Studio Assignment Paperwork…

STUDIO ASSIGNMENT MINI-DEADLINES

TEAM NAME ______________________________________
TEAM MEMBERS _________________________________________________

MINI-DEADLINE #1 – Show Theme DUE _________________
Show Theme (general term such as news, sports, music) __________________

MINI-DEADLINE #2 – Team member roles DUE _________________
Pre-production (research and planning)
Team leader/producer _______________________________________
Team recorder/writer ________________________________________
Set & prop person ___________________________________________
Technical __________________________________________________
Production
Director (same as Technical above) _____________________________
Switcher (recruit from beginning students) ________________________
Producer (same as team leader/producer above) __________________
Show host _________________________________________________
Floor director ______________________________________________
Crew (recruit from beginning students) ___________________________ __________________________________________________________
Post-production
Team leader/producer (same as above) ____________________________
Lead editor ___________________________________________________
Segment/assistant editors _______________________________________

MINI-DEADLINE #3 – Studio date request DUE _________________
(Team Name) ___________________ requests permission to use the studio to rehearse show (without guests) on _________ and tape final show on __________. _____ approved by teacher
Notes/changes

MINI-DEADLINE #4 – Checklist DUE WITH COMPLETED SHOW

Note: All paperwork, including mini-deadlines, storyboards & scripts, show concept form and any other paperwork associated with this assignment must be kept neatly in a folder which will be handed in with the final completed show.

_____ Choose Team Leader, Recorder/Writer, Set/Prop Person, Tech Person
_____ Review/discuss all aspects of assignment
_____ Mini-deadline #1/show theme
_____ Discuss set/props
_____ Assign team members to bring/create parts of set & props
_____ Recruit studio crew from beginning students (need switcher, two cameramen)
_____ Mini-deadline #2/team member roles
_____ Discuss/create script/storyboard for show open
_____ Discuss/create script/storyboard for any insert segments
_____ Discuss/create script/storyboard for show close
_____ Create music for show open/close
_____ Discuss/choose rehearsal and show taping dates
_____ Shoot show open
_____ Shoot any insert segments(s)
_____ Shoot any visuals needed for show close (may not be applicable)
_____ Mini-deadline #3/studio date request
_____ Discuss details of show/possible guests
_____ Submit names of guest(s) from campus/off campus for approval
_____ Invite guest(s)
_____ Show concept form submitted
_____ All props in studio before rehearsal day
_____ Dry run/rehearsal with full crew (no guests)
_____ Post-mortem of rehearsal (discuss good/bad points and review possible changes to make final taping successful)
_____ Tape show
_____ Review tape BEFORE dismissing crew/guests
_____ Edit show open
_____ Edit insert segment(s)
_____ Edit show close
_____ Edit program with following elements
___ One minute bars/tone & countdown
___ Show open
___ Show content
___ Edit insert segment(s) into appropriate places of show as required
___ Show close
___ One minute black
_____ View show together as team and discuss possible changes
_____ Re-edit as required
_____ Final team viewing and approval
_____ Assemble folder with all paperwork
___Mini-deadlines
___Scripts/storyboards
___Show concept
___Other (explain)
_____ Submit assignment package with folder and QuickTime

The Studio Assignment (entirety)

ADVANCED BROADCASTING STUDIO ASSIGNMENT

This is your team’s only copy of this assignment.
1. I will NOT hand out second copies.
2. You must learn to be responsible for all paperwork involved in this assignment.
3. I strongly suggest you write your team name on all paperwork related to this assignment.
4. The Team Leader should make certain that all members of the team read through the entire assignment together and discuss each stage of the assignment.

Goal: Produce a TV-style talk show

Summary:
• In a four person team, come up with a concept, set design, lighting, show open and close, and invite guests to appear on a (shot as live) talk show.
• Elements such as show open/close and any inserts must be pre-produced before the taping and may be edited in after the show is taped.
• Possible themes could be sports, politics, teen issues, music, performing arts, academic subjects, community issues, or one suggested by your team.
• The purpose of this assignment is to work together as a team through all three stages of production to create a program of professional caliber, which informs and/or entertains a targeted audience (teens, McNair community, etc.).

Details
1. Each member of the team must have a specific assignment in each stage of production, as follows.
a. Pre-production
i. Team leader – manages the team; leads discussions; responsible for getting equal input from all team members; invites guests
ii. Team recorder – records all meetings and comments from team members; writes script and storyboards for show, show open and close
iii. Set & prop person – designs set/makes sure all props are available when needed and places everything in proper location for taping
iv. Technical – responsible for lighting & recruiting crew
b. Production
i. Director – same as Technical above/works with crew as show is taped (switcher recruited from beginning students)
ii. Producer – responsible for overseeing rehearsal and taping of final show. Works with recorder/writer to produce any required scripts and assigns/oversees shooting/editing of open/close/inserts.
iii. Show host – on camera
iv. Floor director – responsible for floor crew (floor crew recruited from beginning students)
c. Post-production
i. Team leader – reviews final show with team and leads discussion of what works/doesn’t work and oversees any changes…responsible for quality of assignment as it is turned in for grading
ii. Lead editor – responsible for entire look of show, including changes to show open/close/inserts
iii. Segment editors – edit show open/close/inserts and create music for open/close

