For educators needing to create virtual content and lessons, editing media (both audio and video) is an essential skill. Below are 7 resources to learn new skills in audio/video editing and storytelling. Adobe Creative Cloud Tutorials: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/tutorials-explore.html Due to the nature of CC (monthly subscription), these will likely be continually updated to match the current version […]
One of the assignments for IDT 9002 Design Principles for Instructional Design (at Baker University) was to create a lesson on a principle of design from the book Universal Principles of Design. I was obviously eager to choose a topic that would apply to my digital media technology class. I was also interested in learning […]
The Ed. D. program in Instructional Design and Performance Technology program at Baker University has been enjoyable, challenging and eye-opening. I created this video as part of the cover page for our final paper, a group project designed to emulate the AECT Design and Development Competition. In this project, we were tasked with creating a […]
In Episode 2 of the Eduspeakeasy, I discuss the radius of excellence. I’ve been teaching for 15 years, which is not a lifetime but it’s a decent amount of time. Long enough for me to realize the importance of developing what I’m calling (engage heavy reverb) a Radius of Excellence. The radius of excellence, or […]
Here are a couple of videos to entertain you during the holiday season:
As is typically the case, A is for Amateur Productions joined forces with Group Mind Films so we could put together a bigger team for the Chicago 48HFP, supplementing our skeleton crew with actual writers and actors. We had a good time filming Knight Train and got the award for Best Costumes.
A is for Amateur Productions put together another exciting entry for the St. Louis 48 Hour Film Project. We drew “romance” as the genre and since we’re natural romantics we had no problem weaving a heartwarming tale of love between a young couple with a slight…incompatibility. We were honored to receive the Audience Award for […]
Here’s a test in 3 versions, all recorded in what I would describe as a light to medium wind. The first is with no windscreen. Results are poor as expected. The second is with a homemade dead cat — thanks to my neighbor for sewing it together for me! I think I’ll keep my eyes […]
My kids are such good sports. I asked them to spend a couple seconds helping me compare the audio quality between the three sources: The T2i built in audio – obviously not the preferred method of capturing audio, but it has to work in a pinch and I wanted to hear how it sounds next […]
I was excited to pick up the Canon T2i over the summer. It immediately became a favorite toy and must-have item whenever I was out and about with the family. Just before our family vacation, I ordered and received the LCDVF 3:2, a device touted by many HDSLR video shooters as the first accessory one […]