Telecom 340-Video Directing
Project #2
Morgan: “Behind The Scenes”
Each team is to produce a 5 minute interview using the single camera method. Each interview must include a host that will introduce the show and a guest. The guest must be a Morgan State University employee that will give us an insider’s view of what his/her department or division does here at MSU. You are not allowed to shoot anyone from the communication studies department, WEAA, or the MSU Spokesman Newspaper. Each interview must have must at least three wide shots to establish that the two parties are indeed together however, that shot can not be longer than 10-15 seconds. That raw footage is to be turned in on Tuesday, April 13 2010 @ 1: 00pm. At that time you will begin to edit you production.
Tape must be shot in SP mode!
Project # 3
MOS – 10 Questions
At an off campus location each team is to shoot 20 answers to a specific question of your choice. That raw footage is to be turned in on Tuesday, April 13 2010 @ 1: 00pm. At that time you will begin to edit you production.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Telecom 330 CLASS ASSIGNMENT – THE 5:00 TALKSHOW
Tele 330 – Television Studio Operations
Spring 2010
Professor, Eric Dodson
CLASS ASSIGNMENT – THE 5:00 TALKSHOW
GUIDELINES: Each student is to produce a Talk Show running approximately 5 minutes. Class mates are to assume all responsibilities. Heavy emphasis will be on shot composition, framing, directing, technical directing, and audio, Time is VERY CRITICAL therefore for each SECOND your show is either over or under the 5:00 mark, one point will be deducted. This project is worth 100 points. Each project is to be turned in on a labeled Mini DV Video Tape along with a rundown sheet and complete crew assignments, by no later than 11:00a.m. TUESDAY, April 13th .
Each Talk Show should have:
• An opening wide shot with music under.
• A minimum of three different persons acting as talent.
• Closing shot with music under.
Spring 2010
Professor, Eric Dodson
CLASS ASSIGNMENT – THE 5:00 TALKSHOW
GUIDELINES: Each student is to produce a Talk Show running approximately 5 minutes. Class mates are to assume all responsibilities. Heavy emphasis will be on shot composition, framing, directing, technical directing, and audio, Time is VERY CRITICAL therefore for each SECOND your show is either over or under the 5:00 mark, one point will be deducted. This project is worth 100 points. Each project is to be turned in on a labeled Mini DV Video Tape along with a rundown sheet and complete crew assignments, by no later than 11:00a.m. TUESDAY, April 13th .
Each Talk Show should have:
• An opening wide shot with music under.
• A minimum of three different persons acting as talent.
• Closing shot with music under.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Telecom 390 - PROJECT #2 – THE MUSIC SCORE
Tele 390 – Production Workshop
SPRING 2010 Professor, Eric Dodson
PROJECT #2 – THE MUSIC SCORE
GUIDELINES: Each ASSIGNED group is to produce a film sequence using an instrumental piece of music from any genre of music video running no less than 4 minutes in length. Each sequence must tell a story consisting of a beginning, middle, and an end. Each video is to include at least 2 minutes of dialogue during the video…not a narrative but a conversational dialogue. Videos are to be an edited finished product. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO APPEAR IN YOUR GROUP’S VIDEO. Each video is to be turned in on a Mini DV Video Tape OR DVD @ 6:00PM, April 7, 2010. NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!! Story board and script from each group along with final song selection must be turned in March 17th by 6:00pm. Grading emphasis will be on shot composition, framing, editing, lighting and originality.
SPRING 2010 Professor, Eric Dodson
PROJECT #2 – THE MUSIC SCORE
GUIDELINES: Each ASSIGNED group is to produce a film sequence using an instrumental piece of music from any genre of music video running no less than 4 minutes in length. Each sequence must tell a story consisting of a beginning, middle, and an end. Each video is to include at least 2 minutes of dialogue during the video…not a narrative but a conversational dialogue. Videos are to be an edited finished product. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO APPEAR IN YOUR GROUP’S VIDEO. Each video is to be turned in on a Mini DV Video Tape OR DVD @ 6:00PM, April 7, 2010. NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!! Story board and script from each group along with final song selection must be turned in March 17th by 6:00pm. Grading emphasis will be on shot composition, framing, editing, lighting and originality.
