KMHS Video Production

Excellent Show Today

2012-01-20T19:24:00.001-05:00

I'm extremely proud of 2nd block's hard work and it was evident in their great show today! What a way to start a new season! I have great faith in 1st block's ability to continue with their upcoming work.

Today I've heard from many teachers about how much they enjoyed our program. Thank you for all you do for KMTV's success.

Level 1, you did a fine job on your timeline projects. Now get ready to start handling some equipment next week! WOOT!

Happy New Year!

2012-01-09T14:39:00.001-05:00

Welcome Back!
I'm really excited for this semester and to see old and new faces in the KMTV family.

Above you will find links to class forms that you need to print at home, read, complete, and sign. Please return all forms by Friday, January 13, 2012.

Please read and watch the following videos to get ideas for the future of KMTV.

IMPORTANT

Two hard drives are missing...one from suite four and one from suite six. Please return them if you have them. IF you have them, please send me a private message to let me know.

Here's a clever piece from one of our shows...a spoof on "True Life"
http://bit.ly/oIYejU

We could NEVER do this again. LOL
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=137611268428

The following is a list of links showing you projects of different characters. Please watch all of them.

Chay Chay AKA Chea Chea
http://youtu.be/Ac0Ykw8glJc
http://youtu.be/8Zr1Biz0LyQ
http://youtu.be/iFk18K8uWlg

Johann and Eckart
http://youtu.be/IjknRqPEw_I

Eugene and Herbert
Part 1 http://youtu.be/uvanLlhh3uU
Part 2 http://youtu.be/6iW4zpfIjjc

Mario and Luigi
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=137624993428

Andy Gilley
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=22506288428
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=22440333428

David Snowflake
http://bit.ly/qo89tH
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=27182318428
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=27194883428
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=22440333428
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=22196663428
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=22119498428

Jay and Matt from Booyah Productions
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=21175098428
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=22231938428

Always improvised...these are the guys who created the way we do "ATM"
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=22314738428

Awkward Sport Reporters
http://youtu.be/zIpZuxNMtWw

Clever Commercial for a school program
http://youtu.be/JBuVrYrLp48

Trashy to Classy...Part two of a four part reality "show"
http://youtu.be/oH7D-OdLZy0

I'll have to pull some portfolios to find more David Snowflake and Officer Sam.

I'm excited about this semester and am looking forward to lots of fun and creative pieces.

Whew!

2011-11-14T20:36:00.000-05:00

We managed to get through the film festival production stage. All top films were sent in to Kell. Now we wait for the awards night on Monday, December 5th, at 7:00. Don't forget that each of you must bring a canned food or non-perishable item for the competition.

Level 1: We are beginning advertising techniques and commercials using all the skills used to this point...shot composition and audio.

Advanced Classes:

We are back on rotation for "Around the Mountain". Second block is responsible for this week's show.
You will now begin pre-production of two projects: 1) your music video with required elements as your final project on your portfolio, and 2) your pitched piece for the shows following Thanksgiving.
You must go through a "pitch" process for acceptance and then work toward your project to be aired.
I'm looking for interesting and solid pieces that our viewing audience will enjoy, ones that require great effort, and will have clever editing. If a third grader can do it, I don't want it. Keep that in mind. :O)

Short Film Festival

2011-10-26T21:13:00.000-04:00

Met with the other BVP teachers today and had a great time. We made a few changes and for the better. I think you're going to like how we're doing the genre draw this year.

Have your teams established by Friday. I'll have forms for you to complete. We draw on Tuesday and after that I will reveal the three prompts.

You will receive a copy of the corrected guidelines on Tuesday.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 17

2011-10-07T12:53:00.001-04:00

1st Block: Stop Animation Due Friday. KM/AM

2nd Block: Stop Animation Due Friday. Working on "ATM".

3rd Block: Continue editing Banana Caper. How to import audio correctly...How to edit audio...How to create titles...How to freeze a frame.

For the Week of Sept. 12

2011-09-12T22:23:00.000-04:00

1st Block, you have the show this week.
2nd Block, when I return on Tuesday we're going to do a little stop animation.
3rd Block, we will continue with shot composition and begin a shot sheet for a major grade.

For the Week of August 29th - September 2

2011-08-27T18:58:00.008-04:00

Block 1:

Continue doing the excellent job you've been doing on KM/AM. We will establish permanent KM/AM teams Monday or Tuesday.
This is also your week for "Around the Mountain". Time management will be key. All projects for Friday's show will be due on the blue hard drive before the end of 1st block on Thursday. You may stay after school on Monday - Wednesday to work on projects, but you may NOT stay after on Thursday.

Block 2:

Nice job last week on "Around the Mountain".
This week we will present the Preamble (M-T) and review setting up News Packages.
We will also name your production teams and design logos for your teams.
Be sure you have set up your portfolio folder correctly and copied final avi files from last week's show.
Please be sure you have deleted last week's project folder AFTER you have made an avi copy of it and moved it to your portfolio project.

Block 3:

I loved your timeline projects! The upper level classes enjoyed them, too, and made positive comments about them.
We'll finish "Singing in the Rain" and write a graded reflection on what you learned about the history of communication, television, and film.
This week we'll begin the basics of the cameras that we use and the tri-pods.
We'll continue with camera shots and shot composition.

Week of August 22

2011-08-22T17:20:00.002-04:00

1st Block: Rehearse KM in the AM. Get studio and control room up and running. Check router and remote system to air to school. Be prepare to present the Preamble to the Code of Ethics on Thursday and Friday.

2nd Block: This is your week for "Around the Mountain". Groups have been created and projects assigned. Projects must be turned in on my new hard drive in AVI format on Thursday. No late project will be included in the show. Not all projects will be guaranteed to air. QUALITY. QUALITY. QUALITY. No one can stay after on Thursday to work on project. We will be editing the show.

Anchors, you will be prerecorded on Wednesday.

Be prepared to present the Preamble to the Code of Ethics on Thursday and Friday.

3rd Block: We are working on timelines of the history of communication, television, film, and technology for the industry. Projects are due Thursday.

It's a New Year!

2011-08-13T19:20:00.005-04:00

Hello everyone! I'm Mrs. Collier and I've been teaching for 28 years. This begins my 11th year at KMHS. You are a part of an elite group of students...a program known throughout the county, state, and country for its quality work. It's my goal each year to guide you and allow you to discover your talents and interests in this industry while maintaining the best broadcast video production program this state has ever seen.

To those level one students: Welcome to an exciting class. You are going to have the time of your life being part of this family here at Kennesaw Mountain High School.

Wear the letters KMTV proudly to let others know you are a member of the greatest program at KMHS.

Week One will be spent getting to know one another, building production teams, setting up equipment, reviewing the basics, learning some television and film history, and CLEANING the dust from the summer construction! Remember. This is your facility. If you don't take care of it, no one will.

ADVANCED STUDENTS: You must memorize the Preamble to the code of ethics. Due August 25 and 26.

Dress to Clean all week!

Harrison Bergeron

2011-01-25T12:36:00.003-05:00

Here's the link to the actual short story that the short film "2081" is based on. Read it and be ready to tell how the director took creative license when creating the film.

Harrison Bergeron

Happy New Year!

2011-01-02T17:14:00.002-05:00

Out with the old. In with the new.

This semester there will be no show class during third block. I'm looking forward to the change.

Here's what the KMTV schedule looks like.

1st: Levels 2 and up

2nd: Levels 2 and up

3rd: Level 1

4th: Independent BVP

Nov. 2 - Dec. 3

2010-12-01T06:24:00.003-05:00

Level 1:

All stand-ups (hand held and lav) and VO must be completed and on pink hard drive by Wed., Dec. 1.
Floor Manager "HOW TO" projects are due Friday, Dec. 3.

Adv BVP:

1st Block:

Complete ATM by Thursday
Begin Music Videos on Wednesday...Requirements coming...WOW me
Continue portfolio
KM/AM

3rd Block:

Monday Begin Music Videos on Monday...WOW me and have fun.
Wednesday Begin ATM for Friday, Dec 1oth show
Continue portfolio

6th Annual CCSME Awards...Thursday, Dec. 2

Sunday attire
Some are meeting at CiCi's on 41 at 5:00 and then will caravan to Kell for the awards.
Remember audience etiquette rules.
No hats, cell phones OFF, be gracious winners and losers.
Always stand to applaud winners.
No entering/exiting during films...only at intermission
Bring a canned food for admittance.

