Skyview Broadcasting and Media Production http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org Class Blog for Broadcasting Students Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:01:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Skyview News – 9/3/2010 http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=539 http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=539#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:01:40 +0000 Mr. Lewis http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=539 Our first Skyview News broadcast of the year. We do a preview of the fall sports season, show a piece on the problems with our new amphitheater, and introduce the contest to revamp the Skyview Spirit Song.

Anchors: Corden Cox and Aleksis Marquez
Camera/Tech: Jordan Erickson

Skyview News – 9/3/2010 from Skyview Broadcasting on Vimeo.

]]> http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=539 0 Video Scavenger Hunt Assignment http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=192 http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=192#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:41:31 +0000 Mr. Lewis http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=192 Video Scavenger Hunt

This will be your first opportunity to use the video cameras and then edit your footage.  You will be traveling around the school in your work groups to gather as many “shots” as possible.  You will have a time limit so make sure you use your time wisely.  It is also important that after you shoot something you change the videographer so that way everyone gets a chance to use the equipment.

Take a look at the example made for the Video Scavenger Hunt project. Make sure yours has a title, the names of your group members, and each shot has a caption. Your job is to beat 92 points! Good Luck!

Video Scavenger Hunt Sample (Medium) from Skyview Broadcasting on Vimeo.

1. Download and print the Scavenger Hunt Checklist.

2. Start shooting. It will be important for you to take notes and number which shots you shoot and in what order you did so that when you upload them to the computer to edit it will be easier.

3. After you are done gathering your footage, import your footage into iMovie and begin editing. Click here for a tip sheet on importing from Flip Cameras.

*You also may find this tip sheet of iMovie Shortcuts helpful when editing any project.

]]> http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=192 0 Storyboarding Assignment http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=410 http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=410#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:24:27 +0000 Mr. Lewis http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=410 After writing a script, the next step is to storyboard your project. A storyboard will show what your project will look like visually. It should include a sketch of each scene and a quick description of the visual and audio components for the scene. We should be able to look at your storyboard and see who is in the scene and what camera shots you will be using.

Your Assignment

1. First look at this sample storyboard for the alligator attack story you watched last class. Notice how the audio reflects what’s being said and the visual describes what’s being seen. Also notice that there is a different box for every scene.

2. Now it’s your turn. Use this storyboard template and print off enough copies for your scenes (3 scenes fit on one page).

3. Using the script you wrote last class, create a storyboard for your news story. Every scene must be storyboarded. Remember to include both audio and visual descriptions. And NO STICK FIGURES!

]]> http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=410 0 Script Writing Assignment http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=275 http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=275#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:14:29 +0000 Mr. Lewis http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=275 This assignment introduces you to the concept of writing a script before going on camera. It is very important to have a plan of attack before beginning any project and a good script is essential to the planning stage.

Your Assignment

1. Watch the following news segment:

2. Read through the script example for the above clip. Notice how the script separates the audio, video and what character is present. Example Script – Alligator Attack

3. Now it’s your turn. Use the blank script template to write your own script for any news story that takes place at Skyview – it could be real or made up. Pay attention to what people are involved (Characters Column), what they are saying (Audio Column) and what camera footage is needed (Video Column). Turn in one script as a group.

]]> http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=275 0 Getting to Know You http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=355 http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=355#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:03:50 +0000 Mr. Lewis http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=355 GETTING TO KNOW YOU:

Directions: Answer the following questions by copying and pasting them into the comment box below…BE CREATIVE!

1. What is your name? Do you have any nicknames?

2. Do you have any pets?

3. What is your favorite band or musician?

4. What is the coolest thing you did this summer?

5. If the world were going to end tomorrow, what would you want for dinner tonight?

6. The thing I am looking forward to most about being an 8th grader is…

7. Did you take Broadcasting I last year? What was your favorite project? If you didn’t, what do you already know about journalism, news production or video editing?

8. What is one superpower you wish you had? Why?

9. What kind of shoes is Mr. Lewis wearing today?

10. What is one thing that you would like to know about me (Mr. Lewis) or Mr. Yerger?

]]> http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=355 66 Getting to Know You http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=353 http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=353#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:03:32 +0000 Mr. Lewis http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=353 GETTING TO KNOW YOU:

Directions: Answer the following questions by copying and pasting them into the comment box below…BE CREATIVE!

1. What is your name? Do you have any nicknames?

2. Do you have any pets?

3. What is your favorite T.V. show?

4. What is the coolest thing you did this summer?

5. What is one superpower you wish you had? Why?

6. The thing I am looking forward to most this semester is…

7. What do you already know about journalism, production or video editing?

8. If you could eat lunch with anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be, AND WHY?

9. What kind of shoes is Mr. Lewis wearing today?

10. What is one thing that you would like to know about me (Mr. Lewis) or Mr. Yerger?

]]> http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=353 97 Skyview News – 5/7/2010 http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=497 http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=497#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 13:48:48 +0000 Mr. Lewis http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=497 In this episode we show some does and don’ts for Mother’s Day, check out some school real estate with Classroom Hunters, and go on another adventure with the Where the Heck Am I? crew.

Anchor: Allison Centineo
Camera: Taylor Hill
Producer: Gabe Jacobo

Skyview News – 5/7/2010 from Skyview Broadcasting on Vimeo.

]]> http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=497 1 Skyview News – 4/30/2010 http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=494 http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=494#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 15:16:39 +0000 Mr. Lewis http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=494 This episode looks at traffic conditions around the Skyview halls, investigates a Twilight-related crime, and gives some advice for the fashion-challenged students out there.

Anchors: Darrian McKiernan and Shelby Harold
Camera/Tech: Nick Rizzuti

Skyview News – 4/30/2010 from Skyview Broadcasting on Vimeo.

]]> http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=494 0 Skyview News – 4/23/2010 http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=492 http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=492#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:25:21 +0000 Mr. Lewis http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=492 Our first 100% 7th Grade produced broadcast. We air the first episode of Skyview Idol, investigate what’s really on the Skyview roof, and take a behind the scenes look at how the broadcast is made.

Anchors: Gabby Ruiz and Emyrald Seeley
Camera/Tech: Phillip Dupree

Skyview News – 4/23/2010 from Skyview Broadcasting on Vimeo.

]]> http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=492 0 Skyview News – 4/23/2010 http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=490 http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=490#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:14:03 +0000 Mr. Lewis http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/?p=490 In this episode we show some adaptations of fairy tales and then investigate what really happens to Mrs. Newberg’s science aides.

Anchors: Ashley Templeton
Camera/Tech: Isaac Kim
Producer: Amber Eager

Skyview News – 4/23/2010 from Skyview Broadcasting on Vimeo.

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