Teaching To The Test Pattern: Roundtable #2

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Written By Tom White

Adam, Josh, and Tom talk about what’s going on in their lives including Josh learning to use the Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme, Adam’s VHS collection, and Tom’s hat.

Meet the Author, Tom White

Tom White is the Broadcast Engineer at Grady College of Journalism and Communication at the University of Georgia. Prior to that role, Tom taught at Morgan County High School and Rockdale Career Academy where he and his student produced thousands of live streams for sports, news, and community events. Tom’s program at the Rockdale Career Academy received the NFHS Network Program Of The Year in 2016 and his program at Morgan County High School received the New Program of the Year title in 2018. Tom has been a long time contributor to many publications and is the host of Teaching to The Test Pattern Podcast.

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Myth Busted: Hollyland Wireless Does Work When People Show Up!
Myth Busted: Hollyland Wireless Does Work When People Show Up!

Tom shares his experience with the Hollyland C1 as he tried to bust the myth about the device only working in the perfect scenarios.

Getting Into the Spirit: The Value of Competition
Getting Into the Spirit: The Value of Competition

Success breeds success. This article talks about the importance of getting your students involved in video and film competitions.

The World’s Most Riggable Camera is HERE!!
The World’s Most Riggable Camera is HERE!!

The “World’s Most Riggable Full Frame Camera” has arrived!!! I know you were waiting on it! It’s finally here!! I have to admit, I wasn’t sure where to start when Blackmagic Design backed up the new product truck for NAB and unloaded them all in an over 2 hour broadcast but I figured the “World’s Most Riggable Full Frame Camera” would be a good place to start for a lot of reasons not the least of which is the fact that it’s the most riggable camera in the world… The Blackmagic Design Pyxis is a 6k camera that comes ready for the world.

The Best Mistake In Live Sports Production
The Best Mistake In Live Sports Production

Tom shares how the most famous shot in golf was almost missed and a timely lesson on live production with a Masters focus

Doin’ It DifferentLy
Doin’ It DifferentLy

Tom shares how comparing your program to others is dangerous but there are three ways that you can help get to where you want to be without driving yourself over the line.

Student Project: Short Vertical Film
Student Project: Short Vertical Film

Looking for a fun project to meet your students where they are? Consider running a vertical short film festival in your program. This article dives into that process.

Portfolios: What They Are and Why Students Need Them
Portfolios: What They Are and Why Students Need Them

I have to face facts… the world is moving and I am getting left behind. I did not learn how to create for a vertical world. But now, more than ever, our students need to be creating for the consumer who knows only tall skinny video. That applies to everything, especially their portfolios. This article talks about the importance of creating a good reel and making it relevant in a doom-scrolling society.

Premiere Gal: Next-Gen Video Editing: Exploring AI's Role in Student Filmmaking
Premiere Gal: Next-Gen Video Editing: Exploring AI's Role in Student Filmmaking

We are so excited to have Kelsey from Premiere Gal contribute this article to us. Check out this article on how AI can reshape your video editing landscape.

Nickelodeon’s Super Bowl Coverage Should Be A Goal For Your Classroom
Nickelodeon’s Super Bowl Coverage Should Be A Goal For Your Classroom

Tom describes how you can leverage Nickelodeon’s Super Bowl broadcast for your classroom. Find out how to teach about target audience, branding, and more.

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