1. My Superintendent/Principal wants to do video newsletters! Now What?”
Presented by: Eric Jerviss, Ryan Pitts, Gina Meinertz

2. Caledonia Area Public Schools
About Us...
Eric Jerviss - Technology Director - Facilitator
Ryan Pitts - Technology Support Specialist - Camera/Video Guru
Gina Meinertz - Elementary Principal - Idea and Script Creator, On-Screen Talent
Caledonia Area Public Schools
Go Warriors

3. Padlet How can we tailor our presentation to what you want to know?
Please ask questions or provide feedback with this QR Code as well.

4. Purpose...
Gina - Why we want newsletters? Why video Newsletters? Message to conveyWeren’t getting many parents to respond to surveys or questions in my reading newsletter.
People
When do we want the video to come out?

5. Why did we choose video newsletter?
Blocked out a set amount of time to create and tape, and then finished
More people are informed
Reaching a new audience
More collaborative in nature
A project that is always evolving and improving

6. Where do we start? Gina - Ideas and Script Gina -
Plan a day which to shoot
Gina organizes where and who to shoot and interview
Eric and Ryan -
Plan depending on which day and equipment needed
Location of shoot
Logistics (lighting, wind, extra noise)
Eric and Ryan - Equipment and Location

7. Process: How do we create the focus and script?
Create an idea at the beginning of the month
Focus on the positive
Educate the parents of the students’ and staffs’ great work
Respond to questions and concerns
Give advice for follow through at home
Spread the word past the parents
Use children to spread their messages
Script
Write before we tape with questions/statements

8. Storage & Sharing Store all info in Google Drive - Organized by Month
Scripts, Notes, Pictures and Videos
Google Drive allows for us to collaboratively combine photos and videos.
Store the finished video on YouTube Channel
Youtube allows us to share the video easily via a URL Link
Sharing can be through Schoology, Facebook, , etc...

9. Google Drive File Storage (By Month)

10. Organization- Script, Photos, Videos, and Final Product

11. Equipment we have used Ipad Air 2 Ipad Pro Sony A6300
Microphones - Rode Shotgun Microphone, Lavalier
Zoom H1
Tripod
Eric and Ryan

12. Ipad Air 2 & Iphone 5 1080p HD video recording (30 fps)
Slo‑mo (120 fps)
Video image stabilization
Improved face detection
3x video zoom

13. Ipad Pro 4K video recording at 30 fps
1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
Optical image stabilization for video
Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps
Continuous autofocus video
Body and face detection
Noise reduction
Take 8-megapixel still photos while recording 4K video

14. Sony A6300 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor
3.0" 921.6k-Dot Tilting LCD Monitor
Internal UHD 4K30 & 1080p120 Recording
Up to 11 fps Shooting
Weather-Sealed Magnesium Alloy Body

15. First Video- Shot with Ipad Air 2 & Iphone

16. First Video…..Reflection

17. Second Video - Ipad Air 2 Used with B-Roll Footage

18. Second Video…..Reflection

19. Third Video - Shot with Sony A6300 and Shotgun Mic

20. Third Video…..Reflection

21. Latest Video - Shot with Sony A6300 and Zoom H1

22. Fourth Video…..Reflection

23. What differences did you see?

24. Comparison Video showing differences in equipment

25. Video distribution
Upload for final storage and distribution to YouTube Channel
Share on Facebook
Share on Schoology
Share via distribution from SIS (PowerSchool)

26. Other uses for video... Our uses:
Morning Announcements (share via Schoology)
Weekly Announcements
Sharing of Birthdays or Special Events
National Veteran’s Library
Ideas...

27. Process: video editing Demonstration
Ipads/Iphones - iMovie
Apple Computers - iMovie
Windows - Windows Movie Maker
Higher End Applications - Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro
Demonstration
Ryan - best, why how

28. Let’s get you started...