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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.

This was uncharted territory for me. I had taken many videos as my children were growing up in the 80's and 90's. We captured the usual "wave at the camera" shots as well as a few shots of the grass, bleachers, and an occasional cloud in the sky. I seemed to have a problem with the "on" and "off" button. As the course progressed, I seemed to have many more ideas than I had skills or talent. However, even though I had labored over the music video, which is offered here as Artifact 16, I found myself responding to it in the way I intended my audience to respond. That was validation for me. It was truly an "ah ha" moment.

Artifact #15 / Artifact #16


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Indicators: Standard I, Standard II, Standard III, Standard VI, Standard V, 7.3s, 7.4s, 7.6s, 7.7s, 7.8s, 7.9s, 7.10s, 7.11s, 7.12s, 7.14s, 7.15s, 7.16s, 7.17s, 7.22s, 7.23s, 7.36s, 7.41s, 8.1s, 8.2s, 8.11s, 8.14s, 8.15s, 8.24s, 8.25s, 8.33s, 8.34s, 8.35s, 8.38s, 8.40s, 9.4s, 9.26s, 9.27s, 9.29s, 9.43s, 10.4s, 10.8s, 10.13s, 10.16s, 10.19s, 10.33s, 10.37s, 10.38s, 10.39s, 10.40s, 10.42s, 10.43s, 11.1s, 11.7s, 11.13s, 11.17s, 11.21s, 11.29s, 11.32s, 11.35s, 11.39s


Artifact #15

Descriptors: Video Technology, Web Authoring

Title: Scene Analysis

Course: Video Technology

Date Created: March 30, 2003

Source: Personally owned video of Forrest Gump, readings from TATC curriculum

Media: Television, video cassette recorder, Dreamweaver web software

Description: As a discussion in the Video Technology course, we were to analyze a scene from a movie or television program for the techniques that were discussed in the readings provided. Some of the techniques we were to look for included the following:

Example of matching action
Example of screen direction matching from shot to shot
Where screen direction changes in the scene
Examples of clean exits
How many times the camera angle was changed

I chose the movie, "Forrest Gump" and the scene in which Forrest returns home to his dying mother.

Rationale: This first artifact is included here because it was interesting to view a film I had seen numerous times; however, in a much different way. Having read about different camera techniques and angles, I focused more on the mechanics rather than the story. There are techniques which I know now enhance the story. The concepts displayed in this scene were simple which fit the mood. The dialogue was simple but tender between a devoted mother and her son.

Implications for future: This is an excellent activity for use early in the video technology course. A basic understanding of the many techniques and angles must be discussed. The class could view a scene together to begin a group discussion and then move to an individual assignment such as this one shown in my artifact.

Reviewers Comments: Very nice and simple explanation of your scene and the various analysis points. You picked a great scene to analyze, and your analysis gave that scene new meaning to me.

Reviewer Name: Shannon Bishop

Date Reviewed: March 30, 2002

Title: TATC Student

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Indicators: Standard I, 7.6s, 7.7s, 7.9s, 7.10s, 7.15s, 7.26s, 7.36s, 7.41s, 7.46s, 7.47s, 8.1s, 8.2s, 8.3s, 8.5s, 8.6s, 8.7s, 8.11s, 8.15s, 8.16s, 8.18s, 8.19s, 8.21s, 8.22s, 8.23s, 8.29s, 8.32s, 8.33s, 8.34s, 8.35s, 8.37s, 8.38s, 8.40s, 8.42s, 8.44s, 8.46s, 8.47s, 9.1s, 8.2s, 9.3s, 9.4s, 9.5s, 9.7s, 9.8s, 9.10s, 9.11s, 9.12s, 9.13s, 9.15s, 9.16s, 9.17s, 9.19s, 9.24s, 9.29s, 9.30s, 9.33s, 9.34s, 9.35s, 9.39s, 9.40s, 9.42s, 9.43s, 10.1s, 10.2s, 10.3s, 10.4s, 10.5s, 10.6s, 10.7s, 10.10s, 10.11s, 10.12s, 10.13s,10.14s, 10.15s, 10.16s, 10.17s, 10.18s, 10.19s, 10.20s, 10.21s, 10.22s, 10.23s, 10.24s, 10.26s, 10.28s, 10.29s, 10.30s, 10.32s, 10.33s, 10.35s, 10.35s. 10.37s, 10.39s, 10.40s, 10.42s, 10.43s, 11.13s, 11.17s, 11.29s, 11.32s, 11.35s, 11.39s

Artifact #16

Descriptors: Video Technology, Web Authoring

Title: Music Video

Course: Video Technology

Date Created: April 9, 2003

Source: Recorded audio, digitally captured film footage, still photographs.

Media: Compact disk, digital movie camera, CoolEdit Pro, Video Wave, Dreamweaver, Adobe Live Motion.

Description: This assignment was to create a music video to tell a story. We could either capture the video or use a clip from another source. I chose the capture the video myself instead of using other sources. The purpose of the video was to feature or highlight the music for promotion. I used a recording of "Watercoloured Ponies" done by the contemporary worship group at my church.

When I began this project, as with others, I had more ideas than I had skill. I have many shots that are, as they say in the movie industry, "on the cutting room floor." The clip depicts a family who watches their only daughter grow up to "ride away" on the pony we know as life. The scenes alternate from present day to past. The scenes depicting the past are shot in black and white in order to show the difference in time settings. I attempted to use different camera angles to provide a more effective product.

Rationale: I include this artifact as a "best work" because I actually captured the video myself. It is entirely a labor of love. I have the privilege of being a part of a contemporary worship group and I used an actual recording of "Watercoloured Ponies." The male singer is the Dad who is featured in the scenes. He recorded this live on a Sunday morning when we recognized the high school seniors. His only daughter was one of those seniors. It was a moving experience.

Implications for future: Young people love music videos. This would be a wonderful activity for the advanced video technology student. It is a project that could be done as a group activity and have students take on specific roles such as producer, script editor, or sound editor. This is an excellent way to introduce students to production teamwork.

Reviewers Comments: Don't be so hard on yourself. Look at what you have accomplished. Capturing your own video, setting sound to it and editing. That is A GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT!!! I had tears in my eyes, because I have 3 kids that will leave someday. Your video is very touching.

Reviewer Name: Marilyn Cadenhead

Date Reviewed: April 11, 2003

Title: TATC Instructor

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