2. Requirements for talk show
a. Theme of show must be appropriate to a school setting
b. You may invites outside guests from campus/the community. These guests must be pre-approved by instructor before they are invited.
c. Sound FX may be added in editing (crowd noise such as applause, laughter, etc).
d. Must run no less than five minutes and no longer than ten minutes (including open, inserts, close).
e. All paperwork must be kept in a folder, which will be turned in with the completed show.
f. Each team must develop a plan/show concept, which will summarize the theme, props required, technical needs. A form will be available to complete and submit by the deadline.
g. Show open
i. :30-1:00 in length
ii. Original music created by one of the team members
iii. Must include show name/name of host
h. Show close
i. May use same music as show open
ii. Must run :30-1:00 in length
iii. Must credit work done by each team member, reference any outside sources, credit guests
i. Show segments
i. Must includes at least one segment which is NOT produced in the studio
ii. Segment must enhance or contribute to theme of show
iii. Segment must run no less than one minute/no more than two minutes

3. Rubric for assignment
a. Must meet following mini-deadlines/each worth 5 points. If not submitted by deadline/zero points.
i. Team member roles for all three stages of production must be submitted by __________.
ii. A timeline for production must be submitted by __________.
iii. Studio date for taping must be submitted by __________.
iv. Theme of show must be submitted by __________.
v. Show concept form must be submitted by __________.

Welcome Spring Term 2009 Students

Welcome to Ronald E. McNair High School’s Broadcasting classes. I’m Mrs. Green, your instructor and guide.

This blog is an attempt to put all assignments in one place where students can read them and make comments and ask questions. In fact, once I get your school emails set up, you will be expected to make comments and ask questions.

Advanced students – we have a full term ahead of us. I expect you to be role models and leaders and not only do your assignments, but also assist the newcomers as they need help.

Beginning students – this class is unlike any other class you have ever had. Yes, there are lectures and assignments and research projects. However, I consider this class an extension of the real world – more of a job than a class, and hopefully one you will enjoy coming to. If you come to class and follow the four “Ps,” you will do well, both in class and when you enter the workforce.

Prompt – be on time for class and out of class assignments. When you have a real job, this is critical.
Polite – treat your classmates and instructor with respect. In the work world respect is the expectation.
Prepared – come with necessary materials and prepared to work. Again, in the real world if a photographer/videojournalist turns up for work or on a story without the proper equipment, they are toast (aka fired). So if you are working on an animation, bring your props. If you have a presentation, bring the poster, etc. The excuse, “I forgot,” is just that – an excuse, and not worth the time it takes to say it.
Professional – this covers EVERYTHING mentioned and not mentioned. Follow school rules. Think. Plan. Organize. Be ready for the unexpected. Keep up to date on assignments and read the blog and know what is coming. Dress appropriately when on set or as part of a crew. Don’t have a sense of entitlement – those who work get rewards.

And there will be rewards for workers. The Lodi News Sentinel is working with me on a project that would allow a limited number of students to attend the Lodi Grape Festival and create video stories to post on their website. I’m considering pulling a crew together to enter the October 48 Hour Film Project.

Also – we are THIS close to producing the Daily Bulletin. The studio is wired to the school, the gear is in place…we are only lacking two things. Many of the classrooms need a coaxial cable from the wall plug to the class VCR and I need to work with the fourth period class this term on studio procedures – how to run the control room, work on the floor crew, and reading scripts. (Sorry second period students.) The first school day after Labor Day is our goal…which means we will shoot the first Bulletin on Friday, September 4 and play it back second period on Tuesday, September 8.

This looks to be an exciting and full year…and I welcome you to my world and hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.

Mrs. Green

Framing the horizon

Above are three photos of the same scene. The only change is where the horizon is placed.
In the first photo/Image 2333 the ground predominates, while the sky takes up less than one third of the scene.
In the second photo/Image 2331 the sky and ground are allotted approximately the same area.
In the third photo/Image 2332 the sky takes up roughly 3/4 of the scene.
Study these three images, then post a comment about these images including the following:
1. For each image, explain how the framing affects your perception of the image – what emotional response do you have and why.
2. Which is your favorite image out of the three. Explain why specifically you chose this image.
Once the entire class has completed this assignment, I will approve and post all comments. If you have not commented by the deadline you will receive a zero for this assignment.

Working in the studio…

July 3, 2009

FYI I will be working in the studio on Tuesday, July 7 from around 8am-ish until 4pm or later. Need to complete the control room wiring and move in bookcase, more books and get computer desks set up.

Any student who so desires may drop in and help. Heck, if you drop in, you WILL help.

Also…the wiring to hook us up to go school-wide will be completed on Tuesday. We’ll run some trials to make sure it works.

WE ARE GOING TO DO THE DAILY BULLETIN THIS FALL.

No question about it. As soon as I get the list of who is in the fall term class(es) I will start making calls. There will be a one day (four hour) video boot camp to prep so we can be up and running the day school begins. It may be hectic, but hey, that’s real world for ya.

TV studio photos up!

Go to my VJ blog to see some photos of what the studio is looking like now.

Those of you who are true “videots” can expect a call or email or letter from me alerting you to a Video Boot Camp the week before school. I need a crew ready to roll on the first day of school with the daily bulletin.

Hey kids – check this out!

If you’re one of my current/past/prospective students at Ronald E. McNair High School: got to my other blog and check this posting.

We have a hole in the wall, totally rewired control room, lights in the grid, working switcher, and this coming year only broadcasting will be taught in the studio, so there won’t be desks in the way of studio work.

Will post photos in the next week.

Oh – and I’m thinking party. A HOLE IN THE WALL PARTY the week before school starts.

Welcome to the Videojournalism Classroom

This blog was created for Broadcasting students at Ronald E. McNair High school as a resource for in-class and out of class assignments.

Students may post questions or comment on assignments and postings.

All postings will be reviewed before appearing in the blog to ensure they are appropriate.