Advanced Broadcast Video Production Mr.

Josh Dempsey Room 801 & 803

Contact Info: joshua.dempsey@cobbk12.org 770-975-6685 ext.801801

Overview: Welcome to Advanced Broadcast Video Production! We have made tremendous strides in our production quality in the years that I have been at North Cobb, and I expect this year to be no different. Be prepared to push yourself to learn something new this semester and lets see just how good we can be. Georgia Performance Standards: I intend to use my blog this year as an extension of the classroom, and as a part of that I am putting lots of relevant information up in cyberspace. You will be able to find the standards on the class blog. Blog: http://northcobbbvp.blogspot.com Supplies: Every student in Broadcast Video Production is expected to have the following: 1. A Professional and regularly checked email address 2. A Portable Media Storage Device (a flash drive with at least 4GB of storage space) Procedures & Discipline: The class procedures can also be found on the class blog, but are listed below for clarification. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Be respectful. Act professionally. Dispose of all food, candy, gum, and drinks before entering the classroom. NO exceptions. Follow all rules as outlined in the NCHS Student Handbook. Ask three then me.

Electronics Policy: Cell phones use is not permitted in the classroom, unless given permission by the teacher. Music players (not cell phones) can be used only with teacher approval. Students are to remove headphones or ear buds before entering the classroom. Inappropriate use of technology (anything not expressly directed by the teacher) can result in an immediate referral and revocation of technology privileges. Attendance: Any student who is not in class for any reason (excused, unexcused, I.S.S., O.S.S, etc.) is responsible for making up the work missed. All assignments missed will initially be entered as a 0 and you will have one week from the first day back to make up the assignments. As many of our assignments will be group work, which cannot be completed individually, some missed assignments may be substituted with an alternative assignment at the teachers discretion. Grading: Each assignment given this semester will be divided into one of two, which are listed below. Individual Production 50% Collaborative Production 50%

Student Signature of Receipt: ______________________________________

Date: ______________ Date: ______________

Parent Signature of Receipt: ______________________________________

This is a graded assignment, due by the first Friday of the semester. No student will be allowed to work with any equipment, or on camera, until this form is signed and returned. Papers submitted after the first Friday of the semester will be given a zero.

NCTV Model Release I hereby grant permission to NCTV, North Cobb High Schools video production department and Cobb County School District (District) to use or publicly display my or my child's photograph, video image, or audio clip on the District's Web site(s), individual school Web pages, or in other official District publications without further notice. I acknowledge the School and District's right to crop, edit, or treat the photograph, video, or audio clip at its discretion. I also understand that once I or my student's photograph, video image, or audio clip is published on a Web site, it can be downloaded by any computer user, on or off campus. I understand a student's name may be published along with the student's picture. Therefore, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the members of the Cobb County Board of Education, the School and the District, its officers, employees, agents, successors and assignees (the Indemnified Parties) from and against any and all claims and liabilities resulting from this publishing. Please sign below to give your permission. Thank you! Student Name (Printed): __________________________________________ Parent Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ______________

Student-Parent Agreement As a student in the North Cobb High School Video Production Program, I understand that I will be held to a high expectation of professionalism, both in the classroom and in the field. I am a representative of the program and as such should always follow the classroom procedures. When outside of the room, I should be completely respectful of others, including students, teachers, and administrators. If I am not, I will accept the responsibility for my actions and the consequences of those actions, which may include having my equipment privileges revoked indefinitely, or even expulsion from the program. Furthermore, I understand that we will be using various pieces of equipment in production of video programs. As a part of this, I am aware that it is my responsibility to be trained in the proper use and care of each piece of equipment. If, while using any piece of equipment, either at school, or away, I damage or misplace the equipment, I accept that I will be responsible for the replacement cost of that equipment. If there is anything apparently wrong with the equipment before I check it out, I am required to report that to the instructor immediately. Failure to do so will result in my being responsible for the equipment replacement cost. Student and parent signatures are necessary in order to be allowed to participate in any activity involving equipment use. Failure to get this form signed could result in your removal from this class. Student Name (Printed): __________________________________________ Parent Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ______________

