Standards X

Video Technology

The video technology teacher has the knowledge and skills needed to teach the Foundations, Information Acquisition, Work in Solving Problems, Communication strands of the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in video technology, in addition to the content described in Technology Applications Standards I-V.

Video Technology. What a scary topic! This course scared me more than any of the others because of what was due at the end--a music video! This folder is also the largest of all that I have kept through this long journey. Video cameras didn't scare me; I had been videoing (is that a word!) since my kids were little in the 80's. But to edit that video was another story. One of the first things we did was the mood piece and that is when my computer decided it had had enough! Steve Smiley was great to work with on this. I sent in what I could but my computer had to be in the shop for a while and Steve and Beverly worked around what I was able to contribute. Then on to storyboards and scripts. Planning is so important and makes the rest of the project seem easier. Before I took this course I never dreamed Video Technology could be fun, but it was! I really enjoyed the pictures we took to illustrate techniques and working with my students to be the actors for my music video was a hoot! Video Tech students were a big help with producing my video. It all seems to be such a group effort.

I look at Video Technology as one of the more advanced TA subjects to teach. I would like to lead my students through the same process I went through in TATC Video Tech. I think the storyboard work is such an important part of a video. Working with students on a music video is a nice way to see that because their script is already there--the words to the song. They will just need to add the actions and watch the timing. Timing isn't that big of deal because you can cut to the correct time in your editing process. Another thing that I learned the importance of is group work. I plan to do a music video as a group like we did the mood piece.

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Artifact #6

Descriptors: Audio and Video Editing, Web Authoring

Title: Proud to be an American--Mood Piece

Course: TATC 105 Video Tech

Date Created: March 26, 2003

Source: Module 1, Discussion 4

Media: Video Web Page

Description: For this project, we were assigned to a group and in that group we had to assign the roles of producer/editor, storyboard/script artist, and sound editor. I was the sound editor. We were to create a "mood" piece video with a time limit of 1 minute. The mood was to be established with the use of at least three video clips found on the web or self-created. Sound was necessary but should only supplement the video, not give away the mood. Viewers of the video were to be able to give a one-word description of the mood conveyed. The storyboard editor was to create a storyboard of the video for submission and our video had to list the credits.

Rationale: This mood piece was a very trying project for me. It was put together during Spring Break when my computer decided it no longer wanted to open web pages. I had to have the computer picked up by a technician who worked on Saturday and Sunday to repair it. It was a group project and my team members were excellent to work with. They made adjustments to allow me to remain a member and do my part. It was an interesting and rewarding experience. I learned a lot from this video. Now I can create the storyboard needed for a video, but when we started the video I felt I could not. I learned a lot about VideoWave and feel that I could use it as a teaching tool. Before this video, I was worried about just installing it! I think our group worked well together especially through my computer problems. We were able to rely on each other's strong points. I have never liked group work, but now I can see more clearly the benefits of such a project.

Implications for future: I think the mood piece would be a good project for a video technology class. A one minute video won't defeat any of your students. If they can learn the benefits of working in a group like I did, that would be a major positive action.

Reviewer's Comments: You guys did a great video on PRIDE and PATRIOTISM. A good choice for our times, in my opinion. The rotating eagle and Statue of Liberty laser show were awesome, and the music fit the video well. Your web page was well designed and colors complemented your mood of patriotism. Excellent job.

Reviewer's Name: Kathleen Markwardt

Date Reviewed: March 26, 2003

Title: TATC Student

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Artifact #13

Descriptors: Video Technology which requires everything you can possibly imagine!

Title: First Period Players

Course: 105 Video Technology

Date Created: April 15, 2003

Source: Module 2, Discussions 3 & 4; Module 3, Discussion 3; Module 4, Discussions 1 & 2

Media: Web Page with link to Video stored on ESC 11's streaming server.

Description: This was a MAJOR project. There was a list of nine requirements for the video such as "Demonstrate proficiency in basic camera techniques such as zoom, focus, etc." The video had to be submitted as a windows media file and saved as .wmv or .asf. It had to publicize the music group and feature the music video as the center of interest. (I don't know how, but I missed this point until right this second! I used the music to make a video and the web page was presented to seek work for the actors who made my video! What a dope!) We had to include links to the storyboard and project management plan which were made earlier in the course. We had to chose an audience and promote the video to them.

Rationale: This video was Video Technology. This portfolio would not be complete without it. There was too much in the course for a person of my inexperience to do a good job on their own. I had so many people helping me: my students, the technology director, the video technology teacher and his class. I learned a great deal and know there is much more to learn. I will be teaching this class in the fall and hope to be able to stay a day ahead of the students. Lindsay seems to have great software and equipment so I know we will have fun! Students are always so willing to try something new. This will be exciting and I will have more time to absorb what I will be teaching. I know I have a problem with one of the still shots in the video, but as I explained in the web page, there just wasn't time to fix it!

Implications for future: Much to learn. I will be learning right along with my students. I will probably use a lot of what is in TATC 105 Video Tech to get started. We will go at a much slower pace. Maybe I will take a semester to do this four week course!

Reviewer's Comments: I really enjoyed your video. I'm impressed. The quality of the video was pretty good and the quality of the audio was quite good. The download time was not too long, but I'm working on the T-1 at school--it might be a bit long for a dial-up. I like your transitions and the overall flow of the video. The audience would be anyone from a freedom-loving nation, especially people from a rural area. I could really relate to the message myself. All in all, a really nice video.

Reviewer's Name: Kim K. Dean

Date Reviewed: April 16, 2003

Title: TATC Student

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