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Learning Objectives: Crew Acquisition Creating a TV Show Format Tips and tricks to video

production knowledge

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Crew Acquisition: Ways of acquiring a production

crew Invitation to All Students Recommending Students Rotate Small Groups Student Survey Activity

Setting Crew Structure: Crew Assignments Student-Selected Scheduling Teacher Assigned Scheduling Activity

TV Show Format: Designing TV Show Format Activity

Tips & Tricks: Scripting Dialog Guest Appearances Camera Operation Cropping Videotape Review Finding Relevant Content Utilizing the Internet

• Crew acquisition Crew acquisition

• Creating a TV show formatCreating a TV show format

• Tips and tricks to video Tips and tricks to video production knowledgeproduction knowledge

This course is designed to teach the format and facilitation of a TV show designed for a student-operated school environment.

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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

Crew AcquisitionCrew Acquisition

Ways of acquiring a production crew

If you choose to extend an invitation to all students, it is best to clarify a list of stipulations they must adhere to upon acceptance as a crew member.

These stipulations may include: classroom behavior, academic performance, punctuality, etc.

Invitation to All Students


Recommending Students

Rotate Small Groups

Student Survey



In the application, it is important to determine a student’s initial interests and what they think they can contribute as a member of the crew.

The following is a sample application/student survey.




Rotate Small Groups

Student Survey



Student Survey

NAME:______________________ TEACHER: ______________I am applying for the following positions: (choice 1 & 2)____ Crew Member ____ Weather Person ____ Anchor ____ Pledge ____ Joke & Lunch Reporter ____ Video Switcher ____ Audio Board Tech ____ Camera Operator ____ Internet Reporter ____ Field PhotographerSpecial Talents I have that will make me perfect for the job:Why I want to be chosen for this job: ____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________If I am chosen for the job I will: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Remember, all morning show personnel must be able to arrive at school no later than 7:45 am. Members must be dedicated, responsible and willing to work hard. You must have two teachers sign who can recommend you for the job.



Rotate Small Groups

Student Survey



The advantage of requesting for a list of recommended students from teachers is that quality crew members have been hand selected for you.

It is important that each student fill out a student survey. The following is a sample application/student survey.

List of Recommended Students



Rotate Small Groups

Student Survey



Rotating small groups of students allows you to conduct a curriculum-based class, and gives more students the opportunity to learn video production.

The disadvantage you will find is that you will be continually training students on the procedures of video production. This may discover the scope of the growth opportunities to be limited due to the limited instructional time with each group.

Each student should complete a student survey at the beginning of their rotation.

Rotate Small Groups of Students



Rotate Small Groups

Student Survey

Which is not a recommended way of acquiring a video crew?Which is not a recommended way of acquiring a video crew?

Invitation to all studentsInvitation to all students Request recommended studentsRequest recommended students Rotate small groupsRotate small groups

Crew Acquisition:Crew Acquisition: ActivityActivity

Let students participate anytime they want Let students participate anytime they want



INCORRECT. Extending an invitation to all students allows all students an equal opportunity to apply for the position.





INCORRECT. By obtaining a list of recommended students from teachers, this pre-qualifies your potential crew.





INCORRECT. Rotating small groups of students through the crew allows more students the opportunity to learn video production. However, it does limit the scope of learning.





CORRECT! Letting student participate anytime they wish is not recommended, because it breaks down the organization and professionalism being taught to crew members.



Setting Crew StructureSetting Crew Structure

Scheduling

In this atmosphere of creativity and fun, it is important to maintain control, otherwise student behavior will get out of control. This will result in an unprofessional looking broadcast and elevated tempers.

Maintaining structure and scheduling is crucial.

Crew Assignments

Student-Selected Scheduling

Teacher Assigned Scheduling


Scheduling

Student Selected Sign-ups

Open call for sign-ups can be posted. Then students must adhere to these choices and the assigned dates. Position should be maintained for at least one week at a time to allow for improvement of skills.

Crew Assignments



WEEK 1:

AUDIO BOARD: ____________________________VIDEO SWITCHER: _________________________CAMERA OPERATOR: _______________________ANCHOR: _______________________________WEATHER REPORTER: ____________________JOKE/LUNCH REPORTER: ___________________INTERNET CORRSPONDENT: ________________


Scheduling

Teacher Assigned Sign-ups

Assigning specific positions, gives students the opportunity to try out different positions. It also increases control over behavioral problems by giving students fewer opportunities to exercise control.