Advanced BVP Spring 2013 Your assignments will be divided into two categories based on the Georgia Performance Standards: Independent & Collaborative Productions. Below is a list of the projects/assignments that you will have this semester. On the following pages you will find a detailed description of each project and how I will be grading for it. Due dates for each assignment can be found on the tomahawk.today@gmail.com calendar or in Pinnacle. Assignments: Forms Signed Independent - Each student (and their parents) must sign and return the syllabus & release forms before working with any gear. This is due the first Friday of the semester. Video Events (Partner) Each student must work with a partner to shoot two events, to write scripts for those events, and to edit the events into a news package for air on Tomahawk Today or the NCHSBVP YouTube Channel. Tomahawk Today Orange & Blue (Group) - The class will be divided into two teams that will produce one episode of Tomahawk Today every two weeks. The entire class will work together to produce the final show of the semester, a tribute to the Class of 2013, which will be used to produce the Senior DVD as a fundraiser for Warrior Productions. Tomahawk Final - The class will work throughout the semester to produce an end of the year tribute to the Class of 2012. Individual Video (Individual) - Each student will produce an individual video project this semester. The video must be a creative project with a complete treatment & script. The individual cannot be in the video and must do all directing, shooting, and editing on his or her own. The video should run between two and three minutes and must be appropriate for air on Tomahawk Today. Video must be exported to DVDRom. Demo Reel (Individual) - Each student will submit as their final project a personalized demo reel DVD with a resume & cover letter included as DVD-Rom contents. Dos Ideas (Individual) - Email two ideas to mrdbvp@gmail.com every two weeks. To receive full credit for this assignment the ideas must be submitted by 11:59pm every other Friday, beginning the first Friday of the semester. An idea must have one complete (5-7 sentence) paragraph explaining the idea.

Independent (50%) Forms Signed Individual Video Demo Reel DVD Dos Ideas Flash Drive Check Resume Check Cover Letter Check Treatment Due Script Due 20 100 100 9x20=180 4x25=100 25 25 25 25

Collaborative (50%) Tomahawk Orange Tomahawk Blue Tomahawk Final (Class) Video Event A Video Event B 8x50=400 8x50=400 100 100 100

Georgia Performance Standards

INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION ACCT-BVP3-1. Students will demonstrate independent technical skills and techniques in broadcasting and video production. a) Demonstrate effective control and utilize design elements to match a target audience. b) Demonstrate advanced editing techniques. c) Demonstrate advanced special effects for video and audio. (e.g. compose and render advanced computer graphics and animation). d) Export final product (e.g. multimedia formatting). COLLABORATIVE PRODUCTION ACCT-BVP3-2. Students will collaborate effectively in group-media production. a) Exercise leadership on behalf of the common good over a collaborative experience by utilizing the strengths of each individual in a group production. b) Work collaboratively to produce and direct location and/or studio segments. c) Collaborate to complete post-production tasks (e.g. graphics, audio sweetening and editing).

Demo Reel Project

Advanced BVP Final Project Demo Reel Project

Overview: Each student in Advanced BVP must produce a professional demo reel, with a generic cover letter & resume included as DVD-Rom contents. The demo reel should be between one and two minutes of your best work in shooting & editing. Any music used should be from freeplaymusic.com. The demo reel, at the very least, will be something that you take home and show your parents. In some cases, it will be something that you can use to show to prospective schools, to set yourself apart. Some of you may even be able to use your demo reel to land a job right out of high school. In all cases, you should make it something that demonstrates that you are more than proficient in the various phases of production. Standards Covered: INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION ACCT-BVP3-1. Students will demonstrate independent technical skills and techniques in broadcasting and video production. a) Demonstrate effective control and utilize design elements to match a target audience. b) Demonstrate advanced editing techniques. c) Demonstrate advanced special effects for video and audio. (e.g. compose and render advanced computer graphics and animation). d) Export final product (e.g. multimedia formatting). Due Dates: There are three parts of this assignment, all due at different times throughout the semester. See below to make sure you submit all work on time. Resume (Rough Draft) Due on March 1st by 11:59pm Not Accepted Late Cover Letter (Rough Draft) Due on April 5th by 11:59pm Not Accepted Late Demo Reel (Final Project) Due on May 10th by the end of class Not Accepted Late Directions: 1. Use your personal flash drive to do the following: (this will be graded periodically) b. Create a folder named BVP FirstName LastName and keep the following: c. All videos that you work on; either writing, shooting, editing, or talent d. A running document of all projects that you work on, and what you did for that project e. A running document of interesting job opportunities in video production (these can be found at productionhub.com or other career sites) 2. Create a resume that could be used if you were to either apply to college or to a video production job. Be sure to include the following: a. Name & Contact Information b. Objective: What you want to do and why you believe you are the best candidate c. Experience: List the top five projects that you have done in this class, including approximate date, your position in the production, and what specifically you did d. Academics: List the top three classes that make you a strong candidate, including your grade in the class, and date of completion e. References: At least three non-personal references with contact information 3. Choose a job from ProductionHub.com that interests you and email the link to mrdbvp@gmail.com. Create a cover letter that describes in three to five complete paragraphs why you are the best candidate for that job. 4. Choose the music (freeplaymusic.com) that best suits the style & mood you are wanting to create for your intended audience, the person who would be hiring or accepting you 5. Edit the best samples of your camera work & editing technique with the music that you have chosen

