Week 8: Lab 1

Today you should be submitting your audio slideshow via blackboard. You need to upload the entire folder that says "upload to web" from Soundslides to Blackboard. I will use the index file to view your sideshow.

In class today I'll answer questions on Final Cut Pro. We'll talk a little more about the your two video assignments.

Television news-style video assignment is due in Blackboard before the first lab in two weeks.

This week — Continue watching Lynda.com tutorial on Final Cut Pro X ( Chapters 1-7, 9 and 10 chapter one “Managing Media Files” tutorial by end of Week 9) and remember to take the quiz on Blackboard.

Week 6: Lab 1

Remember to submit your audio assignment before the beginning of class today. Come prepared to learn about video. Bring questions about your slideshow.

Photo critiques will be on Wednesday, final submission for photos should be on Monday by 5 p.m. (Feb. 27). Slide show critiques are Monday Feb. 27 and finals are due Wednesday Feb. 29.

Watch Lynda.com tutorial on Final Cut Pro X ( Chapters 1-7, 9 and 10 chapter one “Managing Media Files” tutorial by end of Week 9) and for PC users watch Adobe Premiere Elements (Chapters 1-5 by the end of Week 9)

You must take either the Final Cut Pro X quiz by 11:59 p.m. Friday of Week 9.

Week 5: Lab 2

Remember to upload your audio file to Blackboard before class if you want feedback. You should save it as an MP3 and upload it.
If you do not have your interview done, bring the questions you prepared for your interview. Each student will get three minutes.
I'll answer questions about the photo and audio slideshow assignments. Please email me if you have questions so I can make sure I have the answer in class.
We will also go over the next steps in SoundSlides.

Week 5: Lab 1

I just wanted to remind you all to download the LAME encoder so you can export your audio file from Audacity onto Blackboard as an MP3. Only save it as an MP3 when you are done editing, as it will compress all your files into one. This file form is better supported by the Blackboard interface.
Remember to save your final file as an MP3 through Audacity and load the MP3 onto Blackboard by Wednesday if you want feedback.

Let me know if you have any questions. We will do a photo review for the Three Photos assignment and we'll be reviewing Sound Slides in class tomorrow.  Get an idea of the audio slideshow assignment.

Preparing for Week 5

Although your final audio assignment is not due until Monday, Feb. 20, there will be a critique class period on Wednesday. Your clip does not have to be finalized, but I would suggest you take advantage of this opportunity. Wednesday we will review the three photos assignment. Monday, Feb. 20, we will go over your three photos assignments in class. The three photos will be due before lab on Monday, Feb. 27. 

If you want feedback before you turn in your audio presentation, please bring it to class this week on Wednesday. Each student will be asked to present their audio clip and talk about why they chose to interview who they interviewed. Also bring questions for me and your classmates. You will each get three to five minutes. We will do the same thing next Monday (Feb. 20) with the three photos assignment.

We will be learning SoundSlides this week too. Make sure to download the program demo and bring your laptop to class on Monday. Directions for downloading it are on the convergence site under Week 5.

Just a reminder as to what is due this week:

• Blog and two tweets due at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Make sure to read my comments on your blog and make changes.
• Complete the Photoshop Elements Quiz by  11:59pm on February 10. (Required chapters: 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7). This is on Blackboard.
• Week 6 readings’ quiz due by 11:59 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17.