Recent ActivityInstructor: Andrews, Brandon, Dale
The Film Classes at Marietta High School are for 10-12th grade students. Students who are wanting to pursue a career in Film, Media, Broadcast Journalism, or News are encouraged to apply. At MHS, Film/Video Courses count as an Art Credit towards Graduation.
Blue Devil News (BVP AP)
Broadcast/Video Production Applications is the fourth course in the BVP pathway and is designed to assist students in mastering skills necessary to gain entry level employment or to pursue a post-secondary degree or certificate. This is an exciting new class that is to be considered for the student who seeks a professional journalistic broadcast education. Students will create and air a news show for Marietta High School and the MHS Website. The students need to be competent in interviewing skills and camera presence. Students will also learn the technical aspect of a broadcast show. Students will be encouraged to participate in organizations such as SkillsUSA, Georgia Scholastic Press Association, Technology Student Association (TSA), and other Student Television/Journalism programs. This course incorporates computer-based lab instruction.
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1B Non Linear Project
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This is a video created in class as a class demonstration of a Non-Linear film making. The students came up with a story line, created shot lists as a group and we filmed as a group in order. There were no "retakes" and we did not edit the film. (any mistakes had could not be fixed) These films were created to show that a movie could be made with just a camera. This film is from the 1B Broadcast Video Production I Class. Any questions should be directed to Mr. Andrews at MHS.
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2B Non Linear Project
Description
This is a video created in class as a class demonstration of a Non-Linear film making. The students came up with a story line, created shot lists as a group and we filmed as a group in order. There were no "retakes" and we did not edit the film. (any mistakes had could not be fixed) These films were created to show that a movie could be made with just a camera. This film is from the 2B Broadcast Video Production I Class. Any questions should be directed to Mr. Andrews at MHS.
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Blue Devil News Episode 2-1
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Blue Devil News- Episode 2 airing on September 24th. 2010. This episode has everything from Mexico Independence, Dating show, Upcoming Homecoming events, sports, and much more.
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Blue Devil News Episode 1
Description
This week learn new faces, a rap about freshmen, Upcoming sports and what you missed over the summer.
Blue Devil News (BVP AP)
Broadcast/Video Production Applications is the fourth course in the BVP pathway and is designed to assist students in mastering skills necessary to gain entry level employment or to pursue a post-secondary degree or certificate. This is an exciting new class that is to be considered for the student who seeks a professional journalistic broadcast education. Students will create and air a news show for Marietta High School and the MHS Website. The students need to be competent in interviewing skills and camera presence. Students will also learn the technical aspect of a broadcast show. Students will be encouraged to participate in organizations such as SkillsUSA, Georgia Scholastic Press Association, Technology Student Association (TSA), and other Student Television/Journalism programs. This course incorporates computer-based lab instruction.
Prerequisites for this class include BVP II or III, Digital Portfolio, BDN Application, and Permission from Instructor. This Bi-Monthly show airs at Marietta High School. See Past and Current Episodes Below. 
BVP Classes
BVP I Classes
Title
1B Non Linear Project
Description
This is a video created in class as a class demonstration of a Non-Linear film making. The students came up with a story line, created shot lists as a group and we filmed as a group in order. There were no "retakes" and we did not edit the film. (any mistakes had could not be fixed) These films were created to show that a movie could be made with just a camera. This film is from the 1B Broadcast Video Production I Class. Any questions should be directed to Mr. Andrews at MHS.
Title
2B Non Linear Project
Description
This is a video created in class as a class demonstration of a Non-Linear film making. The students came up with a story line, created shot lists as a group and we filmed as a group in order. There were no "retakes" and we did not edit the film. (any mistakes had could not be fixed) These films were created to show that a movie could be made with just a camera. This film is from the 2B Broadcast Video Production I Class. Any questions should be directed to Mr. Andrews at MHS.