Crew Assignments



CREW A: 1st WEEK 2nd WEEK

Tierra Video Switcher Anchor

Terry Camera Operator Weather

Saundra Joke/Lunch Video Switcher

Maxcia Anchor Camera Operator

Eric Weather Joke/Lunch

Place mouse curser over each selection to reveal answer.Place mouse curser over each selection to reveal answer.

Setting Crew Structure:Setting Crew Structure: ActivityActivity

What are the advantages & disadvantages of each type of crew assignment?What are the advantages & disadvantages of each type of crew assignment?

Student SelectedStudent Selected Teacher AssignedTeacher Assigned

Increased student involvementIncreased student involvement

Increased student enthusiasmIncreased student enthusiasm

More choice given to studentMore choice given to student

Possible reduction of structure Possible reduction of structure

Students may not have the Students may not have the opportunity to learn all positionsopportunity to learn all positions




More teacher controlMore teacher control

Increased structure with studentsIncreased structure with students

Students given more opportunity to Students given more opportunity to learn all positionslearn all positions

Student enthusiasm may decreaseStudent enthusiasm may decrease




Creating Show FormatCreating Show Format

When determining what to include in the TV show format, variety of content must have structure and duplicability. In essence, in your absence, the show should be able to air smoothly through the guidance of a written format.

Structuring daily topics allows for advance planning of content. A segment can be reserved for spontaneous announcements.

Designing the TV Show Format

Creating Show FormatCreating Show Format

Designing the

TV Show Format

CAMERA VIDEO DIRECTION AUDIO

ON CAM C: C.U. ON CLOCK

QUIET ON SET, PLACES All Audio On

►to LAPTOP Animated Opening (pending) Music Intro

►to CAM A (Bookcase Scene)

TEACHER-MED. SHOT Good Morning Song & Welcome

TEACHER MIC-ONSTUDENT MICS-OFF

►to CAM B (Curtain Scene)

STUDENT GROUP-MED. SHOT Weather Report (zoom to Reporter & hold shot)

STUDENT MICS-ON

►to LAPTOP DOPPLER RADAR (HOLD SHOT 3-5 SEC)

►to CAM B Then back to Weather Reporter

►to CAM A TEACHER-MED. SHOT Teacher transition

►to CAM B STUDENT-MED. SHOT, Hold Joke of the Day

►to CAM A TEACHER-MED. SHOT Teacher transition

►to CAM B STUDENT-MED. SHOT, Hold Perfect Attendance, Lunch Menu

►to CAM A TEACHER-MED. SHOT Special Awards/Announcements (volunteer feature, faculty birthdays, etc)

STUDENT MICS-OFFUnless teacher is interviewing

student

TEACHER-MED. SHOTTech Minute: Math(M), Science(T), Social Studies(W), Reading(R),

Writing(F)

TEACHER-MED. SHOT (can change order with above) Focus on Character

►to CAM C STUDENT-MED. SHOT Pledge

►to CAM A TEACHER-MED. SHOT Sign Off

►to LAPTOP CREDITS All Audio Off

►to CAM C C.U. CLOCK

Create a show format by placing each Create a show format by placing each element in a slot. element in a slot.

Creating Show Format:Creating Show Format: ActivityActivity

Designing the TV Show FormatCAMERA VIDEO DIRECTION AUDIO

C.U. ON CLOCK

QUIET ON SET, PLACES

Animated Opening (pending) Music Intro

CREDITS

C.U. CLOCK

TEACHER-MED. SHOT

Good Morning Song & Welcome

STUDENT GROUP-MED. SHOT Weather Report

DOPPLER RADAR (HOLD SHOT 3-5 SEC)

TEACHER-MED. SHOT

Teacher transition

STUDENT-MED. SHOT, Hold

Joke of the Day

STUDENT-MED. SHOT, Hold

Perfect Attendance, Lunch Menu

TEACHER-MED. SHOT

Tech Minute: Math(M), Science(T), Social Studies(W), Reading(R), Writing(F)

TEACHER-MED. SHOT

Sign Off

TO CAM C:

TO CAM B:

TO LAPTOP:

All Audio On

TEACHER MIC-ON

STUDENT MICS-OFF

STUDENT MICS-ON

All Audio Off

TO CAM A:

Tips & TricksTips & Tricks

Scripting Dialog

Placing a script on cue cards or a teleprompter can help with the structure and control of the TV show. However, it reduces spontaneity and energy from the on-camera talent.

