Sunday, February 22, 2009

09 Week #8: Self-directed learning via iTunes

For this week's blog post assignment, you are assigned to subscribe to the Ripplecast Podcast at: http://www.rippletraining.com/ripplecasts.html

Download as many of the episodes as you would like to learn about and then watch at least one. Reply to this post by telling us which podcast episode you watched and what you learned.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

09 Week #7 Self-Assessment

It's time for parent-teacher conferences already again. For this week's blog I would like you to take a moment to reflect on what you have learned during the first part of this second of semester of class. What are some ways that you are stretching yourself and trying to develop your digital media skills? What are some things you are doing really well with? What areas could you show some improvements in? Self-critique is good once in awhile, often more important than percentage or letter grades, and I would love to hear things from your point of view.

I would also like you to post what you are considering for your Digies project. I know the time will sneak away from us like always and I would love to help you out as you formulate your plan for yet another impressive digital media project.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

09 Week #6 B-roll/Cutaways example

Find at least one example of A-roll/B-roll footage (most likely an interview where the action "cuts away" to B-roll shots. Post the link of the movie clip that you found to this blog post. Mention any additional techniques that you think are important to remember when creating interview or documentary-type movies that you noticed in your clip. Keep watching video with your "mind wide open" and apply what you like to your projects!

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

09 Week #5 Movies make you millions??

http://www.journalstar.com/articles/2009/01/26/news/local/doc497d01167afc0827623734.txt

Read the above article and share your reactions.

What do you think it would take to actually make money off of making youtube-type videos? What are some ways teenagers like you can get involved in the world of digital media to make it more than just a hobby? Is this something you think you would ever be interested in?