Week of November 15 - 19

2010-11-15T18:14:00.002-05:00

WOW! You guys did a great job on your short films for competition. I'm especially proud of how professional you were in wanting to be the best you can be and not settling for mediocrity. That's all I can ever ask.

December 2 @ Kell High School...CCSME Festival where the winners will be revealed!

Level 1 Students:

You will prepare a short stand-up piece to record with a hand-held mic, lavaliere mic, and VO.
Interview your partner and write down five interesting facts about that person that your audience does not know.
Write it up beginning with an attention getter.
Finish presentation with a sign-off: "This is Jackie Collier with KMTV News."
You will be critiqued on the following: Physical, Vocal, and Verbal Delivery
Be able to demonstrate and define the three types of delivery.

Advanced BVP:

Begin putting your final portfolio together in a project.
Design your menu and transitions.
3rd Block prepares for ATM
1st Block continues working on portfolio.
1st Block...KM in the AM

Week of November 1 - 5

2010-10-31T22:28:00.002-04:00

Busy, busy week ahead!

Level 1:

Finalize Banana Capers and Export to pink HD on Monday.
Watch and critique Monday, as well.
Short Film Festival Preparation
Create short pieces for ATM.
Camera Ops needed for Friday night's Senior Night.

Advanced:

This week you will be working primarily on the short film festival competition.
Those not participating will produce pieces for ATM.
Camera Ops needed for Friday night's Senior Night.

Week of October 25 - Oct. 29

2010-10-27T14:00:00.003-04:00

1st Block has "ATM" this week.

Advanced: Complete PSAs and begin organizing short film competition groups.

Level 1: Editing "Banana Capers"; try to complete by Friday.

More information on the Cobb County Short Film Festival coming...Stay Tuned.

We want to represent KMHS and KMTV with the best that we have!

Week of October 18 - 22

2010-10-18T18:45:00.002-04:00

Level 1:

All BC footage should be completed by Wednesday.
Editing begins Thursday.
Thursday will also be the only day you can reshoot any footage that needs correcting.
All music must be in mp3 format or on a CD...no iPods.

Advanced:

PSAs are due Wednesday for both classes. No exceptions. Officer Rivera will be here on Thursday to pick up the DVD.
3rd Block has ATM this week.
1st Block, please check all announcements to see if there are any older messages that need to be aired.
3rd Block begins ATM on Thursday.

Week Of October 11 - 15

2010-10-11T06:41:00.003-04:00

Level 1:

You begin pre-production of "Banana Capers" today! Whoo Hoo!

1st Block:

You have "ATM" this week. Make it a great one!
PSAs are due Oct. 20. Titling and Graphics are the production focus.

3rd Block:

Continue your PSAs.
Titling and Graphics are the production focus.
Due Oct. 20

Week of August 30

2010-08-31T21:00:00.003-04:00

Okay guys and gals, it has taken me a while to get over this flu...still not 100% but getting there.

Also, I've finally learned to link documents to the blog without having to send it to a third party...SOOOOOOOOO....I'll have your syllabus on-line and weekly lessons on-line. I'm slow, but I'm learning something new every day!

LEVEL 1 -- Here are the shots you must master in the coming weeks (CREATE AND IDENTIFY):

XLS, LS, MS, CU, TILT, PAN, CANT, PEDESTAL, ARC, TRUCK/TRACK, DOLLY, JAWS, OTS, XS, HIGH ANGLE, LOW ANGLE
We will take a few at a time and then add elements/combinations to each one, such as a CU/CANT or a CU/CANT/DOLLY
Keep in mind all of the MUST DOs when setting up for each shot.
As soon as you enter the classroom I would like for you to immediately get out your equipment.

ADVANCED BVP

Because I was out last Friday and Monday I have postponed the start of PSAs. I want to finish up with the news packages and put them on a schedule for "ATM" this semester.
This week we will wrap those up and critique them.
1st block will begin planning its next "ATM" on Wednesday, Sept. 1, and continue the work on "KM in the AM".
3rd Block should have already begun its production of this week's "ATM".
After this week each suite will be assigned a specific camera. Camera assignments will change every week so all members can become familiar with the various models.
Friday will begin a new class assignment based on titling skills...so get ready.

Week of August 23

2010-08-22T20:54:00.002-04:00

1st and 3rd Blocks (Advanced Students):

We are going to change a few things for "Around the Mountain". I'm considering airing it only every other week from now on. Further discussion of this will follow in class.
Both classes will continue the personality profile news packages. Due date is Wednesday, August 25 at the end of class. Remember. Wednesday is a short day.
Thursday will be critique day.
Friday: Introduction to PSAs. Our focus will be on teen drivers/traffic laws.
1st Block will be working on "ATM" pieces and "KM in the AM".

Level 1 Students (ALL including those in 1st and 3rd Blocks):

Parts of the camera
MUST DOs when setting up your camera
Use of tri-pod
Basic Shots
The different model cameras will be rotated among the groups throughout the week.
By the end of the week each student will be able to properly set each camera, set up camera to tri-pod, identify and create basic shots.

Tuesday Night...

2010-08-10T19:37:00.006-04:00

Advanced Classes: Be sure you have watched the news and written a description of one of the news packages aired.

Level 1: The first person to write on the board the name of the actor in the image below wins a prize.

Level 1...Timelines

2010-08-09T11:37:00.003-04:00

History of Film and Television

Make a list of major events in film and television history.
Include changes in technology
Inventions
Firsts in the industry
As much as you can up to the present

Level 1 Questions

2010-08-08T21:23:00.002-04:00

What is the name of the American who invented the television?
What is the name of the first film projector?
Why were early movies called "picture shows"?
What year was the first "talking picture" made and what was the name of it?
What is the significance of the "galloping horse"?

Welcome Back!

2010-08-05T18:48:00.003-04:00

I'm so excited for the new school year. It means new students, new ideas, and new leadership. Juniors and seniors in the upper levels are expected to take on leadership roles and set great examples for all.

Level I students, congratulations for making it into KMTV. You are officially part of the most sought after program at Kennesaw Mountain and the most envied program in the county. Make me proud.

All should remember this. You should consider every day an interview. What you do on a daily basis determines whether or not you stay in this elite organization. Continue the legacy that others have created for you.

"KMTV is not just a class. It's a family." -- Cameron Parker '08

Time Flies!

2010-04-25T12:56:00.002-04:00

The climatic moment of the year has come and gone: Honors Day! Thank you for making it the success that it was. I think we can all agree that without KMTV it wouldn't have happened. Shea and Spencer, without you...nothing would have happened!

Weeks Feb. 16 - 19 and Feb. 22 - 26

2010-02-18T08:37:00.002-05:00

Feb. 16-19
KM in the AM...Team 2C
Around the Mountain...3rd Block
4th Code in the Code of Ethics
Test on Code of Ethics...Friday, Feb. 19
2nd Block...Stop Animation Intro...Practice Project Due Friday, Feb. 19

Feb. 22-26
KM in the AM...Team 3A
Around the Mountain...2nd Block
2nd Block...Continue Stop Animation
3rd Block... Stop Animation Intro...Practice Project Due Friday, Feb. 26

New Month...New Week

2010-02-01T09:22:00.002-05:00

Discuss the 2nd Code in the Journalist Code of Ethics.

2nd Block:

Practice advanced skills in After Effects
KM in the AM...Team 2-B

3rd Block:

Preparation of this week's ATM
Focus on recording audio correctly
Answering the questions: Who/What/When/Where/Why/How

New Semester!

2010-01-10T21:05:00.002-05:00

Welcome Back!

Reminders.

Each student is required to bring in 3 new Sony miniDV tapes.
Four major events are required for OTJ hours.
All BVP students will participate in KM in the AM for a grade separate from OTJ hours.
When one class is working on ATM, the other class will be responsible for KM/AM.

Early on we will focus on the quality of our audio. That seems to be our weakest skill in the production process.

Quality. Quality. Quality. I can't say it enough.

"Professionalism"

We will focus on our work and behavior as professionals. To begin with this I want you to become familiar with the "Journalists Code of Ethics".

THIS WEEK:

2nd Block: ATM; Code of Ethics

3rd Block: KM in the AM; writing news packages; Code of Ethics

Let's have a great week!

So Much to Do!

2009-11-12T19:43:00.009-05:00

I know we're all trying really hard to stay on top of things. After having been absent myself it has been a struggle for me to try to catch up!

