COOKING UP THE NEWS Award-winning Toby Johnson Middle School teacher Dana LaChapelle has put together a fantastic prezi guide that outlines in detail all of the components of a well-designed news broadcast. It is worth spending the time exploring for any serious practitioner of broadcast journalism. |
SEVA/SECC
A local gem, Sacramento's "Go-To" location for all things video. SECC is committed to continuing the development and implementation of media programs for all Sacramento students. This is the premiere resource for all of your video and broadcast news production needs. Great training, terrific access to student work from schools all over the Sacramento area. The Student Educational Video Awards is a multifaceted competition culminating in an annual showcase that challenges Oscar Night. Explore the site, a wealth of info--make sure you spend time at the SEVA link. |
Miscellaneous Tutorials
Word Processing
Presentation Software
A Word to the Wise
Presentation applications such as PowerPoint and Keynote, like video editing software, tends to be loaded with animation and audio special effects that, on first look, can seem filled with pixie dust but in reality will likely drive your audience up the wall. Use it sparingly! Pay heed to the advice offered below.
Presentation applications such as PowerPoint and Keynote, like video editing software, tends to be loaded with animation and audio special effects that, on first look, can seem filled with pixie dust but in reality will likely drive your audience up the wall. Use it sparingly! Pay heed to the advice offered below.
RSA Animate
The Royal Society of Arts is a British organization whose focus is finding pragmatic, workable answers to the multitude of social issues facing the world. The 10-minute RSA animation series was created as a mechanism for projecting as many potential solutions to as large an audience as possible. It has since caught on as a presentation tool for any number of enterprises, from business to education to simple entertainment.