Demo Reel Grading:

Criteria BVP3-1: Independent technical skills & techniques your ability to shoot & edit video is yours develop your style BVP3-1.A: Create for a specific target audience style & substance match intended audience BVP3-1.B: Demonstrate advanced editing technique multi-track, split edits, creative filters, etc. BVP3-1.C: Demonstrate advanced special effects for video & audio motion key frames in a graphic, After Effects, chroma key, key framed audio BVP3-1.D: Export final product Dynamic Link to Encore & Encore to DVD w/ DVD-Rom Possible Points Points Earned Proficient 20 18 20 18 20 18 20 18 20 18 100 90 Evident 17 - 15 17 15 17 15 17 15 17 15 85 75 Needs Improvement 14 0 14 0 14 0 14 0 14 0 70 0

Video Events
Project Sheet: Video Events Designation: Collaborative/Partner Overview: Each student must work with a partner to shoot two events, to write scripts for those events, and to edit the events into a news package for air on Tomahawk Today or the NCHSBVP YouTube Channel. Standards Covered: COLLABORATIVE PRODUCTION ACCT-BVP3-2. Students will collaborate effectively in group-media production. a) Exercise leadership on behalf of the common good over a collaborative experience by utilizing the strengths of each individual in a group production. b) Work collaboratively to produce and direct location and/or studio segments. c) Collaborate to complete post-production tasks (e.g. graphics, audio sweetening and editing). Directions: To emulate a professional news production environment, your video is due at the end of class on the first school day after you shoot! 1. Work with your partner and use the school calendar or announcements listed in Tomahawk Today email to find an event that you want to cover 2. Get approval from Mr. Dempsey to cover that event 3. Check out equipment (camera, battery, tripod, and bags) 4. Be early to event, shoot video, break down and pack all equipment 5. Return all equipment before school the following school day 6. Import video to a new, labeled folder, in the edit bay matching the number of equipment borrowed (for example, HD 01 should be imported into Edit 01) 7. Create Premiere Project and import video into a RAW files Bin 8. Create a sequence named SOTs and lay down any soundbytes that could be used 9. Create a sequence named B-Roll and lay down any clips that should be shown 10. Write a script with: reporter track and included SOTs Mr. Dempsey must read and edit 11. Create a sequence named EventTitle News PKG and edit final video into a news package, adjusting all audio to a consistent broadcast level 12. Include animated lower-thirds for each person who speaks on, or off, screen 13. Have Mr. Dempsey view and approve 14. Name and export final video as an .FLV and place in Edit 01 in the Tomahawk Today folder on the Desktop 15. Both group members must complete a reflection and email it as subject: FirstName LastName Reflection A or B to mrdbvp@gmail.com before the due date of each Video Event (you lose 20% per day that the assignment is late) Grading: Criteria BVP3-2.A: Collaboration through individual strengths the better shooter shoots, the better writer writes, the better editor edits, etc. BVP3-2.B: Collaborate in direction the overall quality of direction will be evident in your final product BVP3-2.C: Collaborate in editing both partners must contribute to editing with both becoming better Video Quality: Video is technically sound with proper color balance, steadiness, and framing Editing Quality: Video is edited well with no jump cuts, proper transitions, and appropriate to story content & style Possible Points - Days Late @ 20% each Points Earned Proficient 20 18 20 18 20 18 20 18 20 18 100 90 Evident 17 - 15 17 15 17 15 17 15 17 15 85 75 Needs Improvement 14 0 14 0 14 0 14 0 14 0 70 0

