Grab a Bite!

Everyone's earning Production Points in different ways today.

• Package Team #1:  Editing, collecting still images, starting a script outline for your piece.  Next week is your last to edit and complete the package.
• Interviews:  Jorge, prepare questions for all of your upcoming guests and vet those with me before printing.
• Max:  Edit your transcript segment with Lisa's help.
• Kevin, Janesa, Edwin, Armando:  copy the additional audio files to your desktop, choose one, and pull a good "sound bite" from the file.  Note the time code, and detail the topic of the quote.
• Everyone else:  I have copied an audio file to your desktop.  It's an interview with Dean Leh about his "Earth Guardians"  group.  Open the file in iTunes, grab headphones, and listen to the interview to answer the following in writing:
• You are listening for at least 3 "sound bites"--- statements about the Earth Guardians group, around 6 to 10 seconds in length, that we can edit into a short commercial about this group that we can run on the news.
• When you find a "sound bite", pause the file, write down the time code, and then translate the "sound bite" word for word in writing.  
• For each "sound bite", note what the statement addresses---what the group is about, how to join, what they do, etc.
• Turn your work in by 8 a.m.

Wed., Jan. 29th

Today, we'll need to get recording done very quickly, so that we can play back the show and check for technical difficulties.  I need everyone on their "A" Game.
When we're done with that, we'll finish grading the reading from last week.  If time allows, you may meet with your Package Team to strategize.  Of course, Pkg. Team #1 will be doing other things this morning.

Fri., Jan. 24th

Hey All!  We're makin' a show today, since it's a full A Day!  Today is the last day of training for Job Rotation B.  After we record, you'll report to your new station and I'll quiz you on your new job duties.  If time allows, we'll do a quick practice run.

• New weather and sports:  We're going to make Cue Cards for you, and have them laminated for daily use.  You will help develop the text for this.
• Any non-essential personnel will help paint the Interview Lounge this morning so we can start using it.
• We're going to send the transcript team to shoot in Urioste's room this morning.

Wed., Jan. 22nd

See the front board.  Today:

• Who is interested in registering for the Dual Credit FICAP class at uPUblic?  WE need to get you enrolled TODAY!
• Recording in Studio; training on Rotation B.
• Grade Reading ?s from Friday.
• Tech Ambassadors (2)

Get Volunteer Crew Experience!

You now how I'm always saying you should volunteer for stuff, to get experience and meet local film and television media makers?  How about THIS:

New Mexico Women in Film is getting ready to shoot their annual donated PSA and are looking for volunteer crew members to assist in making this commercial. 

This year they are making the PSA for NM DOG, an organization dedicated to promoting animal welfare in New Mexico. They work closely with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's department to remove dogs from neglectful, chaining situations.  http://www.nmdog.org

The PSA is going to be shot on location and simulate a 'swat rescue' of a chained dog. They are  looking into getting a 15' crane donated and would like to use at least two cameras. As this is a somewhat ambitious project they would like to get as many film professionals willing to donate their time as possible.

The target date for shooting is Sunday, February 9th.  Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Ayn  Kirby ayn01@gmail.com  or 505.217.8491.





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Wed., Jan. 15th

GREAT JOB on Monday!  I got lots of positive feedback.  I hope you are as proud of yourselves as I am.

Today:

• We will record today's announcements.  THEN...
• I need Tech Ambassadors.  THEN....
• We'll record Max's transcript project while PACKAGE #1 Team starts research.

Friday, Jan. 10th

LOTS to cover today!

• Remember the two segments we shot at the end of the semester---one in the classroom, and one in the studio, of the class "in action"?  We need to get that footage to Ms. Kurland's advanced Graphics students ASAP!
• FT to CNM Open House---those interested in Technical Careers.  Must have a "C" Average or better from 1st semester; seniors get 1st preference.  Limited seats available.
• Need 2 Tech Ambassadors today.
• Guest Speaker #1:  Michael Garcia, SFUAD Student
• Promo Video:  FICAP Dual Credit Film Class
• Guest Speaker #2:  Phillip Torres, FICAP Instructor

Oh Yeah--- and we go LIVE on MONDAY!

Wed. Jan. 8th

Before we go into the Studio for our FINAL PRACTICE SESSION prior to going live, we need to:

1. Decide on 4 Segment Topics for the Semester.
2. Choose a DFP3 Producer to lead the team for Segment 1.
3. Assign TV Students to Segment 1.
4. Finalize Job Rotation B based on #'s 2 & 3 above.

After we Record and Review our Practice Session, you will meet with your replacement for Job Rotation B and explain your job to them.  Next week, they will shadow you on set.

Welcome Back!

Welcome Back!  Hope you had a restful break.  We have a busy semester ahead of us.  Take a look!
And HEY....We go LIVE on Wednesday!! Are you ready?