Here's what we've been up to and what's to come.

Level 1:

LIVE PRODUCTION
You're doing a great job learning the ropes of live studio production. Practice. Practice. Practice is what it's going to take to become comfortable. Below are the jobs and responsibilities you should all know and know well before the end of the semester:

Director -- Know call terms director uses
VTR/ATM
Switcher
Sound
Video Streaming
Floor Manager -- Know all hand signals
Camera Op
Anchor

EDITING with Adobe:

Setting up your project folder
Scratch Disk
Auto Save
Capturing Video
Importing Audio -- Importing correctly from a CD using iTunes
Trimming
Audio Levels
Title Pages -- Still and Roll
Transitions
Black Video
Work Area Bar
Exporting to AVI file

Coming Up:

Edit Skills Test
Camera Skills Test
Adobe Editing Written Test which will also include FM Signals
Television Personnel -- Above the Line and Below the Line
Sound -- Using Microphones, NAT, SOT, VO, Foley, and Background Music

ADVANCED CLASSES

You're really doing a great job with all the extra work lately.

Deadlines:

Short Film Competition: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Fast Pitch Banquet Video: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Projects for 11/20/09 Show: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Football Banquet Video: December 7, 2009
Music Videos: December 8, 2009
Final Portfolios: December 15, 2009

Short Film Festival Awards Night: December 3, 2009, @ Allatoona HS

Coming Up:

Using "Encore" DVD Builder
Transcoding
Stop Animation

Week of Oct.26

2009-10-30T14:43:00.002-04:00

It has been a VERY busy production week for all the classes.

Level 1 is winding up their Banana Capers videos where they have continued practicing their camera work and shot composition and have begun learning the Adobe Premier editing software.

Advanced students are working on PSAs, music videos, and their assignments for "Around the Mountain".

Congratulations to this week's medal of honor winners for their Horror Movie Faces of the Week, block 2, suite 4: Spencer Fowler, Lauren Steiner, Chelsea Chickensandwich, and Cam McIntyre. Excellent work! You can see their winning project below or go to SchoolTube.

I'll Be Out Monday and Tuesday

2009-10-18T12:13:00.001-04:00

Level 1: You will capture your Banana Capers and trim scenes.

2nd Block: Your PSAs, storyboards, and two-column scripts are due Friday

3rd Block: You have this week's show.

Stay on task.

ADVANCED CLASSES

2009-10-06T20:32:00.001-04:00

Be sure the PSA examples you send meet the 5 requirements. I've received some examples that don't which makes me wonder if you've even watched them.

This week in KMTV

2009-10-04T18:35:00.002-04:00

Level 1: Banana Capers filming M-W; Shot correction Thursday and Friday.

Of course, this all depends on the weather.

Should weather prevent us from shooting, we will do basic editing on Adobe Premier.

Advanced:

2nd Block, your How To videos are LONG overdue. Grades go in the gradebook Wednesday. Also, you should be researching for your PSA.

3rd Block, you have the show again this week. Let's try to redeem ourselves. M'kay? Thanks.

WORK READY CERTIFICATE

2009-09-29T11:10:00.003-04:00

Seniors: On Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, you will take the Georgia Work Ready Certificate exam. Click on the image above for FAQs about this test or click HERE.

If you forget your room number there is a list on the door to the main room.

Level 1: Pre-Production of Banana Caper...Shot design, characters, props, location, practice shots. All props and costumes are due on Thursday.

REQUIRED SHOTS: (Don't forget. These shots can be used more than once. ALSO, there is a "secret" shot not on this list that if you use your project will earn extra credit.

XLS
OTS
POV
GREAT DEPTH OF FIELD
HIGH/LOW ANGLE
ARC
CAN'T
PEDESTAL
JAWS
VIGNETTE
RACK FOCUS
DOLLY/TRUCK

Advanced: All How To videos are DUE this Friday.

Week of Sept. 14

2009-09-17T20:39:00.002-04:00

Level 1: Continue major shot sheet. Peer and Teacher evaluation on Friday.

Advanced: Work on show projects. Peer and Teacher evaluation on Friday.

Need to Know!

2009-09-02T19:53:00.003-04:00

Level 1:

Shot Composition

You should be able to define, identify, AND create the following:

XLS, LS, MS, CU, XCU, OTS, XS, Pan, Tilt, Pedestal, Cant, Arc, Rack Focus, Vignette, Jaws, Deceptive Z-Axis, Dollying, Trucking/Tracking, Eye Level, High Angle, and Low Angle

Terms you should know:

Focalization, Authorial, Subjective, Neutral, POV, Depth of Field, Z-Axis, Headroom, Leadroom, and Noseroom

COMING ATTRACTIONS:

VECTORS: Motion, Index, and Graphic

Advanced Courses:

Continue doing the excellent work you've begun.

Second block, your show projects are due and we shoot the anchors Thursday (Chelsea and Will).
Third Block, I like what I've seen so far on your floor manager signals videos. Get ready to start your show production for Sept. 11 beginning Thursday.

ONLY For those SERIOUS about Audio

2009-08-20T21:28:00.001-04:00

I received this information from Brett Crow's father who works for Turner Studios.

Audio Engineering Society Atlanta Section

presents the

5th Annual Audio Workshop for Students

This workshop is intended for High School and College students who have career goals in the audio industry. Students will attend four classes held through out the day followed by a panel discussion on careers in audio. Topics to be covered include:

• Pro Tools Fundamentals, taught by Michael Wynne of ProMedia Training
• Mixing Fundamentals, taught by Roger Nichols of Roger Nichols Mastering
• Microphone Techniques & Tracking, taught by Jeff Brugger of Turner Studios
• Critical Listening, taught by Selah Abrams of Turner Studios

When: Saturday September 19, 2009

8:30am-5:30pm
(Lunch Provided)

Where: Turner Studios

1050 Techwood Dr. NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

(To reach Turner from the MARTA Midtown Transit Station: Walk west for approx 1/2 mile, turn right onto Techwood Dr and walk to top of hill. Turner

Broadcasting is on the left.)

All classes will be taught by audio industry professionals in the facilities of Turner Studios. The deadline for registration is Monday, September 14 and space is limited. Due to Turner Security requirements, all attendees must be pre-registered.

Registration Fees (deadline September 14):
AES Student members - $25
Non-members - $35

To pay with check or money order, download and use this form

To pay by credit card, go to PayPal and send payment to treasurer@aesatl.org
In the PayPal message line please enter:
Your name
Member number
Phone
E-mail
School
Grade level
Lunch option: Turkey or Ham or Vegetarian

X Click here if you would like to become an AES member.

X All forms are in Adobe PDF format, Adobe Reader required to view.

X For more information, contact secretary@aesatl.org.

X Thanks to the following companies for their support of this event:
Atlanta Pro Audio
Comprehensive Technical Group (CTG)
ProMedia Training
TechRep Marketing
Turner Studios

Week Two! Woo Hoo!

2009-08-16T18:38:00.008-04:00

We're off and running.

Level 1 BVP:
Due by Tuesday, August 18

Who is Philo Farnsworth?
List 20 major events in film and television history since the beginning of film.
Who created the first movie and what was the subject of it?

While working on the history of television and film we will also continue with basic equipment skills using the tri-pod and cameras. You will learn the "Must DOs" in using these two pieces of equipment. Expect a skills test before the end of the week.

Vocab for the Week: (I will cover these all week; you do NOT have to look them up.)

Camera
Camcorder
Exposure
White Balance
Focus
Calibrate
Clapper Board
Shutter Speed
Camera Chain
View Finder

ADVANCED BVP:

2nd Block is responsible for this week's "Around the Mountain".

Both classes will work on video editing skills, live production, and all roles in the production of a live show.

Now that we have new Mac computers, we will also be learning the new editing software Final Cut Pro.

3rd Block will complete their tapings of live production skills, and we will view all presentations from both classes...watching one or two near the end of class each day.

Vocab for the Week

ANALOG
ASPECT RATIO
B-ROLL
BLACK A TAPE
CHARACTER GENERATOR
COLOR TEMPERATURE
DEPTH OF FIELD
DISSOLVE
DROPOUT
NTSC

2009-08-10T15:20:00.003-04:00

WELCOME BACK

I've been looking forward to this week since the middle of July. After a while I tend to get bored and lose my direction and need to return to a more structured setting. I missed the bells. : )

My classes all look to be strong groups of students. Yet again, KMTV will be the hit of the school.