Telecom 430 – Advance Video Production Project #2
Telecom 430 – Advance Video Production
Spring 2010
Project 2
Each student is to produce a 5 minute mini documentary, using the Cinema Verite’ style, about a person of his/her choosing. Concentrate on telling a story about an average day in the life of that person using quality news gathering and reporting techniques. Remember the power that good sound and lighting brings to a story. Expect nothing but the best of yourselves. Use good time management and pre-production skills. Remember, “excuses are the nails that build houses of failure”. Edit your feature and submit your flawless videotape or DVD to me by Wednesday, March 17, 2010@ 8:00pm
Spring 2010
Project 2
Each student is to produce a 5 minute mini documentary, using the Cinema Verite’ style, about a person of his/her choosing. Concentrate on telling a story about an average day in the life of that person using quality news gathering and reporting techniques. Remember the power that good sound and lighting brings to a story. Expect nothing but the best of yourselves. Use good time management and pre-production skills. Remember, “excuses are the nails that build houses of failure”. Edit your feature and submit your flawless videotape or DVD to me by Wednesday, March 17, 2010@ 8:00pm
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Summer Internships
For those who are interested in Summer Internships, THE TIME IS NOW!!!!! Internships are available in Washington DC, Atlanta GA, NeW York City, and Los Angeles, CA...but you've got to move NOW. Check out the following websites.
www.turner.com
www.thegrio.com
www.dcinternships.org
Good luck!
www.turner.com
www.thegrio.com
www.dcinternships.org
Good luck!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Avid Editor (2 Positions Available) TV One!
Avid Editor (2 Positions Available)
Department: Marketing & Creative Services
Location(s):Silver Spring, MD
Reports to: EVP, Marketing & Creative Services
Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Working with client groups to understand the requirements of their projects and to suggest potential alternatives
• Placing requests in context, and resolving discrepancies in order to maximize efficiencies.
• Editing promotional spots, marketing presentations and programming; delivering completed projects on videotape, DVD or as a file.
• Troubleshooting and initiating repair, in the event of equipment failure.
• Other duties, as needed.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Must be well versed in post production and skilled as an Avid Editor.
• Good with music approach, effects-savvy for various forms of entertainment, life-style and documentary promo projects.
• Must be proficient offline as online, with experience in SD, HD, and the emerging tapeless post production environment.
• Working knowledge of MS Windows MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work effectively under changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 5-7 years of commercial and/or promo editing experience. Must possess strong Avid Media Composer and effect skills. A strong working knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Photoshop preferred.
TV One is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. TV One welcomes men and women regardless of race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, gender or disability. TV One is an at-will employer.
Apply Now!
There are two ways you can apply for a position with TV One.
EMAIL:
You can submit your cover letter and resume to careers@tv-one.tv . Be sure to include the position title in the subject line of your email. Any attachments must be in one of the follow formats: Microsoft Word or PDF.
MAIL:
You can mail your cover letter and resume to:
ATTN:
Human Resources Department | TV One 1010 Wayne Ave, 10th Floor Silver Spring, MD 20910
Department: Marketing & Creative Services
Location(s):Silver Spring, MD
Reports to: EVP, Marketing & Creative Services
Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Working with client groups to understand the requirements of their projects and to suggest potential alternatives
• Placing requests in context, and resolving discrepancies in order to maximize efficiencies.
• Editing promotional spots, marketing presentations and programming; delivering completed projects on videotape, DVD or as a file.
• Troubleshooting and initiating repair, in the event of equipment failure.
• Other duties, as needed.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Must be well versed in post production and skilled as an Avid Editor.
• Good with music approach, effects-savvy for various forms of entertainment, life-style and documentary promo projects.
• Must be proficient offline as online, with experience in SD, HD, and the emerging tapeless post production environment.
• Working knowledge of MS Windows MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work effectively under changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 5-7 years of commercial and/or promo editing experience. Must possess strong Avid Media Composer and effect skills. A strong working knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Photoshop preferred.
TV One is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. TV One welcomes men and women regardless of race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, gender or disability. TV One is an at-will employer.
Apply Now!
There are two ways you can apply for a position with TV One.
EMAIL:
You can submit your cover letter and resume to careers@tv-one.tv . Be sure to include the position title in the subject line of your email. Any attachments must be in one of the follow formats: Microsoft Word or PDF.