Tomahawk Final
Project Sheet: Tomahawk Final Designation: Collaborative/Class Overview: The final episode of Tomahawk Today in the Spring of 2013 will be our Salute to the Class of 2013. The show will be an extended version of Tomahawk, but it will feature all of the best moments of the school year for Seniors. Highlights will include Senior Banquet, Senior Social, Homecoming, Prom, etc. The show should run for 30-minutes and will be burned to DVD after broadcast for purchase. Every student in this class is expected to make this show happen. Standards Covered: COLLABORATIVE PRODUCTION ACCT-BVP3-2. Students will collaborate effectively in group-media production. a) Exercise leadership on behalf of the common good over a collaborative experience by utilizing the strengths of each individual in a group production. b) Work collaboratively to produce and direct location and/or studio segments. c) Collaborate to complete post-production tasks (e.g. graphics, audio sweetening and editing). Directions: 1. One student from each group (Orange & Blue) will be designated as a producer for the Tomahawk Final show they will work with Mr. Dempsey from the beginning of the semester to plan and organize the show they will oversee group media production of the entire class 2. Each student is to complete all assignments for which they are personally responsible, in addition to the assignments needed for this show production do what you are asked to do, when you are asked to do it 3. Unless plans change, the show will air on Friday, May 17, 2013. As the show will be pre-produced/taped, all videos are due in the Edit 01 Tomahawk Final folder by Friday, May 10, 2013. 4. When you are not working on something else, ask the student producers what you can be doing to help with this show. Grading: Criteria BVP3-2: Collaboration: Show is a team effort, meaning each person can stand back and point out what they did to make the show happen BVP3-2.A: Each individual class member functioned in an area of expertise to benefit total show production BVP3-2.B: Show produced to satisfactory level, blending audience interest & required content BVP3-2.C: Show edited properly with no jump cuts, appropriate edits, sweetened audio, and consistent & unifying graphics and elements Runtime: 30-minutes Possible Points Points Earned Proficient 20 18 20 18 20 18 20 18 20 18 100 90 Evident 17 - 15 17 15 17 15 17 15 17 15 85 75 Needs Improvement 14 0 14 0 14 0 14 0 14 0 70 0

Tomahawk Orange/Blue
Project Sheet: Tomahawk Today Orange/Blue Production Designation: Collaborative/Small Group Overview: With the larger size of our class this semester, we will be doing Tomahawk Today a little different. We will have an Orange and a Blue team, which will be consistent throughout the semester, working to produce one episode of Tomahawk Today every two weeks in rotation. The first show of the semester will be the Orange team on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. The second show will be the Blue team on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Each team will then produce the following weeks show. Standards Covered: COLLABORATIVE PRODUCTION ACCT-BVP3-2. Students will collaborate effectively in group-media production. a) Exercise leadership on behalf of the common good over a collaborative experience by utilizing the strengths of each individual in a group production. b) Work collaboratively to produce and direct location and/or studio segments. c) Collaborate to complete post-production tasks (e.g. graphics, audio sweetening and editing). Directions/Guidelines: 1. Meet with class/small group for first ten minutes of each day, to plan show and come up with video ideas (must have at least 8-minutes of student produced videos) 2. Producers stack the show (with teacher assistance), while team produces video content 3. Team provides a synopsis of their video via email to tomahawk.today@gmail.com 4. Producers use synopses to write the show (with teacher assistance/approval) 5. Finished videos are due in TriCaster by 4:00pm the day before air 6. Scripts must be approved and printed by 4:00pm the day before air 7. Studio must be set-up by 4:00pm the day before air 8. Live-to-Tape version of the show must be uploaded to YouTube by noon on day of air a. Show must use three cameras during live production b. Crew the following positions: i. Director/Technical Director ii. Audio/Graphics iii. Teleprompter Operator iv. 3 Camera Operators v. Floor Director vi. 2 Anchors c. Show must have standard opening & closing credits Grading: Criteria BVP3-2: Collaboration: Show is a team effort, meaning each person can stand back and point out what they did to make the show happen BVP3-2.A: Each individual team member functioned in an area of expertise to benefit total show production BVP3-2.B: Live show produced to satisfactory level, blending audience interest & required content Preproduction: Completed by 4:00pm the day before air meaning: scripts printed, studio set-up, all videos in TriCaster in order Runtime: 8 to 9 minutes of student produced video content Points Earned Proficient 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 Evident 87 87 87 87 87 Needs Improvement 60 60 60 60 60