Out with the Old and in with the New

2009-05-14T20:42:00.011-04:00

The title has double meaning, of course.

This is always a sad time for me. Cold-hearted me doesn't like to cry, but it's unavoidable. God has blessed me with the greatest students, and this senior class is probably the strongest group of leaders I've had the privilege to know and love. What makes me proud is that you took ownership of KMTV..."Owned and Operated" by the students who love their program and the impact it makes on the school community. That is how it should be...about the students. It's my goal to make this not just a learning experience for you but to allow you to express yourselves and create everlasting memories. How much we have smiled and laughed. When you walk away next week, you will take with you lifelong lessons whether your memory comes from a knock upside your head, a poke with a cane, a stomp on the foot, or the hundreds of push-ups you may have been blessed with doing; I hope all those memories bring a smile to your face. Thank you for giving me some of the best days of my life.

Although I'm not giving away or giving up on Premier, we were given four new iMac computers today. It will be somewhat of a challenge working with two platforms but I'm not complaining one bit! Thanks to all of you who prepared the suites for their arrival today and to those who set them up. It was a smooth transition. Also, thank you to those who without a blink moved to the center of the room to continue to work on your current projects. It felt like Christmas today with all the excitement. Let's remember to take good care of our blessings.

The Art of Foley

2009-04-29T11:31:00.003-04:00

LEVEL 1

Go to ART OF FOLEY to read through and familiarize yourselves with a unique career within this industry.

Also please practice the following vocal warm ups:

Red Leather Yellow Leather
Unique New York

Create 3-D Movies on the Web!

2009-04-22T20:54:00.001-04:00

http://www.xtranormal.com/

This is a really fun site to create silly 3-D movies.

Make Your Own 3-D Movies!

2009-04-22T19:57:00.006-04:00

http://www.xtranormal.com/

This is a really fun site to create silly 3-D movies.

Here are the plans for Monday, 30

2009-03-29T22:44:00.001-04:00

I'm absent today. Here's what I left for the sub.

1^st Block:

· All students will go to their assigned edit suites to work on projects. They are to be editing their music for their music videos or drawing story boards.

· They are NOT to wander around from suite to suite.

· No one in this class can leave to go shoot any scenes. Tell them I will let them shoot beginning Tuesday.

· Clean suites five (5) minutes before the bell and go to the room.

2^nd Block: Alex Bunda is in this class and 3^rd block; he’ll lead the class.

This class is preparing the Friday show. Some are working on banquet videos.
They must have their badges if they need to go shoot/leave the room for their stories…any reason.
They MUST tell you that they are leaving and where they will be.
They should clean their suites and log off the computers before leaving class.
Tell them to meet you back in the class room five (5) minutes before the end of the period.

3^rd Block:

Alex will lead class for a team meeting in the main room after you take attendance. Tell the students that this is a good day to work on parallel action short films.
Alex should remind everyone to can their avi files and move them to their portfolio folders.
Brainstorming for the next show.
Make assignments for each suite.
Teams will go to their suites to work on show projects/yearbook video/banquet videos/parallel action short films.
Some may need to start shooting. It will depend on what the teams’ assignments are.

At 1:40 all should shut down suites and stack chairs in the main classroom. Please tell them to TURN OFF ALL COMPUTERS AND HARD DRIVES.

Level 1

2009-03-18T20:20:00.003-04:00

You can click on the photo above to see a larger view.
Take a look at this vignette.
What information can you get from this image?
Where is this photo taken?
What could have happened at this place?

WEEK OF MARCH 16 - 19

2009-03-15T11:25:00.005-04:00

BLOCK 1:

Monday will be evaluation day (peer and teacher) of Banana Caper projects. Please be sure you have "canned" your project on the pink hard drive.
Tuesday I'll be out for an in-service. Please follow the sub's plans.
Wednesday - Friday we'll begin working on storyboarding and music videos. You'll be regrouped on that day. NO WHINING. There's a $5 charge for whining. : )
Are you ready for your edit skills and camera skills tests????

BLOCKS 2 AND 3:

Last week's Wall of Honor group goes to Block 3, Suite 3 for an excellent project for last Friday's show. Great Job!
Please remember that you must be applying your lighting skills to all projects now. Your project grades will reflect the use or non-use of proper lighting and not just exposure. Go to this LIGHTING LINK for a brief refresher.
We will begin preparing your parallel action short films. It will be run much like the the short film festival. I will give you specific requirements and you will draw genres. Don't plan plot lines yet. It generally never works out well if you plan it before the specifics are given and the genres are drawn. These will also be judged by an outside panel. There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner from each class and an over-all winner from both classes. This project will be weighted twice in the gradebook. No one will be exempt from participating.
Your On-the-Job Hours will be posted this week to give you a better idea of your averages. Please start getting your hours completed.

Week of February 17, 2009

2009-02-16T19:08:00.001-05:00

LEVEL 1: Great week ahead! We start shooting and editing Banana Capers! All students will be responsible for learning basics of editing. Don't allow one person to "HOG" the editor.

You are responsible for obtaining all props. Please place your props in a labeled plastic bag. Do not bring anything valuable. All props will be kept in my classroom.

BLOCKS 2 and 3: We'll continue working on the basics of lighting. You will be required to use triangular lighting in all projects from now on. Be sure you all have a copy of the old lighting exam and have answered all the questions. A test on all lighting info will be coming up next week.

KMTV leadership has planned a bowling night on Thursday beginning at 6:00. If you're planning to attend please sign up so we can get a headcount.

ATTENTION ALL SHOW CLASSES: You have been producing great work. It's obvious you're taking pride in your work by the quality of each piece. Thank you for all your hard work.

Remember. You're only as good as your weakest project.

2009-01-29T23:52:00.002-05:00

Update for the Week

2009-01-28T21:02:00.004-05:00

Level 1:

Thursday: You will continue Practice Shots #2 and finish your timelines.
Friday: Timelines will be presented and Practice Shots #2 will be completed.

All Advanced Levels, please copy the lists below on Cases of Pronouns.

Block 2:

Thursday: Finish cameo, silhouette, and interior 3-pt. lighting. Also, create a lighting effect of your choice. Be sure to go above and beyond the average. Come up with something unique and clever. Turn in project in AVI format on blue hard drive by Friday.

Also, begin pre-production and production of your next "Around the Mountain" segment.

Friday: Grammar lesson will cover Nominative, Objective, and Possessive Case Pronouns and the uses of Its, It's, There, Their, and They're.

Complete and turn in for a grade peer critiques.

Continue production of your next project.

Block 3:

Thursday: Rehearse and run show..."live to tape". All audio MUST be balanced before submitting.

Friday: Grammar lesson will cover Nominative, Objective, and Possessive Case Pronouns and the uses of Its, It's, There, Their, and They're.

Complete and turn in for a grade peer critiques. Continue production of your next project.

Intro to lighting unit: 3-pt. lighting, cameo, silhouette, and lighting jargon

Nominative Case (Singular/Plural)
1st Person: I, We
2nd Person: You
3rd Person: He, She, It, They

Objective Case (Singular/Plural)
1stPerson: Me, Us
2nd Person: You
3rd Person: Him, Her, It, Them

Possessive Case (Singular/Plural)
1st Person: My, Mine, Our, Ours
2nd Person: Your, Yours
3rd Person: His, Her, Hers, Their, Theirs

Week of January 26 - 30

2009-01-25T16:33:00.003-05:00

Advanced Classes:

Take this quiz to see how well you understand basic pronoun use. Please write the ANSWERS ONLY.

1. I doubt that either of those social workers knows what ____________ caseload will be.
HIS OR HER
THEIR
2. Among the Iroquois, everyone prepared ____________ carefully for the gathering ceremonies.
HIMSELF OR HERSELF
THEMSELVES
3. According to Alvina and ____________ , this is the best math course you'll ever take.
HE
HIM
4. Last week Raoul said that ____________ first-year students don't need to register yet.
WE
US
5. The bus driver told me that he'd make change for you and ____________ this time but never again.
I
ME
6. Probably the captain doesn't expect any of ____________ to show up on a day like this.
THEY
THEM
7. It sounds as if you're complaining whenever you and ____________ talk that way.
SHE
HER
8. Every winter Simon and ____________ get together to look at each other's drawings.
WE
US
9. This year Stan wants to paint you and ____________ together.
I
ME
10. Randy seems to think that there's some conflict developing between Jason and ____________ .
HE
HIM

Week of January 20 - 23

2009-01-20T12:29:00.005-05:00

Level 1:

Tuesday complete shot practice sheet 1 and grade it on Wednesday.
Continue to work on shot composition by adding tilts, levels, angles, points-of-view, and special shots ("jaws" shot, vignettes, pedestal, rack focus, and deceptive z-axis)`
As a group create a timeline of the history of television and film from their beginnings to 2009.

