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Level IIIB & IVB Update,

LNN rolls on.  We've had excellent results with the multi-training of the control room equipment.  We now have several Directors, Technical Directors and Audio Operators.  The Juniors in the class are also training to operate the electronic marquee that you se on Shallowford Rd.  We will be taking the CNN tour on Thursday.  I will challenge the students to find any wrong facts that the tour guide might make concerning television production.  Last year we noticed 2 mistakes.

Level IIB Update

The WU continues, but Watch Out, here comes the mad dash to start their Video Autobiographies.  This is their Main/Final project that must be completed individually.  They have had the assignment and the rubric since February, so their is no excuse not to have it completed by their final exam date.  So Moms, Dads, families and friends could be interviewed very soon.

Level IB Update

This class has finished and viewed their Chicken Soup videos.  They had a follow a specific rubric and their storyboards had to match the final product.  The overall grades were very good.  They have started producing a music video.  All songs and lyrics must be approved by me.  They must also complete a professional Video Treatment, so they can convince me to spend millions of dollars to fund their video.  And they continue their "hands on" learning of the television studio cameras.

Level IIIB & IVB Update,

The Trojantron Crew recently covered senior night for boys and girls soccer.  And, once again, with technical difficulties the crew stepped up and performed flawlessly.  They continue to do a great job at LNN with the morning announcements.  We are training the students to operate many, if not all the equipment in the studio and the control room.  We even had a dual "puncher" during Fridays show, which had never been done before.  This class will be taking a field trip to my beloved CNN at the end of April.

Level IIB Update

The WU crew has completed another edition of "The Studio".  The Studio is a takeoff on the TV show The Office except done in a TV network surrounding.  The show has become popular amongst students and teachers.  They have also completed another The WU show, which has music, dancing and inquisitive questions.

Level IB Update

This class is finishing up their "Chicken Soup" videos which involves picking a story from one of the "Chicken Soup For The Soul" books.  They then have to storyboard it, shoot it and edit it so they it closely relates to the original story.  They will also start to learn, train and operate the TV studio cameras and intercom system which they must incorporate and use on one of their final projects. 

Level IIIB & IVB Update

LNN has been concentrating on Black History Month, Prom and Career Tech.  Video projects concerning all 3 subjects have been produced and aired.  The Career Tech video will air during 8th grade night, which is March 3rd.  The Career Tech department has a lot to offer and a lot to be proud of. LNN is in the process of training more students in the different aspects of the studio and control room.  We will also be discussing creating a resume that will be concentrating on the TV/Film industry.

Level IIB Update

The WU has aired at Lassiter on Friday.  The next show is in the works with an emphasis on using the studio and control room.  The WU crew will also be reminded to start or continue working on their Video Autobiographies with will be 30% of their grade.

Level IB update

The Television Production Test has been completed with mainly good results.  The students continue to learn about what is involved in the TV studio and Control Room to produce a "live" or recorded newscast or program.  We are also learning about different genres within the industry,  We are about to find out how many Charlie Chaplins we have at Lassiter because this class is producing a Silent Movie similar to the old 1900's movies.  They will be editing with sepia tone or black and white effects.  And they will be adding the old age film effect to their project to give their videos that 1900's look.

BVP IB TV Production System Test

Attached is the study guide for the TV Production TestDownload Study Guide