BVP II Classes
BVP III Classes
Blue Devil News Class
Title
Blue Devil News Episode 2-1
Description
Blue Devil News- Episode 2 airing on September 24th. 2010. This episode has everything from Mexico Independence, Dating show, Upcoming Homecoming events, sports, and much more.
Title
Blue Devil News Episode 1
Description
This week learn new faces, a rap about freshmen, Upcoming sports and what you missed over the summer.
Announcements  BDN EpisodesAll Blue Devil News Episodes are up online on www.ghsa.tv/marietta Check it out.
GSPA ConferenceWe leave on Wednesday to head to the Georgia Scholastic Press Association Conference in Athens Georgia. We will be bringing you lots of details of what we learned next week.
 LIVE EventsSo we are up and running with LIVE sporting and other events including Blue Devil News. Online at www.ghsa.tv/marietta Check it out!
 CNN 21st Century LeadersAre you an amazing Broadcast Journalism student with leadership skills, this event is then for you. See me for more info or check out this link below. Two years ago one of our own MHS students attended this workshop/camp.
http://www.21stcenturyleaders.org/cnn/index.asp Young Minds Digital Times CompetitionRegistration in the 2010-2011 Young Minds Digital Times Competition is now open at www.youngmindsdigitaltimes.com. The Third Annual Competition presented by KidThrive.org and encourages students in grades 6-12, for free, to create short films, documentaries, and public service announcements. Last year we had over 1100 student register, and we are back to do it again.
“The competition is a way to honor the amazing work kids are generating in the digital creative arts,” says Jaclyn Bell, Competition Director, “This is the next wave of digital education; not just knowing the tools, but being able to use them well and manipulate their boundaries to produce something relevant, meaningful, and in our opinion, beautiful. Plus, we have some surprises and further opportunities coming up for students once registration is underway.” The competition features two tracks: Young Filmmakers “Doing Good” and Young Filmmakers Freeform. In the “Doing Good” Track, students are invited to create public service announcements relating to social issues the public should be informed of, or relating to an organization that works towards social good. In the Freeform Track, students can enter films on any topic into six different categories: documentary, short film, animation, music video, non-moving movie, and comedic creation. A Grand Prize Winner from each track receives a prize package to attend the 2012 South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas. First place winners in each category and age division (6-8 grades and 9-12 grades) take home $200 and Judges Choice honorees receive $100. The school with the most student film entries that make it pass the Public Voting Stage will also win $1000. The chance for the public vote will end March 30th, and the films that make it to the second round will be viewed and critiqued by industry directors, actors, filmmakers and producers. The competition registration runs from October 4th, 2010 to February 18, 2011, with films due by March, 19, 2011. Films enter a three tiered voting process, beginning with public voting March 22-30, 2011. Winner announcements will be posted May 20, 2011 on the Young Minds Digital Times website.  Video Contest USARMY BowlVisit http://www.newtek.com/usarmybowl/
All American Games and NewTek are looking for a team of video production superstars to join the All-American Video Crew for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, in San Antonio, TX from January 5-9, 2011. Instructors and parents of high school seniors from across the country are invited to submit video entries that showcase their students’ work in video production. Four students will be selected to join the video production crew of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl week activities in San Antonio. Winners and their nominating instructor/parent will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to San Antonio, where the students will receive comprehensive training on NewTek TriCaster™ portable live production and 3PLAY™ instant replay systems at NewTek corporate headquarters, hands-on participation in the All-American Bowl events, and much more. Interesting view on Creativity in EducationDon't Forget DiscussionsDont forget to add your comments to the discussion topics above. Your imput is needed.
 Mini DV TapesMake sure you have your MIni DV Tapes. It is easier to order them online via Target.com, walmart.com or another chain store. B&H Photo (bhphotovideo.com) is the site I order all my tapes from. It would be wise to stock up and get a better rate so you have plenty for your MHS Career as a really cool video person.