2nd and 3rd Blocks:

2nd Block, you have the show this week. Please remember no more copyrighted music unless it is less than 30 seconds in length. Should you choose to ignore this requirement your project will receive a zero (0). We have plenty of royalty-free music.
3rd Block, you will finish making assignments for your next show on January 30. Same rule applies to you about copyrighted music. Use only royalty-free or short snippets of copyrighted material. Begin your pre-production immediately.
Each person should have the basic skills to prepare a DVD with menu using Adobe Encore. At some point this week and next you will take a ten minute skills test...alone.
Every suite should now have a portfolio folder and project set up. At the end of the term you should not have to go looking for your projects on show DVDs. It would be wise to go ahead and create a basic menu. I will show you sample DVDs from the past that were simple yet creative. Don't forget. Your DVDs should not only highlight your work for the semester but also introduce each member of the team.

2009-01-16T02:58:00.004-05:00

Level 1: Here are the shots for you to take today and Tuesday. Don't erase any shots...just correct them. The entire group must view each shot to determine if it meets the standards of good shot composition before moving on to the next shot. This is a group grade so be sure ALL members give input on each shot and not just the camera operator.

1. Two person MS with talent shaking hands

2. Dolly LS from the front of talent.

3. CU of talent looking camera op’s left

4. OTS

5. Canted CU, XS of camera-near person in #4.

6. XCU of a hand writing a note

7. Truck MS of talent walking

8. Zoom out from a LS to XLS

9. Pan from camera left to right MS of talent walking

10. Zoom in from MS to CU of talent

Week Two Nearing the End

2009-01-14T22:37:00.007-05:00

KMTV has started off this season as a success! The morning announcements are great and getting smoother and smoother with each day. Even more, the viewing audience is paying more attention now to them than when they were on the PA only. Thank you to all of those involved for doing an excellent job. Special thanks to Alex Bunda for getting everything up and running...and I mean EVERYTHING! The school is grateful for the live feed on the internet.

2nd block did a great job throwing together a show on the first week back with less than 3 days preparation. Did it without whining too! You had a job to do and you did it. Thanks!

3rd block has been busy getting this Friday's show together with a new and creative opening. Longs hours after school editing have been spent in preparation. Keep up the good work!

Advanced classes, please be sure you have your portfolio folder and project up to date by Friday. I will be doing a spot check for a quiz grade.

Level 1 has already begun working with the cameras and practicing basic shots. You will do a practice shot sheet with ten shots Thursday and Friday for a quiz grade. Shots will include the following: XLS, LS, MS, CU, XCU, OTS, XS, Pan, Zoom, Cant, Truck, Dolly.

Some of these will be combination shots. For example, Cant MS of a person standing.

LEVEL 1: DUE TUESDAY!!!

List 20 major events in television and film history starting with their beginnings. You'll have to do a little digging and research!

2009-01-06T20:36:00.002-05:00

WELCOME BACK
AND
WELCOME ABOARD

Day one is behind us and already I can tell this semester is going to be a great one. What excitement and energy there was in the show classes today, and the Level 1 students look bright and eager even though it was 1st Block!

I want to welcome all the new students to the KMTV family. That's what we are...a family as Cameron Parker once wrote. This facility is your home and the door is always open...well, most of the time. There is something always happening at KMTV. I want you to always feel comfortable here and if there's ever anything you need, don't hesitate to ask me...even if you need lunch money. If I have it to give I'll be glad to give it to you. Just ask any of the old timers.

Be sure to go HERE to print out your "Contract and Personal Information" form and get it turned in no later than Friday, January 16. That is an absolute MUST. After that date you will not be allowed to use any equipment until the form is completed and turned in to me.

Should you have any questions or concerns you may contact me at kmhs.kmtv@gmail.com

I'm pretty good at answering emails promptly.

I'm glad to be back. Let's have a successful semester and a ton of fun.

JPC

November 10 - 21

2008-11-11T20:37:00.006-05:00

Finally a new post! Thanks for your patience with all my recent absences lately and especially being so very kind while my mother was ill. You were troopers the entire time and continued to do your work and do it well.

Level 1: We just wrapped up music videos and I must say that they were all wonderful! Every group went above and beyond what was expected and that makes me very proud.

Here's what's coming up:

Studying Nielson Ratings and Shares
"How To" videos concentrating on using various microphones and audio techniques. Terms to know (and this list will grow): SOT, VO, Foley Sounds, NAT Sounds, Omnidirectional, Unidirectional, Handheld, lavaliere, XLR, Phono, Mono, Stereo, In-The-Mud, Riding the Gain...to name a few.
The "HowTo" Videos and audio unit will take approximately two weeks so we'll finish it up after Thanksgiving.

Block Two:

Block Two continues with their show production this week.
The following week you will continue your music videos and begin your final portfolios
We'll be working with the Adobe Encore software building DVDs with menus and sub-menus.

Block Three:

You will wrap up your FOX video for submission to the FOX 5 competition.
You will begin preparation of your next two shows.
You will continue to work on your music videos and portfolios.
We'll be working with the Adobe Encore software building DVDs with menus and sub-menus.

IMPORTANT!!!

YOU ARE RUNNING OUT OF TIME TO GET YOUR ON-THE-JOB HOURS COMPLETED. THE LAST DAY WILL BE THE FRIDAY BEFORE FINALS. DON'T BE CAUGHT SHORT.

October 20 - 24

2008-10-21T09:51:00.004-04:00

Here's an excellent example of a storyboard. First is the list of shots given and then Shea's awesome sketches. Check to see just how accurate her drawings are with the descriptions.

1. CU of person with noseroom to the right of the frame

2. XLS bird’s eye view of a football stadium with players on the field and fans in the stands

3. Low angle MS of a Coca Cola drink machine

4. Vignette of the inside of a mouse hole with the eye of a cat peeping through the hole

5. High angle POV looking at small child telling the adult about his broken toy

6. Tuck of a woman walking…shot from below her chest to the feet (MS). We should not see above her shoulders. Two men sitting on a bench beyond her watching her walk by. Use the rule of thirds

7. XCU of finger pressing an elevator button

8. OTS with both talents facing camera. We should see part of the face of the camera-near person.

October 13 - 17

2008-10-13T17:57:00.002-04:00

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
WE ARE IN GREAT NEED OF CAMERA OPS
FOR FRIDAY'S GAME
AND THE
DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT
I HAVE TO GO OUT OF TOWN AND WILL NOT
BE ABLE TO SHOOT FOR YOU.
THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
WE MUST HAVE THIS FOOTAGE!

Show classes, we have to use ALL time wisely. No more excuses about not meeting deadlines. Let's have a good show this week.

Block 1: Finish up "Banana Capers"; view and critique (peer and teacher); Pre-production of music videos.

Blocks 2 and 3: Complete show projects; due Thursday; tape show; rehearse live shows taking pieces straight from suites through router rather than exporting to tape and then re-importing.

Week of Sept. 29 - Oct. 3

2008-09-28T22:10:00.005-04:00

All continue assignments fro last week.
Block 1 - Banana Capers
Block 2 - Stand Ups and Anchor Segments...Due Wednesday
Block 3 - "Around the Mountain" Production

Level 1: Be able to ID the following shots from these storyboard images.

Week of September 22 - 26

2008-09-21T17:13:00.001-04:00

Let's kick the show up a notch. I've come up with a new game and thanks to Gabby the title is, "Name that Teacher" It's all based on unknown trivia about individual teachers.

Also, please remember your ethics when planning, shooting, and editing. What may seem funny privately is usually...most often...really never appropriated for public schools and Cobb edTV.

Block 1: You've begun shooting your "Banana Caper" videos and should wrap up shooting by Wednesday or Thursday. I want to move you into the edit suites Thursday and Friday to begin working with the editing software.

Blocks 2 and 3: Role reversal this week.

Block 2 will work on individual presentations (stand ups and anchor positions) Keep the 3 parts of communication in mind: vocal, verbal, and physical.
Block 3 takes the show the next two weeks.