MAIL:
You can mail your cover letter and resume to:
ATTN:
Human Resources Department | TV One 1010 Wayne Ave, 10th Floor Silver Spring, MD 20910
Monday, February 8, 2010
Tentative Course Outline – Advanced Video Production Telecom 430
Tentative Course Outline – Advance Video Production Telecom 430
Week Topic
Course Introduction / Review
Intro to Documentaries /Documentary Screenings
2/10-17 Interviews / Formal Interviews Bites, Lights, and
2/24 Natural Sound & B-Roll (tools of the trade)
3/3 Faculty Profile Due
3/10 Intro Cinema Verite’ Project
3/17 Producing / Working With Pictures / Cinema Verite’ Due
MIDTERM/ YOUR Documentary Treatment Due
3/24 Spring Break Week
3/31 Client Visits / Non Profits Introduced
4/7 Class workshops - Conduct Interviews (Formal / Informal)
4/14 Class workshops - Shoot Supporting B-Roll
4/21 Class workshops - Develop Edit Plan / POST
4/28 Final Documentary Due - Presentation / Screening
Week Topic
Course Introduction / Review
Intro to Documentaries /Documentary Screenings
2/10-17 Interviews / Formal Interviews Bites, Lights, and
2/24 Natural Sound & B-Roll (tools of the trade)
3/3 Faculty Profile Due
3/10 Intro Cinema Verite’ Project
3/17 Producing / Working With Pictures / Cinema Verite’ Due
MIDTERM/ YOUR Documentary Treatment Due
3/24 Spring Break Week
3/31 Client Visits / Non Profits Introduced
4/7 Class workshops - Conduct Interviews (Formal / Informal)
4/14 Class workshops - Shoot Supporting B-Roll
4/21 Class workshops - Develop Edit Plan / POST
4/28 Final Documentary Due - Presentation / Screening
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Professor Dodson's Grading Philosophy
GRADES:
I do not grade for “effort”--I assume effort.
I do not grade for “improvement”--I assume improvement.
I do not respond positively to explanations for missed or late work other than for
excused absences approved by the Dean's office, jury duty, jail or military duty.
Lastly, I do not respond positively to appeals to raise a grade
in order for you to, pledge a fraternity or sorority, to boost GPA's for scholarships, or for timely graduation.
I grade only on the quality of your work as a professional in-training
handed in on time. I give grades as follows:
The percentages are an approximation and are added, then divided by the number of assigned projects giving an average.
I do not grade for “effort”--I assume effort.
I do not grade for “improvement”--I assume improvement.
I do not respond positively to explanations for missed or late work other than for
excused absences approved by the Dean's office, jury duty, jail or military duty.
Lastly, I do not respond positively to appeals to raise a grade
in order for you to, pledge a fraternity or sorority, to boost GPA's for scholarships, or for timely graduation.
I grade only on the quality of your work as a professional in-training
handed in on time. I give grades as follows:
The percentages are an approximation and are added, then divided by the number of assigned projects giving an average.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Welcome to Spring Semester 2010
DAMN!!!!!!! Happy Spring Semester 2010. I'm teaching four classes this semester and I hope you're ready for some serious work cause for real, it's hard as SHIT out here and if you ain't serious....you might as well change your major or pick up a McDonalds job application. If this is your first Eric Dodson experience, welcome but this ain't no joke! We can kick it, break bread, toss back a few, whatever, but when it comes to my work...I NEEDS MY PRODUCT, ON TIME!!! So, what's it gonna be?
Telecom 430 - Advanced Video Production
Morgan State University
Department of Communication Studies
ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION – TELC 430 - Spring 2010
New Communications Center Room 356
Wednesday 7:30-10:15pm
Instructor: ERIC DODSON
Office Phone: 443-885-3659
Email: eric.dodson@morgan.edu
Office Location: New Communications Center Room 345
Office Hours: Tues: 9-10am & 3-5pm, Thurs: 2-5pm
Required Text and Materials:
Television Production Handbook Zettl H. Wadsworth 9th or 10th edition;
Belmont, Ca.: Wadsworth Publishing Co., 2006. Helpful, but not required, the workbook.
Please purchase MINI-DV tapes made by SONY (Premium ONLY) JVC, Fuji, or Panasonic.
Suggested Reading and Materials:
Weynard, Diana (2006). Final Cut Pro 5. Berkeley, CA: Peachpit Publishing.
Due to the length of the projects in this course, it is recommended that each student purchase their own external hard drive with at least 250GB of storage space.
