Westmark School Gets Brand New Production Studio
The Westmark School is now operating with a fully functional professional production studio, thanks to TV Pro Gear, NewTek, Panasonic, and Fujinon. Based in Encino, CA, Westmark serves students with language disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia.
ATEM Mini Pro is the Best Intro Switcher for Educators
The ATEM Mini Pro is as close to plug-n-play as you can get. It has two buttons to get the video content you create out of the switcher. The ATEM Mini Pro is the first hardware switcher that I know of that has both recording and streaming capabilities built into the unit. This device is earthshaking and anyone who live streams is scrambling to get their hands on one.
Why Podcasts Should be a Part of Your Students’ Storytelling Arsenal
I teach Media Arts to high school students. We make daily shows for our local access channel, we learn photography, how to write a news story, and heavily focus on editing. I have replaced the radio assignments with podcast ones. Students will be much more likely to work for a company that does podcasting than a company that has a radio show.
How To Make Hands-On Professional Development Virtual
Camp T&I (Trade and Industry) is a three and half day family reunion shrouded in professional development. It’s been 10 years since I first attended Camp T&I. It was the back corner of a community college in Savannah, Georgia. There were a dozen or so teachers from around the state struggling to get internet access but sharing all they had with each other. I was immediately in love with this idea of a true, teacher-lead professional development.
Wilmington University Educational Technology: The Bleeding Edge on a Budget
Over 8,000 students take their degree program at Wilmington University entirely online. With such a large online presence our focus on educational technology and online learning must always be at the forefront of our student experience, and as an institution focused on affordability, budget-conscious options are always a high priority. By creating a balance between user-focused technology and budget friendly options, we’re able to create the ideal remote experience for our students and faculty.
Top Free Browser-Based Audio Editors and DAWs
If you are new to the world of audio editing and want to get your feet wet, here are four free browser-based digital audio workstations (DAWS) and four simple audio editors to try. If you are working on a video project that needs music or you want to further manipulate audio for an effect, these editors will make the process super easy. The benefit of using a browser-based editor is that you can edit a project on the go, at home, at school, and with a Mac, a Windows computer, or a Chromebook. There aren't too many limitations, and it is a great way to learn the basics so you can later choose a more professional DAW later.
How to Keep Your Video Skills Sharp Over the Summer
I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a storyteller, so I was very excited when I started to take video production classes in high school. I learned a lot during my junior year and was hungry to learn more. At the end of the school year, there was one thing that terrified me the most: summer vacation.
The Truth About Documentary Filmmaking
In partnership with the Arizona Community Foundation, the Cronkite School launched a special year-long project to cover the rise of youth suicides in Arizona, including exploring the underlying causes and looking for possible solutions. The class is led by David Ariosto, an author and journalist who has managed, produced, and written for National Geographic, Time Magazine, NPR, Reuters, CNN, and Al Jazeera America — needless to say, I landed a pretty decent gig.
Train Your Students on the Same Software Used by Professional Broadcast Crews
When student journalists lose the “student” predecessor, you want them to be as prepared as possible to take on the professional world of journalism. Ross Inception News Academic newsroom editorial system offers a scalable broadcast production system to schools that’s right on par with what professional broadcast crews use. Ross Video created an educationally-priced version of their pro system to give students the training they need for a seamless transition.
3 Things You Need for Your Production Studio This School Year
When school starts up again this fall, whether you’re teaching online full time, part time, or back in the classroom, remote productions are here to stay. Sending students out from behind the news desk creates a more compelling storyline. This affordable video gear and software will transform your ability to capture engaging shots and create professional productions. In comes the NewblueFX Titler Live, AIDA PTZ-X12-NDI, and Nimbus WiMi 6220 Wireless Transmitter.
Monotone is Monotonous: How to Fix a Lackluster Voice
If anyone has ever told you that you speak in a monotone, it’s unlikely they’re referring to how you sound in a conversation. In conversations, we’re required to listen, to think, to reflect, to respond. In contrast, memorized/read speeches and theatrical dialogue can segue into Dullsville Flats if you’re not attaching meaning to what you’re saying. Here are some tips on how to make your voice one that others will want to listen to.
The Most Powerful HD Webcam
This camera is SO much more than a simple webcam. The power of the HuddleCamHD Pro lies in the power of the ePTZ tools built into the camera. With the supplied remote, you can control the position and zoom of the camera output to make certain that you look great no matter what you want to show.
Teradek VidiU Go and Core Make the Perfect Streaming Bundle for Remote Newscasts
While remote learning was a first for many teachers this year, shooting newscasts remotely is routine for student video production teams. When there’s breaking news at school, your news team has to rush to the area. There’s seldom time to set up a whole production system, and you can rarely count on a reliable internet connection. That’s where the Teradek VidiU Go and Core come in.
Perfect Live Production Setup for Mixing, Switching, and Streaming
When your students are creating a live production, whether it’s your regular newscast or a special sports game for social media, you need an end-to-end IP solution that’s flexible, portable, and affordable. That’s exactly what you get with the Switchblade M7, Kiloview E2 encoder, and Skaarhoj Air Fly controller. Take a look at how each piece of gear works in the system.
10 Tips to Keep Your Acting Skills Sharp Between Shows
As of this writing, I’m empathetic to drama students around the world who are stressing about (1) what theatre will look like in the future and (2) when their next chance will come to tread the boards and hear applause. The worst thing to do right now is to do nothing. Just as practice, practice, practice brings athletes to a state of accomplishment in sports, a continued regimen of discipline and training can keep us at our best for that moment when the curtain once more rises.
Four Things Media Students Should Learn When Their Lab is Stripped Away
As a high school teacher who uses 75 percent of class time for hands-on lab, if not more, learning from home meant re-framing all of my lessons or coming up with new lessons completely. The learning objectives became even more important because I had to come up with a new way to teach them. It was a beneficial questioning process because we can easily get so wrapped up in the technology and equipment we use, that we can forget the fundamental basics that require little more than a smartphone to create.
Front Page News
It started as a drowning call. We heard the code over the police scanner on Monday night. A backyard swimming pool. Three children. An unforgivable accident. Startling, obviously, but nothing out of the ordinary. We cover shootings and collisions and burglaries all day, every day. It takes a lot to get a newsroom’s undivided attention.
Everything You Need in a Teleprompter for Student Videos
If your school uses Windows computers, listen up. All too often, school video production programs are forced to use equipment and software that’s designed for the pros. When this happens, students spend more time sorting through features they don’t understand than learning the concepts behind producing a newscast. The RUSHPROMPTER™ provides a simple and capable teleprompting solution that includes all the features students need at a price every school can afford.
New Video System with Instant Replay for School Sports
Genesis-1 includes 3 cameras, 4 channels of instant-replay, slow motion, and a title generator that includes “score-bugs.” This turnkey video production system is designed to achieve a complete video production right out of the box. It includes JVC GY-HC500 4K cameras, an integrated switching system, a Clear-Com 2-Channel intercom, and an H.264 encoder for direct streaming to your favorite social media platforms.
Small Parabolic vs. Wireless Lapel Mic
When faced with the task of recording an interview, most people will turn to a lapel (lavaliere) microphone for capturing the audio. The small microphones are seen every day on television, and they are often used without our seeing them. They are the perfect solution, right? Well, not always. There are several drawbacks to lapel microphone that most people just learn to live with. Small parabolic microphones provide a new alternative to lapel microphones that may alleviate all of these issues.