Lights, camera, safety!
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.
Student Project: Short Vertical Film
Looking for a fun project to meet your students where they are? Consider running a vertical short film festival in your program. This article dives into that process.
Portfolios: What They Are and Why Students Need Them
I have to face facts… the world is moving and I am getting left behind. I did not learn how to create for a vertical world. But now, more than ever, our students need to be creating for the consumer who knows only tall skinny video. That applies to everything, especially their portfolios. This article talks about the importance of creating a good reel and making it relevant in a doom-scrolling society.
Sometimes work just sucks.
Discover the transformative power of daily positivity in the world of teaching as we delve into the candid experiences of an 18-year classroom veteran. Facing the challenges of burnout and the quest for renewed passion, this article explores the impact of making intentional, positive choices each day. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Amy Cuddy's TED Talk on "faking it until you become it," the narrative unfolds with humor and honesty.
Teaching To The Test Pattern: EP109
Tom discusses the difference between a trainer and a teacher as well as what you need to do to change from being a trainer into being a teacher