Course Description:
This course is a continuation of Video Directing, concentrating on electronic news gathering and electronic field production. Students complete individual projects using advanced post-production editing techniques. Students write, produce, direct and edit broadcast and non-broadcast informational and educational long-form news stories and documentaries. Prerequisites: TELC 330 and 340
Attendance/Participation Policy:
Excessive absences may result in failing grade. It is the student's responsibility to confer with the course instructor concerning absences. Students must provide appropriate documentation for absences from classes resulting from illness or emergencies.
Lack of participation can cost you, so come to class and be prepared!
Students should see the instructor during the semester if they are having any problems with course materials/projects.
Class Activities:
Class sessions will consist of class discussions on important elements of television storytelling, which will provide you with the basis for writing and producing your long-form stories and documentaries. Documentaries, in-depth news pieces, and short video stories will be shown in class on a regular basis. Each student will work individually.
GETTING PROJECTS DONE ON TIME
In preparation for class assignments in this class the weakest excuse that can be made for the non-completion of the assignment on time is that there was no time to use the equipment. PLAN AHEAD!!! Do not wait until the last minute to do the work, as there may not be equipment available when you need it. There may be others using the equipment so plan ahead. This class is, among other things, an exercise in planning. Plan your work well in advance, and be prepared for problems! Build in extra time to solve problems that arise. LATE MATERIAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Evaluation:
Your grade will be based on the successful completion of the following projects:
Interview Project 100pts.
Cinema Verite’ Projec 100pts.
Your Doc 100pts.
Documentary Treatment & Presentation 100pts.
Documentar 300pts.
Final grades will be awarded based upon the following points:
Grade A = 700 - 641 points
Grade B = 640 - 586 points
Grade C = 585 - 431 points
Grade D = 430 - 331 points
Grade F = below 330 points
Department of Communication Studies
ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION – TELC 430 - Spring 2010
New Communications Center Room 356
Wednesday 7:30-10:15pm
Instructor: ERIC DODSON
Office Phone: 443-885-3659
Email: eric.dodson@morgan.edu
Office Location: New Communications Center Room 345
Office Hours: Tues: 9-10am & 3-5pm, Thurs: 2-5pm
Required Text and Materials:
Television Production Handbook Zettl H. Wadsworth 9th or 10th edition;
Belmont, Ca.: Wadsworth Publishing Co., 2006. Helpful, but not required, the workbook.
Please purchase MINI-DV tapes made by SONY (Premium ONLY) JVC, Fuji, or Panasonic.
Suggested Reading and Materials:
Weynard, Diana (2006). Final Cut Pro 5. Berkeley, CA: Peachpit Publishing.
Due to the length of the projects in this course, it is recommended that each student purchase their own external hard drive with at least 250GB of storage space.
Course Description:
This course is a continuation of Video Directing, concentrating on electronic news gathering and electronic field production. Students complete individual projects using advanced post-production editing techniques. Students write, produce, direct and edit broadcast and non-broadcast informational and educational long-form news stories and documentaries. Prerequisites: TELC 330 and 340
Attendance/Participation Policy:
Excessive absences may result in failing grade. It is the student's responsibility to confer with the course instructor concerning absences. Students must provide appropriate documentation for absences from classes resulting from illness or emergencies.
Lack of participation can cost you, so come to class and be prepared!
Students should see the instructor during the semester if they are having any problems with course materials/projects.
Class Activities:
Class sessions will consist of class discussions on important elements of television storytelling, which will provide you with the basis for writing and producing your long-form stories and documentaries. Documentaries, in-depth news pieces, and short video stories will be shown in class on a regular basis. Each student will work individually.
GETTING PROJECTS DONE ON TIME
In preparation for class assignments in this class the weakest excuse that can be made for the non-completion of the assignment on time is that there was no time to use the equipment. PLAN AHEAD!!! Do not wait until the last minute to do the work, as there may not be equipment available when you need it. There may be others using the equipment so plan ahead. This class is, among other things, an exercise in planning. Plan your work well in advance, and be prepared for problems! Build in extra time to solve problems that arise. LATE MATERIAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Evaluation:
Your grade will be based on the successful completion of the following projects:
Interview Project 100pts.
Cinema Verite’ Projec 100pts.
Your Doc 100pts.
Documentary Treatment & Presentation 100pts.
Documentar 300pts.
Final grades will be awarded based upon the following points:
Grade A = 700 - 641 points
Grade B = 640 - 586 points
Grade C = 585 - 431 points
Grade D = 430 - 331 points
Grade F = below 330 points
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