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May 23, 2013

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Knightly News Sweet Sixteen Film -

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Knightly News Sweet Sixteen Broadcast 2013 -

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Knightly News: National Champs Yet Again -

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Knightly News 2013 Episode 1 -

Friday, February 1, 2013

Knightly News 2012 Episode 22 LIVE -

Friday, November 30, 2012

Knightly News 2012 Episode 19 -

Friday, November 2, 2012

Knightly News 2012 Episode 17 -

Friday, October 5, 2012

iPhone 5 -

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Knightly News 2012 Episode 15 -

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Knightly News 2012 Episode 14 -

Monday, September 10, 2012

Welcome to Knightly News -

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Knightly News 2012 Episode 12 -

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Knightly News 2012 Episode 10 -

Friday, April 13, 2012

Knightly News 2012 Episode 9 -

Friday, April 6, 2012

STN Sweet 16 -

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Life Without You -

Monday, March 12, 2012

STN Team on TV20 ABC -

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Knightly News 2012 Episode 6 -

Friday, February 24, 2012

Knightly News 2012 Episode 5 -

Friday, February 17, 2012

STN Corporate Sponsorships -

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Jan 30,31

Digital Video 1: Bell Ringer: Current Events Quiz Week of Jan. 28 – Feb. 1, 2013 Questions: 1. What “broken system” did a bipartisan group in Congress say it hoped to have fixed by spring or summer? 2. Both those in that group and President Obama said on this issue they need to develop a “pathway to ______________________.” 3. What organization is considering removing its long-standing ban on gays, leaving policies on sexual orientation to its local chapters? 4. What country was the site of a fire that ripped through a crowded nightclub last weekend, killing more than 200? 5….

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Jan 28/29

Digital Video 1: Bell Ringer: Current Events Quiz Week of Jan. 21 – 25, 2013 Questions: 1. Name one team that will be in the Super Bowl. Extra credit: Name the other 2. Three Americans were killed in a hostage crisis situation along with more than 30 others in what African country late last week? 3. Last week what did Britain’s Prince Harry said he had done while a helicopter pilot on his tour of duty in Afghanistan? 4. Whose speech last Monday included this line, quoted in many news reports: “We are made for this moment, and we will…

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Jan 8,9

Digital Video 1: Bell Ringer: Watch Production Notes: Episode 7 Concept: Commercial In groups of 3, brainstorm and design a 60-sec commercial spot that promotes one of the following: 1. a product 2. an event 3. a service Requirements: 1. Rule of thirds 2. Sequencing 3. Continuity 4. Effective advertisement message 5. Call to action A ‘call to action’ is the point in the segment where the viewer is told what to do next. Workflow: 1. Brainstorm and decide on an idea 2. Write script (including all dialogue, music, sound effects, body language, etc.)- Due at end of class today!….

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Jan 2,3

Digital Video 1: Bell Ringer: Watch Production Notes: Episode 1 Concept: Commercial In groups of 3, brainstorm and design a 60-sec commercial spot that promotes one of the following: 1. a product 2. an event 3. a service Requirements: 1. Rule of thirds 2. Sequencing 3. Continuity 4. Effective advertisement message 5. Call to action A ‘call to action’ is the point in the segment where the viewer is told what to do next. Workflow: 1. Brainstorm and decide on an idea 2. Write script (including all dialogue, music, sound effects, body language, etc.)- Due at end of class today!….

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Dec 10, 11

Digital Video 1: Bell Ringer: Watch “Field of View,” episode 10 Assignment: Complete the instructional video project, quicktime, and transfer to the hard drive by the end of class today. **We will screem the projects next class. Digital Video 3: Bell Ringer: Watch “Production Notes,” episode 10 Concept: The two-day Challenge (Action Scene) Instructions: In groups of three, quickly create a plan to produce a 2-3 min action scene. The segment must tell a story and have creative production elements with smooth continuity in order to receive a top score. You are challneged to present a high-velocity, heart-pounding action scene…

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Nov 26, 27

Digital Video 1: Bell Ringer: Video Coach: Chapter 5 – Sequences and Continuity Concept: Shooting Sequences How do you use Wide, Medium, and Tight Shots in your video? A sequence is a series of connected shots that tells a story. IN your next assignment, you will need to show that you can shoot a story in sequence format. See the instructions below: Objective: In groups of three, produce a 5-step instructional video on a school-appropriate topic of your choice. REQUIREMENTS: Pre-production: Each group must draft a script that includes all narration, music, and sound effects. The narration should guide the viewer…

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Nov 8,9

Digital Video 1: Bell Ringer: Watch Take 5, Episode 7 Assignment: Shoot video with group partners. 25 shot short story Digital Video 3-4: Lighting Bell Ringer: Watch Assignment: Dark Scene production Details: In groups of 4, assign the following production roles: 1. Producer 2. Photographer/Cinematographer 3. Sound Engineer 4. Lighting Engineer Then, assign the following post-production roles: 1. Rough Cut Editor 2. Fine Cut Editor 3. Sound producer 4. Effects producer Assignment: Following the mood of the basement scene from “Signs,” come up with a 2 minute short story that has the same feel. (Dark, simple lighting, dramatic pauses and…

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Nov 2,5

Digital Video 1: Bell Ringer: Write a 2-paragraph critique of the latest Knightly News episode. Concept: Lesson on set-up using camera and tripod. Students should work in groups to set-up/breakdown the equipment. Each student should practice the sequence at least 2-3 times. Digitial Video 2: Bell Ringer: Knightly News Meeting Concept: Knightly News production/post-production 4th Period: Show Date: Nov 16, Project Deadline: Nov 13 (EP: Sarah R) 3rd Period: Show Date: Nov 9, Project Deadline: Nov 6 (EP: Julia W)

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Oct 31, Nov 1

Digital Video 1: Bell Ringer: Navigate to the Training Folder > Video Coach. Click to watch Lessons 3-4. As you watch the video lesson, complete the questions on paper for chapters 3-4. Make sure you write your name on the paper and turn back in to Mr. Rice. Assignment: Using the cameras.

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Oct 29, 30

Digital Video 1: Bell Ringer: Video Coach Series Navigate to the Training Folder > Video Coach. Click to watch the Lesson 2 segment on Wide, Medium, Tight. As you watch the video lesson, complete the questions on paper for chapter 2. Make sure you write your name on the paper and turn back in to Mr. Rice. Concept: Understanding Storyboards Assignment: In groups of 2-3, work together to script out and storyboard a short story consisting of at least 25 shots. Make sure to include wide, medium, and tight shots in your planning. All storyboard sketches should reflect the actual…

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