I'm proud of all the work everyone is doing this semester. I'm really blessed with wonderful students. You are the reason why I come to work each day.

September 15 -19

2008-09-15T00:13:00.002-04:00

Good job on the show last week, 2nd block. I'm proud of you. Let's try to run a live to tape show this week. Cameron and Brian, excellent job. Staff...excellent, as well. Thanks so much.

Looking ahead:

1st block: We'll complete the evaluations of the shot sheet and move into the Banana Capers shot sheet.

2nd block: Work toward you deadline. Formative Evaluations are Tuesday giving you Wednesday to correct and complete. Shoot the show Thursday.

3rd block: Complete your on-camera talent shots as anchors and stand-up reporters; edit your best pieces for evaluations.

On Friday for both show classes: Critique show and begin pre-production for the following week.

Mrs. Cara Leighty knows what she's talking about. Take advantage of her expertise. She's awesome.

Sept. 2 - 5

2008-09-01T21:13:00.002-04:00

Great job on Friday's show. Even Dr. Daniel talked to me about it. He thought it was great and a job well done.

Now let's look ahead.

Essential Questions:

Level 1: How is an authorial shot similar to the literary term "dramatic irony"?

Levels 2 - 3: Why is correct grammar important in news reporting/anchoring?

1st Block: We will finish up our shot composition and begin our first major graded shot sheet.
2nd Block: Complete corrected news stories and "Faces" projects; continue show rehearsal and begin segments for your first show.
3rd Block: Continue projects for second show; Participate in various roles of a live production;
Complete the production process for a television show.

August 25 - 29

2008-08-23T12:38:00.005-04:00

Another great week behind us! Keep it up.

Looking Forward:

Don't forget that I will be absent on Monday. Mr. Rick Kitchen (Delta pilot, former Navy pilot, former teacher, and MY NEIGHBOR) will be you substitute. Don't disappointment me with poor behavior. I take it very personally. : )

Block 1: - GA QCC #41, #42; GA QCC #44, #45; GA QCC #48; GA QCC #49

Now what does all that mean??? You will continue working with safety, shot composition and camera operations. Each day we will add new camera shots and techniques.

By the end of the week you will demonstrate and identify the following:

XLS, LS, MS, CU, XLS
OTS, XS, High Angle, Low Angle, Eye Level
Focalization: Neutral, Subjective, Authorial
Depth of Field, Z-Axis, Rack Focus
Pedestal, Vignette, Arc, Trucking/Tracking, Dollying, Jaws Shot, Pan, Tilt, Cant

Blocks 2 and 3:

Both classes perfecting news stories using ALL basic elements

Week Two!

2008-08-18T20:13:00.004-04:00

Week one could not have gone more smoothly. I'm so proud of the upper level groups. You just stepped right back in and got busy immediately. Keep focused and stay professional.

Level 1 students, you have so much to look forward to this semester. KMTV is a proud program and we take what we do personally and keep it professional while having a great time doing so. You are fortunate to have been chosen to be part of this internationally known broadcast video production program. Remind yourself every day how lucky you are and conduct yourself with maturity. Never do anything to tarnish the superb reputation we have worked so very hard to establish over the last eight years.

What are we doing this week?

1st Block: The Camcorder, Basics of Camera Operations, Setting up and Striking tripod and camera, The "Must DOs" when turning on your camera, industry terms, changes in technology, history of film/television.

2nd and 3rd Blocks: Writing a news story, the news story elements (visual, written, and spoken), practicing camera and editing skills, recording audio, and meeting deadlines.

For those interested: iReport.com/FilmFestival

Take a look. I think some of you could do a really nice job for this competition.

A New Year!!!!

2008-08-10T23:45:00.003-04:00

Welcome Back, KMTV Staff, and Welcome Aboard, New Members!

We're ready to roll. I'm so excited to be back and want to thank all those who came in to help this summer to prepare the facility for the new school year. We have lots of new ideas to test and are eager to get started. If you have any new ideas you would like for us to try, let us know.

Soon we'll have new producers, directors, and anchors. I'll be evaluating everyone for leadership roles. Let me know if you're interested.

Be sure to check the blog regularly. I like to put surprises up. : )

More bad psych closure!

2008-07-07T08:55:00.002-04:00

Thanks Ashley Bentley!

This Week in KMTV!

2008-05-16T21:43:00.004-04:00

Tidbit for Teens:

When eavesdropping on others, it is not wise to do so in the ceiling...especially one that has cheap tiles. Should you find yourself in that situation, be sure you do not step in the middle of a tile.

Brian, you are infamous. The entire school knows the story now.

JPC

Students with AOL Accounts

2008-05-03T23:26:00.001-04:00

You have not been receiving my emails because AOL keeps rejecting them. I don't know how to solve that problem.

Sorry,
JPC

Without KMTV Honors Day Would Not Have Happened!

2008-05-02T16:41:00.006-04:00

This is not an understatement. Yet again, this program proves that it is the best...simply second to NONE.

Thanks to all those who spent hours setting up, running up and down stairs hundreds of times, running all over the campus, then running a live, flawless professional production and finally striking it all in record time...and some still played football and were able to enjoy a little bit of spring fling. You are selfless people; you do things for the benefit of this school with humility and I love you for it.

Here are some of the names of those who deserve much recognition...and probably several days of relaxation at the beach:

KMTV's Head Producer:
Zach Heaton
Technical Directors:
Will Harding and Kyle Beaman
Anchors:
Jon Montague
Patrick Wilson

Crew:

Alex Bunda

Zach Burgess

Max Carter
Brett Crow
Oana Dimulescu
Alex Flont

Kelly Klokow

Sam Larsen
Ben Manis
Owen Nix

Cameron Parker

Erik Rodriguez

Matt Shultz

Ryan Teti

Zach Worsham

If I've left anyone's name off, please forgive me.

I love you all.

Random Photos

2008-04-29T00:08:00.003-04:00

Just Counting Down the Days, Are you?

2008-04-23T20:30:00.002-04:00

Well, we have so much to do before the end of the year and have no time to waste. Please stay focused and help us as a program fulfill our obligations and reach all of our goals.

Tomorrow....April 24th, I will update your on-the-job hours. Remember. It's getting close to cut off time and that day will come without warning so you better have your time in before it's too late.

1st Block: You'll have until Monday to finish your "How To" videos. Go over the requirements to make sure you've not forgotten anything.

2nd Block: Keep up the good work you're doing for the show. Some of you guys and gals are kicking butt and getting things done early and volunteering for extra work. It does not go unnoticed. Thank you so much.

3rd Block: Your segments for the senior video really should be nearly done by honors day. Will you be ready? Only a few more sections will need to be completed after that.
Zach, Will and Kyle...You are the best! Thanks for getting things done and taking pride in what you do.
Patrick...your video is looking great.
Erik...keep chugging along. I wanna see some of it before Friday.

A few reminders:

Do your job and you won't get reprimanded.
Always show respect for your supervisor. Some of you have been forgetting that recently.
Honors Day is dependent on KMTV. The work you do to prepare for that day and during that day is the best hands-on experience in the world for this industry.
You will be a rare breed when you go on to the next level of education after you graduate from KMHS. You are going to be so far ahead of the game than others who will major in this, as well. How impressed your professors will be and how envious your classmates will be.

JPC

Reflection and Projection

2008-04-19T19:23:00.003-04:00

Good week last week for all. Thanks...much appreciated!

I most often point out mistakes in shots and not often enough do I applaud the great ones...the difficult ones done with ease and perfection. Thanks to Michael Lauer for the inspiration...I am now going to award when warranted "The Best Shot of the Week" award to the person who makes a difficult camera shot with nothing but professionalism.

This week's award goes to Jason Mathis. Without a tripod, he shot a medium/wide shot of a baseball player bunting the ball...followed the sprint perfectly smooth with the correct amount of lead room...absolutely perfectly stable, white balanced, exposed...Not an easy shot at all. Thanks, Jason, for being an excellent example for others to emulate.

Around the Mountain was great this week. Lots of new things for the students to enjoy. I laughed a lot...and hard. Laughter is good. Brian and Frank, you were terrific. I hope you had fun anchoring. You will do it again next week. Sam and Corey...you two are just dang funny and the student body loved it.

Just a reminder to 1st block...Mrs. Judy McGrath will be our guest on Monday. Please behave and be mature. Have some intelligent questions for her.

I hope every one who goes enjoys prom. I'll see you there.

