BlackMagic Design Goes Big at NAB2023
10,000 square feet didn’t seem like enough. There were people stacked on each other trying to get a look at the new products, watch demos of the new tools, and just take it all in. That was the scene at the BlackMagic Design booth at NAB this year. Massive!
Newsroom Tools To Bring Your Program to the Industry Standard.
I remember it like it was yesterday. I didn’t know why I wanted to teach so bad. I didn’t know what made me want to learn all I could about the industry and stay ahead of the curve as best I could within the constraints of the classroom… but I learned that day. I sat there with one of my assistant principals and a county level employee and in no uncertain terms told the county IT person that I didn’t care about what made him comfortable (the discussion was my students needing the ability to use their personal google accounts on campus… more on that in a later article.); my only concern was making sure my students were comfortable when they got to the next level of their career. The reason I taught and I do what I do is to better prepare students for the next step in their career and make sure they are comfortable with what they are going to face.
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.
ATTACKING THE IB Film COMPARATIVE ESSAY
One of the four major assessments in the IB Film program is the comparative essay. In this article, Adam gives us a look at how be breaks down this major assessment into minor steps with great results.
School Video Programs Have a Big Problem…
High school video production has a memory problem. Not that you forget things; instead programs don’t typically have a way to easily access files from previous projects, years, students, events, etc. A lot of programs have servers that serve as a repository for files but those are essentially poorly labeled file cabinets which aren’t typically easily culled to find files in a timeframe that is most often needed.
Copy and Paste Your Way To Great Content
Once again Adobe has irritated me! They always do at NAB. It’s simple… I spend weeks, months or years building a workflow to try to maximize my effectiveness as a content creator and Adobe basically throws that out the door with a new release.
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.
Teaching to The Test Pattern #117: Roundtable 4-13-23
Adam, Josh, and Tom meet again to talk about what’s going on in their lives including Josh’s love for BlackMagic Design cameras, Adam’s ebay bidding wars for VHS tapes and Tom’s upcoming trip to Las Vegas.
REVISITING A SCRIPT: FOCUS on CONFLICT & CHARACTER
Consider this: most films that you see focus on two characters talking up on the screen.
Sometimes, they’re doing something, but most times, two or more characters are sitting down (maybe they are eating or drinking) and talking -- we call that a talking heads scene because the audience is literally watching two huge heads (on the screen) have a conversation
Slack: A Communication Game-Changer
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern communication, there lies a gem that has completely transformed the way a video production teacher manages their program: enter Slack. Far from being just another app, Slack offers the perfect blend of organization, collaboration, and efficiency that has revolutionized the classroom experience. In this article, we delve into how Slack has become an indispensable tool for video production companies and classrooms alike, as well as the innovative features it offers, including seamless integration with popular email platforms like Outlook and Gmail. Join us as we explore the world of Slack and discover how it has taken classroom communication and collaboration to new heights.
LEDE To Succeed Presentation from GSPA
On March 27, 2023, Tom presented at the Georgia Scholastic Press Association’s Spring Conference. This is the audio and slideshow from the presentation.
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.
CTE Is Not A second choice
This article comes from a recent experience where I was completely flabbergasted by the words of a county level administrator. I attended a “stepping up” meeting where an entire community of eighth grade students were presented with the high school options they would have to choose from soon as they registered for their classes.
Teaching To The Test Pattern: Round Table 4
Adam, Josh, and Tom talk about what's going on in their programs including Adams new VHS of the week, Josh's content creation addiction, and Tom's Hat Of The Week.
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.
The Biggest Production Of My Life Part 5 The Devil Is In The Details
The ideal situation would have the streams available for people to view as easily as possible. The problem became how. In the past, the organization set up two YouTube channels and broadcast to those so the fear became that in order to do six streams we would have to create and manage six different channels… that was not going to be fun and certainly not something I was interested in doing.
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.
The Biggest Production Of My Life Part 4 Grinding the gear!
The ideal situation would have the streams available for people to view as easily as possible. The problem became how. In the past, the organization set up two YouTube channels and broadcast to those so the fear became that in order to do six streams we would have to create and manage six different channels… that was not going to be fun and certainly not something I was interested in doing.