Journal Blog Post about Friday's ABQ Aloft Mentorship

From Matt Andozola, reporter for the Albuquerque Journal:

6 a.m. - Getting some pro pointers

About 20 students from Albuquerque area high schools are here today to shadow professional videographers. It's the companion project to their work last week with Albuquerque elementary students, says Johanna King, Albuquerque Public Schools spokeswoman.

"They're shadowing professionals and getting to see how it really works in the real world," King says.

The students from Atrisco Heritage Academy are second year film students, says Diane Thomas, head of the film academy at the school. It means they will already be familiar with the technology they'll be using, as well as editing and post production.

"It was a good experience" to work with elementary school students, says Atrisco junior Sarina Ochoa. And what is Ochoa most looking forward to seeing on the field?

"People with cameras," she says.

Read more: ABQNews: Balloon http://www.abqjournal.com/abqnews/reporters-notebook-mainmenu-33/40-balloon/#ixzz11o4NDdUj

I'm So Excited, I Think I'm Gonna Hyperventilate!!!

I received this email last night from our Principal, Mrs. Griego:

OPPORTUNITY : APS COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE WOULD LIKE US TO INVITE “ANY OF OUR” STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN INTERNING AT CENTRAL OFFICE WITH THEM (IT WOULD BE WORK WITH THE WEB EDITOR AND OTHER MEDIA PEOPLE) IF YOU HAVE INTERESTED STUDENTS SEND THEIR NAMES DIRECTLY TO LESLEY MOLECKE ATLesley.molecke@aps.edu .

Okay okay okay so that's YOU!!! Ladies and gentlemen, the people that design the APS Website, take the photos, do the interviews, FILM ALL OF THE SCHOOL-RELATED EVENTS AROUND ALBUQUERQUE AND EDIT/POST THE FOOTAGE are looking for high school aged students to intern with them! Ohmigosh this is AWESOME!

Of course, they will want to work with students who have reliable transportation (mom loves driving you around, you have your own car, your cousin will give you a ride, you love the public bus, etc.) and a strong interest in Media/Communications/Creative Technologies.

See me, and we'll start working on an application statement; I'll submit your name to Ms. Molecke.

Garage Band: The Beginning

Today, we'll dip our toes into the musical waters of Garage Band, our soundtrack-generating software.

You'll take a pre-test and then watch a couple of tutorials, and have time to experiment.

You need to generate 2 Tracks in GB Today:

1. A loop track that's 30 seconds long.

2. A Software Instrument track that's 30 seconds long.

Make sure you name your project, and save to the desktop.

Not just Hot Air!

Copy and paste this URL to read an article about our ABQ Aloft! partnership:

http://www.aps.edu/news/high-school-elementary-students-partner-to-make-ballooning-movies

Storyboards Due--Stay Focused!

As you've no doubt noticed, I'm not here today. Your storyboards are still DUE TODAY by the end of class. You have 5 minutes to read these directions before the sub asks you to log out and begin working. Follow the substitute's instructions exactly. ***People who have cameras checked out--like Anthony, Carlos, and others---DO NOT give your cameras to the Sub. Those MUST be checked in with me!!! You can use them today, but HOLD ON TO THEM until Thursday.

1. You will sit with your team after the sub takes attendance and asks you to LOG OUT.

2. One team member will get a camera and your SD Card (book is on my desk) from the sub.

3. EVERYONE will go out to the cafeteria to take pictures (even people who are done with their storyboard; those folks--like Erick, Ariel, Brenda and Omar---can be "models" for other teams to shoot).

4. Your team will have 15 minutes to shoot your storyboard. DO NOT go around the corner to open classroom areas; stay within sight of the sub.

5. Return with the sub to the classroom; get a cable from the sub & download pictures to iPhoto.

6. Give camera and cable back to sub; you must put your own SD Card away in the book.

7. Finish building your storyboard in Celtx. Every shot needs a Shot Type and description beneath it. Print the storyboard, put your teammates' names on it, and turn it in before you leave. Failure to do so will result in a zero for the assignment.

Sub has instructions written down for today, including bathroom passes and computer use. If you are caught off-task (using PhotoBooth, surfing the internet), I will make you call your parents when I return.

ALL STUDENTS are responsible for making sure equipment is returned; I will hold your class responsible for any missing cameras or cables.

Remember, you are representing yourself, me, the class and your Academy today. Make us all proud by staying focused.