Monday Mrs. Melonie Whittemore will be your sub. She loves you guys so be good.

See You Tuesday.

Reminders

2008-04-16T18:16:00.002-04:00

1st Block: We start shooting tomorrow. Be sure to bring in all costumes and props.

2nd Block: Show day...We shoot tomorrow so get into class quickly to set up lights and audio.

3rd Block: PSAs with Coach Walker's class...They will be in class with us tomorrow. Capture all footage and reshoot anything that needs correcting. Friday it needs to be completed.

Zach Heaton, I want you to put all of the PSAs on a DVD for his students. They need to pay .50 for each copy.

MONDAY...FIRST BLOCK ONLY: Mrs. Judy McGrath, CEO of MTV Networks will be visiting. Some selected students from 2nd and 3rd blocks will be invited to join 1st block class. We will work on good, solid and informative questions to ask her during her visit.

Thanks, Sabina, for setting this up. For those who don't know, Mrs. McGrath is Sabina's aunt.

By clicking on Mrs. McGrath's name you can read more about her. Each link is different.

Not too much has changed in 30 years!

2008-04-15T22:28:00.003-04:00

SPRING BREAK!

2008-04-04T18:35:00.003-04:00

I hope everyone has a wonderful spring break. Come back relaxed, tanned, and ready to wind up the school year.

You juniors should expect to begin taking on bigger leadership roles as I will ask the seniors to let go of some of their responsibilities. April 14 begins our transition into new jobs.

Seniors will be focusing on their senior banquet, lacrosse banquet, baseball banquet, yearbook dedication video, teacher of the year video, and the live program for honor's day from the gym. Whew! That's a ton of work...I know I've left something out.

See you all on the 14th!

Love you,
JPC

My New Car

2008-04-02T21:13:00.002-04:00

Uh huh! Oh Yeah!

Level 1 ONLY

2008-03-31T23:01:00.003-04:00

Please take a look at these web pages. They are easy reads. We will discuss in class later in the week.

http://www.internetcampus.com/frtv/frtv003.htm

http://www.internetcampus.com/frtv/frtv004.htm

FYI

2008-03-28T18:02:00.003-04:00

The show was really great today! Thank you for making me laugh. I'll post some photos from it later this weekend.

2nd and 3rd Blocks...Your test is Monday.

1st Block...JC ain't too happy about your scores....you had ample warning AND an extra credit opportunity. No excuses. Please be ready for an editing quiz next week and be sure you know the terms used with Premier.

Have a great weekend everyone!

The Answer is...

2008-03-25T21:23:00.004-04:00

If you said "Bad Closure" you were correct! Poor Miss Nancy! She thought she was looking so pretty in this picture, but I couldn't help but notice the giant wings sticking out of her head. Could be worse I guess...She could have been standing outside of Longhorn Steakhouse.

ALL CLASSES...Be ready for a small quiz Friday on the following:

You always have your shooting notes with you (hold out your palms in front of you):

Left Hand Fingers

Thumb: Action
Index: Reaction
Middle: Wide
Ring: Medium
Pinky: Tight

Right Hand Fingers

Pinky: Eyes
Ring: Nose
Middle: Sound
Index: Lighting
Thumb: Background

If you have a left hand and a right hand, you can ALWAYS shoot good video!

6 Basic Shots
1. Action Wide (or Wide Action)
2. Action Medium (or Medium Action)
3. Action Tight (or Tight Action)
4. Reaction Wide (or Wide Reaction)
5. Reaction Medium (or Medium Reaction)
6. Reaction Tight (or Tight Reaction)

Shot Sequencing during Shooting
Always start with Wide and work your way to Tight. You want to do a Wide, Medium, Tight sequence for every shot you take, pausing your recording in between when you
physically move yourself closer to what you are shooting (preferred) or using the
camera's zoom to get in closer. Back in the editing room, you'll have lots of choices of
shots to choose from.

Shot Sequencing Rules during Editing (only break for a GOOD reason or purpose)
1. Never repeat the same shot (i.e. a Medium Action followed by another Medium
Action).
2. Never jump from Wide to Tight.
"Eyes on Third" Always keep your subject's eyes on the top third line, whether you're 3 feet, 30 feet, or 300 feet away.

What's wrong with this photo?

2008-03-24T22:30:00.002-04:00

Tell me what's wrong with this photo. Don't give a description. What's the terminology?

Music Videos and other ramblings

2008-03-22T20:04:00.002-04:00

I've transcoded all the videos, but I'm having a heap of trouble getting them uploaded to Google Video. Their desktop uploader is not functioning right now, so instead of being able to upload all of them at once, I have to do one at a time through their website. It is taking several hours for just one video and I have 9 to do. Hang in there with me.

Also, I have created a DVD with 1st and 3rd blocks' music videos. Don't worry, 2nd block. I will put yours on the next DVD I work on that will include 1st block's station IDs and "How To" videos.

Oana, let's not forget to hand out the Medal of Honor on Monday. Be thinking about someone to give it to. Also, I still don't have photos of the last winner in 2nd block nor do I Miss Kitchen's photo.

Megan Arnold sent me these links to watch Michael. As of this morning he had won 2 gold medals and came in 3rd in another one. He swims tonight again. If you want to watch him...

This is his 100 freestyle!

This is his 50 butterfly!

He doesn’t win this one, he gets third, but Michael is the one jumping around!

Have a happy Easter, everyone.

More photos of my HS

2008-03-21T06:01:00.007-04:00

Just to make sure I didn't confuse you. That photo was really of my HS auditorium. Here are more photos of the school before and after the flood.

Before:

After:

Name the shot

2008-03-18T23:18:00.003-04:00

What type of shot is this? What does it tell the audience? If you had to guess, what do you think happened here? Do you know what this place is?

Extra Credit

2008-03-14T16:54:00.006-04:00

For ALL BVP Students...READ CAREFULLY!

To receive the points you MUST write out the QUESTIONS and answer in complete sentences. Your answers MUST be written legibly. Due MONDAY. No credit will be accepted after 3:30, Monday, March 17.

Level 1: The first five (5) people to turn in the correct answers to the following questions will receive five (5) points added to your music video grade.

Levels 2 - 4: The first three people in each show class to turn in the correct answers to the following questions will receive two (2) OTJ credit HOURS (not events).

You will have to do some research to find the answers.

Go to this link:

Film History Questions

Behind!!!

2008-03-10T22:57:00.004-04:00

I've gotten WAY behind on my posts!

2nd Block...GREAT job last Friday. Thank you for getting it all finished even with a shorten work schedule. Again, my students kick butt!

1st and 3rd Blocks: Pick up the pace on your music videos and don't forget the required shots.

REMEMBER MY MOTTO:
DON'T SETTLE FOR THE MEDIOCRE.

I was looking at some old shows tonight. Go to these links:

I found this funny, especially the first one at timecode 12:40.

2008-02-29T22:13:00.009-05:00

Yeah, KMTV's THE BEST PROGRAM AT KMHS!

I know you get tired of me hounding you constantly, but today the product of all that nit-picking, judging, and criticizing of your work paid off. 3rd Block, I'm so very proud of you. You didn't even whine or complain (too loudly) about having to come in early.

I sincerely hope you will continue to have the pride shown today in the production of this most outstanding LIVE episode of "Around the Mountain". Your excitement was contagious and everyone involved stood taller today because you could say, "I'm part of the KMTV staff."

KMTV belongs to YOU. Continue to maintain those high standards in all aspects of this program. Yours is the legacy that will be long remembered. In the seven years I've been here at KMHS, you...all of you...1st and 2nd blocks, too...are the best groups to have come through KMTV.

I Love You,
Collier

Get Ready!

2008-02-28T20:41:00.003-05:00

3rd Block is airing LIVE tomorrow morning! It's going to be great...Stay Tuned!

All talent and crew must be on the set no later than 7:15.

See you then.
JPC

This Week in KMTV

2008-02-25T18:52:00.005-05:00

1st Block:

Music Videos and the basics of editing using Adobe Premier

You should already have your song choice.

This week you will:

Create your "Music Video" project folder in the correct drive;
Change preferences in iTunes and import your song to your project folder;
Open Premier and create a new project setting the path correctly;
Import your song into your scene bin;
Set up "scratch disks" paths and "auto save" for project;
Edit song to 60 - 90 seconds;
Create storyline based on edited song;
Draw storyboard making sure all required shots are used in video;
Turn in a copy of lyrics stapled to storyboard;
Determine what props/costumes are needed and bring them to class;
Begin shooting based on storyboard design. (All videotaping should be completed by Thursday);
Start "capturing" footage to computer;
Use basic editing skills to create music video.