Sample Script

Good morning and welcome to another day at Graham Elementary.

I’m ______________ and today is _(Science Tuesday).

But before we get to that we have some news you can use!

____________, what’s our weather look like today? (weather read)

And, ____________, how about lunch? (lunch read)

_____________, tell us something funny! (joke read)

Okay! Now it’s time for _(Science Tuesday). (teacher-lead).

Now let’s take a Character Moment. Here’s Mrs. Barreto….

(End with Pledge of Allegiance)

Scripting Dialog

Guest Appearances

Camera Operation

Cropping

Videotape Review

Finding Relevant Content

Utilizing the Internet


Guest Appearances

Inviting guests on the show can provide welcome variety.

Suggested guests may include:

• PE coach- focuses on health and fitness

• Reading coach- reads a story

• Principal/Assistant Principal- makes a special announcement

• Music teacher- features a choral group

• Art teacher- features outstanding student created art

• Guidance counselor- features outstanding students/classes

Scripting Dialog

Guest Appearances

Camera Operation

Cropping

Videotape Review




Camera Operation Tips

Camera operation is vitally important to the professional look of a TV production. Novice camera operators have a tendency to use too much camera movement during a broadcast. This includes zooming in and out of a shot and panning the camera side to side.

The best way to encourage quality camera operation is to insist upon keeping camera movement to a minimum during the broadcast. Encourage students to position the camera cropping while the camera is off-line. Once the camera is being broadcast, the student should keep the shot as still as possible.

Scripting Dialog

Guest Appearances

Camera Operation

Cropping

Videotape Review




Cropping Tips

The tendency of the camera operator is to put the head in the middle of the viewfinder. The correct composition is to keep the head in the top quarter of the screen. Typically there is nothing interesting to look at above the head. This is a good rule of thumb for any composition- close-up to wide shots.

Videotape Review

Set aside five minutes to review the videotaped broadcast. It is difficult to spot all mistakes that have occurred during a broadcast. Reviewing the videotape is a great learning experience, where students can be praised for thoughtful execution as well as observing helpful correction.

Scripting Dialog

Guest Appearances

Camera Operation

Cropping

Videotape Review





Finding relevant content is simple. Ask for a curriculum chart/calendar from your school administrator. Each grade level should be following a weekly chart of topics for each area of the curriculum. Therefore, if you choose to focus on Math Monday, Science Tuesday, Reading Wednesday, Social Studies Thursday and Writing Friday, then finding relevant content is simple.


Websites are great resources to expound upon a topic. They also provide an interactive element that can be broadcast. Consider notifying classroom teachers of your internet resources in advance, so they can integrate these websites into their lesson plans.

Scripting Dialog

Guest Appearances

Camera Operation

Cropping

Videotape Review



Tips & Tricks:Tips & Tricks: ActivityActivity

True or False:True or False:

1. Scripted dialog provides spontaneity. 1. Scripted dialog provides spontaneity.

2. Guest appearances adds to the interest of the show. 2. Guest appearances adds to the interest of the show.

3. Appropriate cropping places the head in the middle of the 3. Appropriate cropping places the head in the middle of the screen.screen.

4. Reviewing videotaped shows helps to improve production 4. Reviewing videotaped shows helps to improve production skills.skills.

5. The internet is discouraged for finding relevant content. 5. The internet is discouraged for finding relevant content.








F

Scripted dialog does not encourage spontaneity, however, it does encourage structure. It is best to start out with more structure, then interject spontaneity.








F

Guest appearances do add to the interest of the show by providing variety. Consider asking your coach, music and art teachers, guidance counselor to make a presentation.








F

Since there is nothing very interesting above the head in a composition, it is most appropriate to place the head in the top quarter of the screen.








F

Since it is difficult to see what the audience sees during the production, reviewing the videotape helps the crew to see mistakes and correct them.







5. The internet is discouraged for finding relevant content. 5. The internet is discouraged for finding relevant content. F

The internet is a media-rich and visually appealing resource to present to the audience. It is also an efficient way of finding content.

Course CompletionCourse Completion

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