Open House!!So right now the date I am pushing for the open house of our new lab is October 18th. From 6-9pm. The time is still up for discussion but the date looks solid. I will make any changes on here if needed. YOU are invited. The idea is to show what an amazing facility we now have and the opportunities that are now available for our students. I am encouraging Parents, Friends and other members of the community to stop by any time during the Open House. I will be there to help discuss the goals for the program as well as showing what we now are capable of doing. If you have questions please email at bandrews@marietta-city.k12.ga.us If you would like to help in any way please let me know - Again Thanks to the Tim Brown, Leigh Colburn, MCS Board of Education and Superintendent for helping us accomplish so much!
 Linda Stouffer Visits BDNLinda Stouffer, news anchor at Channel 2 Action News addressed Marietta High School (MHS) seniors at the school’s Senior assembly. Stouffer also met with film class students from BVP II and BVP AP (Blue Devil News) Classes. She gave great insight to the students on career choices and ways to plug into the Journalism industry. Stouffer comes to WSB-TV from the CNN Networks, where she worked for 12 years. We hope to have Ms. Stouffer back to visit our classes and spend some more time talking with students.
Blue Devil News EP 6 is upBDN EP 6 is up for viewing. Use the player above to get great quality feeds. BDN students your critique of Blue Devil News Episode 6 is to be done in the discussions of the blog Episode 6. If you have questions let me know, but remember you only have 1 week to add to the discussion and post your comments.
Episode 5 Is UPWatch Episode 5 above in the flash player. This episode covers spring break, and some other Spring time events.
Comments for EpisodesStudents, Teachers, Staff, Parents, and random people. If you have suggestions or ideas for Blue Devil News, Let us know. Contact Mr. Andrews or See one of our staff members. Our goal is to present a quality news show that has a good balance of information and entertainment. Let us know how we can improve.
New Download Area!Now you can download episodes of BDN for your own. Check it out above.
 Filming Event- West Side's Alice in Wonderland at the StrandThe West Side Elementary Drama Club presents “Alice in Wonderland”, Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at The Earl Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta. Tickets are $10 each. For tickets and information, contact Laurie Gazaway at 770-425-5052.- BDN Productions is filming this event. I need 3 camera operators, one TD Switcher and one audio/backup. If you are interested in helping with filming this event contact Mr. Andrews ASAP. Students should be confident in the equptment, taken Video II or BDN and have worked on a filming crew before. (Such as Graduation, Veterans Assembly, or other assemblys.) We will set up and test the equiptment on Wednesday evening around 6pm. Then on thursday we will actually film. I need students to be there by 5:30. We should be finished by 8:30.
Episode 4 is up.Episode 4 is up, BDN Students are to submit their critiques via the message board on this page. Look up the Class discussion on Ep 4.
Homecoming Episode ComingThis week we will have a short Homecoming Episode, next week we will continue with our regular bi-monthly show.
GSPA ConferenceWe had a great time at the GSPA Conference this past week in Athens Georiga. I hope the students that were able to go learned and gained something out of the trip. Most of them have stated how it did give them some new ideas to work with. So excited about that. Next Friday we will have a short BDN Episode for Homecoming online, then the following week we will be back on schedule for BDN every other Friday.
First BLUE DEVIL NEWSThe first Blue Devil News will air on September 4th 2009. The students are eagerly preparing the segemnts for this episode, inculding information on sports, Olympia, Class Gameshow and more. Any suggestilons for BDN news segments should be sent to Mr. Andrews at bandrews@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
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Links These are a few links to schools with Film or Broadcast Production Majors. Other Resources for Films, Journalism or Equipment.  Georgia Scholastic Press AssociationThe Georgia Scholastic Press Association assists Georgia high school journalism programs and students by encouraging their production of quality publications through instruction and contests. GHSA.TV/MariettaGHSA Network is where all our BVP Film, Blue Devil News, and Sports events are online. Check there for LIVE and OnDemand Events! Lynda.comHere are a few tutorials on Final Cut Pro. (Similar to Final Cut Express, however some items we do not have) It would be helpful. Also if you join Lynda.com you can access the videos on FCExpress. |
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