2nd Block:

Monday - Wednesday ONLY

Work on special effects projects using After Effects software
Pre-planning music video...Music video must use two special effects created from After Effects plus a list of required shots.
Choose song
Create storyline
Design Shots
List prop/costumes
Turn in lyrics stapled to shot sheet.

Thursday and Friday

Make assignments for next broadcast
Begin production

3rd Block

You should be working on this Friday's show
Also, begin preplanning for music video...see above
A few of you will be working special assignments

Spec. Ed. dance video
Rising Freshman video -- This has to be completed ASAP...I need volunteers!
Various banquet videos

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

2008-02-16T20:57:00.002-05:00

Zach Heaton, Emily, Oana, Max, David, and Chris all showed up this morning to help Gary Rogers from Turner Studios set up a third camera, new frame syncs, and tweak a few things...even add new speakers in the control room. These guys and gals worked from 8:30 until 1:00.

Thank you so much for taking pride and ownership in KMTV.

JPC

This Week's Show!

2008-02-15T02:41:00.002-05:00

Unfortunately there were some technical difficulties and the anchor segments had to be reshot after school, but Chris, Jason, and AJ stayed LATE to get it done. Thanks, guys. Sorry, Ashley. We'll get you back up there.

What a great job 2nd block did this week! You took some risks and tried different approaches and it worked. Such clever people!

So now the challenge goes back to 3rd block. Let's see what you've got.

Level 1, pay attention. You've got some work cut out for you next year.

JPC

Happy Valentine's Day

2008-02-13T20:12:00.005-05:00

Behave while I'm out tomorrow...Valentine's Day.
Get your work done!
Good luck taping the show, 2nd block. I'll be at school after 4:00 tomorrow afternoon.
Be nice to each other!
Remember to clean the room before you leave each class period. I want to be smiling when I walk into the room Friday morning.

A New Week

2008-02-10T18:06:00.000-05:00

We're moving right along this semester. Before you know it the seniors will be practicing for graduation and I'll be crying all week not wanting the year to end. In the meantime, however, there is much to do!

I want to congratulate the swim and dive team for an excellent season. Little Miss Ansley Long is just a sophomore with a promising career ahead of her. How about that! 3rd Place in the State! And Michael kicking butt again. The girls relay medley breaking a record too!

Winter sports season has come to an end. Perhaps AJ can do a spring season promo for us? Hmmm?

This week at KMTV:

Block 1: Shot Sheet Two...only ten shots, however, and no extra practice. It starts Monday.
Block 2: Prepare this week's show.
Block 3: Work on Special Effects and start your preplanning for your music videos

Yet again I will be out this Thursday to work on the BVP budget for the new high school. Then on the 20th of February after a long weekend for you I am taking my husband to have eye surgery. Just a heads up.

randomness

2008-02-04T19:38:00.000-05:00

I just watched our show on Cobb edTV. It airs at 7 am, noon, 5 pm and 7 pm. This week our show runs right after Lassister's show. They are using some of our ideas...he told me they were going to do that...which is fine...imitation is the best form of flattery. Take a look at both of the shows and tell me what you think. What could we do differently?

I uploaded the following "How To..." videos to YouTube: Get Away with Murder, Fashionista, Cut-A-Rug, and Politician. You can click on those hot links and that will take you to them.

Level 1...You are doing a fine job meeting your goals each day. Tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 5) is your last day for this shot sheet...including your correction shots. Then we will start grading them on Wednesday. Here's a photo of a deceptive Z-Axis Sabina sent me.

2nd block: We will work on projects for the first half of class again tomorrow. The producers will then pull the cast and crew only to rehearse the running of the show. The rest of you will continue working on your show projects. Let me know or talk to your producers if you have any questions or concerns.

3rd block: You've seen just a minute fraction of After Effects. Tomorrow you will begin working on the still footage.

Another Great Day for KMTV

2008-01-31T19:29:00.000-05:00

Can I get any luckier? I have the brightest, most creative, and funniest students...EVER! You make coming to work a joy.

Block 1: Get ready to start your graded shots tomorrow. You simply cannot be absent for the next four school days.
Block 2: Complete your news stories tomorrow and begin working on your show assignments. Third block outdid themselves today! What can YOU, 2nd block, bring to the table next week? Hmmmm?????
Block 3: I think today was the best day all school year and this entire production week has been an exceptional one. Everyone worked hard and had fun...and it shows in this week's "Around the Mountain".
Congratulations to Erik Rodriguez for receiving this week's "Medal of Honor".

Can you name something new you learned this week??? Today????

I hope you're checking the blog!

2008-01-26T10:24:00.000-05:00

KMTV was well-represented at Hoopcoming Friday night. We had one and two guys nominated -in grades 10th to 12th. Congratulations to Erik Rodriguez for being "crowned" Hoopcoming Quee---um---King. How dapper you looked!

All of you gentlemen made me feel like a proud mama.

Reminder. I will not be at school Monday. Mrs. Whittemore will once again sub for me. I want nothing but rave reviews about you upon my return. I take your misbehavior while I'm absent personally and that's no fun...for anyone.

1st Block:

You CANNOT use equipment while I'm absent.
You will watch a movie and identify specific shots.
Also, be ready for a short quiz on Tuesday. Look directly to the right on this page and you will see a list of the shots----->

2nd Block:

Finish your interviews and get your project edited.

3rd Block:

Meet your deadlines for the show.

Prize!

2008-01-24T20:10:00.000-05:00

Level 1:
A small token of my appreciation can be yours if you are the first one to send me an email tonight naming and explaining the three types of focalization (POV). Here are the initials: N, S, A

2nd Block:
You have only Friday and Monday to tape. The sooner you finish this project the sooner you get to work on your upcoming show.

3rd Block:
Good job today...just some first time jitters that will be worked out as you continue to make corrections and avoid making the same mistakes.

Thanks for a great week everyone. Remember. I will be absent again on Monday. 2nd block...you CAN'T waste Monday. Get your interviews and project completed.

Hard to Find Hummingbird Nest

2008-01-23T11:34:00.000-05:00

Nature fascinates me. The nest is so tiny and rests securely on a minute branch.

Click on the photo to follow the life of a mama bird and her two young ones.

Simply amazing.

This Week

2008-01-22T20:48:00.000-05:00

Level 1:

Key Terms and Shooting Video Basics

At the bottom of the blog you will find information from Dr. Dominic Rocchi that covers Key Terms and Shooting Video Basics. Be sure you have reviewed all of this information by the time I return on Thursday.

2nd Block:

You should have your topics chosen and interview subjects lined up by now. Remember. If you have poor audio, you cannot pass the assignment.

3rd Block:

Be ready to shoot the show Thursday. All projects MUST be completed before you walk into the room on Thursday. Stay after on Wednesday or come in REALLY early on Thursday morning. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO WORK ON YOUR PROJECT IN CLASS ON THURSDAY.

KMHS is waiting patiently on another edition of "Around the Mountain". Please give them something worth their wait.

to do

2008-01-16T16:58:00.001-05:00

All classes, go here and watch each segment:

http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/freeexamples.shtml

2nd and 3rd blocks:

Go to this link and watch the short video.

http://homepage.mac.com/jbtv/iMovieTheater21.html

snow dance

2008-01-16T16:29:00.001-05:00

Okay...what are some practices (superstitions) that will bring on the snow?

Turn your PJs inside out tonight.
Run in and out the front door 5 times in your PJs
flush a cup of ice down the toilet
sleep with a spoon under your pillow (also works with cotton)

Send yours in under the comments.

WAM PHOTOS

2008-01-13T20:58:00.001-05:00

FYI

2008-01-13T10:39:00.000-05:00

Show Classes:

2nd Block: Your first two shows will be February 8th and 15th. Producers and Event Coordinator, you need to get together to look at the calendar to begin thinking about projects for those two shows.
3rd Block: Your first two shows will be January 25th and February 1. Producers and Event Coordinator must work on team assignments for those two shows.
We will continue working on news stories for a few days this week. If these projects are mediocre or worse, your first show will be canceled to continue to do better news stories.

Level 1:

Monday we will finish timelines...
Then do some chapter work...
Before the week is over we will begin bringing out equipment...tri-pods and cameras