Say My Name: The Importance of Knowing Your Students
In this article Josh relates some personal experiences where having a personal connection with his students made all the difference. He also gives a fun way that you can get to know your students more… beginning on the first day of school, so that you can create a classroom environment “where everybody knows your name”.
A Tale of Two PTZ Cameras: Newtek UHDPTX and Aida PTZ-NDI-X18B in Action
Explore the hands-on experience of using two PTZ cameras - the Newtek UHDPTX and Aida PTZ-NDI-X18B - in an NDI video production workflow. Understand their strengths, quirks, and suitable use-cases from real-life scenarios in an educational setting. Discover why the most expensive camera isn't always the best fit and how to choose the right PTZ camera for your specific needs.
Rundown Creator from a Student Perspective
In this article Josh talks with senior producers, Cora and Nicholas, about how Rundown Creator streamlines collaboration, offers user-friendly interfaces, simplifies script assignments, provides consistent templates, and takes the teleprompter anywhere. This is a must-read for high school and college educators seeking to enhance their video and film production courses.
NDI Workflow with the Panasonic AG-CX10
If you are considering adding the Panasonic AG-CX10 to your NDI workflow there are some things you need to consider. Josh gives us his thoughts after using the native NDI camera for over two years.
Workflow: Sourcing and Organizing a Daily, Live Morning Show
In this article, Josh explores the various aspects of running a high school broadcasting program, focusing on content sourcing, organization, communication, and asset management. It highlights the use of tools like Rundown Creator, Slack, and Google Forms to streamline the production process and facilitate teamwork. The piece emphasizes the dedication and pride of the students involved, showcasing the importance of fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility within the program.
I Love this Camera: Unboxing the Blackmagic Design Cinema 6K G2
Blackmagic Design spent some time working out the kinks in the first version of the Cinema 6K and Josh finally had a chance to get hands on with it. This article gives us his initial thoughts, and spoiler alert, he loves it.
Student Voice in Video and Film: Allowing Students to Produce a Passion Project
Giving students a voice in their projects should increase engagement and make the process more enjoyable for them and for you. Josh gives us a look at how he is going about this for his student’s final projects this year.
The Magic of Teaching Live, Multi-cam Production in High School
Elevate your students' education by embracing the challenges and excitement of live, multicam production. This experience equips them with vital life skills, including teamwork, communication, and time management. Moreover, students learn to think quickly, make critical decisions under pressure, and develop problem-solving skills. Employers across various sectors seek candidates with experience in live productions. The hands-on experience in a professional setting creates a sense of accomplishment and teamwork among classmates. As a mentor, embrace the excitement and challenges of live, multicam production, and watch your students flourish into well-rounded, capable individuals.
Adobe Enhance: The Best You You Can Be
Dive into the world of Adobe Enhance and discover the power of pristine audio. With the tools to create engaging and effective content at your fingertips, there's never been a better time to harness the potential of this cutting-edge software.
Custom Sequence Settings in Premiere Pro
In this quick article, Josh walks you through how to create custom sequence settings for exporting your videos as something other than the standard 16x9 video.
7 Ideas for High School Video Projects
This article outlines 7 engaging video production projects for high school students to develop their storytelling, technical, and creative skills. These projects include creating a short film, music video, documentary, mockumentary, adapting literature, producing commercials, and creating news segments. Working in teams allows students to learn communication and collaboration skills, while encouraging them to think critically and analytically about media. These projects provide a fun and rewarding experience for students to showcase their talents and develop valuable skills for the future.
YouTube Podcasts: Making It Easier to Showcase Student Work
YouTube Podcasts can benefit both podcasters and listeners. In this short post, Josh highlights the convenience of having podcasts available on YouTube, especially for educators who are already using the platform for other content.
A Superpower in your pocket
A cell phone can be a huge distraction for students, but it can also be an incredible tool. It’s our job as teachers to show them how to use this superpower in their pocket.
Embracing AI in the Video Classroom… But Not Too Much
Artificial intelligence is making things that were once impossible, now accessible to all. Josh Dempsey gives us some ways that we can embrace the future in our video and film classrooms.