'My Life' assignment

The introduction to your movie about your life is due on Wednesday, Sept 10. Check notes for details. Intro must be typed.

Camera Variety

Goal – Students will examine the variety of digital camcorders that exist and begin to study the features of camcorders. This knowledge will then be applicable as students use classroom cameras and other cameras.

There are several different video cameras in the consumer market place today. They range in size from palm size (often in cell phones) to full size, what may be called ‘prosumer’. The cost of a typical family camera ranges from $200 to $2000. Those looking for high definition quality or better can spend well over $2000.

Your assignment is to learn about the variety of cameras that exist in today’s marketplace. Learn about the different features offered in each camera and find out which features might be most important to live TV and video for editing. Are there cameras more suited for the studio versus outdoor use? Visit websites such as CNET.com and jnr.com to research different cameras and different camera companies. Learn about the differences between cameras and write a one-page journal entry on this topic.

Your responses must be posted no later than 7:30 AM on Tuesday, September 9th.

Journal Entry Guidelines

Expectations

• Never use your full name: First name, last initial only please
  
• All journal entries should be done as responses to the newest journal prompt on this site.
• The length of your journal entry should be enough to ensure that your response answers the prompt.
• Recommendation: type your entry in a program such as Word, save it, then copy and paste to this blog. This will provide a backup copy should anything go wrong.
  
• Use this format effectively. Link to images, articles, videos, etc. online to highlight your points.
• Respond to at least two or three of your classmates' comments.
• Include your name in your response to get full credit
  

Grading Components

• 60% Content: Does your content match the journal request? Is the content interesting? Does your content enhance the overall discussion of the journal topic
• 10% Grammar/Spelling: Is your grammar and spelling correct throughout?
• 10% Citations: Did you list your resources (create links as well) for the content of your journal?
• 10% Expectations: Did you follow the expectation guidelines?
• 10% Effort: Is the effort in your work equal to or above what I consider average? Did you use the provided resources? Did you do more than expected?