
- Microphone Types and Operation
- Audio Processing Equipment and Settings
- Adjusting Audio Levels for Broadcast – Sound Checks
- Audio Monitoring
- Audio Formats and File Types
- Audio Recording
- Dante
The certification will consist of a multiple-choice exam that will assess the candidate’s knowledge of the role of an A1 Audio Engineer in broadcast newsrooms and sports facilities throughout the country, to produce professional level events at high school college or professional sports.
Certified CG Operator – Using Character Generators
Certification Knowledge Domains and Details About the Exam:
- Purpose of Character Generation
- Planning for and Selecting a Character Generator
- Basic Character Generator Scene Types
- Character Generator Text, Shapes, and Images
- Character Generator Motion and Clip Players
- Character Generator Templates
- External Control In Character Generation
- Linked Data in Character Generator Templates
- Character Generators Dynamic Data
- Linked Images In Character Generator Templates
- 3D Elements in Character Generators
- Playback of CG for a Show
The certification will consist of a multiple-choice exam that will assess the candidate’s knowledge of the role of a CG Operator, using Character Generators in newsrooms and sports facilities throughout the country, to produce professional level events at high school college or professional sports.
Certified Shading and Camera Operator
Certification Knowledge Domains and Details About the Exam:
- Camera Basics
- Setting up the Camera System
- Shot Composition
- Focus and Back focus
- Studio Production
- Sports Production
- Video Acquisition: Recordable Media and Storage
- Understanding Role and Responsibilities of Camera Operators
- Shading Essentials
- Reference Monitors and Calibration using Waveform/Vectorscopes
- Recording Media and Capture
- Camera Care
The certification will consist of a multiple-choice exam that will assess the candidate’s knowledge of cameras and shading used in newsrooms and sports facilities throughout the country to produce professional level events at high school college or professional sports.
What are the exam guidelines for PMY’s Video Production Certifications?
· PMY’s assessment for the certifications is not open book, open reference, nor allows limitless retake opportunities without remediation or remuneration.
· PMY’s certifications are attainable by high school students and adult professionals in the workforce.
· PMY’s certifications do not require a bachelor’s degree or degree of any kind. They do not require hours of documented work.
· PMY’s certifications are designed for high school students and do not require an applicant to be 21 years of age or older.
· No coursework is required after a student graduates from high school to earn the certification.
READY TO EARN YOUR CERTIFICATION?
To apply please contact: driess@wjhw.com