Individual Project

Advanced BVP Final Project Individual Project

Overview: Each student in Advanced Broadcast Video Production will be responsible for writing, shooting, & editing an individual video project this semester. The video should be aimed towards air on Tomahawk Today, but that is not a guarantee. The project should be the best single example of your ability to craft a project and guide the video to completion. You can use anyone in this class, but you cannot be in your video. Standards Covered: INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION ACCT-BVP3-1. Students will demonstrate independent technical skills and techniques in broadcasting and video production. a) Demonstrate effective control and utilize design elements to match a target audience. b) Demonstrate advanced editing techniques. c) Demonstrate advanced special effects for video and audio. (e.g. compose and render advanced computer graphics and animation). d) Export final product (e.g. multimedia formatting). Due Dates: There are three parts of this assignment, all due at different times throughout the semester. See below to make sure you submit all work on time. Treatment Due on February 1st by 11:59pm Not Accepted Late Project idea cannot change after this date Script Due on February 15th by 11:59pm Not Accepted Late Final Project Due on April 4th by the end of class Not Accepted Late Directions: 1. Brainstorm ideas for a video that could be played on Tomahawk Today the video must be 100% school appropriate 2. Create an outline of your idea to help create the story all stories have a beginning, middle, and end this will apply to any type of video that you do 3. Write your treatment and email it to mrdbvp@gmail.com by the date above 4. Get feedback and make changes accordingly 5. Write your script and email it to mrdbvp@gmail.com by the date above 6. Get feedback and make changes accordingly 7. Shoot & edit your video pay attention to the following: a. You must write, shoot, and edit your own video b. Video must be geared to a specific audience (as defined in your treatment) c. Video must include multi-track editing, creative filters, etc. d. Video must include an advanced special effect could just be a motion graphic in the title or credits 8. Create a DVD-Rom of your video with the following: (Due by date above) a. Main Menu set as First Play with button linking to b. Playable version of the video c. DVD-Rom contents include: i. .FLV of the video ii. PDF of treatment iii. PDF of Script iv. 3 .JPGs of behind the scenes of production

Grading on Reverse

Individual Project Grading:

Criteria BVP3-1: Independent technical skills & techniques your ability to shoot & edit video is yours develop your style BVP3-1.A: Create for a specific target audience style & substance match intended audience BVP3-1.B: Demonstrate advanced editing technique multi-track, split edits, creative filters, etc. BVP3-1.C: Demonstrate advanced special effects for video & audio motion key frames in a graphic, After Effects, chroma key, key framed audio BVP3-1.D: Export final product Dynamic Link to Encore & Encore to DVD w/ DVD-Rom Possible Points Points Earned Proficient 20 18 20 18 20 18 20 18 20 18 100 90 Evident 17 - 15 17 15 17 15 17 15 17 15 85 75 Needs Improvement 14 0 14 0 14 0 14 0 14 0 70 0

Advanced BVP Project Sheet Dos Ideas

Overview: Each student in Advanced Broadcast Video Production will be responsible for coming up with two ideas every two weeks for Tomahawk Today. The ideas should be geared towards the one of two audience segments for our show 1) students or 2) teachers. In your summary, explain how it will appeal to the audience you have chosen to engage. Standards Covered: INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION ACCT-BVP3-1. a) Demonstrate effective control and utilize design elements to match a target audience. Due Dates: You will complete this assignment nine times throughout the semester. The dates are listed below, as well as a sample of what you are expected to do. These assignments will not be accepted late, but can be turned in as early as you like. If they are not submitted by 11:59pm they are late and will not be counted. (1) January 11 - (2) January 25 - (3) February 8 - (4) February 22 - (5) March 8 (6) March 22 - (7) April 5 - (8) April 19 - (9) May 3 Directions: 1. Brainstorm an idea for something that will be relevant to the staff or students of North Cobb High School 2. Write a brief summary of the idea (one complete paragraph) 3. Come up with a title (or slug) for the video 4. Email two of these to mrdbvp@gmail.com before the due date 5. The subject of the email should be: FirstName LastName Dos Ideas #1 Individual Project Grading:
Criteria BVP3-1.A: Create for a specific target audience style & substance match intended audience Subject: Subject created properly Titles: Each idea has a useful & identifying title Summary: Each summary paragraph is a complete five to seven sentence description of the idea with proper capitalization, grammar, and punctuation Possible Points Points Earned Proficient 54 54 54 54 20 16 Evident 32 32 32 32 12 8 Needs Improvement 10 10 10 10 40

SAMPLE:
SUBJECT: Josh Dempsey Dos Ideas #1 EMAIL Title: Teacher Valet Service BODY: Summary: Two students are sitting around trying to figure out how they can earn some money. After several unlikely suggestions, like a piggyback taxi service, one student suggests that they start a valet service for teachers. Everything seems like it will work out well when they show up the next day dressed like valets. They even have signs advertising their service. The only problem is, they dont really know how to drive and wreck most of the cars they port. The video ends with a major crash using the action movie app on the iPad.