Level Up Tutorial

Get that b-roll


Description

In this Level Up, you will learn why b-roll is key to powerful storytelling, and tips for capturing compelling visuals for any video story.

Demonstrate technical support related to media production (e.g., broadcast, video, web, mobile).

  • CCTC AR-AV 3.1: Demonstrate how to repair and service transmitting and receiving systems.
  • CCTC AR-AV 3.2: Employ knowledge of wireless and wired transmission systems.
  • CCTC AR-AV 3.3: Demonstrate installation of cabling for audio/video productions.
  • CCTC AR-AV 3.4: Demonstrate the installation of a wireless audio/video system.
  • CCTC AR-AV 3.5: Demonstrate how to troubleshoot audio/video system operations.
  • CCTC AR-AV 4.1: Apply knowledge of the critical elements in designing a production to activities in the pre-production stage.
  • CCTC AR-AV 4.2: Identify the basic functions and resources for editing an audio/video production.
  • CCTC AR-AV 4.3: Apply computer-based development in video production and editing, with an emphasis on digital technology.

Knowledge Constructor

Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others. (ISTE)

Innovative Designer

Students use a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful or imaginative solutions. (ISTE)

Evaluate technological advancements and tools that are essential to occupations within the Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Career Cluster.

  • CCTC AR 6.1: Research the impact of potential new technological advancements related to this cluster in the future.
  • CCTC AR 6.2: Analyze the technological systems that are apparent within the various pathways in this cluster.

Language - Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.6: Acquire and use accurate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

Demonstrate the use of basic tools and equipment used in audio, video and film production.

  • CCTC AR 2.1: Assess workplace conditions with regard to safety and health.

Creative Communicator

Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals. (ISTE)

Demonstrate technical support skills for audio, video and film productions.

  • CCTC AR-JB 4.1: Examine equipment and its function.
  • CCTC AR-JB 4.2: Examine production activities.
  • CCTC AR-JB 4.3: Explain how to run a board shift.
  • CCTC AR-JB 4.4: Examine set design principles and practices.

Speaking and Listening - Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.5: Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Speaking and Listening - Comprehension and Collaboration

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.2: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.3: Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.
Topics

Journalism

Video Production

Tutorials

Levels

Beginner

Intermediate

Materials

Online Worksheet

Camera or Mobile Phone

Notebook

Estimated Time

25 Minutes