SCHOOL VIDEO NEWS & MEDIA PRODUCTION 101

In April, I went to Mobile Alabama for the first time. It had never been a destination for me (not a fan of heat or humidity). Honestly, it still isn’t a destination for me with the exception of educational events and a little experiment that I set forth in April.

Comparison is the thief of joy. If you’re a new teacher, read that first sentence again. A friend said that over the summer while attending a professional development conference, and those words hit me like a ton of bricks. I’ve only ever heard since stepping into the classroom that it takes three years for a teacher to “get comfortable” and if they can hang in there for that long, they’ll stay and thrive. But it’s taken me five to start to feel comfortable and I’m beginning to learn a valuable lesson. Let me explain.

Having and knowing your district live work policy can open up opportunities for taking your learning outside of the video and film classroom. FREE document included to get you started.

Caleb Bailey from Long County High School in Georgia shares his thoughts on his first year at the SkillsUSA National Conference.

Keeping your class, cast, and crew safe are your utmost priority. This article has some common sense advice for staying safe in your video and film production classroom.

Last week I spent time with my AVTF (Audio, Video Technology and Film- it’s what Georgia has branded video production) family, at a pair of conferences. The conferences overlapped and honestly frustrated me because I couldn’t fully engage with either. I wanted to soak up the lessons shared from both. But… my heart was so full I teared up as I drove away from one of the conferences the last day.

Tom shares his experiences and thoughts on how to stay up to date on industry trends, how to keep your creativity, and where to find sources of inspiration during the school year.

Tom shares his experience with the Hollyland C1 as he tried to bust the myth about the device only working in the perfect scenarios.

The “World’s Most Riggable Full Frame Camera” has arrived!!! I know you were waiting on it! It’s finally here!! I have to admit, I wasn’t sure where to start when Blackmagic Design backed up the new product truck for NAB and unloaded them all in an over 2 hour broadcast but I figured the “World’s Most Riggable Full Frame Camera” would be a good place to start for a lot of reasons not the least of which is the fact that it’s the most riggable camera in the world… The Blackmagic Design Pyxis is a 6k camera that comes ready for the world.