Hello South Central Episode 1

October 29, 2008

The new SCTV is up and running. We are developing our skills using Pinnacle Studio software and video cameras. Episode one features a Question of the Week, a new presidential candidate, weather and fun fact, and a commercial for the SC Sports Boosters candy bar sales. We hope you enjoy.

Episode 1

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Feature Story Example and Short Comedy

October 6, 2008

We have been busy learning the techniques of writing feature stories for video. We are also looking at characteristics that make good films. This week we are going to focus on the video mixer and green screen. We are also going to rehearse broadcasts so everyone will know how to operate the equipment.

Log Cabin Village–Feature Story

Mr. Rinkel put this video together to show the class an example of a video feature story.

http://video.yahoo.com/watch/3609786/9957445

No Blood Drive

This is a short comedy done in response to the blood drive being cancelled.

http://video.yahoo.com/watch/3652253/10055799

Currently, no date has been set to resume our daily broadcast. We will keep you posted. We plan to post our feature stories online as they are written and produced.

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Log Cabin Village Saturday September 27th

September 28, 2008

We had a great time filming at Log Cabin Village on Saturday. The weather was beautiful and there were several people in attendance. The students worked on their film skills. They also interviewed various people on the grounds about their visit to LCV. In the next week, the students will do a feature story on Log Cabin Village that will be posted upon completion. Under the direction of Mr. Rinkel, we will also begin work on a documentary on life in the 1850s and 1860s focusing on cabin life and life during the civil war. We hope to have it completed by March. Below are some photos of our day at Log Cabin Village:

Terah and Caleb interviewing a Civil War soldier.

Infantry soldier for the Confederate Army

Braydon, Ben, and Brandon with one of the various cabins.

Mr. Rosen making pottery.

Possum Trot Band

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New Beginnings…

September 26, 2008

We are currently “off-air” as we reevaluate our newscast and focus. Our start has been great, but we want to make sure we are doing our best bringing you the news from the school and community. We are also learning camera skills, broadcast writing, and the steps of producing a documentary. Our class is currently working on a documentary of Log Cabin Village, located in Kinmundy, Illinois. We’ll post some photos from our video shoots this weekend. We’ll be back soon. We hope you’ll come back and visit us on this site. Thanks for visiting…

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Cougar Morning News September 22

September 22, 2008

Cougar Morning News

Anchors: Brandon and Lincoln

Today’s Broadcast

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Weekly Recap September 12-19

September 20, 2008

This week we began experimenting with the green screen and other options to change up our newscast. We are working hard and things are starting to fall into place. Next week, we will take a day and reflect and learn the techniques and tips of interviewing. I hope to add a feature story to our newscast at least once a week. I will also be evaluating job descriptions and move some job duties around. I’m looking forward to next weeks newscasts. Below are some pictures from the last two weeks:

Lincoln and Kari working on the audio.

Ben and Sara getting the script together.

Kacy in front of the green screen.

The studio minutes before the broadcast.

Caleb and Kacy shooting the weather.

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